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10 Days in Vancouver: A Journey of Nature and Adventure

Amzar Faiz

Amzar Faiz

16 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Vancouver, BC, Canada, exploring stunning parks, gardens, museums, and iconic landmarks. Discover the beauty of John Hendry Park, Granville Island, Stanley Park, and more!

Trip to Vancouver

Day 1
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$0

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$ 48

John Hendry Park (Trout Lake Park)
Popular city park with a lake, off-leash dog area, farmers' market & sports facilities.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Central Park
Large city green space with walking trails, a golf course, a swimming pool & sports facilities.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Deer Lake Park
Scenic picnic areas & lakeside trails leading to the Burnaby Art Gallery & other attractions.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Burnaby Mountain Park
Green space offering a rose garden, playground & picnic sites, plus sculptures, city views & trails.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$333

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$ 48

Burnaby Village Museum
Period costumed townsfolk & a carousel are highlights of this living museum of a 1920s village.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Cates Park
Seaside trails with totem poles alongside tennis courts, playgrounds & a picnic area.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Maplewood Farm
Family-focused farm home to sheep & donkeys, offering pony rides & a chance to feed rabbits & ducks.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Playland Amusement Park
Amusement park with traditional rides open seasonally, plus haunted/terror rides in October.
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$333
Day 3
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$499

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$ 16

Hastings Park
Major park with a skateboarding area, amusement rides, sports facilities & bike trails
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Science World
Interactive science displays & films for kids from toddlers to early teens, inside a geodesic dome.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$219
10 - 15 min

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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Water, plants & rocks are arranged according to Taoist principles to create a serene space.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$105
8 - 12 min

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Gastown Steam Clock
Built in 1977, this well-known, antique-style clock is powered by steam & whistles to tell the time.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Vancouver Lookout
Sightseers ascend this tower in a glass elevator to an observation deck with 360° views of the city.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$175
Day 4
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$254

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$ 48

VanDusen Botanical Garden
Space with ever-changing greenery, flowers & art installations plus fine dining & a casual cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$96
16 - 20 min

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Jericho Beach Park
Sandy beach & grassy picnic fields on English Bay, with sports courts & the Jericho Sailing Centre.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Dog-friendly park offering 73km of trails amid old-growth trees & a bog with interpretive boardwalk.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Large Arthur Erickson–designed museum at UBC devoted to cultural artifacts from around the world.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$158
Day 5
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$97

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$ 16

Granville Island
Charming cultural & artistic mainstay famous for a daily public market with 50+ food vendors.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Granville Island Public Market
Popular indoor market with restaurants, bars & cafes, plus gourmet food stalls & artisan boutiques.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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UBC Botanical Garden
A vast botanical garden with plant life from local rainforests, Asia & global alpine regions.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$96
Day 6
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$62

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$ 48

Bloedel Conservatory
Lush, glass-domed aviary with 200+ exotic birds & 500+ unique plants set high above the park.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$61
12 - 15 min

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David Lam Park
Relaxed park with sport courts, playgrounds & a spacious grassy area, plus skyline & water views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Vanier Park
Park with water & skyline views, plus the Museum of Vancouver, a maritime museum & an observatory.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Kitsilano Beach Park
Scenic stretch of sand & lawn with a playground, tennis courts & a heated outdoor saltwater pool.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Iona Beach Regional Park
Dog-friendly natural area with picnic tables plus hiking & biking trails.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$158

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$ 16

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
Boat boarding point with panoramic harbor views, surrounded by hotels, shops & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Vancouver Art Gallery
Gallery known for its touring exhibits, work by local artists (like Emily Carr) & photo collection.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$158
7 - 9 min

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Vancouver Seawall
Stone wall to prevent erosion with a waterfront path on top for walking, jogging, cycling & skating.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$473

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$ 48

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
Rugged-terrain forest with groomed trails, old-growth cedar & fir trees, a lighthouse & city views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Lions Gate Bridge
Landmark suspension bridge offering sweeping city views & a pedestrian walkway.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
Built in 1889, this 137m-long treetop bridge offers scenic views of the forest below.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$473
10 - 12 min

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Lonsdale Quay Market
Sizable, waterfront marketplace with unique retailers, food vendors & cafes, plus a boutique hotel.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$0

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$ 32

Cypress Mountain
Large year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus hiking, biking & more.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Cleveland Dam
Long-running dam with a 200-ft. spillway & hatchery in a verdant setting with trails & vistas.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Capilano River Regional Park
Park along a river canyon offering hiking & mountain biking trails amid old-growth firs & cedars.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
Scenic canyon with a suspension bridge in a 617-acre forest with hiking trails & swimming holes.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$307

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$ 48

Vancouver Aquarium
Popular kid-friendly attraction showcases local & exotic aquatic life with a focus on conservation.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$306
10 - 12 min

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Stanley Park
Vancouver's largest urban park has beaches, trails & family attractions, plus a picturesque seawall.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Prospect Point Lookout
Park's scenic observation point for bikers & hikers with bridge & harbor views & a café.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
Beach with view of Stanley Park, equipped with a dog park, water park, sports fields & picnic areas.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2541 In total

Activities & Food:$2179
Transport:$363