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Vancouver, Canada · 4 days itinerary

Vancouver City & Sea

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Four days of Vancouver city and sea. Day one loops the Stanley Park Seawall past the Brockton Point totem poles to Prospect Point. Day two is Granville Island's market and brewery. Day three covers Chinatown and Gastown. Day four crosses to the North Shore for the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Lonsdale Quay, then rides the SeaBus back for sunset views from the Vancouver Lookout.

4 daysStanley ParkGranville IslandNorth ShoreSeaBusBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Stanley Park Seawall

  1. 9:00Stanley Park SeawallWalk
  2. 10:30Totem Poles at Brockton PointBrockton PointSight
  3. 11:30Prospect Point LookoutProspect PointSight
  4. 14:30Beaver Lake TrailBeaver LakeSight
Day 2

Granville Island

  1. 9:30Granville Island Public MarketSight
  2. 11:30Granville Island Brewing TourGranville Island BrewingDay trip
  3. 14:45False Creek Seawall walkFalse CreekWalk
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Day 3

Chinatown and Gastown

  1. 9:00Chinatown Millennium GateWalk
  2. 9:45Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese GardenSight
  3. 13:15GastownSight
Day 4

North Shore and the harbour

  1. 9:00North VancouverSight
  2. 12:00North VancouverSight
  3. 14:00SeaBus to Waterfront StationBurrard InletTransfer
  4. 15:30DowntownSight
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Questions about this trip

Is four days enough for Vancouver?

Four days covers the main areas if you start early and use transit between sites. Add buffer time for ferry waits and market crowds.

Do I need to book Capilano Suspension Bridge tickets ahead?

Book online the day before during summer months. Tickets cost about 65 CAD and include timed entry to control lines.

How do I get to Granville Island from downtown Vancouver?

Take the Aquabus ferry from downtown for 6 CAD one way. The ride takes ten minutes and drops you at the market dock.

Is the SeaBus included in a TransLink day pass?

Yes, the day pass covers SeaBus crossings to North Vancouver. Buy it at Waterfront Station for 11 CAD and validate before boarding.

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