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Vancouver for First-Timers — The Greatest Hits

Iconic landmarks, the food you fly in for, skyline shots and the must-do experiences.

Friday

  1. 7:30 PM

    Joe Fortes

    Seafood · $$$ · West End

    Iconic kickoff — Roof patio, oysters and the classic Caesar.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in West End — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer

Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    Granville Island Public Market
    Food & Drink · Granville Island

    Bustling covered market with local artisans, fresh seafood, baked goods and street performers — endlessly entertaining.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Granville Island — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  2. 1:00 PM
    Granville Island
    Food & Drink · False Creek

    Public market, craft breweries and harbourfront buskers.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in False Creek — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  3. 3:30 PM
    Museum of Anthropology
    Culture · UBC

    World-class museum of Indigenous art and culture with stunning architecture and Bill Reid masterworks, ideal solo or date outing.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in UBC — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  4. 7:00 PM
    Jericho Beach
    Outdoors · Kitsilano

    Wide sandy beach with mountain views, volleyball nets and sailboat rentals that draws locals for relaxed summer days.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Kitsilano — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  5. 9:00 PM

    Vij's

    Modern Indian · $$$ · Cambie

    Vikram Vij — no reservations, worth the wait.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Cambie — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer

Sunday

  1. 2:00 PM
    Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim
    Family · Coal Harbour

    Luxurious urban spa with a rooftop pool and city views — a full-day wellness retreat for solo indulgence or couples.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Coal Harbour — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer

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