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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

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Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Vancouver

5 Star

Coal Harbour

$291-$670

Fairmont Pacific Rim

4.5 Star

Coal Harbour

$160-$650

Fairmont Waterfront

5 Star

Downtown

$215-$569

Rosewood Hotel Georgia

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Vancouver

4 Star

Downtown

$155-$637

L'Hermitage Hotel

3.5 Star

Downtown

$143-$340

St. Regis Hotel

3 Star

Downtown

$85-$294

Hotel Belmont Vancouver

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Vancouver

Backpacker's Hostel

Downtown

$55-$62

Samesun Vancouver

3 Star

Downtown

$67-$150

The Burrard

2.5 Star

Downtown

$80-$145

YWCA Hotel

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Half-Day Whale Watching

Departing from Granville Island in downtown Vancouver our high-speed, custom-built, luxury catamaran will take you on a 3- to 5-hour fully-guided whale watching & marine wildlife tour.

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Duration:

3-5 Hours

The Grand Bike Tour

Join us for a journey around one of the most beautiful cities in the world! We’ll cycle through Stanley Park, visit bustling Granville Island Market, and learn about Vancouver’s roots in Chinatown and Gastown.

Duration:

5 Hours

Stanley Park Bike Tour

Stanley Park is truly one of the most beautiful parks in the world. This unique bike tour includes a perfect mixture of both trail riding and seawall cruising.

Duration:

3 Hours

The Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tour

Explore Vancouver’s dirtiest Prohibition-era secrets. From mobsters and rum-runners to corrupt politicians and rioters, this historical walking tour winds through Gastown and Victory Square’s most historic streets and alleyways – and most illicit stories.

Duration:

2 Hours

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Attractions

Canada Place

Steam Clock

Vancouver Public Library

The Aquabus

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Restaurants

TOP DINING & DRINKING

Fine Dining

Black + Blue

Cuisine

Steakhouse

Price

$$$$

Blue Water Cafe

Cuisine

Seafood, Sushi

Price

$$$$

Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio-False Creek

Cuisine

Japanese, Peruvian

Price

$$$$

Casual Dining

Trattoria Kitsilano

Cuisine

Italian

Price

$$

Forage

Cuisine

Canadian

Price

$$

Sai Woo

Cuisine

Asian

Price

$$

Bars

The Alibi Room

Cuisine

Bar

Price

$$

Steamworks

Cuisine

Brewpub

Price

$$

Guilt and Co

Cuisine

Bar

Price

$$

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS

Currency & Tipping Info

Cash vs. Credit Rating

3 on a scale of 1 to 4 (Credit mostly accepted)

Exchange Rate

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Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Currency Name

Canadian Dollar

Tipping Etiquette

Similar to United States. Tip 20% at restaurants for good service, $1 for bellhops, $1-2/day for maid service.

Purchasing Power Rating

$$$ (Fairly expensive city)

Culture Tips

Taxi Availability

4: Very High

Population Size

675,000

Government Safety Rating

1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Percentage of English Speakers

95%

Experience Level Needed

1: Little Experience Needed

Prevalance of Tourism

4: Very High

Vaccinations Needed?

No

Train Stations

Pacific Central Station

Airports

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Type of Outlets

Same as U.S. -- Two flat parallel pins with or without a grounding pin

Time Zone

Pacific Daylight Time (GMT-7)

Visa Needed?

Not required for stays less than 6 months

Language & Culture

Language Assistance

English

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