Go Wine Tasting In The Fraser Valley
This is one of my personal favorite activities to do in Vancouver! Anyone who knows me knows that I love wine, and the only thing I love more than wine is wine tours!
The Fraser Valley just outside of Vancouver is a beautiful wine region producing some really tasty wines. A wine tour to the Fraser Valley will take you around to some of the best wineries and you get to taste all of the wine for yourself! Sounds like a good day if you ask me!
This Fraser Valley Wine tour is a five-hour tour that takes you to five different wineries where you can try a variety of boutique wines. The tour will pick you up and drop you off at your Vancouver hotel so all you have to worry about is having a brilliant day!
Where To Stay In Vancouver Canada
Vancouver is one of the most popular cities in Canada. The fact is that in the summer and winter the city books up in advance very fast! Booking your hotel or hostel well in advance is the only way to secure the best place to stay for you!
Some great hotels and hostels in Vancouver that we love are:
The Cambie Hostel Gastown This budget hostel is an overall good budget choice. The location is in the heart of Gastown and close to lots of bars and restaurants and attached to the hostel is a very lively bar too. Rooms are clean but the bathrooms are a little cramped. Its perfect for backpackers on a budget and is considerably cheaper than others offering comparable quality.
Times Square Suites For a beautiful hotel close to Stanley Park you cant go past the Times Square Hotel. Its very hard to fault this hotel and the location is perfect. It is a good mix between being affordable as well as a very nice hotel.
Hyatt Regency Vancouver For those wanting the perfect location halfway between Stanley Park and Gastown, the Hyatt Regency is a perfect choice. As you can imagine, its a luxury stay in a large hotel chain that is highly reviewed!
The 2020 Vancouver International Boat Show
What: The 2020 Vancouver International Boat Show will include more than 250 exhibitors and over 125 presentations and workshops led by boating experts. This years event is taking place at two locations: BC Place and a floating show at Granville Island. Complimentary shuttle buses and water ferries will also be operating between the two venues.
Twiggy, a famous water-skiing squirrel, will be one of the highlights of the Vancouver International Boat Show. According to organizers, Twiggy will be performing on a daily basis during the event, while viewers also learn about water safety, waterskiing, and simply watch a water-skiing squirrel ski around her pool.
When: February 5 to February 9, 2019Time: BC Place: Wednesday to Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm The Floating Show at Granville Island: Wednesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pmWhere: Indoors at BC Place and a floating show at Granville Island
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Ucluelet Bc 2hr 11min From Parksville
Known for its serene beaches and powerful Pacific storms, frequent visitors know Ucluelet as a friendly, laid back fishing village with stunning trails that weave right through rainforests, coastlines and first-rate amenities.
– Traversing ancient forests along the Wild Pacific Trail
– Exploring coves with Majestic Ocean Kayaking
– Enjoying harbour views at Waters Edge Shoreside Suites
– Fresh Island oysters and seafood at Raven Lady Sculpture food truck
See The Canyon Lights
Description: Visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge to see it lit up for the season. Hundreds of thousands of lights are currently twinkling throughout the park. Canyon Lights runs from Nov. 27, 2015, to Jan. 3, 2016, and is closed on Christmas Day. And if all those lights dont get you in the spirit of the holidays, check out the worlds tallest living Christmas tree 46 metres tall!
Website: capbridge.com/explore/canyon-lights
Price: An adult ticket is $37.95. There are youth, senior, student and child tickets, as well as family passes available.
Location: 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver
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Christmas Glow In Langley
Christmas Glow is an attraction with hundreds of thousands of lights and numerous family-friendly things to see and do. There are Christmas light displays, activities for children and live music.
In its first and second years the attraction took place indoors in a giant greenhouse in Langley. In 2019 it had two indoor venues one in Abbotsford and the other in downtown Vancouver. The Abbotsford event was at the Tradex Centre while the Vancouver venue was at the Harbour Convention Centre by False Creek.
Last year Christmas Glow returned to Langley. Instead of being an indoor event in a giant greenhouse, however, it changed to a drive-thru event once again at a greenhouse in Langley, although it happened outdoors instead of indoors.
The attraction is back in 2021, and once again running as a drive-thru event that people can enjoy from the comfort and safety of their vehicles. The experience can be enjoyed between November 18th and January 1st. It expects to sell out, so if you want to go be sure to reserve your spot early!
To learn more click Christmas Glow Langley.
Check Out Imagine Picasso
Imagine Picasso opened to the public, allowing guests to experience 200 of Pablo Picassos paintings from various eras of his life. Slightly different from the Imagine Van Gogh exhibit, the set up for this event mimics an illusive maze where visitors can roam around gazing at moving art come to life, quite literally. The exhibit will run until January 8, 2022.
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Explore Deep Cove And Climb Quarry Rock
North Vancouver is gorgeous. Many tourists never actuallyventure as far as North Vancouver, but in my opinion, they should!
