Vancouver Hotels near Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Find out about the history of Vancouver when you take a trip to UBC Botanical Garden. Wander through the beautiful beaches and waterfront in this vibrant area.

If you'd like to get a taste of Vancouver student life, check out University of British Columbia, located 6 mi (9.6 km) from central Vancouver. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Cleveland Park, a lovely green space in Vancouver. Stroll along the waterfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Wreck Beach, located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from central Vancouver. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Kitsilano Beach, Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach.

If visiting museums in Vancouver is on your list, you might want to visit the upcoming exhibitions at Museum of Anthropology at UBC. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Vancouver, Beaty Biodiversity Museum and Pacific Museum of Earth aren't far.

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Spanish Banks during your travels in Vancouver?