Things to Do in Downtown, Vancouver

A mix of shopping, dining, and nightlife options, with streets like Robson and Granville buzzing with activity. Stanley Park and the West End are nearby, providing green spaces to relax in the city center.

Christ Church CathedralCathedral
Science WorldScience Museum
Vancouver Art GalleryArt Gallery

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Top things to do in Downtown

Christ Church Cathedral
★ 4.8 · 1.2k
Cathedral★
Built in 1894, this gothic revival church features a 100-ft. stained glass & steel bell spire.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM – 9 PM
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Science World
★ 4.5 · 16.1k
Science Museum★
Interactive science displays & films for kids from toddlers to early teens, inside a geodesic dome.
Mon
10 AM – 5 PM
Tue
10 AM – 8 PM
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Vancouver Art Gallery
★ 4.3 · 9.2k
Art Gallery★
Gallery known for its touring exhibits, work by local artists (like Emily Carr) & photo collection.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 5 PM
Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Robson Street
★ 4.6 · 238
Shopping Street★
Well-known shopping precinct with an array of retail & dining options plus a sports stadium.
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Canada Place
★ 4.6 · 27.5k
Landmark★
Built to look like a ship, this iconic complex houses a convention centre, hotel & ferry terminal.
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Sun Tower
Observation Deck★
historic commercial and office building in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Marine Building
★ 4.6 · 284
Observation Deck
Skyscraper, opened in 1930, known for its art deco–inspired architecture & its ornate lobby.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 6 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Golden Age Collectables
★ 4.6 · 1.2k
Comic Shop
A family-run comic book store in Granville, it offers a selection of new and vintage comics, manga, figures, statues, posters, and t-shirts.
Mon–Tue
12 PM – 5 PM
Wed
12 PM – 6 PM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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Jaybird Studio — Yaletown
★ 4.8 · 410
Yoga Studio
A studio focused on workouts designed to help individuals connect with their bodies on a deeper level.
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Steam Clock Gastown Vancouver
Historic Landmark
A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's victorian Gastown. Steam Clock Gastown Vancouver is located in Vancouver, Canada
BC Lions
★ 4.5 · 14.1k
Theater
Stadium with a retractable roof & over 50,000 seats for events plus Major League Soccer & football.
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The Paper Hound Bookshop
★ 4.8 · 513
Bookstore
Whimsical bookshop selling a range of new, secondhand & rare/hard-to-find titles.
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Where to eat & drink in Downtown

Medina Café
★ 4.5 · 5.6k
Brunch· CA$20–30
The clink of glasses, the hissing steam of the cappuccino maker, even the shuffling back and forth to the counter by loyal patrons...Café Medina hums with activity all day long.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 3 PM
Sat
9 AM – 3 PM
Sun
9 AM – 3 PM
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Sushi Masuda
Michelin ★
Japanese· $$$$
Entering this humble six-seat counter that is tucked in the corner of an unrelated restaurant and through the glass doors of a print shop serves as a pointed reminder not to judge a book by its ...
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Commodore Ballroom
★ 4.6 · 4.0k
Live Music· $
nightclub and music venue in Vancouver, British Columbia
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Jam Cafe
★ 4.5 · 4.5k
Café & Bakery· CA$20–30
Huge portions of brunch fare are served with breakfast cocktails at this hip, bustling cafe.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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