If you are visiting Vancouver for the first time, you may want to plan an itinerary so you can use the time available to its full potential. There are a wide variety of interesting and fun things to do that you could miss if you do not take the time to plan your events in advance.
A very exciting spectacle in Vancouver is the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It is just a short distance from the city centre. The Capilano Suspension Bridge is worth spending the day at. It is 230 feet above the Capilano River and 450 feet in length. It was built in 1889 and boasts being one of Vancouver’s oldest tourist attractions. In the same area, you can explore the Treetop Adventure. It is made up of a series of connected suspension bridges connecting from tree to tree over top of the coastal forest. Make sure you put the Capilano Suspension Bridge as one of your top priorities for your trip to Vancouver.
If you are looking for adventure in your trip to Vancouver, BC, you can go Whale Watching, have fun on a Sea Safari, enjoy some Water Sports or even try some Skiing and other Winter Sports nearby. If you enjoy sunbathing, there are many beaches in the Vancouver area to suit your fancy.
If you are the type that enjoys a less adventurous holiday, you may want to consider paying a visit to the Chinese Gardens which are only a 15 minute walk from downtown, or the VanDusen Botanical Gardens, which you can visit with just a short bus ride. The Vancouver Maritime Museum is also an interesting visit. It explores the rich history of Vancouver. The museum also has a Children’s Discovery Centre, making it ideal for a young family. There are many other museums in Vancouver as well. There is a museum on the history of fishing, as well as one on space. If you enjoy history, Vancouver has a museum to suit your taste.
If you like touring, the Vancouver Trolley Company has tour buses that motor throughout the city. The buses are replicas of San Francisco style trolleys, providing a nice relaxed visit to all the attractions. You can purchase ‘hop on, hop off’ tickets, which allow you visit the attractions at your own leisure. You can also purchase day tours to some of their destinations.
The Seabus is another way you can visit many tourist attractions. They have a regular schedule, making them a reliable, efficient method of visiting many sites. If you like taking pictures, the Seabus provides many opportunities for those perfect snapshots.
Depending on your taste and budget, Vancouver has pretty much anything you could want for hotels and restaurants. From your average everyday hotel and restaurant to a five star palace overlooking the ocean; Vancouver, BC has it all.
Make sure you book off plenty of time for your Vancouver holiday. There are so many things to do and sites to see you won’t want to miss.