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Vancouver, BC, Canada

August 16, 2023

Vancouver is the largest city in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is located on the southwestern corner of the Coast Mountains, on the Strait of Georgia, and is surrounded by water on three sides. Vancouver has a mild climate with moderate temperatures year round, making it a great destination for tourists and locals alike. Popular attractions in Vancouver include Stanley Park, Granville Island, Grouse Mountain, and the Vancouver Aquarium. There are also many unique neighborhoods to explore, from trendy Yaletown to historic Gastown. Whether you're looking for outdoor activities or simply want to explore one

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Black+Blue

1032 Alberni St 3rd floor, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3, Canada

(3979)

Alan Zheng

a week ago

This is definitely one of the better steakhouses in Vancouver. The price although can be hard to absorb for an average night out, but this is definitely worth bringing people out for a special occasion. Food quality Prime rib 9.5/10 - just didn’t like the horseradish as it’s a very odd form that I have never had before but the prime rib itself was delicious. Porterhouse steak 10/10 - this was had rare and the cut and cook of it all was done to perfection Service was friendly and attentive throughout the experience. We found the food took a bit longer then usual to come out but otherwise it was a good experience. I’d definitely recommend this place for all the meat eaters out there :)

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Glowbal

590 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3, Canada

(3900)

Munchica

2 weeks ago

They left quite the impression with their attention to fine detail and highly professional staff. The decor reminds me of the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. The drinks were beautifully made and tasty. We tried the Thursday Tomahawk special and loved the interactive aspect of it being torched at the table-side. Every side included with it such as the pasta, mashed potatoes, and onion rings were delicious!

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L'Abattoir

217 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2, Canada

(1296)

Alysa Chen

2 months ago

If you are looking for a high-quality French restaurant, you cannot miss this one. This restaurant offers excellent service and delicious food, making your dining experience even more perfect. Here, you can taste some carefully crafted French cuisine, some of which are designed by the chef himself on the set menu. These dishes are very tasty, and every bite can make you feel the chef's heart and passion. One dish that is highly recommended is the Pacific oysters, which are fresh, delicious, and sweet, and an absolute must-try dish. In addition, the service at the restaurant is also very good, with the waiters always being very enthusiastic and attentive, making you feel at home. Overall, this restaurant is a great choice, whether you are dining with friends or sharing food with family, it is a great choice.

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The Flying Pig Yaletown

1168 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2, Canada

(2307)

Munro Stuff

a month ago

Busy place - strongly suggest a reservation. Great Happy Hour menu, good service. Fish was nicely prepared, and paella had lots of seafood in a very small portion.

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Nightingale

1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C4, Canada

(2534)

Negin Ebrahimian

in the last week

We recently dined at Nightingale and I must say, the service was absolutely outstanding. The staff was incredibly attentive, making sure our every need was met throughout the evening. The food was beyond excellent, with the Margherita pizza stealing the show - it was cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The cocktails were also a highlight, as they were expertly crafted and incredibly refreshing. Overall, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for top-notch service, delicious food, and delightful cocktails.

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Seasons in the Park

W 33rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Canada

(2690)

Dina Car

3 months ago

The service was absolutely amazing. Our server and the other staff were attentive without being over bearing. They were really communicative and amazing! I loved their cocktails, their bread, the Caesar salad and their desserts. The main courses however were things you could find at any other restaurant with the same taste. The view was outstanding, and you could see the city along with the Queen Elizabeth park. They have heaters in the patio section along with blankets. The restaurant seemed catered to older persons. Main meals were priced at $20-$40.

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Brix and Mortar

1137 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6M5, Canada

(1256)

Jiajyun Wang

2 months ago

This restaurant is perfect for a romantic date. We were lucky to sit in the courtyard on the second floor, just like having a date in a beautiful garden. As for the food, we ordered shrimp and fried cauliflower salad for appetizers, and they were both stunning. The flavors were rich and delightful. The steak and chicken for the main course maintained the high standards of a great restaurant

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Cardero's Restaurant

1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E7, Canada

(5202)

Jora Nijjar

a week ago

The food was good. And service was good. It gets very busy so book ahead. They have a great patio and some of the best seafood in town. I liked the half chicken and the tagliatelle pasta was excellent. The chocolate brownie dessert was great. The hummus was also really good but the hummus to pita ratio was low. Not enough pita. But we asked for more. They also have a great kids menu. Good value.

