Free Things To Do In Vancouver

Vancouver is one of the top places to visit in British Columbia, Canada. It’s famed for being a place where many American movies are filmed, as well as towering mountains and plenty of art and culture.

No trip to Vancouver would be complete without taking in some of the city’s top sights, which is why we’ve put together this detailed guide of the best things to do in Vancouver.

You’ll find our top recommendations of the 10 best free attractions in Vancouver, as well as all the best paid-for attractions and activities too!

Free Attractions in Vancouver

Top Rated Vancouver Attractions

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Vancouver Art Gallery is one of the largest galleries in the whole of Canada and is the perfect place in the city for art lovers to visit.

You’ll find hundreds of contemporary, modern and antique works of art inside the gallery, as well as paintings, sculptures and models made by some of the world’s most famous artists.

There are new exhibitions and collections added every few months, so if you visit Vancouver...

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

clock Duration: 2 to 3 hou
  • Tourists will not have to stand in line for entering the Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • Tourists will also go through a Tree Tops Adventure Walk and a Cliff Walk
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English Bay Beach

English Bay Beach is an incredibly popular beach in the West End for both locals and tourists alike.

You can enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the sand where you can sunbathe, read a book or take a refreshing dip in the sea.

There’s also plenty of activities for kids and teens to enjoy at English Bay Beach such as volleyball, cycling or swimming and it’s a sure-fire way to get everyone together for the day.

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Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 30 to 45 m
  • This is a 1 hour lookout trip of Vancouver.
  • The travellers get to have unbeatable views from the Vancouver Lookout, the most iconic landmark in Vancouver.
  • They also get to enjoy 360-degree views of Gastown.
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Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain is an incredibly popular 1,200-metre high mountain that’s open all year round.

In the winter, you can enjoy the fantastic ski resort that takes you all the way down the mountainside.

Whereas during the summer, you’ll get to enjoy numerous hiking opportunities such as the Grouse Grind.

The Grouse Grind certainly isn’t for the faint-hearted as it’s an incredibly steep trek to the very...

Grouse Mountain Admission

clock Duration: 1 to 3 hou
  • This is a trip of the Grouse MountainsTravellers will get to enjoy the scenic Skyride
  • Tourists will also get to participate in many outdoor activities
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Olympic Village Vancouver

Built for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the Olympic Village in Vancouver is now a thriving community and is said to be one of the greenest communities in the world.

Of course, the main attraction within the village is to simply just wander around and admire the home of many athletes during the 2010 Winter Games.

However, you can also find plenty of bars and cafes to enjoy an afternoon snack, as well as beautiful...

Bloedel Conservatory Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 1 day
  • See COVID-19 safety procedures to best prepare for your trip at bloedelconservatory.ca.

    Experience the colors and scents of the tropics year-round! Bloedel Conservatory is a domed lush paradise located in Queen Elizabeth Park atop the City of Vancouver’s highest point. More than 100 exotic birds, koi and 500 exotic plants and...read more
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Kitsilano Beach

Known as one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, Kitsilano Beach is an absolute must-visit if you’re looking for the best free attractions in Vancouver.

It’s a great place to relax on the beach with a refreshingly cold beverage in one hand and a good book in the other.

If you’re not a particularly big fan of relaxing on the beach, then you can enjoy a friendly game of tennis or volleyball instead to keep...

Vancouver Art Gallery Ticket

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  • Discover the power of art on your next trip to Vancouver with a visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery, one of North America’s most exciting and innovative visual arts institutions. Works by renowned Canadian Modernist painter Emily Carr are often on view as well as ground-breaking exhibitions and selections from the permanent collection.
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Seawall

The Seawall stretches for a total of 17.5 miles around the city’s waterfront and was constructed as a means of preventing erosion of Stanley Park’s foreshore.

While it was originally built for constructive purposes, the Seawall is also one of the very best free attractions in Vancouver.

You can cycle, walk, rollerblade, scooter, skate or run around the entire circumference of the Seawall and whichever way you decide...

Skip the Line Vancouver Aquarium Ticket

clock Duration: 1 to 8 hou
  • This is a trip to the Vancouver Aquarium
  • The ticket that will be offered to the tourists will let them beat the line and go in early
  • Tourists wil get to know amazing facts about the animals in this...read more

Skip the Line Vancouver Aquarium Ticket

clock Duration: 1 to 8 hou
  • This is a trip to the Vancouver Aquarium
  • The ticket that will be offered to the tourists will let them beat the line and go in early
  • Tourists wil get to know amazing facts about the animals in this...read more

Vancouver Whale Watching Safari

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • This is a three to five hour half day trip focussing on watching whales.
  • The travellers get to have a boat ride on all over the waters of vancouver bay.
  • The travellers also get to enjoybthe beauty of british columbia.
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Vancouver Dinner Cruise

clock Duration: 2 hours 30
  • This is a half an hour journey involving the sights of Vancouver's waterfront is the highlight of the trip.
  • Along with this they also get to dine for dinner on the cruise.
  • Also they get to travel by boat and see the sights of night from the water.
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Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour from Vancouver

clock Duration: 13 hours
  • This trip is a 13 hour tour of the Victoria and Butchart Gardens from Vancouver.
  • The travellers make this trip on cruise aboard BC Ferries.
  • They also get to see various sightseeing places.
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Half-Day Whale Watching Adventure from Vancouver

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • This three to five hour half day trip is focussed on watching whales.
  • Along with this the travellers get to have a boat ride on all over the waters of vancouver bay.
  • The travellers also get to enjoybthe beauty of british columbia.
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3-Hour Walking Tour - Vancouver's Street Art and Craft Beer Scene

clock Duration: 3 hours
  • This is a street art and craft beer tour
  • Many beer breweries will be visited in Mount Pleasant
  • Tourists will be able to taste various beer samples
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Whistler Sightseeing Tour from Vancouver: See Horseshoe Bay and Shannon Falls

clock Duration: 10 hours
  • This is a sightseeing tour in Vancouver and Horseshoe Bay
  • Travellers will be able to visit Shannon Falls in Horseshoe Bay
  • Tourists will also visit the famed Whistler Ski Resort
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