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1. Stanley Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Stanley Park
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2. The Seawall in Vancouver ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Seawall in Vancouver
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3. Museum of Vancouver

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum of Vancouver
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4. Gastown

Gastown
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5. Vancouver Aquarium

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Vancouver Aquarium
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6. Granville Island

Romantic Islands
Granville Island
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7. Vancouver Heritage Foundation Tours

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Vancouver Heritage Foundation Tours
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8. Vancouver Foodie Tours

Tours
Vancouver Foodie Tours
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9. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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10. VanDusen Botanical Garden

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VanDusen Botanical Garden
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11. Queen Elizabeth Park

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Queen Elizabeth Park
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12. English Bay Beach

Category: Beaches
English Bay Beach
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13. Nitobe Memorial Garden

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Nitobe Memorial Garden
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14. Gastown

Gastown
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15. Vancouver Lookout

Vancouver Lookout
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16. Eye of the Wind

Eye of the Wind
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17. Breathe Spa

Breathe Spa
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18. Bloedel Floral Conservatory

Bloedel Floral Conservatory
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19. Science World

Category: Kids & Family
Science World
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20. UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research

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UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research
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21. Robson Street

Robson Street
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22. Wild Whales Vancouver

Wild Whales Vancouver
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23. Yaletown

Yaletown
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24. Vancouver Maritime Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Vancouver Maritime Museum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: Why should Vancouver, British Columbia, be on your must-visit list?
    Answer: Vancouver offers unique architecture, scenic views, art, music, and great food, along with a variety of attractions.
  • Question: What activities can visitors enjoy in Vancouver?
    Answer: Visitors can enjoy shopping, dining at romantic restaurants, and staying in romantic hotels or inns.
  • Question: What iconic attractions can visitors explore in Vancouver?
    Answer: Visitors can stroll along the water’s edge in Stanley Park, visit the Museum of Vancouver, see rare marine animals at the Vancouver Aquarium, and explore vibrant neighborhoods like Gastown, Granville Island, and Yaletown.
  • Question: What are the best things to do in Vancouver with kids?
    Answer: The best family-friendly activities include visiting English Bay Beach, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, and riding the Rocky Mountaineer Train.

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