Vancouver boasts many attractions beyond its stunning natural scenery. Visitors can sunbathe on beaches, explore trails and suspension bridges or spot whales or other marine life during their visits.

Stanley Park is an urban oasis. Meander along its seawall to find numerous activities – like pitch-and-putt or learning more about native culture from monumental totem poles – perfect for relaxation. For those interested, Cathay Pacific offers Mumbai to Vancouver flights.

1. Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain stands tall over Vancouver’s glittering skyscrapers as one of its premier attractions and offers year-round mountaintop adventure, dining and entertainment for visitors of all ages. Skiers and snowboarders can experience all four seasons on its slopes: winter skiing/boarding for thrill-seekers; hiking/outdoor activities during spring/summer seasons; views/wildlife views regardless of time of year!

The Skyride takes visitors swiftly up Mount Washington in 8 minutes. From here, panoramic vistas of the city and surrounding landscapes – including snow-capped peaks, inlets, bays, the Pacific Ocean and Gulf Islands – become evident. Built from yellow cypress in 1926, The Peak Chalet serves as an elegant Swiss-style building; England’s beloved Prime Minister Winston Churchill dined here when it first opened on September 2, 1929, with his family.

At Grouse Mountain you’ll discover the Theatre in the Sky – an exquisite 100-seat mountaintop theatre offering amazing views and hosting various events and exhibits that explore every facet of nature’s wilderness environment. Admission to this venue is included with admission to our Skyride Gondola; other activities at this attraction include Lumberjack Shows, Bird of Prey Demonstrations, Grizzly Bear Sanctuary Visits, Ziplining and Disc Golfing as well.

2. Capilano Suspension Bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge is an unforgettable experience, regardless of your apprehension of heights. This award-winning attraction features a swaying bridge suspended 230 feet above Capilano River surrounded by ancient forest. Additionally, take an Indigenous history tour or experience treetop life with Cliffwalk — an elevated walkway which soars high through the trees!

Once across the bridge, you’ll discover historic exhibits and totem poles as well as walking trails through the rainforest. Be sure to stop by during summer for the Raptors Ridge Birds of Prey show, featuring experienced handlers introducing you to hawks, owls and falcons!

Suspension bridge park is open 365 days of the year but can become very busy during July and August peak season. To avoid crowds and long wait times, avoid arriving before 10 am or after 5 pm June through August or visit before 10 am or after 5 pm during this period. In wintertime, Canyon Lights transform the attraction into an incredible winter wonderland – an amazing display featuring over one million fairy lights! There are both daytime tours as well as evening tours; many visitors take both tours then return later for the Canyon Lights display!

3. Vancouver Aquarium

Vancouver’s stunning Stanley Park hosts an aquarium filled with thousands of incredible ocean species that visitors to Vancouver should see for themselves. Additionally, it serves as a leading research facility and actively contributes to conservation initiatives – making this an amazing way to learn while simultaneously contributing to conservation initiatives! Don’t miss this must-see destination.

Established in 1956, Canada’s Aquarium remains one of the largest attractions in North America. Additionally, they serve as global leaders in ocean conservation efforts through programs such as Marine Mammal Rescue and Ocean Wise seafood initiatives (look out for their logo in restaurants!).

Visitors to SeaWorld Orlando can gain an in-depth knowledge of marine life through educational displays, 4D cinematic experiences and other interactive activities. It’s also an enjoyable place for families, particularly if arriving during feeding time or one of their popular shows!

Reaching the aquarium is convenient thanks to its central location in Stanley Park: from Stanley Park Bus Loop or Downtown via taxi ride or bike (there are Mobi bikes for rental nearby), Mobi bike rental nearby or taking advantage of pay parking or electric vehicle charging stations onsite; admissions counter offers discounted admission tickets when showing your transit pass, Compass card or bicycle helmet as proof.

