Day trips from Vancouver
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Enjoy a day filled with historic activities at Fort Langley, walk the canning line at Gulf of Georgia Cannery or discover the best places to visit in the breathtaking Gulf Islands. Look no further, there’s plenty to do near Vancouver!
Let these must-see places inspire your next outing.
Once the largest producer of canned salmon in B.C.
- Driving: 40 minutes
- Transit: 1 hour
Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site
How to get there
- Drive: In the quaint village of Steveston, just 40 minutes from the city on highway BC-99.
- Transit: Hop aboard the Sky Train Canada Line to Aberdeen station. Connect to the 410 bus and you’re there in about an hour.
What to do
- Take a self-guided tour and learn about the important role Cannery played in the history of the West Coast.
- Walk the canning line and hear stories of the people who worked here more than a hundred years ago.
End the week right
Tap your feet and dance at the weekly Friday night live music concerts throughout summer.
Step back into the 1800s at the birthplace of British Columbia
- Driving: 40 minutes
Fort Langley National Historic Site
How to get there
- Drive: In Langley, just 40 minutes’ drive on highway BC-1E (east) from downtown.
What to do
- Hear tales of the Fraser River gold rush, and stories of the cedar and the salmon from First Nations elders.
- Learn how to load and fire BB muskets. Now it’s your turn: get ready, aim and fire!
Make it an overnight stay
Book a cozy oTENTik and sleep soundly inside the palisade walls of Vancouver’s only fort.
Fifteen islands and 36 km2 of protected marine wilderness.
- Driving: 50 minutes plus ferry
- Transit: 1 hour plus ferry
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
How to get there
- Drive: Head 50 minutes south of the city to Tsawwassen, then board the ferry to either Mayne, Saturna or Pender Islands.
- Transit: From Waterfront station, take the Sky Train or a bus to reach Tsawwassen within an hour.
- By boat: The park reserve and its protected waters are also accessible by kayak, powerboat or sailboat.
What to do
- From eagles soaring overhead to whales slapping their tails in the ocean, explore the wild beauty of these Salish Sea islands.
- Paddle a kayak through its sheltered waters or try a gentle day hike.
- Take a bike and pedal across Mayne in a day.
One for the family
Try geocaching, an outdoor treasure hunt suitable for all ages! With the help of a Survivor Challenge passport, your smartphone, or a GPS device, see if you can find the treasure and even earn a reward!
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