Visiting Vancouver for the weekend with your significant other or closest buddies? Make sure you put these activities on your list!

Only in town for a weekend? The quickest way to sample the city’s best multicultural cuisines is to book a tour. 

A Gastown food tour will give you the opportunity to try a local craft beer, Japanese-style chicken, and Sicilian tortellini (pasta), while learning about Vancouver’s ‘Wild West’ history. 

To focus on Vancouver’s Asian eats, book a tour to savour authentic Chinese foods in Richmond. Located south of the City of Vancouver, Richmond is known for its strong immigrant population—more than half of Richmond’s residents were born elsewhere. This is also why Richmond is the place to go for authentic Asian cuisine! 

Book a Gastown Food Tour

Book an Authentic Asian East Tour in Richmond

Keen to experience the “brew-haha” over Vancouver’s beer scene? Book a tour to enjoy and discuss local brews alongside a variety of food pairings. Naturally, one of the best places for such a tour is Gastown! Beer lovers should also consider the long-running and popular Vancouver Brewery Tour, a fun and informative alcoholic adventure that takes you to three breweries in three hours.

Book a Craft Beer ‘n Bites Tour at Gastown

Book a Vancouver Brewery Tour

Home to factories and sawmills in the early 1900s, Granville Island today has undergone a complete transformation to become Vancouver’s premier arts and culture hub. Foodies will love Granville Island’s Public Market, or one of Vancouver’s top restaurants featuring the Best Waterfront Patio in the city at Dockside Restaurant.  those looking to pick up handmade souvenirs and gifts should visit the Railspur Artisan District.

Get directions to Granville Island (9-minute drive from Pan Pacific Vancouver)

Vancouver is known for its vibrant music festivals and concerts, and in particular, the city is a favourite destination for jazz aficionados. But did you know that Vancouver also has an excellent symphony orchestra, as well as a thriving contemporary arts scene? You can view listings for the city’s best entertainment events on Destination Vancouver, or simply ask your hotel concierge for recommendations when you book your stay. 

Planning a Vancouver weekend getaway to spend quality time with the family? These Vancouver activities are suitable for all ages, including kids and teens!

Stanley Park is not only Vancouver’s biggest park, but also its most beloved, especially for families with children. If you have younger children, they will be keen on the park’s playgrounds and beaches, which are located close to other attractions and activities. 

You should also spend an hour or two at the Vancouver Aquarium, which is located within Stanley Park. There are more than 60,000 animals here—a highlight is the Marine Mammal Rescue Exhibit, where you and your family can ‘meet’ rescued seals and sea lions.

Get directions to Stanley Park (4-minute drive from Pan Pacific Vancouver)

At an estimated 28km, the Seawall in Vancouver is apparently the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path. This is the path used by locals to walk, jog, or cycle while enjoying a lovely view! 

Try traversing the 10km Stanley Park seawall loop—a popular starting point is on the east side of Stanley Park Drive, by Coal Harbour. You can also check out cycling routes to plan your own rides, or book a bike tour for the family.

Book a Stanley Park/Seawall Bike Tour

Millions of people from all over the world have walked on the Capilano Suspension Bridge—including rock stars, movie stars, and royalty—which is why you should too! 

Children are very much welcome here, and they will relish the chance to cross a bridge that hangs 230ft (70m) from the water. Within the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, other thrilling aerial experiences await your fearless young explorers, including the Cliffwalk and Treetops Adventure.

Get directions to Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (12-minute drive from Pan Pacific Vancouver)

Wondering if whale watching is a suitable activity for kids? Yes, you can book child-friendly tours to catch orcas (also known as killer whales) in action. In fact, whale-watching passengers have been as young as three months old! For a comfortable experience, look for tours that include a hotel pick-up and drop-off—you can get a recommendation from your hotel concierge. 

Book a Vancouver Whale Watching Tour for Families

Vancouver’s Science World is a place for inspiring the next generation of problem solvers, world changers, and of course, nerds. Check out interactive exhibits that will teach you everything from how the body works to how physics plays a part in everyday life, and even build your own cool contraptions.

Get directions to Science World (6-minute drive from Pan Pacific Vancouver)

Need travel or accommodation advice for your Vancouver vacation or staycation? Get in touch with our Pan Pacific Vancouver team today!