Metro Vancouver
Vancouver Art Gallery
The Gallery has more than 7,900 works in its collection, valued at over $100 million, including more than 200 works by British Columbian artist Emily Carr, making it the most significant collection of her work in the world.
Minimum Time Required: 2 hours
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
Whether for an afternoon stroll, or as a guided group tour, visit the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden. Located minutes from downtown Vancouver the gardens provide a unique cultural experience.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
Vancouver Maritime Museum
Located in Vanier Park on the Vancouver waterfront. Celebrate the maritime traditions of the Pacific coast through historic vessels and heritage displays. For student groups, there’s the Children’s Maritime Discovery Centre, complete with computer games and an underwater robot.
Minimum Time Required: 1.5 hours
Vancouver Museum
Delighting visitors for over 100 years, the Vancouver Museum contains incredible exhibits and collections to interest everyone. Explore the Vancouver Collections, the First Nations Collections, the Pacific Rim Collections, the World Heritage Collections, and the various exhibits.
Minimum Time Required: 2 hours
New Westminster Museum and Archives
Composed of The City’s Museum, The City’s Archives and 1865 Irving House, the New Westminster Museum and Archives is one of the oldest community heritage sites in British Columbia. Step back to 1865 as you enter Irving House, the colonial home of Captain William Irving, the “King of the Fraser River”.
Minimum Time Required: 1 hour
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
Expand your Universe! Visit the Virtual Voyages 30 passenger simulator ride, the GroundStation Canada Theatre and the Planetarium Star Theatre. Explore the universe with hands-on exhibits, computer simulations and artefacts in the Cosmic Courtyard Gallery.
Minimum Time Required: 1.5 hours
Science World
Following the 1986 World’s Fair, the Expo Centre was secured as the location for Science World. It is a landmark in the Vancouver skyline, and the building contains an OMNIMAX theatre and one of the world’s largest dome screens. Check out the featured and permanent exhibits, such as the Eureka! Gallery.
Minimum Time Required: 2 hours