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Top Of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant

555 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6, Canada

(2758)

Anna N

2 months ago

The restaurant's unique feature of revolving 360 degrees allows guests to enjoy ever-changing vistas of Vancouver's breathtaking skyline, mountains, and waterways. It was a true feast for the eyes and added an extra touch of magic to the dining experience. The service at Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant was impeccable. The staff members were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. They took great care of us, ensuring that every aspect of our dining experience was exceptional. From recommending dishes to accommodating dietary preferences, their professionalism and warm hospitality were commendable. Had a very memorable dinner for my birthday ♥️

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ARC RESTAURANT

900 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5, Canada

(1220)

anahita nikbakhtan

a month ago

Food,service,location are great. Definitely worth it coming and experience it. We went for all inclusive weekend brunch and had great time. They have vegetarian and vegan substitutes

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Miku Vancouver

200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4, Canada

(6308)

GC Sears

a month ago

Wow... Wow... Wow... bite after bite was a sublime experience in what Japanese fine dining can be. Miku is a five star experience that deserves your visit. The modern restaurant is beautiful, clean, and perfectly maintained. We recommend sitting on the patio where you can either people watch or gaze over the harbour. Inside tables offer window views or a view of the open kitchen. It's all beautiful and adds to the experience. Service is professional, friendly, and gracious. We followed our server's recommendations and that was the right choice. A team of people keeps the meal moving along and provides explanations of what you are eating. However, the food is the star here and that is how it should be. The flavors are carefully paired here and you will want to give those flavors a chance to delight your palette. This is NOT sushi to be dunked in soya sauce. I think you will also be delighted by how their cocktails complement the food choices. Put Miku on your "special meal out" list and make an evening of it. This is one of Vancouver's dining gems and certainly the best Japanese cuisine I have eaten. I think you will agree.

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The Mackenzie Room

415 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G7, Canada

(759)

Stephanie Lovell

2 weeks ago

Dined solo to kick off my last week in Vancouver on this trip. Focusing on locally sourced ingredients, the solo menu is comprised 5 courses. At only $74, it’s an incredible value. The menu has pun names which I absolutely adored; Sashimi Not, Zucc I am Your Father, Trout Krout Sprout, of Bison Men, and Le Big Mack. My favourite bites were the zucchini two ways, the trout (minus the brussels) and the King Salmon sashimi. The bison was very well cooked and the spinach was delicious but the potato was lacklustre. Along with the meal, the bar manager made me a beverage pairing which had cocktails and glasses of wine based on my preference. The final digestif had pickled spruce tips stuffed in an olive. There were a number of other dishes on the menu which caught my eye. I definitely will have to come back the next time I am in town.

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Blue Water Cafe

1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4, Canada

(2664)

Sarah Kwan PREC

a month ago

Went for dinner last night and was absolutely blown away by the service. While the food was amazing, the service was incomparable! My friends and I had the pleasure of dining with Tara and her colleagues and this was by far my best dining experience in the city (and I'm a local)! Tara was knowledgeable, attentive and just a pleasure to be around. From the moment we arrived we were warmly greeted and never once did we have to try and seek her attention as she was always checking in. Any time someone left the table, her and her team were quick ensure settings and napkins remained tidy and presentable upon our arrival back. Tara explained the menu in detail and was quick to recommend food and beverage pairings that we were all pleased with. The food was beautifully presented, tasted great and everyone was satisfied. While I don't have photos of everything we ordered, the raw oysters were fresh and sweet, prawns were plump and juicy, and sashimi was fresh and paired with an in house soy sauce. I ordered the beef tenderloin and asked for it to be cooked between medium rare and rare and it was cooked to perfection. It was tender, seared crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. I also ordered the truffle fries as a side and will say you have to try them! Tara is a gem and I want to thank her and the staff for creating such a welcoming atmosphere that was paired with amazing food! I don't know how it took me so long to come here but can definitely say I will be back. Make your reservation now and thank me later!

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Forage

1300 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C5, Canada

(1870)

Yuan Kong

a week ago

What a great restaurant. Locally sourced wine and food. The bison and the octopus was our favorite. Every dish was fantastic. Outdoor dining can be a little bit more comfortable though, place mats would be nice on the iron table. Otherwise a must go place to try BC food.

