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Travel to Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge, Granville Island, Grouse Mountain. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.

€160per day · budget€270per day · standard3 daysrecommendedJul · Augbest months
Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver
Capilano Suspension Bridge

Things to do in Vancouver

  • Capilano Suspension Bridge
  • Granville Island
  • Grouse Mountain
  • Gastown
  • Holy Rosary Cathedral
Capilano Suspension Bridge in Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in Upper Capilano, British Columbia, Canada, in the District of North Vancouver. The current bridge is 140 metres long and 70 metres above the river.

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Granville Island in Vancouver

Granville Island

Granville Island is a peninsula and shopping district in the Fairview neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, across False Creek from Downtown Vancouver, under the south end of the Granville Street Bridge. Formerly an industrial manufacturing area, it was named after Granville…

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Grouse Mountain in Vancouver

Grouse Mountain

Grouse Mountain is one of the North Shore Mountains of the Pacific Ranges in the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With a maximum elevation of over 1,200 m at its peak, the mountain is the site of an alpine ski area, Grouse Mountain Resort, which…

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Gastown in Vancouver

Gastown

Gastown is the original settlement that became the core of the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and a national historic site and a neighbourhood in the northwest section of the Downtown Eastside, adjacent to Downtown Vancouver. Its historical boundaries – the waterfront (now Water…

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Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver

Holy Rosary Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, commonly known as Holy Rosary Cathedral, is a late 19th-century French Gothic revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver. It is located in the downtown area of the city at the intersection of…

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How much does a trip to Vancouver cost?

Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.

Accommodation per night
Hostel bed€55
Private room, shared bathroom€87
Private room with bathroom€116
Standard hotel€182
Daily expenses
BudgetStandard
Food€35€73
Local transport€9€15
Total per day€160€270
Entrance fees
Main sights (estimate)€35
Optional tours and excursions (estimate)€65

💶 3 days in Vancouver: ≈ €580 on a budget or ≈ €910 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →

🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).

Best time to visit Vancouver

The most pleasant months are July, August. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).

Jan6°2°💧18
Feb6°1°💧16
Mar9°3°💧18
Apr13°6°💧15
May17°10°💧10
Jun19°12°💧10
Jul23°15°💧5
Aug23°15°💧6
Sep19°13°💧11
Oct13°8°💧16
Nov9°5°💧19
Dec6°2°💧21

Frequently asked questions

How much does a trip to Vancouver cost?

On a budget, about €160 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €270. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €580 to €910, not counting flights.

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are July, August.

How many days do you need in Vancouver?

We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.

What are the best things to do in Vancouver?

The must-sees: Capilano Suspension Bridge; Granville Island; Grouse Mountain; Gastown; Holy Rosary Cathedral.

Where to stay in Vancouver?

Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €116 per night and a hostel bed €55.

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