Vancouver City Tour With Look Out and Whistler Highlights

Chinatown

One of Vancouver’s few distinct cultural historic neighbourhoods, Chinatown appeals to locals, and tourists, as well as a growing number of emerging chefs, artists, and small business entrepreneurs. Chinatown offers a wide array of stores, including home furnishings, health and wellness, fashion and attire, grocery, and so much more.

Gastown

Gastown is one of Vancouver’s most vibrant and unique areas. As the first downtown core of the city, the neighbourhood has transitioned into a centre of innovation and truly memorable experiences, for locals and tourists alike, while maintaining a strong connection to its history. Containing something for everyone, Gastown offers a diverse mix of retail and dining options housed within authentic heritage architecture, alongside a vibrant creative and tech scene. This stylish neighbourhood covers twelve city blocks and the market area is home to approximately 108,128 residents, making it one of the most densely populated areas in the Lower Mainland.

Duration: 20 minutes

Steam Clock

A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown. The clock is a key tourist destination in Vancouver. It’s also the near the start and finish line of the Gastown Grand Prix, a single-day cycling race.

Duration: 10 minutes

Canada Place

Canada Place is an iconic landmark and venue for world-class events and inspirationally Canadian experiences, located in the heart of Vancouver’s waterfront. Canada Place is home port to the Vancouver-Alaska cruises, and houses Vancouver Convention Centre East, Pan Pacific Hotel, FlyOver Canada, World Trade Centre, and Indigo.

Duration: 15 minutes

Vancouver Lookout

Take a glass elevator up 168 meters (553 feet) to enjoy a 360° view that includes Stanley Park, historic Gastown, the Northshore mountains and the vibrant downtown core. Vancouver Lookout has been an iconic element of the city’s skyline since 1977.

Duration: 30 minutes

Sea to Sky Highway

There are few highways in the world with as much awe-inspiring scenery as the Sea-to-Sky Highway. Officially known as BC Highway 99, this legendary route from Vancouver to Whistler and beyond is a drive with incredible sights at just about every turn. It's also filled with fun stops, including outdoor destinations, cultural points of interest and historic sites. So grab your map, plot the course and head out for a weekend of adventure along the Sea-to-Sky Highway.

Duration: 45 minutes

Shannon Falls Provincial Park

Shannon Falls Park is directly next to Highway 99. It is a popular day-use park offering picnicking, hiking, and access to the well-known trail in Stawamus Chief Park. The tumbling waters of Shannon Falls originate from Mount Habrich and Mount Sky Pilot. They rise 335m above Highway 99, making this the third highest falls in British Columbia (ranking behind 481m Della Falls in Strathcona Park and 396m Hunlen Falls in Tweedsmuir Park).

Duration: 1 hour

Whistler Olympic Plaza

A legacy of the 2010 Winter Games, Whistler Olympic Plaza is a state-of-the-art outdoor performance facility and community space with a park and playground set against one of Whistler's most dramatic backdrops.

Duration: 30 minutes

Prospect Point Lookout

Prospect Point is the highest point in Stanley Park and offers panoramic views of the park and the city. It's a popular spot for tourists to take photos and enjoy the scenery.

Duration: 20 minutes

Whytecliff Park

Situated in the rugged coastline along the shores of Howe Sound in West Vancouver, the scenic mountains and passing boats offer spectacular views for visitors to Whytecliff Park to enjoy. Not only does Whytecliff Park have a series of hiking trails but you can also explore the beach and island area, have a family picnic in the park, or even scuba dive in what's known as a famous area for underwater diving.

Duration: 30 minutes

Whistler

Whistler is a town north of Vancouver, British Columbia, that's home to Whistler Blackcomb, one of the largest ski resorts in North America. Besides skiing and snowboarding, the area offers snowshoeing, tobogganing and ski jumping at the Olympic Park, a venue for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. The hub of Whistler is a compact, chalet-style pedestrian village at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb mountains.

Duration: 2 hours

Stanley Park

Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.

Duration: 20 minutes

Village Square

Village Square is located in the heart of Whistler Village. It is the place where people gather after a day of skiing or mountain bike riding. The square is home to several patio restaurants and sidewalk cafes. It's a great place to enjoy a drink or snack.

Duration: 1 hour

Girl In A Wetsuit

The Girl in a Wetsuit Statue is a bronze statue located near the Stanley Park Seawall. The statue depicts a woman in a wetsuit sitting on a rock and gazing out at the water. It's a popular spot for taking photos and enjoying the scenic views.

Porteau Cove Provincial Park

Situated on the most southerly fjord in North America, Porteau Cove Provincial Park features waterfront campsites with a view over Howe Sound to the mountains beyond. An old ship has been sunk to provide interest for scuba divers and to attract marine life. There are special facilities for divers. Adjacent train tracks are active and occasional noise disturbance may occur.

Duration: 5 minutes