Top 8 Best Places To Visit In Vancouver
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00:00Vancouver is one of the world's most desirable place to live.
00:05This major Canadian city is beloved by visitors and locals alike, featuring incredible scenery,
00:11myriad activities, abundant nature, and diverse culture.
00:16There are so many ways to explore the city's delights, whether by foot, bike, public transport,
00:21or a Vancouver car hire.
00:24Here are some of the best places to visit in Vancouver.
00:27Number 8.
00:28Naitob Memorial Garden.
00:31The Naitob Memorial Garden honors Japanese author, educator, diplomat, and politician
00:36Naitobu Natsuo and is one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside of Japan.
00:42Carefully cultivated to provide year-round beauty, the garden is especially photogenic
00:46in spring and fall when colorful cherry blossoms and maple leaves brighten the tranquil pathways.
00:53The garden has been the subject of more than 15 years study by a UBC professor, who believes
00:58that its construction hides a number of impressive features, including references to Japanese
01:03philosophy and mythology, shadow bridges visible only at certain times of year, and positioning
01:09of a lantern that is filled with light at the exact date and time of Naitob's death
01:13each year.
01:15Number 7.
01:16Queen Elizabeth Park.
01:18Queen Elizabeth Park is the highest point within the city of Vancouver proper.
01:23Its 52 hectares of parkland are covered with flowers, gardens, and trees.
01:29At the top of Queen Elizabeth Park is the Bloedel Conservatory, plus exceptional views
01:33of the city and North Shore Mountains.
01:36The park is free, but you have to pay for the conservatory which is full of birds and
01:41plants.
01:42One of the highlights of the park, in addition to the Bloedel Conservatory and views of the
01:47city, are the quarry gardens.
01:50Similar in some ways to the famous Sunken Garden at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, the
01:54quarry gardens at Queen Elizabeth Park are both beautiful and on the former site of a
01:59mining rock quarry.
02:02Number 6.
02:03Capilano Suspension Bridge.
02:05Featuring bridges through trees and over a canyon, North Vancouver's Capilano Suspension
02:10Bridge is one of the Lower Mainland's top tourist destinations.
02:15The world-famous attraction is open year-round.
02:18From around the third week in November until the third week in January, it's home to the
02:23world-famous Canyon Lights Christmas Attraction.
02:26In February, it's also home to Love Lights for the Valentine's Day season, and in October
02:31it's where you'll find Canyon Frights for Halloween.
02:35There are a number of totem poles and other pieces of West Coast indigenous art at the
02:39park.
02:41Most of the totem poles are authentic and made in the 1960s, including some by an Alaskan
02:47carver, but carved on site in North Vancouver.
02:51Capilano Suspension Bridge has a long history of First Nations art and educational programming.
02:57The original bridge was made in part by the work of local First Nations workers.
03:03Number 5.
03:04Canada Place.
03:05Canada Place is one of Vancouver's best places to visit because of its views, interesting
03:10architecture, attractive promenade walk and convenient location.
03:15A number of events happen at Canada Place.
03:18This includes the International Festival Tastings, which are the largest of the many events which
03:23take place during the Vancouver International Wine Festival.
03:27Year-round, Flyover Canada is also located at Canada Place.
03:32Number 4.
03:34Stanley Park.
03:36With its 400 hectares of parkland attracting close to 8 million visitors a year, it's no
03:41wonder that Stanley Park is ranked as one of the best city parks in the world.
03:46It's definitely an amazing place and it's free to explore.
03:50Some of the best places in Stanley Park include the seawall, Prospect Point, Siwash Rock,
03:56second and third beaches and the park's totem poles.
03:59Also, in the middle of Stanley Park, you'll find the Vancouver Aquarium, which is another
04:04of Vancouver's best places to visit.
04:07Stanley Park is a great place to both walk and cycle around, and it's accessible by
04:12public transit.
04:14Number 3.
04:15Granville Island.
04:17In the early 1900s, Granville Island was home to factories, plants, and sawmills.
04:23Things are a little different today, Granville Island is both a local's favorite and a huge
04:28draw for visitors.
04:30The Granville Island public market acts as a hub of activity, but it's also one of the
04:36city's most important cultural districts with theaters, artisan workshops, and craft studios.
04:42Housed indoors, there are endless rows of stalls that feature fresh produce, gourmet
04:47foods, baked goods, and seafood.
04:50For the food-focused, a walking tour of the market can be a great way to get an insider's
04:54insight.
04:56Outside of the market, catch a show at one of the many theaters on the island, browse
05:01an art gallery show, or appeal to your outdoors aside with a kayaking or paddleboarding tour.
05:07Number 2.
05:08Museum of Anthropology.
05:09UBC's Museum of Anthropology is one of Vancouver's best places to visit for culture, history,
05:17West Coast First Nation artifacts, and escapes from the rain.
05:21The Museum of Anthropology has an extensive collection of West Coast First Nations artifacts.
05:27It includes a number of impressive totem poles and other sculptures.
05:32The museum also has many artifacts from around the world.
05:36Among them are significant pieces from Africa and the South Pacific.
05:41Number 1.
05:42Gastown.
05:43Gastown was Vancouver's first neighborhood and was named for Gassie Jack Dayton, a Yorkshire
05:48seaman, steamboat captain, and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area's first saloon.
05:56Gastown is recommended if you are in the area and are looking for a great restaurant or
06:00want to find a good gift shop for souvenirs.
06:04Gastown's most famous landmark is the steam-powered clock on the corner of Cambie and Water Street.
06:10Built in 1977, the clock is one of only a few steam clocks in the world.
06:16Its original design was faulty and it had to be powered by electricity after a breakdown.
06:22The steam mechanism was completely restored with the financial support of local businesses
06:26as it had become a major tourist attraction.