Vancouver, British Columbia
Ferries float around English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia. (John Sinal/Tourism Vancouver)

Vancouver Family Travel Tips

  • Hike and bike trails in Stanley Park along the waterfront and through thickets of trees.
  • Have a close encounter with a beluga whale at the Vancouver Aquarium.
  • Test the strength of your handshake, build gadgets, and discover science at TELUS World of Science.
  • Cross the gently swaying Capilano Suspension bridge and walk its Treetops Adventure course.
  • See impressive First Nations' totem poles at the University of British Columbia's Museum of Anthropology.


Family Overview: Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver, the largest city in western Canada, is urban with an outdoorsy flair—not too hard to imagine when you consider that inlets of the Pacific Ocean surround Vancouver on three sides, the majestic Coast Mountains rise in the north, and the fertile farmlands of the Fraser Valley sprawl eastward. Along with its spectacular natural assets, this cosmopolitan city offers a temperate climate, one of Canada's mildest.Read More

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Hotels


The Listel Hotel - Hotel

1300 Robson Street
Vancouver, Canada

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

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Luxury Residences on Georgia - Hotel

1288 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, Canada

Distance: 2.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Ramada Inn North Vancouver BC - Hotel

1800 Capilano Road
North Vancouver, Canada

Distance: 3.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars
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Attractions


Royal BC Museum

675 Belleville St
Victoria, British Columbia

Distance: 58.4 mi. (from destination center)
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Discovery Sea Kayaks

Friday Harbor, Washington

Distance: 49.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Discovery Sea Kayaks offers a variety of trips through the San Juan Islands, including day trips, multi-day trips, and even custom excursions.... Read More
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Moran State Park

3572 Olga Rd.
Eastsound, Washington

Distance: 44.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hike more than 30 miles of trail at Moran State Park, a 5,252-acre expanse of land and lakes. At... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Vancouver

Distance (mi.)
Vancouver International Airport 5.1map
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport 130.3map
Portland International Airport 254.9map

Other Smaller Airports near Vancouver

Distance (mi.)
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport 4.1map
Nanaimo Airport 36.6map
Eastsound Orcas Island Airport 39.6map
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Vancouver Vacation Rentals

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Oscar Winning False Creek Views - 3 Bedroom Vancouver Townhome

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
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Vacation Home with River View and Wi-Fi

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Vacation Home near Ice Skating with Mountain View, Swimming Pool and Wi-Fi

Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 4
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