Stanley Park

Sans doute le parc le plus cool de Vancouver, Stanley Park est un parc de 405 hectares qui constitue la moitié nord-ouest de la péninsule du centre-ville de Vancouver et qui englobe de nombreuses plages magnifiques. Loue un vélo et pars à sa découverte !

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Granville Island Public Market

Granville Island was once a industrial wasteland but it was transformed in the 70' into a cultural, artistic and foodie hotspot. It's got a waterfront public market with more than 50 vendors, and it is often used as an artistic venue. When visiting, make sure to stroll through the Artisan district and check out the floating houses!

Getting there: from the hostel, you can either go with the fluvial ferry from the dock located behind the Aquatic Centre, walk, or take the bus.

Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano neighbourhood, the beach faces out onto English Bay.

Watch the sunset at English Bay beach

This locals' favourite is a must-see during your stay in Vancouver.

Jericho Beach

Jericho Beach on the north side of Jericho Park at the west end of Point Grey Rd between Wallace St and Discovery St. The east side of the beach caters to swimmers and the west side to sailboats and windsurfers. Psst, feel free to join the free volleyball games of our other hostel HI Vancouver Jericho Beach!

Spanish Banks

Up for a long walk on the beach? Head to Vancouver most westerly neighbourhood, West Point Grey, that has a 16-acres beach that'll treat you to some sweet mountain and skyline views.

Sunset Beach

Located at the mouth of False Creek, on Beach Ave between Bute St and Thurlow St, Sunset Beach is a less populated beach close to the West End and downtown Vancouver. It is close to the Vancouver Aquatic Centre and has access to the False Creek Ferry pier.

Grouse Mountain

In summer, you can hike the steps of Grouse Mountain to enjoy the stunning views over Vancouver, visit the bear sanctuary, an enjoy a day of hiking before taking the gondola ($) down. In winter, you can head to Grouse Mountain to shred the slopes of the ski resort without leaving the Vancouver area.

Cypress Provincial Park

If you're up for some downhill skiing, head to Cypress Provincial Park - it's the biggest resort in the Vancouver area! In summer, it's great for hiking to rewarding panoramic views over Vancouver.

CF Pacific Centre

Is today shopping day? Head to the iconic CF Pacific Centre for a good shopping session - a mall in in the heart of Vancouver with hundreds of shops. Even if you're not into buying stuff, the luxious mall is a landmark to visit in itself.

Canada Place and FlyOver Canada

Head to Canada Place to to take a classic Vancouver selfie. If you're keen to visit it, it hosts the cool FlyOver Canada experience for which you can get an exclusive discount with your HI Membership! Check out their events too, they sometime have happenings like waterfront yoga or a christmas market in December.

West End Farmers Market

Vancouver Art Gallery

If the weather makes you want to stay inside, visiting the Vancouver Art Gallery is a cool activity to do close to the hostel. It's got varied expos, a little café, and a shop.

Science World

A Vancouver must-do if you are travelling with kids. Science World offers interactive science displays & films inside its geodesic dome. It's also sometimes got events and exhibitions reserved for adults.

See the current displays

Vancouver Maritime Museum

The family-friendly Vancouver Maritime Museum in the Kitsilano neighbourhood is great to learn about the sea and the ships that sail it. Uncover the rich maritime history of Canada, especially of British Columbia and the Canadian Arctic. Psst, you can get a big discount with your HI Membership!

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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is a museum about space and science combined with a cool planetarium - a fun stop if you're travelling with kids while strolling through the beautiful, waterfront Vanier Park. Beside, you can have a discount on your ticket with your HI Membership!

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Vancouver Mysteries

Looking for something fun to do with your new hostel friends? How about a scavenger hunt combined with an escape room and an amazing race at Vancouver Mysteries? Who will solve the murder, complete the secret mission, or save the planet first?

What's more, if you have a HI Membership, you'll get a sweet discount on your ticket.

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Yaletown-Roundhouse Station

Yaletown-Roundhouse is a Skytrain station on the Canada Line located at a 15-minute walk from HI Vancouver Downtown, in the Yaletown neighbourhood.

Vancouver City Centre Station

Vancouver City Centre Station is a Skytrain station on the Canada Line located at a 20-minute walk from HI Vancouver Downtown.

Vancouver International (YVR) Airport

Vancouver International Airport is Vancouver's airport, located on Sea Island in Richmond. It takes about 40 minutes to get there from HI Vancouver Downtown with the Skytrain Canada Line.

Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal

Tsawwassen is a BC Ferry Terminal with ferries that go to Victoria and Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. From HI Vancouver Downtown, it takes about an hour and a half to get there, with first the Canada Line and then a bus that runs every hour.

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

One of the top attractions of British Columbia! Visiting this park is for those who aren't afraid of extreme heights as they have 7 suspended bridges that tower at more than 110 feet over the forest. By the way, your HI Membership will get you a discount on your ticket!

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