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.
ski area, 2-hour drive from 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
