Vancouver is ranked a top destination city because of it’s majestic mountains, sparkling ocean, rainforest greenery, and beautiful foliage through all four seasons.Along with it’s geographical aesthetics Vancouver is a growing cosmopolitan city with a blooming economy that attracts people from all over the world – In Vancouver, there is something for everyone!

WEATHER 

Summer in Vancouver is the best time of year to visit Vancouver for warm weather, outdoor activities with an average overall temperature of 19 degrees Celsius (66 degrees Fahrenheit)

SAFETY

Vancouver – a safe city in a safe country. The World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index Report ranked Canada as the 7th safest country and under Canada’s Crime Severity Index Vancouver ranks better than the national average.

CURRENCY

You can exchange your currency for Canadian dollars at authorized currency exchange counters in Vancouver and at the airport. You can also exchange currency at banks and financial institutions across British Columbia. To approximately calculate your exchange rate, try the Bank of Canada Daily Currency Converter.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY

Vancouver is one of the world’s top destinations for outdoor adventure. At the foot of the mountains and with the Pacific Ocean literally lapping at its edges, Vancouver can offer visitors their pick of just about any type of adventure by land or sea. Engage in ocean activities such as kayaking and paddle boarding in areas such as Granville Island or Deep Cove, North Vancouver. The waterways surrounding Vancouver are a fantastic place to go whale and wildlife watching.  On land, Vancouver hosts a backyard with a plethora of beautiful hikes and nature walks. The Sea to Sky Corridor—the region stretching from Vancouver to Pemberton, just north of Whistler. Check out one of the area’s most popular hikes that offer brilliant vistas and plenty of spots along the way to soak in the sun and have a picnic. Check out some of hikes Vancouver has to offer! Check out Stanley park and its iconic sea wall, enjoy the mountain biking trails of North Vancouver, or experience magnificent sites through some of the many tours Vancouver has to offer. 

ARTS AND CULTURE

Vancouver’s rich cultural background has helped produce a spectrum of artistic expression and a thriving creative community.Located central in Downtown Vancouver there are many art galleries that feature modern and contemporary art exhibits. With more than 50 professional theater companies, a major international theater festival (Vancouver Fringe Festival), two outdoor theatrical events (Bard on the Beach and Theater Under The Stars) and more than 21 venues, theater is major cultural activity in Vancouver.

FOOD IN VANCOUVER

This seaside city is one of Canada’s best when it comes to delicious and innovative eats and drinks, and whether you’re going for cheap sushi or an elevated fine dining experience, you will be hungry for more. Eat around the world in just one block, or head to some of our world-renowned and nationally celebrated establishments, check some restaurants out here.