Attractions in British Columbia

Best places to visit in British Columbia

Vancouver

Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC. In addition to being a major tourist attraction for Vancouver, the aquarium is a center for marine research, conservation, and marine animal rehabilitation.

Vancouver

FlyOver Canada

FlyOver Canada is an immersive ride that uses VR motion chairs and effects like water, wind, and smells to simulate the sense of flight. It is located in Canada Place in Vancouver, not far from the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Squamish

Sea to Sky Gondola

The Sea to Sky Gondola is a cable car in British Columbia, Canada, which whisks passengers 885 meters up the mountainside in 10 minutes. From up there, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views over the fjords of Howe Sound, Shannon Falls, and the Pacific Coast Mountains.

Vancouver

Bloedel Conservatory

Bloedel Conservatory is a tropical paradise just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Visitors can walk amongst beautifully coloured birds, tropical forests and flowers, and even test the powers of botanical blooms in a healing garden.

Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a 140-meter-long suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The bridge and surrounding park draw over 800,000 visitors every year, with various treetop adventure activities and ecology focused educational tours.

Vancouver

Grouse Mountain

Just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver stands the city's premier attraction: Grouse Mountain. The hiking trails are beautiful, and with most of the activities included in the standard admission, you can take your pick from eco-walks, ranger talks, lumberjack shows, and a lot more.

Vancouver

Vancouver Art Gallery

Opened in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest art gallery in British Columbia, and home to over 11,000 pieces by artists such as Emily Carr, Marc Chagall, and many others. Its collections represent over a century of artistic achievement and reflect on the social and cultural identity of the region.

Vancouver

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is located in the Chinatown district of Vancouver, Canada. Upon completion in 1986, it was the first authentic, full-scale Chinese garden built outside of China.

Vancouver

VanDusen Botanical Garden

VanDusen Botanical Garden is a flower-packed oasis spanning 55 acres in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. Visitors can walk among 7,500 plant species and varieties of flora and fauna from all over the world.