Choose from 84 Fun Things to Do in British Columbia
Vancouver Aquarium
- The aquarium is particularly well-suited for families, with engaging and informative kid-friendly displays.
- Allow 2.5 to three hours to properly explore the facility.
- Bottled water is not sold at the aquarium. Bring along a reusable water bottle to fill at stations around the site.
- The aquarium facilities are accessible to wheelchair-users.
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Vancouver Lookout
- Vancouver Lookout is a must for first-time visitors to Vancouver.
- Bring a camera to capture the far-reaching views.
- Vancouver Lookout is wheelchair accessible.
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Center
The Squamish and Lil’wat people invite you to learn about the cultures of BC First Nations at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, ‘where rivers, mountains and people meet’.
Celebrating nature’s bounty and beauty in this stunning part of the world, a visit to this fascinating cultural center reveals the history, stories and crafts of the region’s inhabitants.
Take a guided or self-guided tour of the exhibits on display in the museum, experience a song and dance session, hear stories from over the eons, and learn about the important cultural role of wool and cedar weaving.
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The Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre is just a short walk from Whistler Village.
Okanagan Valley
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Vancouver Cruise Port
- Most shore excursions include round-trip transport to and from the cruise port. Pre- or post-cruise tours include pickup and drop-off at downtown hotels.
- Full-day tours to out-of-town destinations usually require more travel time, though many North Vancouver attractions, such as Grouse Mountain and Capilano Suspension Bridge, are less than 30 minutes from the city.
- Though you can use taxis or public transit to tour downtown Vancouver and the North Shore, a shore excursion with round-trip transport is the best way to maximize your time.
Vancouver Chinatown
- Vancouver Chinatown is a must for foodies and history buffs.
- Arrive hungry; there are myriad excellent bakeries, restaurants, and cafés in Chinatown.
- Some attractions, such as the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens, are wheelchair accessible.
Vancouver Maritime Museum
- The Vancouver Maritime Museum is a must for maritime enthusiasts and families.
- There is no café or food vendor inside the museum, but the gift shop sells model ship kits, souvenirs, and books.
- All exhibits are wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the St. Roch.
Squamish Adventure Centre
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Indian Arm
- Indian Arm is a must for wilderness enthusiasts.
- Although the fjord is sheltered, conditions can change quickly, with winds often arriving in the afternoon. Be sure to check forecasts before embarking on a paddling trip.
- The further north you go, the steeper the cliff walls become, meaning there are fewer places to come ashore.
- There are no wheelchair-accessible facilities at Indian Arm.
Mt Tolmie Park
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Royal British Columbia Museum
Even if you normally give museums a miss, you won’t want to leave Victoria without dropping into the highly acclaimed Royal British Columbia Museum.
From big-screen IMAX movies to the re-created First Peoples village, this imaginative and creatively curated museum will have you thinking and engaging with the past.
The First Peoples Gallery provides insights into life before the arrival of Europeans, while the Modern History Gallery vividly re-creates colonial life. In the Natural History Gallery, seals, grizzly bears and seabirds fill dioramas re-creating the region’s ecosystems.
Big-screen films are screened in the on-site IMAX cinema.The Royal British Columbia Museum is in downtown Victoria, on the inner harbor waterfront opposite the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Robson Street
- Robson Street is good for those who like big-city bustle.
- Several paid parking lots are available along Robson Street.
- City tours typically last from two to four hours with limited time on Robson Street; consider taking a tour at the beginning of your trip to get oriented before going back to Robson on your own.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
- The gardens are made for strolling so wear comfortable walking shoes. Bikes, skateboards, and roller skates are not allowed.
- Do not feed wildlife in the gardens.
- The gardens are wheelchair accessible with paved paths.
Museum of Anthropology
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Peak 2 Peak Gondola
- The gondola ride takes about 11 minutes, with services departing every minute.
- The Peak 2 Peak terminals are accessed from Whistler Village via the Whistler Village Gondola and from the base of Blackcomb (the Upper Village) via the Wizard Express and the Solar Coaster Express.
- Depending on the season, once you reach the mountaintop you can either ski, snowboard, hike, or bike the high alpine terrain.