5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Vancouver
A balanced 5-day plan for Vancouver, built around its top-rated sights so each day flows without backtracking — plus a bite to eat along the way. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Customize it free →Day 1 — The Big Highlights
Morning
Marker of Change
A historic monument in Vancouver.
Afternoon
Harbour Centre
Downtown shopping and dining complex with observation tower offering panoramic city and harbour views.
Evening
Waterfront Station
A grand century-old station where trains, SkyTrain, and SeaBus converge at Vancouver's stunning waterfront.
Where to eat: Hawksworth Restaurant — A well-loved local spot.
Day 2 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Canada Place
Sail-shaped rooftop towers over Vancouver Harbour—a stunning symbol of the city you can't miss.
Afternoon
Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver's premier art gallery showcasing stunning Canadian and international works in the heart of downtown.
Evening
Spinning Chandelier
Watch a glittering chandelier descend, spin, and rise in a mesmerizing four-minute public art performance.
Where to eat: St. Lawrence Restaurant — French — a well-loved local spot.
Day 3 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Senakw
Walk the sacred grounds of a historic Indigenous village, where centuries of Squamish heritage quietly endure.
Afternoon
Ben Franklin
Step aboard the Ben Franklin, a remarkable Cold War-era submarine now open as a fascinating waterfront attraction.
Evening
Stanley Park
A breathtaking 400-hectare forest oasis hugging Vancouver's waterfront, with stunning mountain views and coastal trails.
Where to eat: Annalena — A well-loved local spot.
Day 4 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Japanese Canadian War Memorial
A poignant tribute honoring Japanese Canadian soldiers who bravely served their country despite wartime injustice.
Afternoon
Vancouver Aquarium
Dive into underwater wonders with beluga whales, playful otters, and thousands of fascinating marine creatures.
Evening
Lions Gate Bridge
Soar above Burrard Inlet on Vancouver's breathtaking historic suspension bridge with stunning mountain and city views.
Where to eat: Barbara — A well-loved local spot.
Day 5 — Culture & Icons
Morning
Spartacus Books
Volunteer-run nonprofit bookstore with 40+ years of community spirit, stocking second-hand and alternative reads.
Afternoon
Hastings Park
A sprawling city park perfect for leashed-dog walks, fresh air, and peaceful Vancouver strolls.
Evening
Museum of Anthropology
Explore breathtaking Indigenous art and culture in a stunning Arthur Erickson–designed building on UBC's campus.
Where to eat: Burdock & Co — A well-loved local spot.
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Build my Vancouver itinerary →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.