ALL SPRING:

Stanley Park

Stanley Park is one of the must-sees in Vancouver and one of our favourite parks! With the weather forecast finally looking a bit better you should go out and explore this beautiful park. Whether it’s for a walk or bike ride along the seawall, a walk through the deep rain forest or a picnic on one of the lawns or beaches – this is a must visit place this spring!

Visit Granville Island

Granville Island is always a great area to explore – rain or shine! Explore local and exotic foods in the huge market hall, check out artisan vendors or wander through the many shops. Granville Island is also home to a big arts and crafts community and a brewery! To find out about their events, check out their website here.  A nice way to get to Granville Island is through one of the mini ferries that offer services throughout False Creek (False Creek Ferries or Aquabus).

Star spotting

As you might already know, Vancouver is a major hub for film and TV productions and you will have the chance to see many film sets in the city during your stay. Movies filmed here include Godzilla, Fantastic Four, Fifty Shades of Grey or Twilight, just to name a few! There are several resources online, such as this blog, where you can check out what’s currently being produced. If the locations are convenient you can grab a friend and your camera and if you’re lucky you might spot some famous actors!

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Park + North America’s oldest Chinatown

Did you know that Vancouver actually has two Chinese Gardens that are located right by each other? While there is a $10 admission for the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park provides the public with an opportunity to experience different elements of a Chinese garden for free! Take an afternoon and enjoy the garden as well as the different streets and small shops of North America’s oldest Chinatown. You can find a suggestion for a walking tour here.

Visit Vancouver’s Museums

The weather might still be a little unstable in spring, so why not take the chance to explore one of Vancouver’s museums? You can find an overview here. If you want to save some money, visit the Vancouver Art Gallery on Tuesdays, as the entry is by donation. The observatory (next to the Space Centre) is by donation as well and the Burnaby Village museum offers complimentary admission throughout the year.

Explore Lynn Canyon

Credit: http://lynncanyon.ca

Accessible by public transportation, Lynn Canyon Park is a beautiful recreational area in North Vancouver. Take some time to explore the beautiful and lush rain forest and make sure to visit the Suspension Bridge for some epic views. 

VGC Activities

Last but not least – all throughout the year we offer plenty of fun activities after class and on weekends, so make sure to always check out our activities schedules to not miss out on our own activities to explore Vancouver and its surroundings!

Henriette Freese

Henriette is originally from Germany and is one of VGC’s Marketing and Recruitment Officers. She has a Bachelor in Business Communication Management and focuses on our European market as well as supporting VGC’s online marketing activities. In her free time you can find her in the mountains, on her bike or exploring new culinary spots and coffee shops of the city.