Summer in Vancouver

After breakfast, set off for Stanley Park, an urban oasis that's home to beaches, outdoor pools, gardens, pitch and putt courses and 1,000-acres of natural beauty. The best way to explore the park is on two wheels, so grab your ride from Spokes Bicycle Rentals before you head into the lush rainforest canopy.

Whether you choose the trails that crisscross the park or the 10km of paved seawall that surrounds it, plan on photo stops at iconic locations like the totem poles, Prospect Point and the Lions Gate Bridge.

After enjoying the park, journey across False Creek to Granville Island. Once little more than industrial land, the island has been transformed into a cultural and culinary hub with artisan stalls and local producers at every turn.

Park your bikes and grab lunch from one of the vendors at the much-loved Granville Island Public Market, or opt for something more formal at one of the island's excellent restaurants. If you're looking for a gastronomical guide, try Vancouver Foodie Tours' Granville Island Market Tour, before heading to Vancouver Water Adventures to take your summer adventure to the water.

After returning your bikes take a short but scenic stroll to Coal Harbour to board your early evening Sea Vancouver tour. These fast, fun zodiac tours jet you across the water offering unparalleled views of the local scenery - complete with a few thrills for good measure.

Enjoy the warm evening by eating al fresco before soaking in the Theatre Under the Stars—a nightly musical performed in the very heart of Stanley Park.