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# Vancouver Tourism Guide: Independent, in-depth travel guides to Vancouver and the BC coast

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## Posts
- [What Not to Do in Vancouver: 15 Tourist Mistakes to Avoid](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-tourist-mistakes/): Fifteen easy-to-make mistakes that cost visitors time and money in Vancouver, from mixing up Vancouver Island to renting a car, misreading prices and tips, and planning around things that have changed.
- [Luggage Storage in Vancouver: Where to Leave Your Bags](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/luggage-storage-vancouver/): Where to leave your bags in Vancouver: hotel bell desks, CDS Baggage at YVR, the cruise terminal's storage at Canada Place and its 5 p.m. cutoff, and the storage apps with drop points downtown.
- [Cannabis in Vancouver: The Visitor’s Rules](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/cannabis-in-vancouver/): The visitor's rules for legal cannabis in Vancouver: who can buy, how to spot a licensed store, where you can and can't smoke, edible limits, hotels and driving, and why it never crosses the border.
- [Crossing the US-Canada Border Near Vancouver: Peace Arch & Pacific Highway](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/us-canada-border-vancouver/): How to cross the US-Canada border near Vancouver: which of the four crossings to use, how to check the waits, what documents you need both ways, what you can bring, and whether NEXUS is worth it.
- [Phone & Internet in Vancouver: eSIM, SIM Cards & Free Wi-Fi](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-esim-sim-card/): How to stay connected in Vancouver: whether your home plan already covers Canada, travel eSIMs versus Canadian tourist eSIMs and prepaid plans, free Wi-Fi on transit and in the city, and where signal drops.
- [Money in Vancouver: Currency, Cards, ATMs & Sales Tax](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/money-in-vancouver/): Canadian dollars, cards, ATMs and sales tax in Vancouver: the latest exchange rates, when you still need cash, how to dodge conversion and ATM fees, and what the tax line on a BC bill means.
- [Is Vancouver Safe? An Honest Guide (Including the Downtown Eastside)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/is-vancouver-safe/): An honest look at safety in Vancouver: what the crime numbers say, how to handle the Downtown Eastside, the crimes visitors actually meet, and the outdoor risks that matter more.
- [Tipping in Vancouver: Who to Tip and How Much](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/tipping-in-vancouver/): Who to tip in Vancouver and how much, from restaurants, bars and cafés to taxis, hotels and tours, with the BC tax maths, card-machine tricks and the places you don't tip at all.
- [Do You Need a Visa or eTA to Visit Vancouver? Entry Requirements Explained](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/canada-eta-entry-requirements/): Who needs an eTA, who needs a visa and who needs only a passport to visit Vancouver, with the rules for Americans, green card holders, cruise passengers and anyone driving up from Seattle.
- [2010 Winter Olympics Legacy Sites in Vancouver & Whistler](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-2010-olympic-sites/): Where to find the Vancouver 2010 Olympic sites today, from the cauldron and BC Place to the Richmond Oval and Whistler's sliding track, and what you can still see, skate, ski or ride at each.
- [Running in Vancouver: Best Routes & Big Races](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/running-in-vancouver/): The best places to run in Vancouver, from the Stanley Park seawall to Pacific Spirit's trails, how to share the path, when to go, and the 2027 Sun Run and BMO Vancouver Marathon dates.
- [Where to Watch Sports in Vancouver: Best Sports Bars](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/sports-bars-vancouver/): Where to watch the Canucks, the NFL, the Premier League and rugby in Vancouver: 12 sports bars matched to the sport and the hour, plus BC's rules on bar hours, ID and kids.
- [Concerts in Vancouver: Venues, Tickets & Where to Sit](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/concerts-in-vancouver/): Vancouver's concert venues from the Commodore to BC Place, how to buy tickets and what BC's resale law protects, where to sit, what you can bring and how to get home after the encore.
- [Vancouver Canadians Baseball at Nat Bailey Stadium](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-canadians-nat-bailey/): When the Vancouver Canadians play, what tickets cost, where to sit at Nat Bailey Stadium, how to get there without a car and how to turn a ballgame into a day in Queen Elizabeth Park.
- [BC Lions & CFL Football in Vancouver](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/bc-lions-guide/): How to buy BC Lions tickets without overpaying, which 2026 home games are left, where to sit at BC Place, how to get there by SkyTrain and the CFL rules that trip up first-timers.
