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.
family-friendly, held in late summer at Hastings Park
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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