When I was eighteen, doe-eyed and naive to the world of travel, I boarded my first ever solo international flight. The destination: Canada.
This country had me captivated from day one. With its white snow-capped mountains, infectious love of hockey, and stunning first nations art and history, I was hooked. Two years later, I packed up my life and returned on a working holiday visa.
I lived in the heart of Vancouver for six months, exploring the best things to do in Vancouver. Then, I spent another three years between Whistler and Vancouver.
Now, as I write this, I sit in a little town just north of Vancouver. This city, with its mountain-filled horizons, epic dining, vibrant city life and wild natural landscapes, has always left me wanting to come back for more.Â
Located on the west coast of Canada, Vancouver is an international hub for exploring beautiful British Columbia and is hands down one of the best places to visit in Canada.
While it is often best known as the international arrival port to the popular Whistler Mountain resort (just two hours north of Vancouver), there are so many fun things to do in Vancouver without leaving the city.
From all my years exploring this lively urban jungle, I have narrowed down my absolute best experiences in this western Canadian hub. If you are wondering what to do in Vancouver, wonder no more.
