Explore Vancouver’s arts & culture

For culture vultures there's no better place to start your day than at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Located in the heart of downtown, the eclectic exhibition space is home to work from French Impressionists which hang alongside Indigenous artworks and groundbreaking contemporary Canadian collections.

Take a break at the Gallery Café, a hidden gem offering beautiful views over bustling Robson Street below, before strolling to Stanley Park. This 1,000-acre urban oasis boasts stunning scenery alongside some spectacular public art. From historic statues to contemporary sculptures and totem poles, it's a place where arts, culture and stunning natural scenery come together in one place.

If you're hungry for more local knowledge, then join Talaysay's Talking Trees Tour, where your guide and cultural ambassador will teach you about the park's history and its importance to the region's Indigenous communities.

Arts and culture in Vancouver doesn't end at art and culture. Our city is collaborative, a place where everyone is welcome, and where differences aren't only embraced, but celebrated. Inclusivity is at our core. You'll see it in our food, in our people and in the diverse tapestry of neighbourhoods that crisscross our downtown peninsula. Tonight, you'll experience it firsthand thanks to The Arts Club Theatre Company which produces shows on three stages in the city.

Each season offers a mix of classics, musicals, contemporary works, and new works written specifically for the company. And all three stages are located in areas filled with local dining options, and spots for a post-show drink.