When the sun shines in Vancouver, there’s no better place to be! Summer in the city gives visitors the broadest selection of both cultural and adventure activities. Here are some examples of what you can enjoy in this beautiful city.
UBC Vancouver Attractions
The Museum of Anthropology houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations art. It also features extensive collections from around the world as well as guided tours.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 10.5 km
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Explore the university’s spectacular biological collections at the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, with 20,000 square feet of exhibits, from insects to birds! Among the two million treasured specimens are a 26-metre-long blue whale skeleton suspended in the atrium, dinosaur trackways from BC’s early Cretaceous period, and myriad fossils, mammals, reptiles, and plants from around our region and across the planet.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 11.8 km
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Nitobe Memorial Garden, is a traditional Japanese Tea and Stroll garden located at the University of British Columbia. It is considered to be the one of the most authentic Japanese gardens in North America. Nitobe Garden includes a rare authentic Tea Garden with a ceremonial Tea House.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 11 km
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Explore Canada’s oldest university botanical garden – UBC Botanical Garden and immerse yourself in the world of wild-collected plants. Discover the 14 hectare David C. Lam Asian Garden and over 400 different plant species.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 11.5 km
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Downtown Vancouver Attractions
Stanley Park is one of the top city parks in North America. It is one of the city’s main tourist attractions, ideally situated on a peninsula at the northwestern edge of downtown.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 2.0 km
Cost: Free!
Conveniently located at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park, Spokes Bicycle Rentals has a large selection of bicycles, so seeing Stanley Park and the rest of Vancouver couldn’t be easier.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 1.9 km
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The Vancouver Aquarium is Canada’s largest aquarium and is home to more than 70,000 creatures including dolphins, sea otters, anacondas, three-toed sloths, eels and more. The Vancouver Aquarium is widely respected for its research and marine stewardship, and visitors can learn more about the region’s marine life through the numerous exhibits.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 3.1 km
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No trip to Vancouver is complete without a visit to Granville Island and its Public Market, arguably the epicenter for Vancouver’s culinary enthusiasm. The Island is home 300 businesses, studios and facilities, and it retains an old-fashioned, timeless feeling. Craftsmen and artists take up residence here, and it’s clear that the tradition of apprenticeship and mastery is alive and well.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 2.9 km
Cost: Free!
Discover the power of art at the Vancouver Art Gallery! Immerse yourself in ground-breaking historical and contemporary exhibitions, and encounter artworks by Canadian, Indigenous and internationally acclaimed artists, with special attention to the art of the Asia Pacific region through the Gallery’s Institute of Asian Art.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 400 m
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Bill Reid Art Gallery is a public gallery for Contemporary Indigenous Art of the Northwest Coast named after the acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid. The Gallery is home to Bill Reid’s Collection alongside special exhibitions of contemporary Northwest Coast Art.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 650 m
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Established back in the 1890s, Vancouver’ Chinatown has been humming busily for more than a century with vivid colours, exotic cuisine and a vibrant culture. Vancouver’s Chinese population originally made the journey to work in local mines and build the Trans-Canada railway. Rich in history and architecture, this area east of downtown boasts North America’s third-largest Chinatown after New York and San Francisco.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 2.0 km
Cost: Free!
Named the World’s Top City Garden by National Geographic, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first classical Chinese Garden in all of Canada! It is the perfect place to visit year-round, with covered walkways and beautiful pavilions protecting you from Vancouver’s famous rainforest conditions!
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 2.1 km
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Explore VanDusen Botanical Garden, an inspiring 55 acre outdoor oasis with over 7,500 plant species and varieties. Spot and photograph local wildlife and relax in a serene setting located in the heart of Vancouver. Although not located in the heart of downtown, the garden is only a short transit ride away.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 5.7 km
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North Shore Attractions
Capilano Suspension Bridge has been a Vancouver landmark since 1889. Visitors and locals flock to this famous swinging bridge across Capilano Canyon, which is one of Canada’s most popular attractions. Guests can enjoy an even higher perspective of the West Coast rainforest on the Treetops Adventure, a series of seven suspension bridges attached to eight 250 year old Douglas-firs. A free shuttle even runs from downtown!
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 9.0 km
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Grouse Mountain is the pre-eminent all-in-one, four season destinations with something for everyone.
Distance from Sheraton Wall Centre: 12.8 km
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For the outdoor enthusiasts, experience the natural west coast beauty by taking a hike in the Northshore or other areas of Metro Vancouver.
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Cost: Free!
Organized Tours
Vancouver Foodie Tours offer food tasting and cultural walking tours. Indulge in a feast for your eyes, belly and mind, tasting signature dishes at award-winning Vancouver gourmet restaurants, food shops and food trucks. Learn about the origin of ingredients, how dishes are prepared, as well as the history, culture, and architecture of Vancouver.
Tour starting points vary depending on tour. All Tours take place within the Vancouver area.
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Enjoy some of the best beer and wine the Vancouver has to offer. Award winning beer and wines in Vancouver and the Fraser valley, breath taking vistas. Let Canadian Craft Tours show you behind the scenes of a Vancouver Craft Brewery or local Fraser Valley winery.
All Tours take place within the Greater Vancouver area.
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