Things to Do in Vancouver Today

Looking for things to do in Vancouver today? This page updates itself every day with the events happening today across Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, from markets and festivals to shows and family activities. Below the live list you will find ideas that work any day: classic sights, rainy-day plans, free things to do, outings with kids and the best of the outdoors.

Happening today: Sunday, November 15

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 14 events listed

Coming up tomorrow

Monday, November 16, 2026 · 5 events listed

Classic things to do in Vancouver any day

• Stanley Park: walk or cycle the Seawall around the park, with ocean and mountain views the whole way.
• Granville Island Public Market: food stalls, local makers and street performers on False Creek.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: the famous bridge over the Capilano River canyon in North Vancouver.
• Grouse Mountain: ride the Skyride for views over the city and harbour.
• Gastown: cobblestone streets, the Steam Clock, shops and restaurants in Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood.
• Canada Place and FlyOver Canada on the downtown waterfront.
• Vancouver Lookout: 360-degree views from the top of Harbour Centre.

Rainy day: indoor things to do in Vancouver

For a full list, see our guide to rainy day things to do in Vancouver.

• Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park
• Science World on False Creek
• Vancouver Art Gallery downtown
• Museum of Anthropology at UBC
• Museum of Vancouver and the Vancouver Maritime Museum in Vanier Park
• H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
• Bloedel Conservatory, a tropical dome in Queen Elizabeth Park
• Vancouver Public Library Central Library

Free things to do in Vancouver today

• Beaches: English Bay, Kitsilano Beach, Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks
• Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver
• Queen Elizabeth Park, the city’s highest point, with gardens and views
• Lost Lagoon and the forest trails of Stanley Park
• Pacific Spirit Regional Park, with more than 70 km of forest trails by UBC
• Deep Cove, a seaside village in North Vancouver

Things to do with kids

Science World, the Vancouver Aquarium and the Space Centre are the easy indoor wins. On dry days, head to Stanley Park, a beach or one of the city’s playgrounds and spray parks; our guide to parks in Vancouver lists the facilities at every park.

Outdoors and nature

Vancouver has more than 200 city parks and a beach in almost every direction. Browse our guide to beaches in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, the Vancouver parks guide or every park in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley for hikes, lakes and provincial parks within an hour of the city.

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