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Vancouver itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · CanadaJune–September

Days
7
Stops
33
Per day
≈ 161 CAD
First stop
08:30

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Vancouver itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 33 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Stanley Park and Coal Harbour
  2. Day 2 Granville Island and Kitsilano
  3. Day 3 North Shore: Capilano and Grouse

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 4 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 161 CAD a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–17:00

Stanley Park and Coal Harbour

  1. Nature

    Stanley Park Seawall Bisiklet

    Rent a bike from Denny's/Spokes (15 CAD for 2 hours). Ride the 9 km seawall, passing under Lions Gate Bridge to Third Beach.

    ≈ 15 CAD per person

  2. Culture

    Stanley Park Totem Poles

    The totem poles at Brockton Point; First Nations heritage.

    Free

  3. Culture

    Vancouver Aquarium

    Inside the park; sea otters and the Amazon gallery.

    ≈ 45 CAD per person

  4. Food

    Prospect Point Cafe

    Park cafe with views of the bridge.

    ≈ 20 CAD per person
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Coal Harbour Seawall & Canada Place

    The terminal with its sail-shaped roofs. Try FlyOver Canada (35 CAD) and watch seaplanes take off and land.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Cardero's Coal HarbourMarina restaurant; try the salmon.
  • Vancouver Lookout Harbour CentreObservation tower; an alternative to the aquarium.

Day 2 · 09:00–17:30

Granville Island and Kitsilano

  1. Food

    Granville Island Public Market

    An arts island under the bridge. Try Lee's Donuts and the salmon, and take the Aquabus ferry (5 CAD) to get there.

    ≈ 20 CAD per person

  2. Shopping

    Granville Island Sanatçı Atölyeleri

    Glass, ceramics and the Net Loft; Kids Market.

    Free
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Nature

    Kitsilano Beach

    Kits Beach and its saltwater pool (137 m, summer only), with mountain views.

    Free

  5. Food

    Sophie's Cosmic Cafe Kitsilano

    Retro brunch on 4th Avenue.

    ≈ 18 CAD per person
  6. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Culture

    Museum of Anthropology UBC

    Bill Reid's Raven sculpture and totem poles, in a glass building on the UBC campus.

    ≈ 25 CAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Vanier Park & Museum of VancouverSpace centre and city museum; close to MOA, so a good alternative.
  • Go Fish GranvilleFish taco shack on the pier.

Day 3 · 09:00–17:00

North Shore: Capilano and Grouse

  1. Nature

    Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

    A 137 m suspension bridge, plus Treetops and Cliffwalk. Take the free shuttle from Canada Place; it is quiet at 09:00. In winter, see the Canyon Lights.

    ≈ 75 CAD per person
  2. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Nature

    Grouse Mountain Skyride

    Ride the gondola up to 1,100 m. Watch the lumberjack show, see the grizzly bears, or tackle the Grouse Grind (a steep 2.9 km hike, free to climb).

    ≈ 80 CAD per person

  4. Food

    Grouse Mountain Altitudes Bistro

    Lunch at the summit with views over the city.

    ≈ 25 CAD per person
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Lynn Canyon Park

    Free suspension bridge and the 30 Foot Pool; Capilano's free sibling.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Lonsdale Quay MarketMarket by the SeaBus terminal in North Vancouver.
  • Deep CoveCanoe rental and the Quarry Rock hike; try the Honey Doughnuts. A good alternative to Lynn.

Day 4 · 08:30–16:00Day trip

Whistler

  1. Nature

    Sea to Sky Highway Shannon Falls

    Take the bus (Skylynx/YVR), about 2 hours. On the way, stop at the 335 m waterfall and see the Stawamus Chief.

    Free

  2. Nature

    Sea to Sky Gondola Squamish

    Gondola up to 885 m, with a suspension bridge and fjord views.

    ≈ 70 CAD per person
  3. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Whistler Village

    The pedestrian Olympic village, with the rings and shops.

    Free

  5. Nature

    Peak 2 Peak Gondola

    The record-breaking gondola (3 km) between Whistler and Blackcomb. Enjoy summit hikes and glacier views in summer, skiing in winter.

