Things to do in Britannia Beach

Come face to face with sea creatures big and small at this aquarium and conservation center!

The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a 140-meter-long suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The bridge and surrounding park draw over 800,000 visitors every year, with various treetop adventure activities and ecology focused educational tours.

Fly all over Canada in one immersive ride

Science World is a charitable non-profit and science centre based in Vancouver, BC that engages learners across the province in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & design and math). Visitors to this iconic geodesic dome can explore interactive, hands-on exhibits and galleries that nurture their process of discovery and inspire connection with their natural, physical and built environments. At Science World, the team actively inspires the next generation of problem solvers, world changers and nerds.

Ride the Skyride gondola and visit the wildlife refuge

The Sea to Sky Gondola is a cable car in British Columbia, Canada, which whisks passengers 885 meters up the mountainside in 10 minutes. From up there, visitors can enjoy the breathtaking views over the fjords of Howe Sound, Shannon Falls, and the Pacific Coast Mountains.

The Vancouver Lookout is an observation deck and rotating restaurant affixed to the top of Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver, BC. The Lookout provides stunning panoramic views out over the city and the surrounding landscape of the Pacific Ocean, Stanley Park, and the majestic North Shore.

Watch a planetarium show and gaze through telescopes

The Museum of Vancouver is an award-winning civic history museum located in Vancouver, British Columbia. It's the largest museum of its kind in Canada, and the oldest museum in the city of Vancouver.

The Vancouver Maritime Museum is a fun, family-friendly place to explore and learn about the sea and the ships that sail it. Climb aboard the historic St. Roch, the first ship to make the west-east traverse of the Northwest Passage. Wander the decks and immerse yourself in the experience of the crew who worked aboard the boat in the 1940s. Kids can imagine, create and play in Underwater World, and the whole family can explore galleries and exhibits that chronicle the rich maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic. Enjoy rotating art exhibits that explore our relationship with the sea, and take in exhibits on shipwrecks, lighthouses, early fur trade, fireboats, deep-ocean exploration, ship models, the Arctic and more. It is located on the Vancouver waterfront, one of the most scenic places in the city.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens is an indoor tropical garden that houses tropical species of butterflies, birds, amphibians and reptiles. It's located close to the Butchart Gardens in Brentwood Bay, Victoria, Canada.

Bloedel Conservatory is a tropical paradise just 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Visitors can walk amongst beautifully coloured birds, tropical forests and flowers, and even test the powers of botanical blooms in a healing garden.

One of Canada's grandest and best-loved museums holds a vast treasure chest of objects related to the natural, modern, and First Nations history of the British Columbia area. Learn about the fossils, insects, birds, and animals of the region, and retrace the local history of human settlement – including an extensive collection related to indigenous peoples.

VanDusen Botanical Garden is a flower-packed oasis spanning 55 acres in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. Visitors can walk among 7,500 plant species and varieties of flora and fauna from all over the world.

Butchart Gardens is a botanical display garden in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada. With 55 acres of flower gardens, containing over 900 plant varieties, 26 greenhouses, and 50 full-time gardeners, the gardens have been designated a National Historic Site of Canada, and draw over a million visitors each year.

Uncover the charm and beauty of the city on some exciting Vancouver city tours

Opened in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest art gallery in British Columbia, and home to over 11,000 pieces by artists such as Emily Carr, Marc Chagall, and many others. Its collections represent over a century of artistic achievement and reflect on the social and cultural identity of the region.

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is located in the Chinatown district of Vancouver, Canada. Upon completion in 1986, it was the first authentic, full-scale Chinese garden built outside of China.