3-day Vancouver essentials

Day 1 – Stanley Park and seawall

Stanley Park, seawall, totem poles

Morning bike or walk the Stanley Park seawall. Totem poles and Prospect Point. Afternoon English Bay or Denman Street. Evening in Gastown or Yaletown.

Tips:

Rent a bike for Stanley Park; it's about 10 km around. Weather can change; bring a layer.

Day 2 – Granville Island and museums

Granville Island, Maritime Museum, or Museum of Anthropology

Morning at Granville Island: market, shops, and public market lunch. Afternoon Museum of Anthropology (UBC) or Maritime Museum. Evening in Kitsilano or Main Street.

Tips:

Aquabus or False Creek Ferry to Granville Island. MOA at UBC is world-class; allow 2–3 hours.

Day 3 – Capilano or Grouse

Capilano Suspension Bridge or Grouse Mountain

Morning Capilano Suspension Bridge or Grouse Mountain (skyride and views). Afternoon last stroll in Gastown or Robson. Departure.

Tips:

Capilano and Grouse need half a day each. YVR airport is 25–30 minutes by Canada Line.