The area of Deep Cove is located across the harbor only about a half an hour drive from Vancouver city. It is also easily reached by public transport.
In Deep Cove, youll find cute cafes, restaurants, art galleries, and a waterfront park that you could easily spend a few hours relaxing at.
Just next to the park is the Quarry Rock hiking trail. This short hike only takes about 2 hours both ways and is about 7 kilometers long. The trail is well maintained but does offer some tougher sections of steep inclines or even stairs.
At the end of the trail, youll end at Quarry Rock a largerock with incredible views of the surrounding mountains and Vancouver city.
This hike is short and beautiful and well worth doing if you have the chance. However, it can get very busy with both tourists and locals. I recommend visiting first thing in the morning in order to avoid the crowds as much as possible!
Ride A Snowcat At Whistler
This is a truly an amazing Canadian experience and something you wont soon forget! Its a great day trip from Vancouver in winter.
A Snowcat is an enclosed-cab truck-sized fully tracked vehicle designed to move on snow. Theyre also known as trail groomers or piste machines.
Youll ride in an Snowcat up Whistler Mountain in this fully-heated machine. It will climb 6000 feet up Whistler Mountain in about an hour to the cozy and quaint log cabin on Crystal Ridge. Youll see the beautiful Whistler alpine along the way along with beautiful panoramic views of the Coast Mountain range.
At the top youll be escorted to the Crystal Hut where youll have a delicious fondue dinner. We had cheese fondue with baguettes and pickles, and chicken, beef and assorted vegetables with dipping sauces. To top it off there was a delicious freshly-baked pie for dessert cooked in a wood-fired oven. It was just heavenly! A great wine was included too.
Riding a Snowcat is a great reason to choose Whistler for weekend trips from Vancouver in winter.
We really loved our Snowcat experience. It truly is something you can only do in Canada :-). It really answers the question, why visit Vancouver :-).
Check the price and availability of the Snowcat Tour at Whistler
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Visit The Fraser Valley On A Wine Tour
Youve hit up some of the breweries in Vancouver, so time to switch gears and try some local wine. The Fraser Valley is a region located east of Vancouver, about an hours drive away. This agricultural region is home to some amazing vineyards and wineries. Joining a tour like this one is the perfect way to explore the area and try some delicious local wine!
The half-day tour includes hotel pick-up, transportation between wineries, and lots of great information about the wine-making process. And, of course, there will be lots of wine to try and bring home for later. Although the vines will be bare, the wine will still be flowing!
You can also visit the wineries on your own, and if you do, be sure to visitSeaside Pearl Winery, its my favorite. With that said, a tour is such a fun option and especially convenient during the winter when the weather is not so good. You can stay inside, leave the driving to someone else, and just go along for the ride!
Related Read: Are you a wine lover? Then you simply must visit Kelowna, BC! Although typically a summer activity, visiting wineries is still one of the best things to do in Kelowna in the winter months with most wineries open all year around!
Walk Run Or Cycle The Vancouver Seawall
Did you know Vancouver has the worlds longest uninterrupted waterfront path? This Seaside Greenway stretches 28 km in length, connecting Coal Harbour to English Bay to Kitsilano.
Earlier in this post, we mentioned you should walk the Stanley Park Seawall. We highly recommend you do that section first, if youre limited on time. However, if you have a few days in Vancouver we recommend you explore other sections of the Vancouver Seawall.
Walking or cycling the Seawall will have you pass many of Vancouvers famous landmarks, including the Lions Gate Bridge, Siwash Rock, A-maze-ing Laughter public art display, Science World , BC Place , Rogers Arena , Olympic Village, Granville Island, Burrard Bridge and Kitsilano Beach.
Colourful autumn trees on the Seawall in Yaletown, a downtown Vancouver neighbourhood.
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Hiking Around Vancouver In Winter
While its nice to walk through a winter wonderland, its also nice knowing that Vancouver doesnt get a lot of snow during Canadas chilly months, so hikes are more accessible year-round. Here are some excellent hikes in and around Vancouver that are generally snow-free:
Jug Island in East of Vancouver: This 5.3km hike is a great walk for families! It takes around an hour to reach the trailhead by car.High Knoll Hike in East of Vancouver: This hike is also 5.3km! Its probably best to do this one with older children only. It also takes around an hour to reach this trailhead by car.Norvan Falls in North Shore: This 14.0km hike is perfect for those who want a longer walk along a relatively flat path. Oh, and you get to see a waterfall at the end. It takes around 45 minutes to reach this hike by car.
Hiking is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Vancouver, year-round. Do yourself a favour and lace up your boots , and wind to fantastic views.
Spend The Day With Animals
The Vancouver Aquarium has thousands of ocean species and over 30 unique exhibits, so youll want to stop here while visiting Vancouver during winter. During its 60 years of existence, the aquarium has strived to create a safe space for sea animals. Theyve recently added a new Marine Mammal Rescue exhibit where guests can meet some rescued seals and sea lions.
