Vancouver

3-day itinerary

The Perfect 3 Days in Vancouver

9 handpicked stops Route-optimized Where to eat

A balanced 3-day plan for Vancouver, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Marker of Change

    Morning

    Marker of Change

    A historic monument in Vancouver.

    10 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
  2. Canada Place

    Afternoon

    Canada Place

    Sail-shaped rooftop towers over Vancouver Harbour—a stunning symbol of the city you can't miss.

    10 min drive · 2 km to the next stop
  3. Vancouver Aquarium

    Evening

    Vancouver Aquarium

    Dive into underwater wonders with beluga whales, playful otters, and thousands of fascinating marine creatures.

Where to eat: Hawksworth Restaurant — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Stanley Park

    Morning

    Stanley Park

    A breathtaking 400-hectare forest oasis hugging Vancouver's waterfront, with stunning mountain views and coastal trails.

    9 min drive · 1.8 km to the next stop
  2. Lions Gate Bridge

    Afternoon

    Lions Gate Bridge

    Soar above Burrard Inlet on Vancouver's breathtaking historic suspension bridge with stunning mountain and city views.

    18 min drive · 4.5 km to the next stop
  3. Ben Franklin

    Evening

    Ben Franklin

    Step aboard the Ben Franklin, a remarkable Cold War-era submarine now open as a fascinating waterfront attraction.

Where to eat: St. Lawrence Restaurant — French — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Senakw

    Morning

    Senakw

    Walk the sacred grounds of a historic Indigenous village, where centuries of Squamish heritage quietly endure.

    10 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  2. Spinning Chandelier

    Afternoon

    Spinning Chandelier

    Watch a glittering chandelier descend, spin, and rise in a mesmerizing four-minute public art performance.

    17 min drive · 4.5 km to the next stop
  3. Spartacus Books

    Evening

    Spartacus Books

    Volunteer-run nonprofit bookstore with 40+ years of community spirit, stocking second-hand and alternative reads.

Where to eat: Annalena — A well-loved local spot.

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Built from Vancouver's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.