    ≈ 90 CAD per person

  6. Food

    Purebread Whistler

    A legendary bakery; try the scones and cakes, then catch the return bus.

    ≈ 12 CAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Brandywine FallsA 70 m waterfall; free, so a good alternative to the gondola.
  • Araxi WhistlerThe village's chef-led restaurant.

Day 5 · 09:30–17:00

Gastown, Chinatown and Yaletown

  1. Landmark

    Gastown Steam Clock

    The steam clock whistles every 15 minutes. Visit Gassy Jack Square and its cobblestones.

    Free
  2. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  3. Nature

    Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

    The first Ming-style garden outside China; the neighbouring park is free.

    ≈ 16 CAD per person

  4. Food

    Phnom Penh

    Cambodian-Vietnamese food; try the chicken wings and beef luc lac. Expect a queue.

    ≈ 25 CAD per person
  5. 45 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Yaletown

    A former warehouse district. See the Roundhouse locomotive, David Lam Park and the False Creek seawall.

    Free

  7. Food

    Japadog Robson

    Japanese-style hot dogs (terimayo); on Robson Street.

    ≈ 10 CAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Meat & Bread GastownPorchetta sandwich in Gastown.
  • Vancouver Art GalleryThe Emily Carr collection; an alternative to the police museum.

Day 6 · 09:30–17:00

Queen Elizabeth and Commercial Drive

  1. Nature

    Queen Elizabeth Park

    The city's highest point, with quarry gardens, the skyline and the Bloedel Conservatory (8 CAD).

    Free

  2. Nature

    VanDusen Botanical Garden

    Summer flowers and a maze.

    ≈ 13 CAD per person

  3. Shopping

    Main Street Vintage

    Vintage and design shops in Mount Pleasant, plus murals (August festival).

    Free
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Food

    Commercial Drive

    Little Italy: coffee at Cafe Calabria, Havana, and sandwiches at La Grotta del Formaggio.

    ≈ 20 CAD per person

  6. Nature

    Trout Lake Park

    A neighbourhood lake; farmers' market on Saturdays.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Vij's RestaurantCanada's famous Indian restaurant on Cambie. No reservations, so expect a queue.
  • Science WorldScience museum in a geodesic dome by False Creek; an alternative to the garden (with kids).

Day 7 · 09:00–13:15

English Bay: a gentle farewell

  1. Nature

    English Bay Beach

    A-maze-ing Laughter sculptures and the Inukshuk; a good morning walk.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Davie Village

    Rainbow crosswalks and cafes in the West End.

    Free

  3. Food

    Medina Cafe

    The city's most famous brunch; waffles and tagine. Expect a queue.

    ≈ 22 CAD per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Waterfront Canada Line YVR

    The Canada Line reaches the airport in 25 minutes. Time to say goodbye.

    ≈ 10 CAD per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Breka Bakery Davie24-hour bakery; breakfast.
  • Roedde House MuseumA Victorian house in the West End; an alternative to Davie.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Vancouver trip easier

  1. Get a Compass card for the SkyTrain, buses and SeaBus (North Vancouver). The Canada Line to YVR takes 25 minutes (extra 5 CAD). Free shuttles to Capilano and Grouse leave from Canada Place.
  2. Summer is dry and 22-26°C, with daylight until 21:30. The Celebration of Light fireworks (July-August), Whistler summit hikes and the beaches make this the best season.
  3. Tax (12%) is not included in prices, and tipping is 18%. Capilano is expensive at 75 CAD (Lynn is free), Grouse is 80 and the Whistler bus is 50-70.
  4. Try salmon, sushi (Miku aburi), Japadog and spot prawns (May); have breakfast at Granville Market.
  5. Book your Whistler bus with Skylynx days ahead. Peak 2 Peak is cheaper on summer weekdays; combine it with the Sea to Sky Gondola.
  6. Apply for the Canada eTA online. Vancouver is safe; just pass through the Downtown Eastside (Hastings) without stopping.

Spending: ≈ 1,150 CAD per person for 7 days

  • Food450 CAD
  • Entry and tours450 CAD
  • Local transport150 CAD
  • Other80 CAD

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Vancouver?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 4; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Vancouver cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 161 CAD per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Vancouver?

The first stop is at 08:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.