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210-200 Burrard Street V6C 3L6 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Vancouver's latest adrenaline-inducing experience! https://www.insidevancouver.ca//doors-off-vancouvers-late/

Our picks for the best ways to enjoy the water around Vancouver: Canoe, Kayak or SUP Whale Watching Boat or Seadoo AquaBus or False Creek Ferry... Suba or Snorkel White Water Rafting Fishing https://www.insidevancouver.ca//8-ways-to-enjoy-the-water/

The latest Provincial, National and International travel updates to Vancouver. https://www.insidevancouver.ca//travel-update-september-1/

Our picks for the best ways to enjoy the water around Vancouver: Canoe, Kayak or SUP Whale Watching Boat or Seadoo AquaBus or False Creek Ferry... Suba or Snorkel White Water Rafting Fishing https://www.insidevancouver.ca//8-ways-to-enjoy-the-water/

The latest Provincial, National and International travel updates to Vancouver. https://www.insidevancouver.ca//travel-update-september-1/

Wine enthusiasts are well aware that BC wines can hold their own when it comes to quality. While many of the province’s most notable vineyards are located more than four hours from Vancouver, there are plenty of options for wine tasting and vineyard touring within easy driving distance of downtown Vancouver. http://ow.ly/6cUW50BiwaT

One the future! Vancouver Mural Festival is launching a free mobile app as part of their 2020 festival. The app will make it easier for visitors to discover our many murals (over 200) and create self-guided tours. https://www.insidevancouver.ca//vancouver-mural-festival-/

Located in Vanier Park in Kitsilano, the Vancouver Maritime Museum is home to numerous permanent and rotating exhibitions that explore both the maritime history in BC and afar. Current featured exhibitions: By the Shore: Maritime B.C. in Paintings - Runs until October 25, 2020... Showcasing the beauty of BC’s maritime landscapes and the generations of artists who have been inspired by them, with maritime scenes of our beautiful province through the museum’s painting collection. Celebration: 75 Years of Freedom - Runs until November 15, 2020 This exhibition covers the Dutch experience under Nazi occupation, how the Canadians helped the Dutch during WWII by providing a safe haven for the Royal Family and how the Canadian Forces liberated the Netherlands from the Germans. https://www.insidevancouver.ca//visit-a-hidden-gem-museum/

TRAVEL UPDATE National: B.C. is now in Phase 3 of the Restart Plan, which means Canadian residents can take part in safe travel within the province. For those intending to travel to BC from another province, we ask that they please follow the same guidelines as British Columbians to ensure the well being of all! Resources Know before you go- thttps://www.hellobc.com/know-before-you-go ... 10 Ways to Travel Safely in BC - https://www.hellobc.com/10-ways-to-travel-safely What's open in Vancouver - https://www.tourismvancouver.com/comeback/ International: The government of Canada has extended the US Canada border closure until August 21, 2020. The border also remains closed to all other nonessential international travellers until July 31, 2020. Please note, these dates are subject to change. We encourage you to visit Government of Canada for more information and timely updates: https://www.canada.ca//2/latest-travel-health-advice.html We’ve recently launched a new set of itineraries as part of our #VancouverComeBack campaign, with more soon to be added. Feel free to peruse and bookmark for use. https://www.tourismvancouver.com/comeback/family/

The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art re-opens the gallery and celebrates the milestone centennial birthday famous of Indigenous artist Bill Reid (19201998) with an exhibition about his extraordinary life and legacy. 'To Speak With a Golden Voice' will run from July 16, 2020, to April 11, 2021.

Canada’s Hundred Best presented their picks for 2020’s best restaurants, and luckily for Vancouver, a handful of them reside in our city.

Dear Vancouver Specialists, As the COVID-19 health pandemic continues to be a fluid situation in our destination, we wanted to share updated information you may find useful regarding Vancouver and travel to Canada. The Canadian and United States border closure for all non-essential travel is in effect until July 21, 2020.... All other non-essential international travel to Canada remains restricted and has been extended until July 31, 2020. (*These dates might be modified at any time). Tourism Vancouver will continue to monitor the situation closely and will engage with government to gain greater clarity on their directives. For the most up-to-date and accurate information about COVID-19, we recommend regularly checking the following sites: https://travel.gc.ca/ https://www.tourismvancouver.com/coronavirus-update/ If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Dayna Miller, Director of Global Partnerships at [email protected]

BC has entered phase 3 of recovery, opening the region for intra-provincial travel. Now that local attractions are beginning to reopen their doors, it’s an excellent chance to freshen up on why Vancouver is so highly regarded. This is a non-exhaustive snapshot of key attractions that are open-for-business in Vancouver. http://ow.ly/P64Y50Amdud... For our full list of re-opened attractions head to our ComeBack Attractions page here: https://www.tourismvancouver.com/comeback/adventure/

Tourism Vancouver Update: We are pleased to share Phase 3 of BC's Restart Plan is underway and we are seeing encouraging signs of the economy reopening for business. While many Vancouver attractions and activity companies are getting ready to re-open, several have decided to temporarily pause operations (please refer to individual business websites for current operations status). As a result, the Tourism Vancouver’s annual Experience Pass program has been suspended indefini...tely. We look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver when the time is right. Stay safe and stay well, The Tourism Vancouver team