Events & Attractions
Liven Up Coal Harbour
100 - 510 Nicola Street, Vancouver
Liven UP – Coal Harbour to bring music, stories, and performances this winter to Vancouver’s iconic waterfront, livening up the city’s darkest days Lighting installations, including Vancouver favourites Luna the Whale and Davie the Grizzly Bear, will be placed at key points along the route from December 1 to 30, 2023. Performance areas will be activated every Friday and Saturday evening from 5-10pm, and will include a large and cozy tented hub in Harbour Green Park that will feature a live music stage presenting over 150 musicians and a specialty bar offering delectable alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot drinks.
- Entertainment
Day 4: Explore the City by Bike
Vancouver is well known for being bike friendly. Explore the city on two wheels after renting a bike from one of the many rental shops in the city (electric bicycle options available). Visit Stanley Park, False Creek or wherever your wheels take you.
- Outdoor Activities
- Family Activities
CF Pacific Centre
One of Vancouver's most popular malls, Pacific Centre is an underground shopping haven in the heart of downtown. It is home to more than 140 stores, including Holt Renfrew, Banana Republic, Guess, Hugo Boss, Apple, kate spade NEW YORK and Nine West.
- Entertainment
- Shopping
Robson Street
Enjoy luxury retail and boutique shopping within walking distance of the Hyatt Regency on Robson Street in Vancouver. Stroll along this cutting edge, pedestrian plaza where you’ll find popular Canadian brands like Roots, Lululemon, Swarovski and the Canucks Team Store.
- Day Trips
- Shopping
Day 2: Scenic Floatplane Ride
Experience the opportunity to see Vancouver from above. Enjoy a scenic flight tour over all the sites of the city or fly inland to explore alpine lakes and glaciers.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
Day 4: FlyOver Canada
A short walk from the hotel, visit Canada Place and FlyOver Canada for a journey across the country while hanging suspended and feet dangling This experience includes many special effects for a realistic trip around Canada.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
Vancouver Cruise Terminal and Port
Hyatt Regency Vancouver is conveniently located just a few minutes’ walk from Canada Place, Vancouver’s cruise ship dock. Enjoy easy access to Vancouver’s top attractions for your pre-or-post cruise port visit.
- Entertainment
- Day Trips
Vancouver Whitecaps FC | BC Place Stadium
In March 2011, Vancouver Whitecaps FC kicked off their first season in the U.S. soccer league. Regular season games are played March through October. Hyatt Regency Vancouver is proud to be the Official Hotel Partner for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- Entertainment
- Sports
BC Lions | BC Place Stadium
Five-time champions, the BC Lions, play their home games at BC Place Stadium, just a short walk from Hyatt Regency Vancouver. Canadian football is played with three downs on a longer and wider field than American football and is generally a more fast-paced and pass-oriented game. BC Place is also the sight of concerts by leading entertainers and consumer shows. It was also the host of the 2010 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies.
- Entertainment
- Sports
Vancouver Canucks | Rogers Arena
Cheer on the home team of Canada's national sport: hockey. The Vancouver Canucks play their games at Rogers Arena, only nine blocks from Hyatt Regency Vancouver. Rogers Arena can accommodate up to 20,000 guests in a state-of-the-art facility.
- Entertainment
- Sports
Day 1: Stanley Park Totem Poles
Located in the world-famous Stanley Park, nine totem poles can be found at Brockton Point. The first totems were brought to the park in the 1920s, with the most recent addition being added in 2009.
- Culture
- Museums
Day 1: TELUS World of Science
This hands-on, self-directed museum in Vancouver is a fun and interesting way to discover the wonders of the world. Permanent galleries include BodyWorks, Eureka!, Living Lab, Puzzles and Illusions, and the Wonder Gallery.
- Tours
- Museums
Day 2: Granville Island Buskers
Explore one of Vancouver’s favourite public markets at Granville Island. It is a popular entertainment destination with many galleries, shops, restaurants and a public market.
