Pre and post cruise
Overview
Vancouver is much more than a gateway to Alaska, it's a destination all on its own.
Take it all in
Whether you are arriving in Vancouver before or after your cruise, Landsea Tours & Adventures and Westcoast Sightseeing offer a variety of options to fit in with your schedule. If you have time before you board, the Pre-Cruise Peak & Canyon Tour is a great way to get out and enjoy the stunning scenery that surrounds Vancouver.
After arranging your pick up (and managing logistics from your luggage to departure times), your tour guide will take you on the short trip over the iconic Lions Gate Bridge to North Vancouver. Here the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park awaits you. Cross the suspension bridge and walk among the treetops of old growth rainforest before taking the Gondola up to Grouse Mountain to visit the mountain's resident rescued grizzly bears, Grinder and Coola.
The city at your feet
Vancouver is one of North America's most walkable cities, so why not spend your afternoon on foot, exploring everything it has to offer? Start your journey in Gastown, the historic heart of Vancouver, before making your way to nearby Chinatown to experience the sights and stories of this 100-year-old neighbourhood.
Just a short stroll away is Yaletown, a former warehouse district that's been transformed into a bustling hub filled with fashionable boutiques, bars and some of the city's best restaurants.
Eat like a local
After wandering the neighbourhood, and perhaps doing some people watching over a perfect cup of coffee, sit down to a superb seafood feast at Blue Water Café before enjoying a post-dinner craft beer at Yaletown Brewing Co.
Insider tips
Bag storage
Don't let your luggage weigh you down. Store your stuff with CDS Priority Baggage, which has locations at both Canada Place and the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). For an additional fee they also provide transfer services.
Convenient transport
The Skytrain's Canada Line connects YVR right to the cruise terminal at Waterfront Station. It's a quick and scenic way to bring you from the airport to your cruise (or vice-versa) in only 26 minutes.
Close to Canada Place cruise terminal
Because Vancouver's downtown was built on a peninsula, it's very compact and walkable. Your hotel might be within walking distance - or even across the street - from Canada Place.
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