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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House

777 Thurlow St, Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5, Canada

(6372)

Yaku Niku

in the last week

We started with a selection of raw oysters, which were all very fresh and had a wide range of flavors from the East and West Coasts. The West Coast platter was a bit of a disappointment, however. The seafood was not as fresh as I expected, especially the lobster and crab, which were both lacking in sweetness. The bone-in ribeye steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare and was very flavorful. The pistachio ice cream for dessert was icy, but it had a rich, nutty taste. The service was excellent, our server was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Overall, we had a very good dining experience, but I would have liked the seafood to be fresher.

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Five Sails Restaurant

999 Canada Pl Suite 410, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada

(831)

Raphael Herzog

a week ago

Definitely would come again! We were there for a birthday dinner and had an amazing experience. The taste of the food is simply awesome! The view down to the Vancouver harbor is stunning! Service was very professional. For us as swiss tourists I have to even admit that the restaurant is very reasonable priced.

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Le Crocodile

909 Burrard St #100, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N2, Canada

(1332)

Alan W.

4 months ago

Absolutely phenomenal food and service every time! I recently celebrated a birthday here and brought my own cake. The hostess advised that there would be a plating fee of $4.50 per person. Fair enough, it is a hassle for the restaurant to deal with this. They plated the cake and used piping to decorate the plates with chocolate and caramel swirls. They also garnished the plate with mint and whipped cream! Wow! So impressed. The food of course was fantastic.

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Chambar Restaurant

568 Beatty St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3, Canada

(3560)

Seo Looker

a month ago

Visited Chambar with our company and it was a great experience. Had a great table by the window and service was outstanding. Lots of attention to detail. All the appetizers were very tasty and well presented. Great chill atmosphere as well. Only negative really was the bay closing early on a Sunday. But we bounced next door to the pub to enjoy our last rounds. Great spot and the signature lamb dish was amazing. Enjoy!

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Hawksworth Restaurant

801 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7, Canada

(1523)

Arham Newaz

a week ago

The portion size is too small and the tasting menu was somewhat mediocre to the price that it was demanding. The presentation was good, for course but the flavors were boring. To be honest the last portion of the course ( desserts) really saved the overall experience. The service for the speed of the tasting menu was quite slow.

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BOTANIST

1038 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9, Canada

(1315)

Michael Wang

a month ago

Amazing food and service. Our waiter Brendan was great and guided us in our dining/drinking adventure. As there were so many amazing options on the menu we decided to go with A La Carte in order to try more of the menu since we are from out of town. Everything tasted amazing and they even split some of the dishes for us in order to make it easier to eat. I could recommend everything that we ate. Drinks also did not disappoint, very tasty and unique. I think this was my favourite restaurant of this trip and we went to quick a few nice restaurant (including a Michelin star restaurant). Highly recommend it if you are able to try it. Street parking is reasonable, plan for 3 hours though.

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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Canada

(318)

Jason Chu

8 months ago

Enjoyed a very quiet Sunday afternoon here with my kids! Admission is quite pricey for what you’re getting but it’s quieter and more enjoyable than the overcrowded Science World. We did happen to arrive just in time for the show and demonstration (11:00am). Presenters at the demonstration and show came off a little dry (material may be too difficult for small children to understand or stay engaged with) but all in all a nice place to spend a couple of hours.

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English Bay Beach

Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6C 3C1, Canada

(15234)

Mat Bienczyk

a year ago

Awesome beach to go on a walk or enjoy on the logs or benches. There's plenty of area too! Plenty of places to get food regardless of the day. Definitely recommend seeing the sunset here!

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Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate

26 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3, Canada

(267)

Bernie

2 months ago

Chinatown is a national historic place to visit. I loved the millennium gate which is an amazing art structure. This gate commemorates the history of the Chinese community in Vancouver. The buildings are old but has beautiful architecture that dates back 1889, 1909 and 1921. For traditional Chinese food craving, there is the New Town Bakery and Jade Dynasty Restaurant, both are Hongkong style cafe serving delicious food. After lunch, I walked to explore the place but got the chills when strangers follow begging for money and felt unsafe. Decides to leave soon.

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Vancouver Maritime Museum

1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3, Canada

(263)

Laurice Manaligod

5 months ago

What a beautiful museum! Our 2 and 4 year old kids greatly enjoyed the exhibitions and seeing pieces of history. Would love to come back again next time.

