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Boat Tours Set off on an exhilarating Zodiac boat tour through the Unesco Biosphere Howe Sound or up the Indian Arm, where you’ll explore rugged fjords, remote inlets, towering waterfalls, and vibrant wildlife habitats. Your adventure may also take you to Bowen Island, where you can take in breathtaking views and explore this charming village. Enhance your experience with our dinner tours, combining a delicious meal with stunning coastal vistas—perfect for an unforgettable evening on the water. Jetski Tours For a high-speed thrill, hop on a Seadoo and enjoy a guided jetski tour. Some of our jetski tours also include a stop at Bowen Island, where you can take in the beauty of this hidden gem along the way. Whether you're seeking adventure or just a fun ride, the open waters are waiting for you. Kayak and SUP Tours, &amp; Rentals Experience Vancouver’s serene waterways on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Join one of our guided tours to uncover hidden gems, scenic spots, and local wildlife—perfect for those looking to explore the city from a fresh perspective. Our experienced guides will lead you through calm inlets and bustling false creek, sharing local knowledge along the way. Prefer to go at your own pace? Rent your gear and paddle freely through Vancouver’s beautiful coastline. To guarantee availability, we recommend booking in advance. However, we do welcome walk-ins if there is space available.

Vancouver Water Adventures

Join one of our signature Boat Tours and see Vancouver from the water as you discover hidden gems, local wildlife, and rushing waterfalls. Want something more hands-on? Ride a Jet Ski or explore by kayak or stand up paddleboard with a guided tour or rental at your own pace.

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The hippie capital of Canada. More neon than Vegas. Indigenous knowledge, immigration and racism. Deforestation and urban development. Activism and art. Vancouver’s story begins here.&nbsp; The Museum of Vancouver showcases the city’s history and new exhibitions on art, design, culture and more every few months. Visit Vancouver’s oldest cultural institution—a gathering space that fosters connection, learning, and new experiences of Vancouver’s diverse communities and histories.Current Exhibitions:The Work of Repair: Redress &amp; Repatriation at the Museum of Vancouver features the MOV’s history of repatriation; the impact of a repatriation to the Tŝilhqot’in community; a community engagement initiative about traditional knowledge; and another showing Indigenous belongings now reunited with their histories. Reconciliation is multifaceted, and this exhibition explores how MOV is working to move beyond its history as a colonial institution. The Suitcase Project asks, “What would you pack if you were forcibly removed from your home today?” In 1942, approximately 23,000 Japanese Canadians and more than 100,000 Japanese Americans living on the west coast were uprooted from their homes and placed in internment camps or incarceration. Photographed by Kayla Isomura, subjects for The Suitcase Project were given 24 to 48 hours’ notice to assemble their things, similar to what many Japanese Canadians faced in 1942.

Museum of Vancouver

The Museum of Vancouver showcases the city’s history and new exhibitions on art, design, culture and more every few months. Visit Vancouver’s oldest cultural institution—a gathering space that fosters connection, learning, and new experiences of Vancouver’s diverse communities and histories.

For over 60 years, the Vancouver Maritime Museum has been sharing stories about the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic and creating experiences that build bridges between the past and future. We invite a diverse range of voices to share their perspectives, providing a place of connection and community and building a shared sense of belonging. From a unique waterfront location in Vancouver,  we welcome visitors to explore  exhibitions and take part in programs about life on and around the Pacific Northwest and Arctic oceans. Our most popular exhibition is the RCMP Vessel St. Roch, a National Historic Site housed in an iconic mid-century modern A-frame shelter. In all that we do, we inspire everyone to appreciate the profound relationship between humans and the sea.

Vancouver Maritime Museum

The Vancouver Maritime Museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic. Our exhibits feature a diverse collection of artifacts, models, and interactive displays that highlight the region's rich maritime heritage. Home to the National Historic Site, St Roch, we offer a range of programs, events, and educational opportunities. The Vancouver Maritime Museum is an essential destination for anyone interested in maritime history and culture.

Get to know the history of the waters that surround us

Vancouver’s favourite amusement park offers excitement and memorable experiences for the whole family.With over 30 rides and attractions, Playland has everything from enjoyable family fun rides to sky-scraping, heart-stopping, extreme G-force thrills. Test your bravery on the classic Wooden Roller Coaster, The Beast, Atmosfear or Skybender. At 100 smiles-per-hour, amusement park enthusiasts are sure to have an electrifying experience!Playland also has a range of entertaining activities like midway games, mini golf, a haunted house, and a climbing wall.Indulge your appetite with a wide variety of food options including burgers, pizza, totchos, slushies, candy floss, and everyone’s favourite treat: mini donuts.Playland is located just 10 minutes from downtown Vancouver.DirectionsPlayland is located in Vancouver on Hastings Street at Windermere Street, just off Highway #1 West – Exit #26. It is easily accessible by bus, bike, and car share. There is a parking lot across the street.

Playland Amusement Park

With over 30 rides and attractions, Playland has everything from enjoyable family fun rides to sky-scraping, heart-stopping, extreme G-force thrills.  Test your bravery on the classic Wooden Roller Coaster, The Beast, Atmosfear or Skybender.  At 100 smiles-per-hour, amusement park enthusiasts are sure to have an electrifying experience!

