Vancouver's Best Attractions
Games Update

Inside this website we offer information for every type of traveler pleasure or business, active or relaxed, special interest or interested in everything. No matter what your age the delights of Vancouver’s top attractions will entertain, amaze and enrich your experience while visiting our world class city.

Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver is Open 24/7 during The Games February 12 – 28!! Make tracks on the iconic Cut run at 3am as the lights of the city sparkle below, or snowshoe with your friends to the peak of neighbouring Dam Mountain for a bird’s eye view of sunrise over Vancouver. From the city’s only alpine skate pond to the top destination restaurant in town, Grouse Mountain’s winter paradise not only offers more activities than any other BC mountain, but it makes those activities accessible to everyone.

Capilano Suspension Bridge, offering a free shuttle from downtown Vancouver, will be open Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm. - we're getting into the spirit of The Games, we’re painting the town red, with red and white light displays throughout the Park, and invite accredited Olympic Athletes to enjoy complimentary admission. Come visit during the games.

The Vancouver Aquarium is open daily from 8am, visitors will enjoy 50% off admission before 9am during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Feb 12-28. Vancouver`s top attraction is welcoming the world to celebrate the Olympic Spirit. Be amazed by our life size Ocean WiseTM Canstruction Inukshuk –made entirely from sustainable seafood cans and get engaged with our Spotlight on Canada Guided Tours and Activities, plus see an Olympic Torch up close!

The Vancouver Art Gallery is Vancouver’s premier cultural attraction during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games---and it’s free! From a landmark exhibition of anatomical drawings by Leonardo da Vinci---generously on loan from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II from The Royal Collection, Windsor---to a comprehensive, two-floor survey of British Columbia’s artistic legacy, visitors will experience world-class art. Open daily 10 to 5pm. Gallery admission is free from February 12 to 28.

The Vancouver Lookout is Vancouver’s best first stop, take a 50 second ride in Vancouver’s only glass elevator to our heated indoor deck offering panoramic views and guided "360 Degree 2010 Tour" day or night, your ticket is valid all day.
 

Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden come visit the one and only authentic Scholars Chinese Garden built out of China in 400 years, enjoy complimentary tours and tea, our exquisite gift shop and the special zodiac exhibit in the Hall of One Hundred Rivers. February 14, find out what the year of the Tiger has in store for you, celebrate Chinese New Year with music, games, family fun and crafts for the kids and the very famous red envelopes and fresh steamed buns! Extended hours Feb 8th -28th 9:30am-5pm

Burnaby Village Museum invites you take a step back in time and participate in The Village Scavenger Hunt - The Trek to Mont Blanc - focusing on the fascinating trivia of the first Winter Olympics, held in 1924 in Chamonix, France, at the base of Mont Blanc. What sport did Canada win a gold medal for? What were the organizers afraid might trigger an avalanche of Mont Blanc? Which young woman made her hesitant debut in competitive figure skating? Which strange sports were part of the Winter Games at that time? Come find the answers hidden at the village. February 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 & March 6-14, 2010, noon-4pm just $5.50 per person, including a carousel