๐จ๐ฆ UBC Day Out | Must-See Attractions in Downtown Vancouver
๐ฎ Gastown Home to the iconic steam clock โ you can even see its inner mechanical workings up close! This pedestrian-friendly street is lined with souvenir shops and often features street performances ๐ญ๐๏ธ. ๐ข Canada Place Stroll along the curved waterfront walkway for gorgeous ocean views and watch seaplanes take off and land โ๏ธ๐. ๐๏ธ Vancouver City Center This SkyTrain station is surrounded by shopping malls โ perfect for retail therapy ๐๐. ๐จ Vancouver Art Gallery Houses over 10,000 artworks ๐ผ๏ธ. The building also shares space with a UBC Sauder School of Business campus. ๐ณ Stanley Park Ideal for walking or biking ๐ดโ๏ธ. Offers lush rainforest trails (so lush there might be bugs โ come prepared ๐). ๐๏ธ Granville Island A super chill island with a lively public market and cute eateries ๐ฅ๐. Popular with families on weekends. Must-try: The famous clam chowder in a bread bowl ๐ฅฃ โ amazing first few bites, but can be heavy. Best shared! โ ๏ธ Stay Safe: Avoid the Downtown Eastside area ๐ท Be cautious near unhoused individuals and avoid secondhand cannabis smoke ๐ญ ๐ Recommended Routes: ๐ฅ One-Day Power Walk: Waterfront Station โ Walk to Gastown โ Canada Place โ Vancouver City Center โ Bus to Stanley Park โ Bus to Granville Island ๐๏ธ Relaxed Two-Day Plan: Day 1: City Center Station โ Shopping โ Canada Place โ Gastown โ Bus to Stanley Park for biking Day 2: Vancouver Art Gallery โ Bus to Science World Pier โ Take a ferry (8 CAD, 20-30 mins) โ Granville Island โ Bus to UBC (Nitobe Garden, MOA, Wreck Beach for sunset ๐ ) ๐ Public Transport Tip: If taking more than 3 trips in a day, get a DayPass! ๐ณ #UBC #Vancouver #DowntownVancouver #Canada #CityWalk #TravelGuide #ExploreBC
