Why Vancouver is worth the trip

That's why Vancouver is worth a trip

Vancouver is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I wholeheartedly agree. But what is the beauty of this city on Canada's west coast? Why is Vancouver worth a trip? Why is a Canada trip without Vancouver only half as nice? It can't be the weather, because due to its proximity to the sea, the maritime climate determines the weather conditions in Vancouver - and it can happen again and again that it rains. If you want to visit Vancouver, you better be prepared and have a program of things to do in Vancouver on a rainy day.

Vancouver is between mountains and sea

The special thing about Vancouver is its location between mountains and sea - nature is only a few steps away in this city. You can see that clearly from these Viewpoints. More tips for beautiful views of Vancouver you can discover here. If you include Stanley Park, it's actually in the middle of the city. No matter whether you want to see the totem poles, take a tour along the Seawall with views of the city center, the harbor entrance or the mountains in the north of Vancouver or visit the aquarium with its animals from the northwest coast of America - the park symbolizes what a Vancouver trip is all about offers. A city between wilderness and civilization. The Rockies are only two days away. tips for one Route from Vancouver to the Rockies can be found at Gepackt & Los!

Outdoor living is very important in Vancouver

On a Vancouver trip you can experience the city and nature in equal measure. The locals enjoy using this just as much as visitors to the city. Outdoor living is “in” in Vancouver. Be it jogging along the Seawall around Stanley Park or around False Bay south of Downtown Vancouver. Be it by climbing the “Grouse Grind”, the “Schinder” – as the steep hiking trail up Grouse Mountain north of Vancouver is called – to a wonderful view of the city center. Or be it by skiing on Grouse Mountain under floodlights in the winter with views of the town and its surrounding bays, and in the summer taking a quick swim at one of the beaches surrounding the town. Living in the great outdoors is as much a part of Vancouver as breathing air.

Shopping in Vancouver

But a Vancouver trip offers even more. Downtown shopping mecca with its large department stores and numerous shops along Robson Street, an attraction for those who enjoy looking at - and buying - arts and crafts and galleries on Granville Island. But also a culinary destination with everything the Vancouver and British Columbia area has to offer: fruit and wine from the Okanagan Valley, beef from the Cariboo and raspberries and vegetables from the Vancouver area. The best way to experience the culinary delights is in the Public Market on Granville Island, where you can feast your eyes on the lush and colorful offerings on offer at the market stalls.

Enjoy a culinary trip to Vancouver

In general, Vancouver's culinary offerings are as diverse as its population: there is Asian cuisine as well as Indian, European cuisine as well as slow food or excellent modern culinary creations that testify to the quality of Vancouver's chefs. A stroll through the restaurant world of Vancouver is definitely worth a stay of several days in the city - and if you want, you can combine this with wonderful views of the bays or the surrounding mountains. Many of these restaurants not only offer excellent food, but also offer unforgettable views of the beautiful surroundings of Vancouver. The Michelin Guide has also been making awards since 2022 Vancouver restaurants with its stars.

Vancouver Travel with Culture

A trip to Vancouver can be combined with culture: musicals and shows as well as opera performances at BC Place. In the city's museums you can find out about the culture of the northwest coast Indians (e.g. in the recommended Museum of Anthropology on the university campus) or about the history of the development of the Northwest Passage in the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

Anyone planning a Canada Vancouver trip should take one thing into account: plan plenty of time for your stay in the metropolis on the west coast, because there is always more and something new to discover in this incomparable city in western Canada.

Vancouver as a gateway to the national parks in Western Canada

For Europeans, Vancouver is also the perfect base for exploring Western Canada's national parks. Not only the Pacific Rim National Park can be easily reached from here. Wells Gray Provincial Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park and Banff National Park are also ideal for a round trip from Vancouver. One Overview of these national parks can be found at Travelsanne.

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Do you know this?

• Vancouver landmarks
• Enjoy the outdoors actively
• Three museums in Vancouver
• Vancouver Canada - Public Market on Granville Island
• Farmers markets in Vancouver, British Columbia
• Hiking at Ucluelet, Vancouver Island, on the Wild Pacific Trail
• Vancouver Island activities for connoisseurs
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• Buying a hiking backpack – what you should know before you buy it
• A sun hat when the sun is shining outside