Come for the tradition. Stay for the fun. Return for what's next.

Witness stunning visuals in our immersive 360° Planetarium Star Theatre, explore the wonders of the universe in our Cosmic Courtyard, watch a live science demo at Ground Station Canada Theatre, and, on select nights, gaze through our telescope for a closer look at real celestial planets. Whether you're a space enthusiast, a curious explorer, or looking for a fun family adventure, the Space Centre offers an unforgettable experience that will ignite your curiosity and imagination. Get your tickets today and discover the universe with us! NOTE: The hours of operation, showtimes and show availability are subject to change. Admission tickets do not apply to special events. No refunds will be provided.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Witness stunning visuals in our immersive 360° Planetarium Star Theatre, explore our handpicked wonders of the universe in the Cosmic Courtyard, and catch a live science demo at Ground Station Canada Theatre. On select nights, look through our telescope for a closer view of real celestial objects. Whether you're a space enthusiast or planning a fun family outing, the Space Centre promises an unforgettable, curiosity-sparking adventure.

Experience the Wonders of the Cosmos

Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world at the Museum of Anthropology. MOA features provocative exhibitions and engaging events, all within an iconic building designed by renowned architect Arthur Erickson that overlooks the mountains and ocean. Just 20 minutes by car from downtown Vancouver, you’ll admire magnificent carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks, as well as the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid. Explore the Multiversity Galleries where more than 9,000 objects from around the world are displayed. Stroll the Museum Grounds, where monumental totem poles, Haida houses and Musqueam artworks capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design, or take a free guided tour and learn about the many cultures that call this spectacular region home.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

A Vancouver icon and visitor favourite, the Museum of Anthropology, located at the University of British Columbia, is world-renowned for its collections, public programs, innovative feature exhibitions, and community connections.

A Place of World Arts + Cultures

Experience Bloedel Conservatory, a fun, family-friendly indoor attraction located at the peak of Vancouver in Queen Elizabeth Park. Discover exotic birds, koi fish and over 500 kinds of tropical plants inside the dome! After your visit explore the fountains, gardens and city views from Queen Elizabeth Park.

Bloedel Conservatory

A fun, family-friendly indoor attraction exotic birds, koi fish and over 500 kinds of tropical plants.

With more than 500 exhibits across 20,000 square feet, the Beaty Biodiversity Museum invites you to explore the incredible connections that shape life on Earth—from tiny insects to towering marine giants. Look up and come face-to-face with the awe-inspiring 26-metre blue whale skeleton suspended in the atrium. Throughout the museum, you’ll encounter fossils, dinosaur trackways from British Columbia’s early Cretaceous period, birds, mammals, plants, and countless other specimens drawn from a remarkable collection of more than two million specimens. Get hands-on in the Allan Yap Discovery Lab, watch a documentary in the Allan Yap Theatre, and experience rotating art exhibitions that bring new perspectives to biodiversity in British Columbia and around the world. Before you leave, stop by the museum shop for unique nature-inspired gifts and prints from the collection. Located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, the museum also highlights Indigenous perspectives on biodiversity through the exhibition Culture at the Centre, sharing knowledge from six First Nations communities.

Beaty Biodiversity Museum

The Beaty Biodiversity Museum is Vancouver’s natural history museum, inviting you to discover how all life on Earth is interconnected and the role we play in protecting these fragile natural systems. Explore more than 500 exhibits showcasing the diversity of life, including the awe-inspiring jaws of the largest animal ever to live, the blue whale.

Vancouver’s natural history museum, dedicated to enhancing the appreciation of biodiversity.

UBC Botanical GardenImmerse yourself in the world of wild-collected plants at UBC Botanical Garden. Known as the “Garden of Many Gardens,” stroll through the Asian Garden with more than 400 kinds of rhododendrons, discover native plants in the BC Rainforest Garden, travel the continents in the Alpine Garden, step back in time in the traditional Physic Garden, discover food-growing techniques in the Food Garden, and much more. Finish your visit at the Shop in the Garden and Garden Centre, where plants of your own await!Greenheart TreeWalkExplore the forest from new perspectives! Navigate suspended walkways and tree platforms stretching 310 metres among towering Douglas firs, cedars, and grand firs, some over 100 years old, offering a rare bird’s-eye view of Vancouver’s coastal rainforest and promising an adventure for kids and adults alike. Nitobe Memorial GardenNitobe Memorial Garden is a living expression of harmony, where traditional Japanese landscape design meets the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Through every season—from spring’s cherry blossoms to winter’s quiet stillness—the Garden invites reflection and renewal. Honouring both Japanese and local plant species, it symbolizes respect, resilience, and the transformative beauty of change.Hours subject to change – visit our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/visit/hours-directions/?utm_source=Vancouver%20Attractions&amp;utm_medium=Website&amp;utm_campaign=Tourism">hours page</a> for the current operational schedule

UBC Botanical Garden & Nitobe Memorial Garden 

Explore Canada’s oldest university botanical garden with plant collections from around the globe, the serene beauty of the authentic Japanese Nitobe Memorial Garden, an exciting treetop suspension bridge adventure Greenheart Treewalk, and canopy-high, guided tree lifts and climbing experiences with Cultivara Tree Tours, all nestled within BC’s lush coastal rainforest.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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