Vancouver

Check out the harbour with amazing views of north Vancouver and the mountains

Delicious coffee and donuts. Need I say more?

Love a good shopping session? Forgot to pack something? This is the place to go for all your shopping needs

Their sweet and salty waffles are really good. It gets full fast, so it is recommended to go just as it opens or for dinner when there are not many customers.

Type: Stroll Bus: 4, 7, 42, 44, 84 In my humble opinion, I think the best beach in Vancouver is Jericho Beach/Spanish Banks, because it's huuuge and gives you the best views of the mountains AND Vancouver's skyline. There is a dedicated path up to Acadia beach, but I think it's more fun to just walk on the sand and follow the ocean line! Just note that if you want to make this stroll a one way, you have to keep walking to Tower Beach, climb up the stairs and then catch a bus from UBC. It's often more worth it than just turning around, depending on how far you made it to, because there is no bus service along the way.

Type: Stroll Bus: too many to count :) This is the most urban stroll you can get, but walking along the water makes it super enjoyable! I would recommend walking the south part of it between Vanier Park and Science World, with a detour on Granville Island (or any stretch you feel like!) What also makes it really cool is that instead of turning around when you make it to the end or if you want to take a shortcut, you can hop in a water taxi that does multiple stops on False Creek for 4$.

Type: Viewpoint Bus: 250, 257, 262 Horseshoe Bay is a little community in West Vancouver mainly known for being a ferry terminal. But the little town has more to it, with a nice waterfront and picturesque docks nestled in the middle of the mountains.

Type: Viewpoint Bus: Seabus, 228, 229, 231, 236, 249, R2 To see Vancouver's skyline from another perspective, the easiest way is to go to the Waterfront Station and take the seabus to North Vancouver, which is part of the public transport system! You will get to Lonsdale Quay, which is a really nice place with a market, cafes and restaurants. You can walk along the pier and enjoy the views of Vancouver on the other side of the water. It's pretty special for sunset especially!

To add to your hike in Lynn Canyon, you can take a left after you cross the bridge and follow the trail to the 30 Foot Pool. It's a section of the river where the water is emerald! It makes for a refreshing spot to swim in summer.