Bloedel Conservatory Wildlife is in Queen Elizabeth Park at the top of Little Mountain. Since opening in 1969, the conservatory now houses more than 600 exotic birds and plants. Bloedel Conservatory demonstrates the importance of habitat protection and has an indoor tropical and subtropical rainforest habitat. Youll forget youre in the cold city once you enter their doors.
Take this private tour of Vancouver Aquarium and Bloedel Conservatory for a fun indoor activity.
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Attend The Chutzpah Festival
Description: Check out the Lisa Nemetz International Jewish Performing Arts Festival 2016 Chutzpah! and see comedy, dance, music and theatrical performances. The festival runs from Feb. 18 to March 13.
Website: chutzpahfestival.com
Price: Regular price, single tickets are $29 for adults, $25 for seniors and $21 for students with valid ID. There are also tickets for the opening night gala and to see the Rotem Sivan Trio.
Location: Located at different venues in the city. Check the website to see where your preferred event will be held.
Ambleside Beach In West Vancouver
There are several urban beaches in Vancouver. The most popular Vancouver beaches are located in either Stanley Park or English Bay. All of these beaches are free to access, but you may have to pay for parking.
Ambleside Park is located in West Vancouver, across the Burrard Inlet from Stanley Park. We selected Ambleside Beach because its an alternative to the main Vancouver beaches. The park has over 8 km of walking trails and the west facing views are perfect for sunset watching.
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Snowshoe On The North Shore
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The North Shore is one of the best local places to go hiking in the summer. And this means its a fantastic place for snowshoeing in the winter. If youre looking for well-defined trails go snowshoeing up at Cypress or if you want something with even better views try out Dog Mountain. It gets busy on a clear winters day so start early or be prepared to be snowshoeing with plenty of other people!
Visit The Greater Vancouver Zoo
Description: Established in 1970, the Greater Vancouver Zoo sits on 120 acres and offers visitors animals of every shape and size.
Website: gvzoo.com
Price: $23 for adults, $17 for seniors and children between three and 15 years old, $21 for students over the age of 16 with ID and children under two years old are free. A family pass, for two adults and three children, is $73.
Location: 5048 264 Street, Aldergrove
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New Westminster Quay And Boardwalk
If you want to get outside the big city, the New Westminster Quay and boardwalk is a fun day trip from Vancouver. The River Market is home to several shops and restaurants. New Westminster Pier Park is a scenic riverfront park that connects visitors to the Waterfront Esplanade Boardwalk.
Other things to do in New Westminster include visiting the Fraser River Discovery Centre and Samson V Museum, or you can take a Paddle-wheeler Riverboat Tour on the historical Fraser River.
To get to New Westminster Quay, take the Skytrain Expo Line from downtown Vancouver to New Westminster . The train takes about 25 minutes. The River Market is located one block south of the New Westminster Skytrain station.
Take A Waterfront Sightseeing Cruise
While youre already in Granville, hop on a zodiac boat for a sightseeing tour. This 1.5-hour waterfront cruise is one of the best one-day tours in Vancouver, BC, and sails along the English Bay and North Shore.
Take a waterfront sightseeing cruise
Take in the beautiful views of the Vancouver cityscape and see Coal Harbour, False Creek, and other iconic sights. Keep your eyes peeled for seals and dolphins near the coast!
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See The Sunset From Vancouver Lookout
Not far from Chinatown is the Vancouver Lookout, a 553-foot-tall observatory. Take a 40-second ride to the top in a glass elevator, then look out over the city and enjoy 360º views.
See the sunset from Vancouver Lookout
From up there, youll be able to see Metro Vancouver, the beautiful North Shore Mountains, and on clear days even Vancouver Island just off the Pacific Coast. Plan your 1-day Vancouver itinerary so you get to the lookout just in time to see the sunset, then, climb back down and enjoy some evening fun in Gastown.
And dont forget to visit the Gastowns iconic Steam Clock. Its just a 2-minute walk from the Lookout.
Check Out Frozen Norvan Falls In North Vancouver
If you looking for winter hikes near Vancouver, embark on a 14 km round trip to visit Norvan Falls. The waterfalls will be completely frozen during this time , and it makes for a nice winter walk/hike to the falls. It begins at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and ends after a 7 km walk through the wilderness to reach the falls. The terrain is flat all throughout.
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Take In City Views From Vancouver Lookout
Take in Vancity views from Vancouver Lookout, a 147 metre high observation tower. The tower boasts of a glass elevator that takes you to an observation deck, which greets you with 360° views of the city.
Ticket prices for the observation tower are $18.95 CAD per adult entry. If you are feeling adventurous climb 32 storeys and enjoy a free beer. Vancouver Lookout also has a revolving sky restaurant on-site called the Top Of Vancouver.
