Introduction
Vancouver is commonly called the Gem on the coast with the right mix of cultures, modern city planning, and an abundance of natural features and wholesome recreation. On this 6-8 hour Grand City Tour, you see the history and uniqueness of Vancouver. Tour downtown Vancouver, Canada Place, Vancouver Convention Centre, Lion Gate Bridge, English Bay, Olympic Village, Stanley Park, Gastown, False Creek, Yaletown, Coal Harbour, Chinatown, and Granville Island Public Market. Experience that special vibe that makes this city one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world. We visit English Bay and The Shaughnessy area for grand house viewing built in the early 1900's, through the south Granville shopping district to the famous Granville Island Public Market for lunch. Our journeys take us into trendy Yaletown for a mix of modern and old before heading to the city's Chinatown. If time allows we will proceed to La Casa Gelato, Vancouver's legendary gelateria offering up 238 flavors.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Additional Services
- Visit to Granville Island
- Visit to Vancouver Convention Centre
- Visit to Stanley Park
Day 1: Vancouver City Grand Sightseeing Tour
- Canada Place: Canada Place is a large building situated on Vancouver's Burrard Inlet waterfront. It is the home of the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver's World Trade Centre, and the virtual flight ride Fly Over Canada.
- Chinatown
- Robson Street
- Gastown: Gastown is a mix of "hip" contemporary fashion and interior furnishing boutiques, tourist-oriented businesses (generally restricted to Water Street), restaurants, nightclubs, both lower-income and new upscale housing. In addition, there are law firms, architects and other professional offices, as well as computer and internet businesses, art galleries, music and art studios, acting and film schools.
- Stanley Park: One of the most famous places to visit in Vancouver. As you enter, you will be blown away by all the greenery and beauty this place displays. Stanley Park was one of the first areas explored in Vancouver and it is an abode to everything related to nature. It is the oldest park in Vancouver, and the largest inner-city park in North America, where you can spend a quiet evening with your partner, soaking up the view of a golden sunset. There are many beaches in the park where you can relax and take a sandy stroll. If you're hungry, the park also has great options for food.
- English Bay
- Olympic Village Square
- Downtown Vancouver
- Coal Harbour Marina
- Granville Island
- False Creek
- Vancouver Convention Centre
- Vancouver Seawall
- Vancouver Lookout
- Pass by Lions Gate Bridge
