Summer in Vancouver – Customize your Vancouver summer vacation
After being in the spotlight due to its hosting duties for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver, British Columbia is now associated with being a winter destination. Much to the contrary, this eclectic and unique city offers the best of both worlds in terms of its year-round appeal, city culture and beautiful natural landscape.
Whether you prefer mountains to water or vice versa, Vancouver has it all. The city sits on the Burrard Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Coast Mountains to the north, Fraser Valley to the east, and the Fraser River to the south. This unique geographical setting allows Vancouver to offer a wide variety of outdoor activities in the summer months as well as the cultural sites of a big city.
Cool down at one of Vancouver’s many public beaches, where locals and visitors frequent during the summer months. Two of the most popular destinations are Kitsilano Beach and English Bay. If you are looking to avoid the crowds and don’t mind a smaller beach then try the Seawall at Stanley Park. Here you’ll find an array of shops and restaurants to keep you entertained once you head inland. Stanley Park is also a great option for leisurely outdoor time. As one of the largest urban parks in North America, Stanley Park consists of more than 1,000 acres of natural landscape and plays host to countless recreational activities.
Your Vancouver summer vacation
Get on one of the many waterways around Vancouver and partake in one of the various water sports available including scuba diving, sea kayaking, swimming, whitewater rafting, and windsurfing. Eco Tours and Sea Safaris are also available and are great ways to see the surrounding areas and learn about the local habitat and wildlife. Charter a boat out of Granville Island, Horseshoe Bay or Coal Harbour and head out for a day of saltwater fishing.
If you’re looking to break a sweat and get your heart pumping, then rock climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, skydiving, bungee jumping, zip lining and horseback riding are just a few of the many activities available through a multitude of eco-tour companies and adventure groups!
Catch some live music while picking up some local produce at the Granville Island Public Market or head to Chinatown (the second largest in North America) for all things influenced by the Chinese culture. If you find yourself needing to escape the sun, head into one of Vancouver’s many museums, check out some sea creatures in the Vancouver Aquarium or indulge yourself in some contemporary art at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
With spectacular views in every direction, it’s hard to keep your eye on the ball while golfing in Vancouver. Not a bad problem to have. Coastal weather, breathtaking views, and abundant greenery make Vancouver a perfect place to enjoy the a round of golf. Head outside the city and play at Pitt Meadows, Richmond, Furry Creek or Coquitlam.
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in Vancouver. In fact, the city boasts an active and exciting nightlife, especially on Granville Street. If you’re looking for something a little lower key, take a romantic stroll along the waterfront area and watch as the city reflects off of the Georgia Strait.
Whatever kind of adventure you’re looking for this summer, Vancouver is sure to provide it.
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