Scenic, laid-back and overlooking the ocean, it’s hard to beat Vancouver views. Close to Canada's most grandiose landscapes, Vancouver offers a taste of city action before you delve into the great outdoors. Savour the best Asian cuisine in North America, gawk at downtown's glass towers or take on rainforest trails right in the city. Vancouver is an urban oasis on nature's doorstep.
Visit Vancouver: get started
Get ready for all of Vancouver's tourist attractions, like the Vancouver Aquarium or Stanley Park. Top things to do in Vancouver include discovering Chinatown's restaurants and the Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre. Travel to one of the most beautiful cities in Canada by booking packages with us—they include the best Vancouver hotels and your flights!
Vancouver travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Officially English and French
What to bring back
First Nations arts and crafts (learn all about them at the UBC Museum of Anthropology or the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre!), authentic imports from the city’s Chinatown and foodie finds from the Granville Island Public Market.
What to eat
Pacific salmon, seafood, Nanaimo bars and the best Asian cuisine in Canada. Foodie hubs in the city include Gastown, Chinatown, the West End, Kitsilano and Richmond.
Fun fact
Even though the city is named after him, British officer and explorer Captain George Vancouver supposedly only spent a day here. In 1792, he stopped in during an exploration of the Pacific coast and met with the Spanish captains who were occupying the city at the time. We definitely recommend a longer stay…
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page.
On your horizon: nautical bliss when you set sail from Vancouver!
Vancouver Itineraries*
Alaska: 3 to 9-night itineraries including stops like Juneau, the Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, the Icy Strait, and more.
*Subject to change
Cruise lines
The following cruise lines depart from Vancouver: Azamara Club Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International.
How to book
Cruise on over here for our latest sea-bound deals and more info on how to book a Vancouver cruise.
