6 Car-Free Spring Day Trips From Vancouver

Viewing platform on the Panorama Trail at the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, BC

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.

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6 Car-Free Spring Day Trips From Vancouver

Fun Vancouver Breweries and Bars for Lively Outdoor Sipping

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

Cheer on the Vancouver Sun Run and BMO Marathon

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

How to Celebrate Vaisakhi in Vancouver

A man leans out of a colourful float the Surrey Vaisakhi parade

Surrey Vaisakhi Parade. Photo: Discover Surrey/Aziz Dhamani @azizdhamani

Vaisakhi, also known as Sikh New Year, is a chance for the entire community to enjoy a parade with music, performances, and free food and drink. Everyone is welcome at this colourful celebration.

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How to Celebrate Vaisakhi in Vancouver

VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Guide

Two people sit on a bench in VanDusen Botanical Garden.

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.

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VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Guide

LGBTQ+ Events Across Vancouver

Photo: The Birdhouse

Thanks to the many different diverse communities here, Vancouver has a thriving cultural and entertainment scene. From 2SLGBTQIA+ artists to queer entertainers and drag queens, these wonderful performers showcase their talents weekly at hip venues across the city.

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LGBTQ+ Events Across Vancouver

Where to See Tulips in Vancouver in Spring 2024

Close up of tulips in a field of a tulips at a tulip festival

Photo: Alessandro Segala/Unsplash

You know spring has sprung in Vancouver when the tulips come out. From parks and gardens to fields full of blooms, here are the best places to see tulips near Vancouver.

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Where to See Tulips in Vancouver in Spring 2024