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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

578 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2, Canada

(4721)

Erick Rodas

in the last week

My visit here was quite disappointing. The staff was really strict, and I accidentally brought food since I didn't see a notice about it. The lady at the booth acted like I couldn't read, which was pretty embarrassing. I don't understand why they can't be nicer about it. The garden costs $16 for adults, but there's also a free section that I actually liked more. Overall, because of the not-so-great experience and the nicer free area, I don't think I'll be coming back here.

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The Drop

Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC, Canada

(440)

Apurva Singh

2 months ago

The Drop is an interesting piece of metal sculpture set at the corner of the iconic Canada Place in Downtown Vancouver. It is about 20 meters high and is in the shape of a slanting water or rain drop falling on the earth. It is supposed to signify a homage to the power of nature and represents the and outlook towards the waters that surrounds the city of Vancouver. The steel sculpture is bright blue in color as it is covered by blue polyurethane. It complements the fascinating and interesting sights around the waterfront of the sea planes taking off or landing, and the small boats and large ships moving about in the Burrard Inlet.

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Bloedel Conservatory

4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4, Canada

(6449)

Manizha A

a week ago

Very small but absolutely gorgeous place to visit. It takes about 30 minutes to walk through, just take the time to enjoy all the species of plants and the birds. I went through a second time just to read all the plant signs. It's a nice inexpensive way to spend the afternoon, and Queen Elizabeth Park outside is nice to walk around afterwards.

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Playland Amusement Park

2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 5J1, Canada

(7897)

Digital Loop

in the last week

Still a bit pricey for what you are getting... But if you get there early and hustle you can definitely ride pretty much everything, maybe even twice. Highly recommend that children under 56 inches not go, there are very limited rides for younger children and at this price point you would be better off waiting for the west coast amusement to roll through town. Food is actually not terribly priced. Most food items are going to cost you about $12.00. Drinks are $5.00. A decent selection of foods. The midway has increased from the $5.00 I remember to now being $7.00 per punt. Not aweful, but gets pricey FAST. Plenty of shady spots to tuck away into and they also put out giant fans with misting water to cool you throughout the park.

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Canada Place

999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4, Canada

(18791)

Alex Merryman

2 weeks ago

Functions as a cruise ship terminal, the headquarters of Fly over Canada and a great place to walk around. I personally arrived on a cruise here and the customs process was very easy and convenient, they just ask for your declaration card and that's about it. The following day I had the opportunity to walk around and it provides some wonderful and unique views of Vancouver harbour and it's many sights. You can see the sea planes and helicopters take off and land as well as the ferrys go by. Worth walking to the end for some nice photos and a place to chill.

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Canada Place

999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4, Canada

(18791)

Alex Merryman

2 weeks ago

Functions as a cruise ship terminal, the headquarters of Fly over Canada and a great place to walk around. I personally arrived on a cruise here and the customs process was very easy and convenient, they just ask for your declaration card and that's about it. The following day I had the opportunity to walk around and it provides some wonderful and unique views of Vancouver harbour and it's many sights. You can see the sea planes and helicopters take off and land as well as the ferrys go by. Worth walking to the end for some nice photos and a place to chill.

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Gastown Steam Clock

305 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9, Canada

(18774)

James High

a week ago

Beautiful Steam Clock in Gas Town. Very nice area with lots to do. Streets are filled with nice shops and flowers. Good places to eat in Gas Town. We took the City Tour bus which was to me the best way to get around Vancouver and not have to look for parking. Parking can present a problem here. So much to do.

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VanDusen Botanical Garden

5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1, Canada

(9739)

Bryanna McLean

a week ago

Very beautiful and fun to explore! Not as busy as some of the other gardens in B. C, so more peaceful and serene. The entry price was great too, it was around $25 for 2 adults. What would have made it better would be if there were more signs telling you where you were throughout. I think we only saw 2 the whole time and my partner and I did a lot of backtracking etc to try and see it all, and even then I think we missed a couple areas because lack of signage. Would probably go back though if looking for something to do and was in the area!

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Vancouver Seawall

Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada

(2244)

King Ma

a month ago

Definitely a great place to come for walking or biking around it. There's washroom, attractive spot, playground, beach, food shops, and more, which is between or to each destination. Such a gorgeous cityscape and water view with mountain background. Well maintained environment, and if you come here at sunset or night, even better for photography. Highly recommended to visiting here.

