Vancouver British Columbia 4 Day Itinerary

Vancouver, BC 4-Day Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Downtown Exploration

Morning:

  • Stay at the Fairmont Pacific Rim or The Sutton Place Hotel for a luxurious stay.
  • Start your day with breakfast at Juke Fried Chicken or Vij’s Restaurant.
  • Visit the Stanley Park, walk or bike around the seawall, and don’t miss the Totem Poles and Prospect Point.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch at The Beach House, located in Stanley Park.
  • Explore the historic Gastown district, visit Steam Clock and Bloedel Floral Conservatory.
  • Afternoon tea at Thomas Haas or grab a coffee at 49th Parallel Coffee Roasters.

Evening:

  • Dinner at Kissa Tanto, a fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine.
  • Catch a show at Queen Elizabeth Theatre or visit the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Day 2: Granville Island & Kitsilano

Morning:

  • Breakfast at The Bird’s Nest, located on Granville Island.
  • Visit Granville Island Public Market for local produce, crafts, and artisanal goods.
  • Explore the Granville Island Brewing Company or Graze Restaurant.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch at Edible Canada or grab a snack from one of the many food vendors on Granville Island.
  • Head to Kitsilano Beach, relax and enjoy the beautiful view of the city skyline.
  • Visit Kitsilano Beach Pool, one of the largest outdoor pools in Canada.

Evening:

  • Dinner at Nightingale or Anh & Husband Vietnamese Kitchen.
  • Enjoy a drink at The Keg Steakhouse + Bar or 33 Acres Brewing Company.

Day 3: North Vancouver

Morning:

  • Breakfast at Café Beauly, located in Lynn Valley Village.
  • Travel to North Vancouver and visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park or Grouse Mountain.

Afternoon:

  • Lunch at The Fish Counter or grab a bite at Peak of Victoria Tram Restaurant.
  • Explore the local shops and cafes in Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver.

Evening:

  • Dinner at Aphrodite’s Organic Kitchen or Craft Beer Market Lonsdale.
  • Return to downtown Vancouver for a night out. Visit The Improv Comedy Club or Commodore Ballroom.

Day 4: Richmond & Steveston

Morning:

  • Breakfast at Nelson the Seagull in Gastown.
  • Travel to Richmond and visit the Richmond Night Market (open from May to October).

Afternoon:

  • Lunch at Royal Seafood Restaurant or grab sushi at one of the many sushi restaurants in Richmond.
  • Explore the Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf, visit the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site.

Evening:

  • Dinner at The Netloft Restaurant or Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant.
  • Return to downtown Vancouver for your departure.

Things to Know:

  • Vancouver is a very bike-friendly city with bike lanes and rental options throughout the city.
  • The public transit system, TransLink, offers a variety of buses, SkyTrains, and SeaBuses to get around.
  • Be prepared for rain, it’s quite common in Vancouver.
  • Tipping is expected in restaurants and bars (15-20%).
  • Canadian dollars are the official currency in Vancouver.

Transportation:

  • Car rental: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz
  • Public transit: TransLink (buses, SkyTrains, SeaBuses)
  • Bike rentals: Mobi bike share or local bike shops
  • Water taxis and ferries are also available for transportation around the city.