Vancouver’s Central and Downtown Neighbourhoods are vibrant hubs for the arts, offering a rich tapestry of galleries, public art, performance spaces, and cultural festivals. This is a 2 or 3-day self-directed tour that includes the Vancouver Art Gallery, Cineworks Independent Filmmakers Society, and the Contemporary Art Gallery. You can follow the route, start where you like or wander as time allows. Check venue hours and programming in advance. Venues are sometimes closed for exhibition installations or have specific screening times for media-based presentations. Use the toggle in the upper right-hand corner of the map for a ‘fullscreen view’, or tap here to open the map in a new window: Vancouver: Central and Downtown Neighbourhoods.

This region of Vancouver offers a vibrant academic environment alongside modern amenities and easy access to beaches and nature trails. The eastern half of the itinerary features bustling, upscale neighborhoods known for art galleries, high-end boutiques, and diverse dining options, stretching along Granville Street. The area combines historic charm with urban sophistication, offering a lively community and proximity to Granville Island. The Kitsilano region was Vancouver’s hippy hangout in the 1960s, drawing comparisons to San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury. This itinerary covers a large area. You’ll want to break it up and take your time over several days (4 at least) to explore this diverse region. Use the toggle in the upper right-hand corner of the map for a ‘fullscreen view’, or tap here to open the map in a new window: Vancouver: UBC, 4th, 16th, 33rd Avenues, South Granville, Granville Island.