Free & Cheap Things To Do in Vancouver

THE ULTIMATE TOP 10

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They say the best things in life are free, and free fun in Vancouver is no exception ! This is the ULTIMATE TOP 10 !

01

Enjoy the Vancouver Art Gallery on Tuesday Night

​Every Tuesday night (5 to 9 PM), enjoy the exciting exhibits inside the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG). It's a “by donation night”, so whatever you can spare and enter to see the exciting exhibitions on display. You will save up 24$ (Adults) !!

02

Movie-Star Stalking

​Vancouver has the largest movie industry in Canada, injecting more than $1 billion into the local economy. Check out the Creative BC Film List to figure out which movies or tv-series are being filmed and head down to the production set to try and take a peek at your favorite star.

03

Enjoy a Free Festival or Event

Vancouver has free festivals and events almost every month: the International Jazz Festival, the Celebration of Light event, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and so many more.
Use this event calendar to find the free festivals, events or celebrations happening right now!

04

Cross the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

​Located just north of Vancouver, Lynn Canyon's Suspension Bridge is a captivating experience.  Not only does Lynn Canyon have its own free-suspension bridge, but you can also hike, swim and admire waterfalls.

05

Stroll around in Chinatown's Historic Sites

​Take your own walking tour of this famous neighbourhood and see landmarks like the Millennium Gate, and the free portion of the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden & Park.

06

Explore Granville Island

You can spend a whole day visiting Granville Island: there's so much to see ! You can stroll around the waterfront, window shop at the boutiques, explore the Public Market, and enjoy street performers. In summer, there's a free Kids' Water Park.

07

Walk at Stanley Park's Seawall

​If you want to bike, walk, jog or just sit on a bench, there isn't a more beautiful place in Vancouver than Stanley Park's Seawall. This paved pathway loops around the park and into downtown Vancouver, and its route includes some of our city's most beautiful scenery.

08

Visit Capilano Salmon Hatchery

​In North Vancouver, observe one of nature’s greatest life-cycle stories at the Capilano Salmon Hatchery.  Run by the federal government, the hatchery is open year round, but late August through to November provides good opportunities to view returning salmon, leaping up the river for spawning.

09

Gaze at the Stars at GMS Observatory

With a 1/2 meter telescope, the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory helps you observe the sky around Vancouver and explore the most breathtaking views of the stars around. Admission, by donations, only on Saturdays nights, from 7 to 11 PM.

10

Hike the Grouse Grind

​The famous Grouse Grind hike is a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts. Your legs might hate you afterward as it can take up to 2 hours, but the view at the top is incredible. However, you will have to pay $10 for the gondola ride down.