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Museum
Museum of Vancouver
Museum focused on city issues & history, with a strong collection of First Nations art & artifacts.
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The lay of the land
A first look
Vancouver wedges glass towers between ocean and snow — you can ski and surf the same day, then eat your way through Asia downtown.
Local experiences
Things to actually do
Quieter corners chosen for atmosphere over crowds — the kind of places locals send friends to.
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Outdoors
Stanley Park Rose Garden
Serene rose garden with colorful arbors & flowerbeds founded in 1920 at a waterfront 988-acre park.
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Market
Granville Island Public Market
Popular indoor market with restaurants, bars & cafes, plus gourmet food stalls & artisan boutiques.
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Where the locals eat
Mom-and-pop tables
Family-run rooms and counter seats — small, authentic, and rarely listed in the guidebooks.
Caffeine, slowly
Coffee worth the detour
Independent roasters and tucked-away counters where the pour-over takes its time.
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Gastown
Revolver
Vancouver's gold standard for precise espresso and filter.
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Multiple
49th Parallel
One of Canada's best roasters with a loyal city following.
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