The 7 Best Ways to See Vancouver

December 20, 2016
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By Destination Vancouver
3 min read
Floatplane with Harbour Air logo flying over water near a city skyline with tall buildings and a green park.


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Visiting this fine city of ours for the first time? Take in all Vancouver has to offer and more by using a few (or all) of the following modes of transportation:

Floatplane with Harbour Air logo flying over water near a city skyline with tall buildings and a green park.
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Small green and white water taxi with colorful 'aquabus' sign on side, carrying passengers on a sunny day near city waterfront.

7. By Aquabus

Because everything is prettier on the water.

Floatplane with Harbour Air logo flying over water near a city skyline with tall buildings and a green park.

6. By Seaplane

For a unique sight-seeing experience, book yourself a Seaplane tour! Choose from a wide-range of scenic options like the Vancouver Classic Panorama Tour, a 20-minute flight over the city and the North Shore mountains.

A white train with blue and yellow stripes traveling on an elevated track with a city skyline and a tower in the background.

5. By Skytrain

One of the most frequented modes of transportation is the skytrain. Fairly easy to navigate and takes you from point A to point B and everywhere else in between.

Rear view of a dirty white and blue Smart car parked on a city street with buildings and pedestrians in the background.

4. By Car

You don’t need a car to for sightseeing in the city but if it’s raining out, or if you’re making trips over bridges and to multiple destinations, renting a car or signing up for one of the many car-share programs is a good option.

Two road bikes parked on grass near a log with a city skyline, water, and mountains in the background under a blue sky.

3. By Bike

Our city is extremely bike-friendly. Rent a bike from one of the many bike rental spots along Denman Street in the West End, and get pedalling! We recommend touring the city via the Seawall.

Red and yellow Vancouver trolley bus parked on a city street with tall buildings in the background.

2. By Trolley

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Hop on, hop off, and check out Vancouver’s biggest attractions on this San-Francisco style trolleys!

Visit the Vancouver Trolley website for more info.

Street scene with people walking near a tall clock tower and lamp posts decorated with hanging flower baskets.

1. By foot

Personally, we think Vancouver is best explored by foot! How else would we uncover the countless hidden gems and must visit holes-in-the-walls in the city? Plus, walking is good for you.

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