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Lonely PlanetAug 12, 2026

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.

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Whistler BlackcombSightski area, 2-hour drive from Vancouver
Elsewhere
Stanley ParkParkVancouver, Canadabest for beaches and pools in summer
Granville IslandNeighborhoodVancouver, Canadafamily-friendly, hosts International Children's Festival
Grouse GrindTrailVancouver, Canadachallenging hike, best from May to September
Cherry Blossom FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadaoccurs in March and April
Dine Out VancouverFestivalVancouver, Canadafood and drink festival in January and February
Main StNeighborhoodVancouver, Canadamulticultural buzz, explore public art displays
ChinatownNeighborhoodVancouver, Canadahistoric allure
Tap & Barrel BridgesRestaurantVancouver, Canadadine alfresco
BC Place StadiumSightVancouver, Canadatake in a game
South GranvilleNeighborhoodVancouver, Canadaplazas with public art and seating
Creekside ParkParkVancouver, Canadahome to Vancouver's largest playground
International Children’s FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadafills Granville Island with creativity in May
Jazz FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadaoutdoor concerts during June
Pacific National ExhibitionFestivalVancouver, Canadafamily-friendly, held in late summer at Hastings Park
Vancouver Fringe FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadashowcases artists in September
Sea to Sky Marine TrailTrailVancouver, Canadapaddling adventure
Garibaldi LakeSightVancouver, Canadahiking destination
Chinatown Storytelling CenterMuseumVancouver, Canadahistorical and cultural attraction
Vancouver Art GalleryMuseumVancouver, CanadaThe museum occupies a 15,300-square-metre-building (165,000 sq ft) adjacent to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver,…
Bloedel ConservatoryGardenVancouver, CanadaOpened in 1969, it was funded through a major donation from the Bloedel Foundation alongside contributions from…
Granville Island Public MarketMarketVancouver, Canadasnack on goodies and browse crafts
Vancouver's Cherry Blossom FestivalFestivalVancouver, Canadaoccurs March to April
Film festivalsFestivalVancouver, Canada

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

15 of the best places in Canada

Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.

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Audain Art MuseumMuseumDesigned by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of…
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreMuseumVisit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events…
Elsewhere
Montréal International Jazz FestivalFestivalMontreal, CanadaThe Festival international de Jazz de Montréal is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Maid of the MistPlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaBoat tour to feel the thunderous spray up close.
Niagara Glen hiking trailTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaTakes you through ancient forests and rugged terrain.
Greater Niagara Circle RouteTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaScenic biking adventure.
Wildplay ZiplinePlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaOffers unmatched views of the falls.
Stanley ParkParkVancouver, CanadaThick rainforest near downtown.
Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, CanadaHome to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections.
ManitoulinNeighborhoodManitoulin Island, CanadaWorld's largest freshwater island with First Nations culture.
Sylvia Grinnell ParkParkIqaluit, CanadaLandscape on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
Canadian RockiesSightCalgary, CanadaStraddles British Columbia and Alberta, offers national parks.
Pacific Rim National ParkSightUcluelet, CanadaIt is located in the Pacific Coast Mountains, which are characterized by rugged…
West Coast TrailMotelPort Renfrew, CanadaIt is West Coast of Vancouver Island, a 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC.
ChinatownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
GreektownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada

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OutsideMay 11

Is This North America's Best Summer Getaway?

Whistler has a well-deserved reputation for winter adventure, but Canada’s premier mountain resort might just be even better after the snow melts

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PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightconnects Whistler and Blackcomb mountains with eagle-eye views
Harmony LakeSightmellow loops with wildflowers and crystal tarns
High Note TrailTrail5.8-mile exposed traverse with wildflowers
Black TuskSightdark lava spire with glacier-draped volcano beyond
Whistler Mountain Bike ParkSightover 120 lift-served trails for all abilities
Alta LakeSightwatercraft rentals and SUP sessions
Elaho RiverSightIt is a tributary of the Squamish River and is known for its whitewater rafting and kayaking as well as for the intense…
Lost LakeSightlocals swim between rides
Valley TrailTrailconnects lakes and sights by bike
Brandywine FallsNature reserve230-foot cascade into volcanic canyon
Garibaldi Provincial ParkPlaceglacier-fed lakes and quiet miles
Panorama PointSightrewards bigger efforts in Garibaldi Park
Whistler VillageNeighborhoodbuzzes with energy, concerts, patios, events
Nourish Whistler Wellness SeriesFestivalseasonal event through June
CrankworxFestivalJuly 24 to August 2
PurebreadCafépastries for fuel
AraxiRestaurantoysters to cap off the day
Bar OsoBartapas to cap off the day
GaribaldiPub
Rainbow ParkPark
Squamish RiverSight

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Condé Nast TravelerFeb 1

9 Must-Visit Ski Resorts in British Columbia, Canada's Ultimate Winter Playground

From Whistler Blackcomb's legendary slopes to steep-and-deep Revelstoke, these are the top destinations for your next trip to the Canadian Rockies.

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PEAK 2 PEAK GondolaSightConnects two massive mountains
AraxiRestaurantMust for oysters, seasonal menus, enviable wine list
Whistler BlackcombSightLargest resort in North America with 8,171 acres
Whistler Heli-SkiingPlaceLargest heli-skiing operation, 45 years old
Phantom Heli-SkiPlaceOffers over 200,000 acres
Coast Range Heli-SkiPlaceNewly relaunched, offers over 200,000 acres
Wild BlueRestaurantElevated Pacific Northwest cuisine, best cocktail program
Bearfoot BistroRestaurantUpscale combination of modern and classic
Sushi VillageRestaurantA Whistler institution for dinner
Garibaldi Lift Company Bar and GrillRestaurantKnown locally as GLC, for après in Whistler Village
Dusty's BBQRestaurantPacked in Creekside for food, live music, happy hour
Lakeside LoungeRestaurantUpscale après with craft cocktails and small plates
Nita Lake LodgeHotelBoutique lodge in Creekside with suites, mountain style
Fairmont Château WhistlerHotelClassic luxury, looks like a fairytale castle
Four Seasons Resort and Residences WhistlerHotelBlends modern conveniences with natural stone and wood
The SundialRestaurantBoutique hotel in the heart of the village
Wedge Mountain LodgeHotelFirst-rate group stay with 10 bedrooms, Nordic spa
EvolutionHotel
LegendsHotel
First TracksHotel
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Fernie Alpine ResortSightFernie, CanadaLegendary for powder, famous for five massive bowls
Island Lake LodgeHotelFernie, CanadaPremier cat skiing operation with 7,000 acres
Cirque Restaurant and BarRestaurantFernie, CanadaElevated après and dinner with hearty fare, ice bar
NevadosRestaurantFernie, CanadaPopular Latin-fusion spot with mouthwatering tapas
YamagoyaRestaurantFernie, CanadaBustling, no-reservations sushi spot, best Japanese food

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