4. Celebration of Light

Every July, Vancouver bursts with fireworks during the Celebration of Light event. Boasting three nights of spectacular pyrotechnics set to music, this popular summer tradition and most crowded of our city events draws over one million attendees annually – one reason it remains such an international favorite! For 30 years it has been one of Canada’s premier events and now counts among them among its own as an impressive global milestone (even surpassing attendance figures of 1.4 million last year alone!).

English Bay beaches serve as the primary viewing locations for this event and should be your first point of call – be sure to arrive early as these packed spots fill quickly. Bring along a picnic blanket or foldable chairs, set them up on the sand, or reserve one of the official VIP viewing areas that range from kid-friendly bleachers to private cabanas for ultimate viewing pleasure! Fireworks begin promptly at 10pm each night and last approximately half an hour.

Also, Vanier Park hosts both the Museum of Vancouver and H.R. MacMillan Space Centre; you may even join Bard on the Beach cast members on pedestrian walkways of Burrard Street Bridge! Be sure to bring water/sunscreen, along with a radio to listen to live simulcast music accompanying fireworks show! Transit is heavily utilized during Celebration of Light events; two or three zone fare tickets should suffice depending on where your travel begins and ends.

5. Gassy Jack

Gassy Jack was the iconic founding father of Vancouver Gastown neighborhood and an iconic photo spot. His nickname wasn’t given due to any farting but rather because of his barrel-chested physique and knack for storytelling–his saloon attracted onshore workers as well as crews and captains of ships that made their way up Burrard Inlet with cargo such as logs, timber and trade items.

Maple Tree Square at Water Street, Carrall Street and Powell Streets is where Gastown began – it was originally Deighton’s Globe Saloon which burned during the Great Fire of 1886; since then, the area grew around it and eventually took on its present name of Gastown.

Visitors and locals are attracted to this statue for its history, fun facts and photo opps – but a group of Indigenous women from Squamish Nation are calling for its removal, alleging he was a sexual abuser who married Kwa7xiliya when she was only 12. They believe he may have committed pedophilia against Kwa7xiliya when she was only 12.

6. Canada Place

Canada Place, known for being an iconic Vancouver landmark resembling sails jutting into Burrard Inlet, first opened as Expo 86’s Canada Pavilion but has long since outlived this role. Today it serves as more than just a cruise ship terminal and convention center; inside you’ll find displays showcasing Canada’s geography, people, heritage, sports, major innovations as well as major innovations from outside. Make time to stroll down The Canadian Trail’s west promenade called “Walk Across Canada”, featuring thirteen sections representing Canada’s 10 provinces and three territories through tile artwork, artwork or photographs!

Flyover Canada ride, offering multi-sensory stimulation of wind, scents, mist and even virtual snowfall, or Dream of Canada photo exhibit featuring all provinces and territories’ national historic sites, national parks and marine conservation areas can also be enjoyed.

At night, Canada Place’s five sails light up in a mesmerizing display of ever-evolving colourful lighting, providing a captivating mesmerizing spectacle of continuously shifting colours. After taking in this unforgettable view, dine at one of many cafes or restaurants located throughout its plaza before enjoying free live entertainment – especially during summer weekends and Canada Day celebrations! For more information about events taking place at Canada Place visit its website or Welcome Centre.

7. Chinatown

Chinatown in Vancouver draws in many visitors drawn by its vibrant culture, cheap yet delicious food, and spectacular traditional architecture. Start your Chinatown experience at Millennium Gate which marks a cultural bridge between Vancouver and its Chinese community, then venture along Shanghai Alley where shops specialize in barbequed meats, fresh seafood, pastries, teas, herbs, cookware and much more await discovery.

Chinatown’s Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden provides a tranquil haven, reflecting the balance and harmony found throughout nature – offering peace and serenity for visitors who enter. Additionally, this garden’s design symbolizes balance and harmony – offering a welcome respite from the busy streets of Chinatown.

Vancouver Art Gallery, Western Canada’s premier art museum, showcases thousands of works from both historic and contemporary artists alike. After admiring all that beauty, stop by Gallery Cafe for some refreshments before browsing Gallery Store to purchase mementos of your visit to Vancouver.