Hey guys, right off the bat I want to say I come in complete peace. My wife and I decided in a spontaneous decision to get tickets for Game 5. I know absolutely nothing about Vancouver and have done basically no research. Any local spots or things to see would be greatly appreciated. So here's to Vancouver stealing one from us here in San Jose so we can go. You guys have a beautiful city and I'd love to come check it out. Cheers guys.
Depends on where you stay...
And if you get a car.
With a car...
You can drive up to Whistler on the Sea-to-Sky Highway...
Which is one of the most beautiful stretch of road I have driven on.
Whistler is also not half bad...
Even if you don't ski.
There are many other activities there...
Like driving a ATV...
Or do some river rafting.
There is also Granville Island...
Just off downtown...
On the other side of the bridge.
It has a very interesting market...
And a lot of performance centers.
But if you only stay in Downtown...
So that you are close to the arena...
And only depend on public transportation
Then just walk around Downtown.
There are all types of food...
From all continents...
Especially along Granville, Davies and Robson.
Robson is also the trendy street...
So you can both eat and shop...
And kill 2 birds with one stone.
At night...
If you want to check out the night scene...
Go to Gastown down on Waterfront...
With a lot of bars and clubs.
Gastown is also worth checking out during the day...
It is just a very nicely built street.
Do check out Stanley Park.
It is one of the highlights of the city...
And 1 place Vancouver is known for.
Do stay away from the Downtown Eastside...
Especially at night.
It is not that bad...
But it is certainly where all the unsavoury elements of the city gathers.
That is all I have.
Other posters will probably give you more info.
Vancouver is certainly a great city...
If you do come...
Depending on how the series go...
I hope you will have a great time.