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Vancouver travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Stanley Park, Vancouver
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Common scams in Vancouver

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Vancouver, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Vancouver — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Vancouver

6 places worth your time in Vancouver, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Vancouver →

Top food to try in Vancouver

6 dishes to eat in Vancouver, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Vancouver →

Traditions and customs in Vancouver

5 customs and traditions in Vancouver — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Vancouver →

Getting around Vancouver

How to travel around Vancouver — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Vancouver: transport and taxi apps →

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