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Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada

(7031)

Angel Z.

2 weeks ago

Such an incredible gallery. I came as a tourist in Vancouver and this was such a beautiful part of my trip. The gallery was filled with unique and creative displays alongside the impressive architecture. I especially enjoyed the current fashion display on the second floor. This gallery is also great for photo opportunities as each floor was condensed with exquisite and magnificent art. The admission is free for those under 18 so definitely check it out if you get the chance.

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Queen Elizabeth Park

4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada

(13877)

Dewi Trisnawati Tjahjadi

2 weeks ago

We like walking our dog to the dog park at Queen Elizabeth Park, especially on sunny days. Our dog is always happy, smiling, cannot stop wagging his tail whenever we bring him to the park, cause he knows he can run around on the grass, very spacious, and play with other dogs. The park is big and beautiful, a bit hilly at some parts, a lot of trees and flowers, including cherry blossoms in spring time. We celebrated our daughter's birthday in Seasons in the Park last year, a nice fine dining restaurant inside the park. It's nice because we live nearby about 10 minutes of walking, so whenever we need some fresh air or need to be in a spacious open place, we can always come to the park, just to sit under a big tree, picnic, nice place for reading, playing with dog, walking, cycling, jogging, breathing... 😊

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Vancouver Lookout

555 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6, Canada

(2867)

Alex Merryman

2 weeks ago

Great experience and suprisingly friendly people. Tickets aren't overpriced at all and you can buy them there or ahead of time. Makes no difference. There are staff who direct you before you up who are very friendly and would help with anything. After buying tickets it's a quick elevator ride to the top. It's not as tall as many other observation towers but that doesn't make it any less significant. There are wonderful panoramic views of the city as well as several plaques providing information about landmarks in the city. They also have a self guided audio tour for anyone who may want to do that. I highly recommend you visit while in Vancouver.

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Stanley Park

Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4, Canada

(43795)

Ivan Emmanuel

in the last week

Chose a very wrong day to be here but still stunning ! It was raining but still got some amazing misty Lions gate bridge views ! I can imagine this being a great spot for running and biking ! Paid parking spots available! It is home to the wonderful Vancouver Aquarium as well :) Would love to be here again soon in hopefully better weather :)

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Vancouver Aquarium

845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada

(9155)

Guilherme Guedes

3 weeks ago

Wow, this place in amazing. It says online that you will take about 90 minutes - 2 hours to see everything but it will take you at least 3 hours and you will enjoy every second of it. They have daily attractions such as snake display, feeding and training seals and sea lions, 4D Cinema, a Wet Lab and others you don't want to miss. The aquariums and other animal displays are made with such attention to detail you really feel like you're inside it. Some have water until eye level and then what would the habitat look like not just under but above water level too. Beautiful! The staff is very skillful and helpful, and they will kindly answer your questions when you ask. It is a very clean environment and even being full of animals, it doesn't smell like. Everything is impeccable. For kids: it is a really nice place to take kids of all ages, they seem to be almost hypnotized by the animals and there are some very cool and simple explanations in every display, so they can read for themselves, learn and don't have to ask you every single thing. It is a highly recommended tour whether you're a tourist in Vancouver or if you live in Vancouver. Do not miss it, you won't regret it.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada

(27628)

Kiet TT

a week ago

The suspension bridge is pretty cool but I liked the cliff walk and treetop walk the most. It literally feels like you’re among the trees. The nature here is so beautiful and unique. I haven’t seen a forest anything like this in my life. The facilities are nice and there is lots to see here. Lots of photo opportunities too especially with the neat totem poles and overlooks. Also it is worth noting that you should get whatever you need from your car before coming into the park (jackets, snacks, water, etc.) as you cannot reenter the park after you leave. Ticket prices are a bit expensive but I think it is definitely worth it.

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Museum of Vancouver

1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Canada

(1139)

Rachael

4 weeks ago

A fairly small but wonderfully curated museum, with a focus on local history and artists and really thoroughly designed exhibits. When I visited, the historical women's fashion exhibit and the 50's through 70's galleries were wonderful and well worth the trip. You won't need too long to see the entire museum, which is only one floor. Maps are available at the front desk but you may need to request one.

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