- Entertainment
- Day Trips
Day 1: Whale Watching
Take a scenic whale watching tour through the Salish Sea. Look for orcas and humpback whales, see bald eagles soaring overhead and observe sea lions lounging on the islands that you sail by. Your adventure is sure to create memories for years to come.
- Outdoor Activities
- Tours
Day 2: Vancouver Aquarium
Located in Stanley Park, visit Canada’s largest aquarium. Enjoy the 4D experience, a short film featuring many effects including sound, smell, touch, lights and weather effects. Visit the Sea Otter Exhibit and take a trip to Penguin Point for added fun.
- Day Trips
- Family Activities
Day 2: Bill Reid Gallery
The gallery features special exhibitions of contemporary Indigenous Art of the Northwest Coast of North America, as well as the Simon Fraser University Bill Reid Collection. Named after Haida artist Bill Reid, who was a sculptor, writer, carver and master goldsmith, as well as a broadcaster and spokesman.
- Art
- Culture
Day 1: Stanley Park
Visit the world-famous Stanley Park and enjoy the seawall by walking, jogging or biking around the 8.8 kilometre path featuring stunning ocean views. Enjoy the various monuments and statues located within the park or wander through the many gardens.
- Sports
- Family Activities
Day 4: Aboriginal Eco Tours
Experience an authentic Indigenous cultural tour in Vancouver. Enjoy an Indigenous-led nature walk in Stanley Park or your own private kayak tour. Hear stories of how the Indigenous people have utilized the land for thousands of years.
- Culture
- Tours
Vancouver Canadians | Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium
The single "A" affiliate of Canada's U.S. professional baseball team, the Vancouver Canadians are growing each year into a fan favorite. Home games are played June through September at Scotiabank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium. Catch tomorrow's stars today, less than four miles from Hyatt Regency Vancouver.
- Entertainment
- Sports
Day 1: Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
The swaying suspension bridge is located 70 meters above the Capilano River. Once you cross the bridge, enjoy the treetop walkways and the wooden boardwalks through the lush forest below. Then experience Cliffwalk, the newest activity at the park.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
Day 3: Grouse Mountain
Overlooking the city, Grouse Mountain is an epicenter of adventure. Hike the Grouse Grind to the top or ride the gondola. In the summer, enjoy lumberjack shows, zip-lining and ropes courses. In the winter, go skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing.
- Day Trips
- Family Activities
Day 3: Museum of Anthropology
The Museum of Anthropology, located at UBC, is a public, research and teaching museum. It places special emphasis on the First Nations peoples as well as other cultural communities of British Columbia. In the Great Hall, gaze upon magnificent First Nations sculptures and experience the Multiversity Galleries.
- Art
- Culture
- Museums
Metropolis at Metrotown
With 450 stores, you’re sure to find something you love at Metropolis at Metrotown. As British Columbia's largest shopping center, Metrotown is a destination in itself with must-see attractions, one-of-a-kind events, world-class restaurants, theatres and great shopping.
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Shopping
Day 3: Sea to Sky Gondola
Take in sweeping views of Howe Sound, Shannon Falls and the Stawamus Chief climbing area. At the top, enjoy the Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge and a variety of hiking trails. Enjoy this experience year-round with a variety of seasonal activities.
- Day Trips
- Outdoor Activities
Day 2: Victoria and the Butchart Gardens
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Victoria through the Gulf Islands and keep an eye out for marine life. Once in Victoria, explore the downtown area before heading to the Butchart Gardens featuring over 900 species of plants over 55 acres.
- Tours
- Family Activities
Events & Attractions
Immerse yourself in the relaxing vibe and rainforest-scented air of Vancouver. Stroll along the waterfront at Stanley Park. Walk above the trees on the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Bike over mountains in summer and fly down ski runs in winter. Explore all the unique things to do in Vancouver easily from our downtown hotel.