Canada

Butchart Gardens
A world-renowned garden with floral displays, themed gardens, ponds, and walking paths. It’s a popular attraction for garden enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy natural beauty.

Royal BC Museum
A museum showcasing British Columbia’s natural and human history through interactive exhibits, artefacts, and IMAX films. It’s located in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

Inner Harbour
A scenic waterfront area with historic buildings, cafes, shops, and attractions such as the BC Legislature Buildings and the Empress Hotel. It’s a hub of activity and events.

Craigdarroch Castle
A Victorian-era mansion with lavish interiors, offering guided tours that provide insights into the life of the wealthy Dunsmuir family and the history of Victoria.

Fisherman’s Wharf
A colourful marina with floating homes, seafood restaurants, shops, and eco-tourism operators offering whale-watching and harbour tours. It’s a picturesque spot for dining and exploring.

Beacon Hill Park
A tranquil park with gardens, ponds, walking trails, and views of the Juan de Fuca Strait. It’s home to peacocks, ducks, and other wildlife, and hosts summer concerts.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens
A tropical garden with thousands of butterflies, exotic plants, and birds. It offers educational programs and interactive exhibits about rainforest ecosystems.

Miniature World
A museum featuring intricate dioramas and miniature displays depicting historical events, fairy tales, and fantasy worlds. It’s located near the Inner Harbour.

Government House
The official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, set in formal gardens with public tours available. It showcases Victorian architecture and historical artefacts.

Maritime Museum of British Columbia
A museum dedicated to maritime history, with exhibits on shipwrecks, navigation, and the role of the sea in British Columbia’s development.

Stanley Park
A sprawling urban park with scenic views, beaches, walking trails, and the famous seawall. It’s home to the Vancouver Aquarium and features totem poles and gardens.

Granville Island
A vibrant shopping district and cultural hub with a public market, artisan shops, galleries, theatres, and waterfront dining options. It offers views of the city skyline and False Creek.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
A park featuring a suspension bridge over the Capilano River, offering treetop walks, nature trails, and views of the surrounding rainforest.

Gastown
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, known for its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and the famous Steam Clock. It’s a hub of trendy boutiques, galleries, and restaurants.

Vancouver Art Gallery
The largest art gallery in Western Canada, featuring collections of Canadian and international contemporary art. It’s located downtown in a historic courthouse building.

Science World at Telus World of Science
A science museum with interactive exhibits, an OMNIMAX theatre, and educational programs for all ages. It’s located on the waterfront in False Creek. Grouse Mountain A popular destination for outdoor activities, including skiing and snowboarding in winter, hiking in summer, and the Skyride aerial tram offering panoramic views of the city.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen Classical Chinese Garden
A tranquil garden in Chinatown, featuring traditional Chinese architecture, landscaped gardens, and ponds. It offers guided tours and cultural events.

Vancouver Maritime Museum
A museum showcasing Vancouver’s maritime history, including exhibits on shipbuilding, exploration, and the Canadian Navy. It’s located near Vanier Park.

VanDusen Botanical Garden
A botanical garden with a diverse collection of plants from around the world, including themed gardens, ponds, and walking trails. It hosts seasonal events and workshops.

Waterton Lakes National Park
East of Vancouver lies the Waterton Lakes National Park, Inaugurated in 1895 as one of the world’s first national parks, it has since been recognised by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve and world heritage site. Waterton was conjoined with Glacier in 1932 to form America’s first International peace park, as a symbol of the longstanding relationship between the two countries. A rugged trail network begins from Waterton’s town and more than 800 wildflower species dot its brawny backcountry, along with bears, cougars and ungulates. One of the finest above the tree line hikes in the Americas is the Carthew-Alderson trail, Waterton is home to both grizzly bears and bison.

Sunshine coast trail
Canada’s longest backcountry hiking route travels through the forests and mountains of costal British Columbia in the region known as the sunshine coast. Trek in a temperate costal rainforest you will cross mossy bridges, shade yourself among old-growth firs and cedars, and if your lucky spot bald eagles soaring above the treetops as you hike, this is adventure that combines hiking with canoeing and exploring.