Vancouver is an outdoorsy city. After all, it’s built on the coast in a temperate rainforest with more nearby mountains than a non-geologist can count. Whether you like hikes in the forest or cruising through waterways via kayak, Vancouver is full of adventure both within its borders and in the surrounding area.
You may or may not get lucky with the weather. On my recent trip, the temperature hit 70 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time that year. It was like the buildings had ejected their inhabitants, and vitamin D-starved people were everywhere. But that doesn’t happen every day.
When you visit Vancouver, be prepared with rain pants and a rain jacket so you don’t miss all the city has to offer — even if you encounter what we in the Northwest like to call “liquid sunshine.” With the right gear, you’ll be ready to tackle this list of the best things to do in Vancouver.