Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Vancouver

Stuart C. • July 4, 2020The best place in the West End. Relaxing and calming at 6am for a great walk.

Mikael M. • January 2, 2018Nice park, must see for any visitors from it of town that want to go for a nice walk

June L. • September 10, 2016Amazing view of downtown

Michael D. • September 9, 2021This is a beautiful place to bike or walk. Lots of restaurants on the water. Great mountain and sunset views.

Steven • February 26, 2016The best beach in Vancouver in my opinion. Less crowed and very clean. Love spending the afternoon there.

Nicole P. • August 24, 2017This is my favorite neighborhood spot for happy hour. Great staff and groovy music.

John N. • April 17, 2014It's a great place to do almost anything. Marina, restaurants, dog park....Granville Island 10 minute walk. What else do you want?

Nicole C. • July 24, 2015Beautiful park. Be sure to do the ziplines!

Freyja P. • July 25, 2013great place for a picnic, bbq, beach volleyball, swimming in the outdoor pool is my son's favourite

GlobeRetail • March 22, 2012A perfect place to relax and read, though likely a little busy on sunny weekends.

Forrest L. • January 25, 2016Great place for hiking! If you enjoy trails this is a place to go!

Garry T. • July 6, 2017This is a great place for a stroll and a wonderful place to catch the ferry too. Basketball courts looked pretty full with lots of pickup games and a nice playground for the kids.

Jasmin N. • November 23, 2009The Meditation Garden is very ideal for its purpose--my favourite spot!

The Wall Street Journal • August 3, 2014The beach stretches for miles on end, it's not crowded with people and it's located in a beautiful part of Vancouver.

John H. • August 3, 2011Great park to bring kids, dogs off-leash friendly park... Great views of northshore mountains

Olivia Z. • February 27, 2015Views to die for, especially on a sunny day! Great way to experience vancouver on foot

Mia M. • April 5, 2012Great place to spend the day during the Summer! Tends to get busy, but it's easy to walk along the seawall to another beach.

Enrique G. • July 31, 2018The whole area is beautiful! You can hike as well. Art is so precise and colorful

Shinji N. • May 20, 2013fantastic place.

Nick K. • September 14, 2023Wonderful place. Scenic view, walking / cycling trails, tons of small restaurants, patios and coffee shops. For pet owners - dog off-leash area! Perfect for families with kids as there is a playground

Nic W. • June 4, 2017Admission is $6.50. Worth visiting if you're already in QE park.

Barb S. • October 14, 2011Simply one of the most relaxing walks in the City! Great trails, dog park and long stretches of beach!

Bee P. • September 4, 2017Brand new million dollar playground! Lots of great spaces to play, plus zip line. Limited shade, so slather on the sunscreen.

Melissa R. • April 30, 2016Jack Poole Plaza is a "must see" when you are in downtown Vancouver. The view is stunning, and one can see the 2010 Olympic torch. One of my favourite spots in the city.

Kate C. • April 25, 2012Nice spot to picnic and take in the boats, the mountains, and the city. Plenty of benches around with great views.

Barb S. • October 14, 2011A gorgeous park and beach, feed the birds, catch the folk fest, ride your bike, take in a rugby game, rent or take lessons at Jericho Sailing club! So much to do!

GlobeRetail • March 22, 2012There's a little hidden area up on a small hill that overlooks false creek. There's a bench, good tree cover, and a great view. A wonderful place to sit and read the paper.

Jo H. • June 11, 2016Walk along the Siwash Rock Trail to see the rock from higher up than the seawall path.

Billy A. • December 31, 2015Super cool steam clock!!! And the vibe and stores around the clock are very cool!

Kim D. • November 18, 2015Great dog park, with water fountains at the west end for the pups during warm months. It's very well used though, so can get quite muddy.