Best Day Trips from Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver, BC, offers so many opportunities within the City to chill at top parks, beaches, and tourist attractions, but if you’re looking for one-day get-aways beyond the easy hikes, you’ve also got a lot of options there, too. Best day trips from Vancouver, BC, include simple boat rides to Granville Island and the North Shore, or extended boat trips with whale watching companies like Sewell’s and our fav, Prince of Whales.

**Ferry** to Granville Island or the North Shore – Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

**Granville Island** Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

**North Vancouver Seabus** Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

**North Vancouver Quay** Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

**North Van** offers uniques views. Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

**Marina Adventures**. Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

**Whale Watching** Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

You have to take on a whale watching tour if you can find the time and funds ’cause you’ll love the experience. Other somewhat pricey but potentially worthy options include a drive up into North Vancouver to experience the Cap Suspension Bridge, Skywalk and Grouse Gondola to the top of Grouse Mountain and the ‘Peak of Vancouver’. On your way up or down, you can also make a stop at the Cleveland Dam.

**Cap Suspension Bridge** Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

**Cleveland Dam** Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

**Grouse Mountain** Image Itinerary x @mktgfc

Image Itinerary: For day-trips from Vancouver, BC, here’s your starter image itinerary:

Also consider the Top Easy Hikes near Vancouver, BC, Canada

Photographer: @mktgfc x @stevekojima