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Vancouver — First-Time Trip in 5 Days

5 days30 stopsVancouver
Starter 5-day Vancouver itinerary with clustered routing, paced dwell times, and realistic travel legs.
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Length
5 days
Stops
30 stops
Destination
Vancouver
Budget
mid
Pace
moderate
Travel style
walking
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Day-by-day itinerary

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09:00 - 10:40100 minMuseum
Science World
1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3Z7, Canada
Interactive science displays & films for kids from toddlers to early teens, inside a geodesic dome.
Walk (under walking limit) · 15 min · 1.2 km
10:55 - 11:5560 minShopping
Vancouver Flea Market
703 Terminal Ave, Vancouver, BC V6A 2M5
Enduring covered market with a cafeteria & many tables selling collectibles, antiques & memorabilia.
Drive (over walking limit) · 13 min · 3.6 km
12:08 - 13:3385 minNature
John Hendry Park (Trout Lake Park)
3300 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
Popular city park with a lake, off-leash dog area, farmers' market & sports facilities.
Walk (under walking limit) · 7 min · 520 m
13:40 - 14:3050 minPoint Of Interest
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Trout Lake John Hendry Park, Vancouver, BC V5N 2C4, Canada
Trout Lake Farmers Market is a Shopping in Vancouver.
Drive (over walking limit) · 15 min · 4.5 km
14:45 - 15:1025 minNature
Creekside Park
1455 Quebec St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4K8
Waterfront recreational spot offering grassy lawns & a playground, plus summer events & festivals.
Drive (over walking limit) · 15 min · 4.8 km
15:25 - 16:1550 minNature
Queen Elizabeth Park
Vancouver, BC V5Y 2N3
Urban landmark on a hill featuring manicured gardens, a conservatory, sculptures & sports courts.
09:00 - 10:40100 minMuseum
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Museum with space-related games & hands-on exhibits, plus a planetarium & an adjacent observatory.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 270 m
10:44 - 11:3450 minMuseum
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A3
Museum charting the story of Pacific & Arctic waterways, with exhibits & an Arctic exploration ship.
Walk (under walking limit) · 22 min · 1.7 km
11:56 - 13:2690 minMuseum
Roedde House Museum
1415 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1J6
This restored, late-Victorian home with tours depicts life at the turn of the 19th century.
Walk (under walking limit) · 13 min · 1.0 km
13:39 - 14:5475 minAttraction
Christ Church Cathedral
690 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2L1
Built in 1894, this gothic revival church features a 100-ft. stained glass & steel bell spire.
Walk (under walking limit) · 20 min · 1.6 km
15:14 - 15:4935 minNature
Sunset Beach Park
1204 Beach Ave, Vancouver, BC V6E 1V4
Popular park on the bay offering a sandy beach & open lawn, in addition to scenic sunset views.
Walk (under walking limit) · 19 min · 1.5 km
16:08 - 16:4840 minMuseum
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
Gallery known for its touring exhibits, work by local artists (like Emily Carr) & photo collection.
09:00 - 10:45105 minAttraction
Lost Lagoon, Stanley Park
Lost Lagoon Path, Vancouver, BC V6G 2S1
Freshwater lagoon in Stanley Park, home to Jubilee Fountain & a variety of birds.
Walk (under walking limit) · 14 min · 1.1 km
10:59 - 11:4445 minAttraction
Vancouver Seawall
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Stone wall to prevent erosion with a waterfront path on top for walking, jogging, cycling & skating.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 600 m
11:52 - 13:2795 minAttraction
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Popular kid-friendly attraction showcases local & exotic aquatic life with a focus on conservation.
Walk (under walking limit) · 22 min · 1.8 km
13:49 - 15:0475 minAttraction
Olympic Cauldron
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3
Massive, modern Olympic torch built for the 2010 Winter Games, occasionally lit for special events.
Walk (under walking limit) · 5 min · 330 m
15:09 - 15:3930 minNature
Harbour Green Park
1199 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3P9
This peaceful park along the harbour features lawns & strolling path, plus a seasonal splash pad.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 580 m
15:47 - 16:4760 minLandmark
Destination Vancouver Corporate Office
200 Burrard St #210, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L6
Visitor center providing sightseeing tips, reservation services & other travel-related information.
09:00 - 10:55115 minMuseum
BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Gate A of BC Place, Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8, Canada
Interactive exhibits & a hall of fame for BC's celebrated athletes, teams & national heroes.
Walk (under walking limit) · 12 min · 930 m
11:07 - 12:1770 minAttraction
Vancouver Lookout
555 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6, Canada
Sightseers ascend this tower in a glass elevator to an observation deck with 360° views of the city.
Walk (under walking limit) · 4 min · 280 m
12:21 - 13:4685 minAttraction
Gastown Steam Clock
305 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B9, Canada
Built in 1977, this well-known, antique-style clock is powered by steam & whistles to tell the time.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 580 m
13:54 - 15:0470 minAttraction
Canada Place
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4
Built to look like a ship, this iconic complex houses a convention centre, hotel & ferry terminal.
Walk (under walking limit) · 7 min · 540 m
15:11 - 15:5140 minPoint Of Interest
Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 3L5, Canada
Jack Poole Plaza is a Shopping in Vancouver.
Walk (under walking limit) · 19 min · 1.5 km
16:10 - 17:1565 minAttraction
Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate
26 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2K2, Canada
3 ornate, tile-roofed arches in the traditional Chinese style, marking the entrance to Chinatown.
09:00 - 10:40100 minMuseum
Chinese Canadian Museum 華裔博物館
51 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9, Canada
Chinese Canadian Museum 華裔博物館 is a Museum in Vancouver.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 430 m
10:46 - 11:5165 minMuseum
Vancouver Police Museum & Archives
240 E Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1L3, Canada
Stalwart museum dedicated to law enforcement, with some 20,000 artifacts in its collection.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 460 m
11:57 - 13:47110 minMuseum
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum
555 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 3X3, Canada
Facility promotes Chinese culture via Chinatown walking tours, language/martial arts classes & more.
Drive (over walking limit) · 12 min · 3.3 km
13:59 - 15:0465 minTourist Attraction
Brockton Point Lighthouse
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada
Brockton Point Lighthouse is an Attraction in Vancouver.
Drive (over walking limit) · 14 min · 4.2 km
15:18 - 15:5335 minPark
Vanier Park
1000 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9, Canada
Park with water & skyline views, plus the Museum of Vancouver, a maritime museum & an observatory.
Drive (over walking limit) · 17 min · 5.4 km
16:10 - 16:5545 minTourist Attraction
Lions Gate Bridge
Lions Gate Bridge Rd, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Landmark suspension bridge offering sweeping city views & a pedestrian walkway.