Vancouver[a] is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016.
While crossing the Capilano Suspension Bridge is an iconic experience, it's just one of many unique things to do in Vancouver. Find the city's best attractions here.
Your official guide to Vancouver, BC—events, attractions, neighbourhoods, restaurants, and seasonal highlights to help you experience the city your way.
Vancouver, city, southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is the major urban centre of western Canada and the focus of one of the country’s most populous metropolitan regions. Vancouver lies between Burrard Inlet (an arm of the Strait of Georgia) to the north and the Fraser River delta to the south, opposite Vancouver Island.
Vancouver occupies an enviable spot in the world. Blessed with miles of coastline, lush vegetation and crowned by the North Shore Mountains, it's hard to be there and not stop at some point and be amazed by what you see. But scratch beneath that setting and you find a cosmopolitan city of many faces.
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Newly updated 2026 travel guides for Boston and Vancouver present curated selections of attractions, dining, and events. Boston’s edition features expert picks like Madeleine’s Candy Shop and craft ...
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