Activities to Embrace the Rain in Vancouver

January 19, 2023
DV
By Destination Vancouver
2 min read

It’s no secret Vancouver gets its fair share of rainy weather. After all, they don’t call the city “Raincouver” for nothing. Situated in a temperate rainforest, the city’s outdoor spaces are reinvigorated after some showers, with the colours of nature more radiant, the smell more refreshed, and the people revived with a new sense of inspiration.

Whether it’s strolling the cultural streets of the city or the serene quietness of the forest, the rain doesn’t stop from locals from taking a walk amongst the puddles of water found on sidewalks and tree stumps. Strap on some rainboots and take in the smell of fresh pine at these walking trails:

Pacific Spirit Regional Park – spanning over 55 km, the forests, creeks, beaches, cliffs and bog of this regional park provide habitat to a wide variety of plants and animals.

Lighthouse Park – located along the shores of West Vancouver, the parks boasts some of the largest Douglas Fir Trees in Greater Vancouver as well as breathtaking views of the water.

Prospect Point – end up at this viewpoint via Bridle Path and Lovers Walk in Stanley Park, a 6.8 km loop that will lead you to this magnificent view of the Lion’s Gate Bridge.

After a stroll through nature’s spa, make your way indoors and revitalize yourself to a slice of wellness paradise at these spas:

Smile Thai Wellness – the perfect place to relax, de-stress, and unwind in an oasis of serenity.

Circle Wellness – a self-guided thermal spa combining ancient wellness rituals with modern technology for an immersive healing experience.

Miraj Hammam Spa – this exotic oasis will take your imagination on a mystical journey into the past, cleansing and healing both body and soul.

Vancouver rain activities
Pacific Spirit Park
Lighthouse Park
Prospect Point
Vancouver spas
Smile Thai Wellness
Circle Wellness
Miraj Hammam Spa