Welcome to HI Vancouver Downtown

This week at the hostel

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TUESDAYS

Lynn Canyon Tour

Spend a whole day exploring Lynn Canyon Park and downtown Vancouver with your guide, WorldHost prestigious award winner Erik Graff. This tour is 15$ (cash only!) and runs every Tuesday at 9:45.

WEDNESDAYS

Stanley Park Tour

Join Sami as he takes you on a morning walking tour to explore his favourite spots in Stanley Park and the surrounding areas. The tour is $5 and departs at 9:45 am in the hostel lobby.

THURSDAYS

Taco & Trivia Night

Join us in the dining room for delicious tacos at 6 PM and make some new friends. Stick around because at 7 PM, the trivia fun begins, and there's a sweet prize waiting for the winner!

THURSDAYS

Celebrity Night

Thursday, funday! Meet us in the HI Downtown Vancouver lobby at 10 PM, and we’ll head over to Celebrities Nightclub on Davie St. It’s totally free—come dance the night away!

FRIDAYS

Capilano Canyon Tour

Every Friday, the renowned guide Erik Graff offers a tour through the Capilano Canyon to its famous Suspension Bridge. The tour departs at 9:45 from the hostel lobby and costs $50 (cash only!), including transportation and entry to the park.

FRIDAYS

Bingo Bar Crawl

A one-of-a-kind epic pub crawl through Gastown! Complete Bingo challenges and win boozy prizes. Get your ticket for $32 (transport included) and meet the crawl crew at 7:00 pm in the lobby.

SATURDAYS

Granville Island Tour

Join Ron for a tour to Granville Island, a charming little spot packed with shops, restaurants, and the famous farmer’s market! Explore the amazing views of downtown Vancouver while discovering all the local gems with your guide. Departure at noon in the lobby!

SATURDAYS

Granville Pub Crawl

Follow the hostel guide through the lively streets and bars of Granville for an epic pub crawl! Grab your ticket for just $30 and check the departure times at the reception.

Vancouver Member Discounts

Save some cash in Vancouver with these awesome HI member discounts. Not a member yet? Come chat with us at front desk to activate your membership — it's free!

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Get the group student rate to explore suspended bridges

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FlyOver Canada

Save 20% off your admission and discover Canada

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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Get 25% off on general admission

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YVR Skylynx

Get up to 15% off your bus ride between Vancouver and Whistler

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Poparide

Get $5 off your first ride on Poparide

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VIA Rail Canada

Get 10% off your train ticket for you and up to three friends

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Mountain Man Mike's

Get 15% off eco-friendly bus fares in Western Canada

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Vancouver Mysteries

Get 25% off 2-5 players games

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West Trek Tours

Save 10% on select tours from Vancouver

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Moose Travel Network

10% off your next adventure with Moose

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Britannia Mine Museum

Get 15% off regular admission

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Bounce

15% off your luggage storage

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Hertz Car Rental

Get up to 10% car and van rentals around the world

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CELITECH

Save 15% on your eSIM data plan

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Tap into HI's huge network of discounts the moment you get your membership card. You can keep saving while you travel and long after you get back.

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Work for Stay

Earn your stay, make some friends, and extend your adventure with our volunteering program.

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