Top 10 Things To Do Downtown

Five-Pin Bowling at the Commodore Lanes & Billiards
One of the few lanes and billiards locations left in Vancouver. Take a few friends downtown for a bit of retro fun and a few laughs. (838 Granville Street).

 

Shopping on Granville Street
A trip downtown isn’t complete without checking out the 100+ shops and eateries Granville Street has to offer. From familiar name brands like Holt Renfrew, Parasuco and Buffalo, to unique finds like Scarlet, this funky street has everything you could want.

 

Visit the Vancouver Art Gallery (750 Homer Street)
The permanent home to the works of Canadian artist Emily Carr, view her collection of work at the VAG while taking in the latest travelling exhibit.

 

Hit the Clubs
Visit the ‘Entertainment District’ along Granville Street and you’ll find a bevy of nightclubs that will satisfy your dancing and musical desires.

 

The Views at Canada Place
Boasting a spectacular view of the North Shore mountains, the north end of the pier along the promenade is worth the walk alongside Canada Place. While you’re there, check out the cruise ships May-October. 
 

Walk Along the Seawall
When you’ve finished taking in the view at Canada Place, head west along the seawall all the way around Stanley Park. The walk isn’t for the faint of heart, so plan for about 2 hours.

 

Set Your Watch by the Olympic Clock
Accurate to the smallest fractions of a second, have your photo taken in front of the Olympic clock outside the Vancouver Art Gallery. The clocks are counting down to the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Games and Paralymic Games in February 2010.

 

Tour the Tiles
Take a self-guided walking tour of the DVBIA’s mosaic art tiles project with 12 nine square foot handcrafted tiles depicting Vancouver scenes. 
 

Dance Under the Stars
From salsa on Sundays to ballroom dancing Friday nights, you can find dance enthusiasts cutting a rug (or what used to be an ice rink) under the canopy at Robson Square during the summer.
 

360° View
A magical 360° view high above the city is the perfect vantage point to see the local mountains and maybe even Vancouver Island. Take the elevator ride to the top of the Harbour Centre Tower and you won’t be disappointed.