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When to go: Vancouver is a year-round destination with mild winters. Late spring to early autumn offers warm, dry weather ideal for outdoor adventures. July’ s average temperature is a pleasant 70F. September to October provides fewer crowds. Currency: Canadian dollar( CAD) Language: English Getting around: Public transport is reliable, with buses, SkyTrain and SeaBus covering most areas. The city is walkable and rideshares like Uber and Lyft operate widely. Mobi offers bikes available via an easyto-use app.
the sweet spot here, before volleyball games kick off and sunbathers claim their spots. If the ocean feels too chilly, nearby Kitsilano Pool— a heated, openair saltwater pool nearly three times Olympic length— welcomes visitors from May to September. In warmer months, Vancouver Water Adventures rents out kayaks and paddleboards if you want to explore the coastline.
Set back a few blocks from the beach, Fable Kitchen has been serving celebrated farm-to-table food for over a decade. Flying out of the silver hatch are brunch classics such as hollandaise-slicked eggs Benedict, pulled-pork johnnycakes and challah French toast.
One of Vancouver’ s most compelling traits is how effortlessly the city slips into wilderness. Heed the call of the mountains with a half-hour road trip to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, for a taste of alpine escapism within the city limits. The 450-foot bridge sways gently above the Capilano River, and from November to January, it becomes the centerpiece of Canyon Lights, a festive celebration of twinkling lights. Wander through Treetops Adventure, a series of wooden walkways suspended between centuries-old firs, or test your nerves on the glass-bottomed Cliffwalk path.
Just a short bus ride away, Grouse Mountain offers a snow-dusted retreat. As daylight fades, the slopes open for night skiing and the Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park comes alive under the stars. A new eight-person gondola whisks visitors up the mountain. Cap off the evening at The Observatory, a mountaintop chalet with majestic views of the city far below. Try the Pacific halibut, served with a bright green chimichurri, a fitting farewell to the Pacific Northwest. When you’ re ready, the aerial tramway waits to descend 3,700 feet, back to Vancouver’ s waterfront and into the buzz of city life.
Relaxing at Kits Beach
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Royal Caribbean offers frequent summertime departures that leave from Vancouver for seven-night cruises along Alaska’ s Inside Passage. On select sailings, get a $ 50 Shipboard Credit per stateroom as a complimentary gift from our agency. Board the Serenade of the Seas in Vancouver, Canada, on June 14, 2026.
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