- [Vancouver Whitecaps Match Guide: Tickets & Matchday](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/whitecaps-match-guide/): How to buy Whitecaps tickets from C$22, where the supporters stand, the 2026 home dates left, and the BC Place matchday rules on gates, bags, drinks and kids, with transit and pre-match pubs.
- [BC Place Stadium: The Visitor’s Guide](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/bc-place-guide/): Everything to know before a Whitecaps match, Lions game or concert at BC Place: the clear bag rule, which gate to use from SkyTrain, cashless payment, seating, accessibility and what's around the stadium.
- [Rogers Arena: Seats, Bags, Food & Getting There](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/rogers-arena-guide/): Everything to know before a game or concert at Rogers Arena: which level to sit on, the bag limit, cashless payment, food, why you shouldn't drive, accessibility and bringing kids.
- [Vancouver Canucks Game Guide: Tickets, Prices & Game Day](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/canucks-game-guide/): How to buy Canucks tickets safely, which games are cheapest and which cost the most, where to sit at Rogers Arena, and what to expect on game day, from the bag rules to getting home.
- [Vancouver Sports & Live Events: Games, Arenas & Tickets](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-sports/): How to catch a game in Vancouver: the Canucks at Rogers Arena, the Whitecaps and BC Lions at BC Place, the PWHL's Goldeneyes, summer baseball, sports bars, concerts, runs and the 2010 Olympic sites, with tickets and transit.
- [Romantic Vancouver: Couples, Honeymoons & Date Nights](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/romantic-vancouver/): The romantic side of Vancouver: free sunset spots with real sunset times, gardens, date nights by neighbourhood, proposal spots, romantic hotels, honeymoon plans and escapes to Whistler's Nordic baths and Harrison Hot Springs.
- [Beyond Vancouver: BC Road Trips & Multi-Day Escapes](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/road-trips-from-vancouver/): Multi-day road trips from Vancouver: the Sea to Sky and Duffey Lake loop, the Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Island and Tofino, the Gulf Islands, the Okanagan, Banff, Jasper and Portland, with drive times, ferries and winter rules.
- [Vancouver Tours & Experiences: Which Are Actually Worth Booking](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-tours/): Seaplanes, harbour and Indian Arm cruises, hop-on hop-off buses, walking, bike and day tours: which Vancouver tours are worth the money, which to skip, and how to book them without overpaying.
- [Vancouver Neighbourhoods: A Local’s Guide to Every District](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-neighbourhoods/): Where to spend your time in Vancouver, district by district: the downtown core, the West Side, East Van and South Vancouver, plus the Metro cities from North Vancouver and Richmond to White Rock.
- [Vancouver Travel Tips: Everything to Know Before You Go](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-travel-tips/): The practical things that trip up first-time visitors to Vancouver: eTAs, taxes and tipping, 2026 transit fares, safety, cannabis and border rules, and BC's switch to year-round Pacific time.
- [Vancouver History: A Tourist’s Quick Primer (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-history/): Vancouver history primer — Indigenous heritage, 1886 founding, Great Fire, immigration, Expo 86, 2010 Olympics, modern era.
- [Public Art in Vancouver: A Self-Guided Tour (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/public-art-vancouver/): Vancouver public art self-guided tour — A-MAZE-ING Laughter, Digital Orca, Olympic Cauldron, Trans Am Totem.
- [Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/bill-reid-gallery/): Bill Reid Gallery guide — Bill Reid masterworks, contemporary Indigenous art, downtown Vancouver location, ticketing.
- [Stanley Park Totem Poles Guide (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/stanley-park-totem-poles/): Stanley Park totem poles guide — Brockton Point free outdoor display, nine poles, Indigenous cultures, history.
- [Salmon n’ Bannock & Indigenous-Owned Restaurants Vancouver (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/salmon-n-bannock-indigenous-restaurants/): Salmon n' Bannock and Indigenous restaurants Vancouver guide — Indigenous cuisine, bannock, wild salmon, why support Indigenous-owned.
- [Chinatown Vancouver Heritage Walk (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/chinatown-vancouver-heritage-walk/): Vancouver Chinatown heritage walk — Millennium Gate, Sam Kee Building, Sun Yat-Sen Garden, Pender Street, dim sum.
