Friday, October 16 to Sunday, October 18, 2026
This weekend in Vancouver leans heavily into music, and that is not a bad thing. Friday brings two Candlelight concerts at Christ Church Cathedral, one built around Joe Hisaishi's film scores, the other around Vivaldi, both played by candle glow in a space that already feels built for it. Saturday keeps the sound going with SiM at The Pearl, while Sunday turns toward jazz with a New Orleans tribute at Hollywood Theatre. In between, Science World, the Museum of Vancouver and Britannia Mine Museum give families and curious wanderers a reason to spend the daylight hours exploring the city's history and science scene. This is a music-heavy weekend, with culture and curiosity filling the gaps. For those who want flexibility, a batch of anytime activities, including guided bike tours and private photo sessions, let you build your own schedule around the 10 things to do in Vancouver this weekend. Scroll down, pick your shows, and book before plans fill up.
Christ Church Cathedral - Vancouver · Vancouver, BC
A one-hour Candlelight concert dedicated to Joe Hisaishi, the composer behind Studio Ghibli's most iconic scores, at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church in Vancouver. A string quartet plays Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited…
Hollywood Theatre - Vancouver · Vancouver, BC
The Jazz Room sets up at the Hollywood Theatre in Vancouver for a live concert steeped in New Orleans flavor. Between carefully chosen classics and spontaneous improvisation, the evening traces jazz back to its roots in…
Christ Church Cathedral - Vancouver · Vancouver, BC
Candlelight series acoustic concert at Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Vancouver. A string quartet performs Vivaldi's Four Seasons alongside a few complementary pieces in a room lit by hundreds of (LED) candles.…
The Pearl · Vancouver, BC
Japanese band SiM (Silence iz Mine) hits The Pearl in Vancouver. Formed in Kanagawa in 2004, SiM fuse nu-metal, reggae, ska, hardcore and dub. Their single "The Rumbling," the opening theme for the final season of…
Britannia Mine Museum · Vancouver, BC
A National Historic Site at Britannia Beach on the Sea-to-Sky Highway between Vancouver and Squamish. Once Canada's largest copper mine, with 210 km of underground tunnels, now a museum. Highlights include the…
Museum of Vancouver · Vancouver, BC
The hippie capital of Canada. More neon than Vegas. Indigenous knowledge, immigration and racism. Deforestation and urban development. Activism and art. **Vancouver's story begins here**. The Museum of Vancouver…
Science World · Vancouver, BC
Admission to Science World, Vancouver’s science museum under the iconic geodesic dome on False Creek (1455 Quebec Street). Interactive galleries on physics, biology, water and BC nature, the OMNIMAX theatre, live demos…
Canada Place Welcome Centre · Vancouver, BC
A roughly 3-hour guided walking tour of Vancouver on a tips-based model: you pay what you feel it was worth at the end. It starts at the Canada Place Welcome Centre, a handy hub for exploring downtown and the…
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park · Vancouver, BC
Combined downtown Vancouver and Capilano Suspension Bridge Park outing, just 15 minutes from downtown. At the park: the historic suspension bridge (140 m long, 70 m above the Capilano River), the Treetops Adventure…
Vancouver Water Adventures · Vancouver, BC
Three-hour Zodiac trip from Granville Island with Vancouver Water Adventures, heading deep into Indian Arm to the 55-metre glacial waterfall at Granite Falls. Along the way: Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge, Deep Cove…
648 Hornby St · Vancouver, BC
Popular five-hour cycling tour of Vancouver that keeps to dedicated bike lanes for most of its relaxed route, pausing so a well-informed guide can share stories of the city. With no traffic to contend with, your focus…
Vancouver · Vancouver, BC
Private Flytographer vacation photo shoot. Connect with a hand-picked local professional photographer in Vancouver and capture your most treasured moments during this private session. Get insider tips from your vacation…
Maple Tree Squares · Vancouver, BC
This is a walking tour designed to help you connect with locals and experience the city from a genuinely local perspective. It is especially well suited to first-time visitors wanting a well-rounded introduction to the…
251 Boundary Bay Rd · Vancouver, BC
This bike route offers a visually stimulating experience as you discover the landscapes that line Boundary Bay. The itinerary first has you riding around Boundary Bay, then follows the backroads that cut through the…
648 Hornby St · Vancouver, BC
A three-hour bike ride through Vancouver's Stanley Park, a chance to leave the urban din behind and vanish into the woods. At an easy pace you explore some of the park's finest spots: the First Nations totem poles at…
Wedgewood Hotel & Spa · Vancouver, BC
Experience Vancouver your way with a fully private tour designed around your pace, interests and comfort. Explore the city from land, sea and sky while enjoying the flexibility of a personalized itinerary, dedicated…
