🇨🇦 Vancouver Free & Easy Itinerary (With Attraction Reviews)

Vancouver, known as one of the most livable cities in the Americas 🏙️, hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics. Nestled between the ocean and the sky 🌊⛰️, it’s a cultural melting pot with a vibe filled with coffee, art, and nature ☕🎨🌿. Who could say no to visiting? 📅 5-Day Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive at noon (via Amtrak 🚆) → Gastown / Steam Clock 🕰️ → Vancouver Art Gallery 🖼️ Day 2: Canada Place ⛵ → FlyOver Canada 🎬 → Vancouver Lookout 🗼 → Robson Street 🛍️ Day 3: Whistler Day Trip (see separate post) 🏔️ Day 4: Victoria Day Trip (see separate post) 🏰 Day 5: Stanley Park 🏞️ → YVR Airport ✈️ ⭐ Attraction Reviews: Steam Clock: A 10-min walk from Waterfront Station 🚉. Located in the charming British-style Gastown district. It whistles every 15 minutes — Vancouver’s #1 photo spot! 📸 Vancouver Art Gallery: Impressive Roman column exterior 🏛️ + 4 floors of exhibitions. Closes early at 5 PM. Canada Place: Iconic white sails architecture ⛵. Offers stunning mountain views 🏔️. FlyOver Canada (ticketed 🎟️) is a 10-min flight simulation ride — great for families! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Vancouver Lookout: Right next to Canada Place. 360° views of the skyline 🌆. No crazy lines — smooth visit! ✅ Robson Street: Home to Arc’teryx and Lululemon 🛍️. Prices are 30-40% cheaper than in China 💰😍 Stanley Park: Perfect for runners! 🏃‍♂️ Recommended route: Tourist Center (A) → Totem Poles (B) → Lighthouse (C) → Lion Gate Bridge (D) → Siwash Rock (E) → Lost Lagoon (F). Total: ~8km (45 mins run) 🏞️ YVR Airport: Take an Uber from downtown — ~$30 for 3+ people 🚗. Only 30 mins! Elegant airport where you can pre-clear U.S. customs (even for Hawaii flights) 🛃✨ 🏨 Accommodation: Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre (Burrard St) — spacious rooms, great views 🏙️. 10-min walk to SkyTrain. ~¥1000/night (no breakfast) 🛏️💤 🎟️ Pro Tip: Book attraction tickets through third-party sites for discounts! 🎫🔖 #VancouverTravel #CanadaTrip #StanleyPark #Gastown #TravelGuide #ExploreBC