Canada

Day trips from Vancouver

Places you can visit in a day from Vancouver and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Sea to Sky Gondola
45 km from Vancouver
A gondola ride with mountain views and hiking trails near Squamish, good for a scenic day out
2

Shannon Falls Provincial Park
45 km from Vancouver
A short walk leads to a 335‑metre waterfall and forest trails, easy family stop
3

Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
87 km from Vancouver
A 70‑metre waterfall view with short loop trail, nice for quick nature break
4

Bridal Veil Falls Provincial Park
100 km from Vancouver
A modest waterfall and easy trail near Chilliwack, pleasant for a brief stop
5

Lighthouse Park
33 km from Vancouver
Coastal forest trails and sea views near West Vancouver, good for a relaxed walk
6

Fort Langley National Historic Site
41 km from Vancouver
Historic 19th‑century fort with museum and grounds, offers a glimpse of early BC
7

Whytecliff Park
17 km from Vancouver
A quiet beach with tide pools and views of Howe Sound, ideal for a calm pause
8

Buntzen Lake
21 km from Vancouver
A lake with walking paths and swimming spot, popular for picnics and paddling
9

Cypress Provincial Park
16 km from Vancouver
Mountain ski area with summer hiking and forest trails, offers alpine scenery