Things to Do in Canada 209

Things to Do in Vancouver

January 29, 2025

Good morning!

Did you know? Vancouver is named after Captain George Vancouver, who explored the inner harbour of Burrard Inlet in 1792 and gave various places British names. The family name “Vancouver” originates from the Dutch “van Coevorden”, denoting somebody from the city of Coevorden, Netherlands.

Another fun fact is that I’m writing this newsletter from sunny Vancouver. I know, it’s supposed to be rainy, right? That’s what I’ve heard throughout the years but right now, in late January, it’s a balmy 6°C and I just finished a lovely sunset walk along False Creek. Every time I visit Vancouver, I’m impressed by its beauty. I’m also impressed that many of the activities we recommend in the summer can still be enjoyed almost all year round.

So, without further ado, enjoy the 209th edition of the Weekly Goose, which features a variety of Vancouver travel guides, a video about 12 of the best things to do there, Beaver Bites travel news, and more!

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As one of Canada’s (and the world’s) most beautiful cities, we’ve written several travel guides to the area. If you’re considering visiting Van City soon, check out some of these guides below for advice on what to do during the winter, different date ideas in the city, the best tours, and more.

38 of the Best Things to Do in Vancouver

Looking for things to do in Vancouver? This travel guide features everything from Vancouver museums to incredible parks and beaches.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-vancouver

Things to Do in Vancouver in the Winter

Despite the rain and lower temperatures, there are a variety of fun things to do in Vancouver in the winter, such as skating, skiing, and more. Plus, many activities are year-round.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-vancouver-in-winter

27 Date Ideas in Vancouver

From soaring over the city in a seaplane to whale-watching or admiring the sunset, here are 26 date ideas in Vancouver!

www.mustdocanada.com/date-ideas-in-vancouver

25 of the Best Vancouver Tours

From food tours around historic Gastown to watching orcas breach the water, this is your guide to the best 25 Vancouver tours!

www.mustdocanada.com/best-vancouver-tours

Watch

We also have a variety of articles about Vancouver. This one, however, featuring 12 of the best things to do, is one of our most popular.

Beaver Bites

  • Mexico is the most famous “all-inclusive country” in the world, but if you’re not after hot sunny beach destinations, Canada has some pretty cool all-inclusive resorts as well.

  • Everyone loves art, but many cities, such as Vancouver, have little space for artists to work. That’s why this idea of turning old SkyTrains into art studios is so awesome.

  • As beautiful as Iceland is, I guess there just wasn’t enough demand from Canadians. Play Airlines, an Icelandic budget airline that began offering weekly flights from Hamilton, is permanently departing Canada.

  • Speaking of international flights, those visiting England will now be subject to an electronic travel authorization (ETA) before flying across the ocean. Canadians visiting the “homeland” for six months or less will have to submit their passport details, dates of travel, and modes of transport, in addition to a £10 ($18) fee.

  • Looking for ideas on where to eat around the world? Check out this list from Eater, which features Whistler, BC, among many other destinations.

  • Looking for some cool roadside attractions to snap a photo of during a road trip? From massive perogies to giant lobsters, here are some of the most unusual and wonderful structures across Canada.

  • From nostalgic travel to nocturnal tourism, here are some travel trends that are expected to take off in 2025.

  • Not all airfare is getting more expensive. In 2025, some international spots will be cheaper to fly to.

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