Discover Vancouver: A Self-Guided Tour

Take in Vancouver's spectacular setting, where the Pacific rainforest meets gleaming glass towers, on our self-guided tour that lets you explore this jewel of Canada's west coast at your own pace. Start at Stanley Park and trace the edge of the peninsula, passing totem poles, beaches, and views of snow-capped peaks. Wander through historic Gastown, where Victorian buildings, steam clocks, and craft cocktail bars fill the cobblestoned streets where Vancouver first began. Make your way through the neighborhoods of Yaletown, Kitsilano, and Commercial Drive. Cross the Capilano Suspension Bridge as it sways 70 metres above the rainforest canyon, then ride the Grouse Mountain Skyride for panoramic views. Explore Granville Island's artisan markets and waterfront, then stroll the beaches of English Bay, where locals gather for sunset celebrations and polar swims. Experience Chinatown, the boutiques of South Granville, and the breweries of East Vancouver, before watching the sun set behind Vancouver Island from Spanish Banks.