🇨🇦 Ultimate 5-Day Vancouver Itinerary — After Countless Trips! 💡

I just can’t get enough of Vancouver! ❤️ After multiple visits and tasting my way through the city, I’ve crafted the perfect 5-day itinerary — consider this your big-sister guide 😉 🏨 Stay: I always stay in Richmond — amazing Chinese food 🥢, close to the airport ✈️, and most hotels offer free shuttle service! 🍽️ Eat: Check my foodie collection for recommended restaurants 😋 But quick highlight: 🔥 Hei Hei Rice Roll ✅ Amazing double-layer milk pudding and rice rolls ❌ Osmanthus soy milk was just okay 🗓️ 5-Day Itinerary: 3 days in the city + 2 days for side trips (e.g., Seattle 🚗, Victoria Island 🏝️ — see my other guides!) ✅ Day 1 — Richmond: 1️⃣ Steveston Fisherman’s Wharf 🎣 Pretty basic — worth a quick photo for the sake of it 📸 2️⃣ McArthurGlen Designer Outlet 🛍️ Airport-outlet shopping! Winter nights here are magical with lights and a giant Christmas tree 🎄 3️⃣ Aberdeen Centre (optional) Chatto Tea for great milk tea 🧋 + Daiso-like Japanese dollar store! ✅ Day 2 — Downtown Vancouver: 1️⃣ Canada Place ⛵ Iconic sails, plaza views, and harbour vibes 🚇 SkyTrain: Vancouver City Centre Station 2️⃣ Gastown — Steam Clock 🕰️ 3️⃣ Pink Alley 💖 (edit-friendly but meh irl — skip if short on time) 4️⃣ Granville Island 🎨❤️ (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!) Artsy shops + waterfront views — best in the afternoon for day & night scenes 🌆 ✅ Day 3 — North Vancouver: 1️⃣ Stanley Park 🌲 Spend half a day biking or hiking! Aquarium + lookout points included 🚴‍♀️ 2️⃣ Capilano Suspension Bridge Park 🌉 Lush green in summer 🌿, magical lights in winter 🎄 — both are stunning! Have extra time? Explore museums or botanical gardens within the city 🏛️🌷 #Vancouver #TravelCanada #VancouverGuide #ExploreBC #Wanderlust #NorthAmericaTravel