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Nine totem poles stand tall in Stanley Park (Tourism Vancouver/Kazutoish Yoshimura).
In a city surrounded by nature, Stanley Park adds even more greenspace to the heart of Vancouver. Locals and visitors alike love strolling the seawall, exploring the forest, learning about plants, animals, and Indigenous culture, and so much more.
A Bigg’s killer whale breaches. Photo: Ashley Keegan/Wild Whales Vancouver
With hundreds of whales migrating through its waters, Vancouver is one of the best places to go whale watching.
Panorama Trail at the Sea to Sky Gondola. Photo Credit: Tara O’Grady
No car? No problem. It’s easy to explore the forests, mountains, beaches, and islands outside Vancouver on a car-free day trip thanks to public transit, shuttle buses, and ferries.
Photo: Tap & Barrel – Bridges
With the arrival of warm weather, Vancouverites are flocking to the many spectacular patios in the city for lively hanging out and drinking. Vancouver’s diverse craft beer scene as well as its incredible bar talent mean that there are plenty of places where you can catch some rays while trying out a new hazy IPA or sipping a well-crafted cocktail.
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Fun Vancouver Breweries and Bars for Lively Outdoor Sipping
BMO Vancouver Marathon, Photo: Richard Lam/RUNVAN
As we move further into spring and the weather gets warmer, Vancouverites and visitors are gearing up for more fun in the sun. Whether you’re there to support a friend or cheer on all the runners, watching a race has an eclectic atmosphere and unmissable community spirit to Vancouver that you won’t want to miss.
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Cheer on the Vancouver Sun Run and BMO Marathon
VanDusen Botanical Garden. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Sombilon Studios
VanDusen Botanical Garden is an island of green in the middle of Vancouver. It’s a gorgeous spot for photos, quiet reflection, and learning about the natural world at any time of year.
Photo: Destination Vancouver/Jason Lee Wang
With over 40,000 cherry trees blooming in Vancouver, each year, it’s impossible to see them all. But one of the best ways to see a ton of them is on a cherry blossom bike ride.
