The Best of Vancouver: 8 Ways to Spend Your Time in This Metropolitan Paradise

Chinatown

Vancouver’s Chinatown is one of the oldest in Canada and the largest. It is perched on the edge of Gastown and is a great place to go when you are craving delicious and authentic Chinese food.

It’s home to some of the best dim sum restaurants in town, as well as cheap markets, cool shops and interesting gift stores. It’s also home to the beautiful Dr. Sun Yat Sen Gardens, where you can find a moment of peace amid the elegant ponds, bridges and trees.

Vancouver is the perfect place to take a tour of the surrounding coast for the chance to catch a glimpse of some incredible marine life.Photo Credit: Getty Images

Whale Watching

Every year between March and October, thousands of whales migrate through the waters near Vancouver, which makes this city one of the best places in the world for watching these incredible giant beasts.

There are a number of tour operators offering whale watching expeditions in the nearby waters. Keep your eyes peeled — along with whales you might also spot a range of seabirds such as bald eagles, tufted puffins, Pacific loons and harlequin ducks.