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Vancouver
Vancouver sits where dense glass towers meet the edge of the Pacific, framed by the Coast Mountains rising just beyond the harbour. It is a compact, walkable city threaded with seawall paths, parks and a famously diverse food scene shaped by generations of immigration from across Asia and beyond.
Top attractions
attraction Stanley Park Seawall Path: Vancouver Travel Guide
The Stanley Park Seawall Path is the roughly 9 km paved waterfront loop around Stanley Park, on the edge of downtown Vancouver and the West End.
attraction Stanley Park: Vancouver Travel Guide (4.8★)
Stanley Park is Vancouver's largest urban park. It sits at the tip of the downtown peninsula, past the West End, and a seawall of roughly 9 km loops right around it. 4.8★ (49,000 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Vancouver
How do I get to Vancouver?
Most travellers arrive via Vancouver International Airport (YVR), which connects to downtown's Waterfront Station by the Canada Line SkyTrain in about ~25 minutes. Taxis and ride-shares are also readily available at the terminal for those heading directly to a hotel.
How many days should I spend in Vancouver?
Plan on ~3 to 4 days to cover the downtown core, Stanley Park and the seawall, Granville Island and at least one excursion into the surrounding mountains or North Shore.
What is Vancouver known for?
Vancouver sits where dense glass towers meet the edge of the Pacific, framed by the Coast Mountains rising just beyond the harbour. It is a compact, walkable city threaded with seawall paths, parks and a famously diverse food scene shaped by generations of immigration from across Asia and beyond.