Chinatown, Vancouver

Condé Nast TravelerSep 13

23 Best Airbnbs in Vancouver for Proximity to Nature, Culture, and Delicious Cuisine

From a funky floating home to a chic studio in Gastown, these standout stays let you experience Vancouver’s neighborhoods like a local.

within walking distance

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ChinatownNeighborhoodwithin walking distance
Coal HarbourNeighborhoodlight-filled 35th-floor condo
YaletownNeighborhoodFormerly a heavy industrial area dominated by warehouses and rail yards, since the 1986 World's Fair it has been…
BC PlaceSightLocated at the north side of False Creek, it is owned and operated by the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), a Crown…
Science WorldMuseumexplore nearby attractions
GastownNeighborhoodchic studio in Gastown
Kits BeachSightsteps from sandy Kits Beach
Commercial DriveNeighborhoodeclectic shops and cafés
ShaughnessySuburbleafy residential street
Oakridge ParkSightminutes from Main Street
Main StreetNeighborhoodminutes from Oakridge Park
Queen Elizabeth ParkParkwalk to cafés, tennis courts
Jericho BeachSightIt is surrounded by Jericho Beach Park, a grassy area with a pond, which is a picnic destination.
KitsilanoNeighborhoodNamed after Squamish chief August Jack Khatsahlano, Kitsilano is located along the southern shore of English Bay…
English BaySightviews from private deck
StrathconaNeighborhoodhistoric, serene retreat
MacLean ParkParksteps from your door
Museum of AnthropologyMuseumexplore nearby galleries
Pacific Spirit Regional ParkParkexplore nearby trails
Main Street MuralsSightexplore nearby murals
Brewery DistrictNeighborhoodexplore nearby breweries
Steam ClockSightstroll to the iconic clock
Locarno BeachSightsteps from sandy beach
UBC Botanical GardensGardeneasy access to gardens
VanDusen Botanical GardensGardensteps from gardens

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Lonely PlanetAug 12

The best time to visit Vancouver

These seasonal tips on weather, attractions and events will help you decide the best time for your visit to Vancouver.

historic allure

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Stanley ParkParkbest for beaches and pools in summer
Granville IslandNeighborhoodfamily-friendly, hosts International Children's Festival
Grouse GrindTrailchallenging hike, best from May to September
Cherry Blossom FestivalFestivaloccurs in March and April
Dine Out VancouverFestivalfood and drink festival in January and February
Main StNeighborhoodmulticultural buzz, explore public art displays
ChinatownNeighborhoodhistoric allure
Tap & Barrel BridgesRestaurantdine alfresco
BC Place StadiumSighttake in a game
South GranvilleNeighborhoodplazas with public art and seating
Creekside ParkParkhome to Vancouver's largest playground
International Children’s FestivalFestivalfills Granville Island with creativity in May
Jazz FestivalFestivaloutdoor concerts during June
Pacific National ExhibitionFestivalfamily-friendly, held in late summer at Hastings Park
Vancouver Fringe FestivalFestivalshowcases artists in September
Sea to Sky Marine TrailTrailpaddling adventure
Garibaldi LakeSighthiking destination
Chinatown Storytelling CenterMuseumhistorical and cultural attraction
Vancouver Art GalleryMuseumThe museum occupies a 15,300-square-metre-building (165,000 sq ft) adjacent to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver,…
Bloedel ConservatoryGardenOpened in 1969, it was funded through a major donation from the Bloedel Foundation alongside contributions from…
Granville Island Public MarketMarketsnack on goodies and browse crafts
Vancouver's Cherry Blossom FestivalFestivaloccurs March to April
Film festivalsFestival
Elsewhere
Whistler BlackcombSightWhistler, Canadaski area, 2-hour drive from Vancouver

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23 Best Airbnbs in Vancouver for Proximity to Nature, Culture, and Delicious Cuisine

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