6 places not to miss in Vancouver

Vancouver, a city surrounded by mountains, forests, and the ocean, is a unique place worth visiting! These are 6 spots not to miss in Vancouver:

Stanley Park

Stanley Park is one of the largest urban parks in the world, and walking or biking the 28 km Seawall is such a nice way to explore the city’s waterfront. We stopped to see the totem poles, one of the most well-known spots in the park, and continued past beaches and viewpoints with beautiful views from all sides.

The park is situated on the traditional, unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, who have lived here and cared for this place long before Vancouver was established.

Cypress Lookout

Watching the sunset while enjoying a beautiful view of the city? Then, watching the sunset from Cypress Lookout is a great idea!

There is parking directly next to the lookout, and you only need to walk a couple of meters to get to the viewpoint. We sat down on the edge and, while watching the sunset over the city, deer appeared on the hill beneath us. I enjoyed watching them, and as the sun set, the moon began to appear between the trees while the sky was filled with a beautiful pastel glow. Overall, it was an experience.

Lynn Canyon

It’s a great free alternative for Capilano. You only pay for parking. Lynn Canyon is in North Vancouver. This easy 5.1 km hike begins with a suspension bridge over a waterfall, surrounded by trees on both sides.

We visited early in the morning and late in the afternoon, both great times to visit. In the morning, we were only there with a handful of other people. It felt like a peaceful and fun hike, and we enjoyed the scenery.

Prospect Lookout Point

This lookout is located on the northern tip of Stanley Park. It provides a beautiful view of the ocean, mountains, and the Lions Gate Bridge.

There is parking for 40 to 50 cars, and some shops and snack options are available here.

If you walk in the opposite direction to the left, you can see the view from the start of the Lions Gate Bridge and the mountains of West Vancouver in the background.

Queen Elizabeth Park

It is located on the highest point in Vancouver (125m above sea level), and it is only a 15-minute drive from downtown.

It was a great place to walk around, and the view was incredible!

Nomad Coffee

As a big coffee and tea lover, I needed to find a nice spot to start our day. We found Nomad Coffee.

We loved the outdoor patio space and vibe, with people working on laptops and enjoying their day in a truly relaxed and welcoming way. My go-to almond cappuccino was great.

Next blog post: Read more about our road trip through Vancouver Island!

With a smile - Nicole