Explore Vancouver & Our Community
Vancouver, BC, has so much to see and do! Staying at our nostalgic 2400 Motel puts you close to top attractions, colorful neighborhoods and culturally diverse areas. Ask our friendly staff for recommendations or explore more here: www.tourismvancouver.com
We love Vancouver’s landscapes and vibrant culture, and we encourage guests to enjoy them responsibly—stay on trails, support local businesses, and help preserve the beauty of our surroundings.
We’re proud to give back to the community as a sponsor of the Vancouver Canadians, Vancouver’s local MiLB baseball team and a founding supporter of the PWHL (Professional Women’s Hockey League).
Staying with us means being part of a community that celebrates local talent, sustainability, and connection.
With 470 stores, Metropolis at Metrotown is British Columbia’s largest shopping destination. It’s a destination in itself with must see attractions, world class restaurants, theatres and two indoor courtyards, not to mention great shopping. Open 7 days a week, with shopping until 9pm Monday to Saturday.
Whether the sun is shining or the rain is falling, the Garden is a perfect place to visit year-round. Our covered walkways provide shelter so that our beautiful vistas can be appreciated in any weather. Chinatown and the Garden are easily accessible by car or transit and a pleasant walk from downtown Vancouver. Don’t forget to join us for one of our concerts or events like Chinese New Year’s Day or Mid Autumn Moon Festival.
Website: www.vancouverchinesegarden.com
Naturally thrilling since 1889, Capilano Suspension Bridge is breathtakingly suspended 450 feet (135m) across and 230 feet (70m) above Capilano River. Cross over to Treetops Adventure and walk from one magnificent Douglas fir to another via a series of seven elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet (30m) above the forest floor. A complete West Coast experience just minutes from Downtown.
Website: www.capbridge.com
This live commentated, 26 stop, Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tour is your natural transportation link between Vancouver’s top attractions. Our fleet of propane fueled Trolley’s provide summer service (April – November) every 20 minutes, and winter service (November – April) every 45 minutes. A World of Fun Awaits you!
Website: www.vancouvertrolley.com
Come to face-to-fin with over 70,000 animals including beluga whales, Steller sea lions, dolphins, seals and more! Enjoy the dolphin and whale shows, sea otter feeds, and shark dives. Free-roaming animals abound in our popular Amazon Gallery and be sure to stop by our newest gallery that’s full of interactive exhibits and a children’s play learning area. For a unique hands-on adventure, ask about our Animal Encounters program. Open 365 days of the year.
For more info, call 604.659.FISH or visit: www.vanaqua.org
Grouse Mountain has over 80 years of experience in bringing winter sport to Vancouver, with the finest in local skiing and snowboarding. Floodlit runs open until 10pm nightly fit everyone’s schedule. Additional activities include snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides, and award-wining dining, all in the backyard of the city.
For more information, contact 604.980.9311 or visit us online: https://www.grousemountain.com/
A world-class art encounter located in the heart of downtown Vancouver. The Vancouver Art Gallery showcases contemporary and historical art from around the world.
Call 604.662.4719 or visit: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Gastown’s famous steam clock can be found here. Tourists and locals alike go to Gastown to enjoy the many restaurants and shops.
Website: www.gastown.org
Fresh produce, arts and craft shops, theatre, kayaking, boating, sailing and dining are just some of the activities at Granville Island.
Website: https://www.granvilleisland.com
Omnimax Theatre in Science World is the largest in the world. Children and adults can learn and have a hands-on experience.
Website: www.scienceworld.ca
Open to the public year round, this magnificent natural oasis is a quiet retreat from the bustle of town.
Website: http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx
Only 3 blocks from our motel.
2777 Kingsway
Vancouver, B.C.
V5R 5H7
Phone: (604) 454-2700
Website: www.purdys.com/
The Musqueam Cultural Education Resource Centre and Museum features historical objects, contemporary art and a place to share Musqueam history and culture through song, stories, tours and activities.
Website: https://www.musqueam.bc.ca
The Museum of Anthropology has an extensive collection of West Coast First Nations artifacts. It includes a number of impressive totem poles and other sculptures.
Website: https://moa.ubc.ca/