Xperium city guide

Things to do in Vancouver

Vancouver gives a waterfront walk several different settings: the forested edge of Stanley Park, the downtown shore, and the paths around False Creek. Choose one stretch for the time you have, then use the current listings below to find an event or another stop within the city.

For a change of scenery, head inland to Queen Elizabeth Park rather than trying to cover the entire waterfront in a day. This guide keeps Vancouver separate from neighbouring municipalities, so an outing in Richmond or on the North Shore needs its own travel plan.

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What to do in Vancouver right now

Public listings are refreshed from Xperium’s current discovery catalogue. Past, hidden, canceled, and private listings stay out of this guide.

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Vancouver Public Library - Firehall Branch

1455 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6H 1J8

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Vancouver Public Library - Fraserview Branch

1950 Argyle Drive, Vancouver, BC V5P 2A8

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Vancouver Public Library - Hastings Branch

2674 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z6

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Vancouver Public Library - Joe Fortes Branch

870 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8

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Vancouver Public Library - Kensington Branch

1428 Cedar Cottage Mews, Vancouver, BC V5N 5Z1

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Vancouver Public Library - Kerrisdale Branch

2112 West 42nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 2B6

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Vancouver Public Library - Kitsilano Branch

2425 MacDonald Street, Vancouver, BC V6K 3Y9

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Vancouver Public Library - Marpole Branch

8386 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6P 4Z7

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Vancouver Public Library - Mount Pleasant Branch

1 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3H7

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Vancouver Public Library - nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch

730 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1R5

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Vancouver Public Library - Renfrew Branch

2969 East 22nd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5M 2Y3

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Vancouver Public Library - South Hill Branch

6076 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z7

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Vancouver Public Library - Terry Salman Branch

4575 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 2M4

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Vancouver Public Library - West Point Grey Branch

4566 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6R 2J1

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Gardens & botanical gardens

VanDusen Botanical Garden

5251 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

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Vancouver City Hall

453 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4

Plan your time

A local starting point for Vancouver

Choose a seawall section

The seaside greenway links a long series of waterfront areas. Pick a start and finish before setting out, and check the City’s current notices for closures.

Explore beyond the Stanley Park shoreline

Combine a shorter waterfront outing with the park’s forest paths, gardens, or other points of interest. Leave time for the walk back to your starting point.

Make a garden stop

Queen Elizabeth Park offers a different perspective from the waterfront. Check garden and conservatory details separately when planning an indoor visit.

Planning things to do in Vancouver

What can I find in this city guide?

Xperium combines bookable Experiences, upcoming public Events, active Meet Ups, and publicly accessible Spots in one Vancouver discovery page.

How current are the listings?

The guide is built from live public Xperium data. Discovery rules automatically remove private, hidden, and no-longer-current options.

Can I add something happening in Vancouver?

Yes. Local hosts and organizers can create an account and publish eligible Experiences, Events, and Meet Ups for people to discover.