- [Museum of Vancouver: City Stories Told Well (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/museum-of-vancouver/): Museum of Vancouver guide — 1950s/1960s galleries, Indigenous programming, Neon Vancouver, Vanier Park location.
- [Vancouver Art Gallery: Visitor’s Guide (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-art-gallery/): Vancouver Art Gallery guide — Emily Carr collection, Indigenous art, photography, Tuesday by-donation, heritage building.
- [Indigenous Tours in Vancouver: Who to Book & Why (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/indigenous-tours-vancouver/): Indigenous-led tours Vancouver — Talaysay Tours, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Indigenous World Tours.
- [Museum of Anthropology at UBC: Complete Guide (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/museum-of-anthropology-ubc/): Museum of Anthropology UBC guide — Great Hall, Bill Reid Raven sculpture, Multicultural Galleries, outdoor totem poles.
- [Vancouver at Christmas: Lights, Markets & Festive Fun (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-at-christmas/): Vancouver Christmas guide — Bright Nights at Cloverdale, Christmas Market, VanDusen Festival of Lights, Robson Square.
- [Winter Packing List for Vancouver (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/winter-packing-list-vancouver/): Winter packing list Vancouver — rain jacket, layers, footwear, accessories. By activity and trip length.
- [Where to Stay for a Ski Trip from Vancouver (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/ski-trip-lodging-vancouver/): Ski trip lodging Vancouver guide — Whistler Village, downtown, North Vancouver. By budget tier and ski destination.
- [Snowshoeing Near Vancouver (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/snowshoeing-near-vancouver/): Snowshoeing Vancouver guide — Cypress, Mount Seymour, Grouse Mountain, Lighthouse Park. Trails, rentals, what to wear.
- [Ice Skating in Vancouver: Rinks & Outdoor Spots (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/ice-skating-vancouver/): Ice skating Vancouver guide — Robson Square free rink, Shipyards, 8 Rinks, Doug Mitchell, community rinks.
- [Vancouver Winter Activities (Beyond Skiing) — 2026](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-winter-activities-beyond-skiing/): Vancouver winter activities beyond skiing — ice skating, snowshoeing, Christmas markets, Polar Bear Swim, museums.
- [Whistler Blackcomb from Vancouver: Day Trip or Overnight? (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/whistler-from-vancouver/): Whistler from Vancouver guide — 90-min Sea-to-Sky drive, lift tickets, day trip vs. overnight, lodging, après-ski culture.
- [Mount Seymour Ski Guide (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/mount-seymour-ski/): Mount Seymour ski Vancouver guide — terrain, tickets, terrain parks, snow tubing, free parking. 30 min from downtown.
- [Cypress Mountain Ski Guide (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/cypress-mountain-ski/): Cypress Mountain ski Vancouver guide — terrain, tickets, rentals, 2010 Olympics, free parking. 30 min from downtown.
- [Grouse Mountain Ski Guide (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/grouse-mountain-ski/): Grouse Mountain ski Vancouver guide — terrain, tickets, rentals, night skiing, transit. 35 min from downtown.
- [Late-Night Food in Vancouver (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/late-night-food-vancouver/): Late-night food Vancouver guide — Megabite, pho, Hawaiian, Korean, 24-hour spots. Open by neighborhood and time.
- [LGBTQ+ Nightlife in Davie Village (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/lgbtq-nightlife-davie-village/): Davie Village Vancouver LGBTQ+ nightlife guide — Celebrities, Junction, Pumpjack, drag shows, daytime cafés.
- [Vancouver Comedy Clubs (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-comedy-clubs/): Vancouver comedy clubs guide — Underground Comedy Club, Comedy After Dark, Little Mountain Gallery, The Improv Centre, Tightrope, theatre shows and open mics.
- [Live Music Venues in Vancouver (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/live-music-venues-vancouver/): Vancouver live music venues guide — Commodore Ballroom, Vogue, Orpheum, Rogers Arena, Imperial. Ticket strategies.
- [Vancouver Wine Bars & BC Wine Spots (2026)](https://www.vancouvertourism.org/vancouver-wine-bars/): Vancouver wine bars guide: where to drink by neighbourhood, the BC grapes worth ordering, prices, happy hour and wine bar food.

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