As much as Vancouver is known for its sophisticated restaurants and vibrant cultural scene, the city is also an exciting outdoor playground. Within the city limits are miles of sandy beaches for sunning, leafy parks for strolling and biking, and inlets, bays, and wide open waters for paddling and sailing. Plus its moderate climate, highlighted by dry and sunny summers, enable outdoor enthusiasts to take advantage of active pursuits year-round. And if skiing and snowboarding is your thing, you can do that here, too, for snow-capped mountains are only a short drive away!
Bike or Hike Stanley Park Like the Locals
The spiritual center of Vancouver, Stanley Park is a stunning natural setting of placid lagoons, beaches, green meadows, and shaded walking paths that meander through towering cedar and Douglas fir trees. Bike or hike the Seawall promenade which rings the park and provides camera-melting views of sea, sky, and forest. Other diversions include Vancouver Aquarium, the Stanley Park’s Children’s Farm, Lost Lagoon Nature House, and plenty of restaurants should you want to enjoy the sun dipping into the sea during dinner.
