While passing by this behemoth one night in December, the males I was walking with mistook the…read moreknees held against the sculpture's chest for a pair of boobs. Perhaps that has soured my experience with said behemoth, though only slightly, as I can now gaze upon it and smile at what could have been if only the artist were more boobily inclined. But really, it's intended to showcase the diversity of Vancouver with all its different letters and number making up a person. It's also fun to walk around in it.

You don't just see the globe, you experience it! It's an…read moreimpressive 2.5 tons of granite floating on a thin layer of pressurized water. Say what?! Don't ask me, I'm no engineer. The smooth surface reflects the moment back at you. I love the challenge it offers to those who try to photograph it. The globe can be rotated even by a child's hand, and (amazingly) it's safe for tiny fingers too. You can trace the etched map to places you've traveled, and share with friends. The location of this amazing globe is in the small park, right at the Beach House Cafe, just up from the Dundarave Pier, and at the end of the Centennial Sea Walk. Great place to bring your tourists!

The Stanley Park Hollow Tree stump, standing approximately 40-50 feet tall, is a popular spot for…read moretaking photos. It is worth checking out if you're already in the park, but I wouldn't go out of my way just to see it. The Hollow Tree is located towards the interior or central part of the area, away from the water, while Siwash Rock is closer to the shoreline.

Honestly, I'm not sure what the big deal is. It's an oddly big and hollow tree. You can see hollow…read moretrees in nature all the time as there are always in some sort of state of decay or rot if they're not alive. This is nothing special and would be more impressive if it were a live tree that was still flourishing whilst being hollow. There is a metal substructure holding the wood together and upright. It's a remnant of the past & a dead upright lower trunk of a tree. You can see trees of this size in the redwood forests in California and maybe even the large spruces in the Hoh Rainforest. Granted it's been around since grass began to grow (more than 700+ years old) but I feel like it's nothing but a place for free photos op. It was slightly nice to read the informational placard nearby dealing with the history of the tree and how it's always been a tourist destination because apparently people don't see big trees often. I can say I've seen it though.

Came here at around 8pm for a beautiful night, scenic view of Vancouver and the surrounding area…read more You're far enough from the city that you can even see the stars here! There were a few people here at the time so I wouldn't be too worried about being all by yourself out here or anything. It's a pretty great place to just take everything in as it's peaceful and quiet. Would definitely recommend as something to do if you have time, the drive out here was only around 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver as well since there was no traffic.

This place close at 10pm. Staff are rude. Don't speak English or French. They let friends go in…read moreeven the roads are closed.

If you love Art Deco, pop into this 1930s office building near the water. It's open to the public…read moreto see the architecture inside. Most of the design is in the lobby and don't sleep on going inside one of the elevators. There are a few shops in the basement. Restrooms are in the basement but they aren't open to the public unless you ask a shop owner to let you in.

Went there under renovation, but the side decor is still able to be seen alongside the building…read more Very iconic, but wish it was not under construction

I cannot believe I have never been here. The place was built in 1954 and is a WONDERFUL stop if…read moreyou are hiking with friends or before/ after you visit the Capilano Hatchery. There's a trail that connects both! This place is nice to visit and see the lake which supplies the Lower Mainland with fresh drinking water. So no swimming because it is reserved for this :) What's also nice about this place is there are several short trails where you can see breathtaking views of the dam. If you look towards the mountainside, you can also see the twin peaks and far of into the distance you can see Grouse Mountain with the gondolas going up and down. There's also a washroom and picnic benches in the area. I came during the fall so it was a bit chilly and damp at times, but it was still busy with locals and visitors walking the trials and hiking. I think spring and summer would be beautiful to explore this area and then have a picnic after. I'm coming back in the summer :)

Cleveland Dam We stopped by Cleveland Park to check out the…read moreCleveland Dam since it was relatively close to the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge. There's an overlook where you can see mountains and Capilano Lake. A short walk gets you on top of the dam. There's a steep view downward, but it's obstructed by a fence. I don't know if there are better views from a different part of the lake, but from where we were, it wasn't worth the trip. My family scores: Brendan - 3.0 Charlotte - 3.0 Shanying - 3.0 Winston - 3.0

This is one of those quirky attractions at the edge of Chinatown right at the Millennium Gate, that…read moredefinitely deserve its own star on the Yelp walk of fame. At six feet two inches deep, it is said by Guiness and Ripley to be the world's narrowest freestanding office building. Apparently the owner of this successful import export company sold the building to the city of Vancouver at the beginning of the 20 th century for the construction and widening of the western stretch of Pender Street. In 1912, the owner hired architects who designed a steel structure with a second story of bay windows. The building was busy, public baths and barber shop were located in the basement and offices on the second floor and shops on the main floor. The Sam Kee Building is now home to Jack Chow insurance.

My favorite attraction of all time. "Spectacular synchronized stair light show" every hour you can…read moresee from the sidewalk. We were the only ones there at 9:00pm. Reminded me of going to Ripley's Believe it or Not in San Francisco as a kid.

Love this place. The price to take the tram is a little expensive. But hiking trails are fairly…read moreeasy to handle with different difficulty. Nice view. I only came to this place for suspension bridge experience eventually. Did not go to the other 2 locations

Add the Sea to Sky Highway to your bucket list of road trips! From the rugged coastline up to the…read moremountains, we passed by breathtaking visuals of the Pacific Ocean, alpine lakes, coastal mountain ranges, and temperate rainforests.  For those who are more adventurous or looking for better views, venture off the highway to fully immerse yourself in nature! There's tons of stops along the way to explore - in fact, so many that this road trip can easily span across 3+ days! I was shocked by the immaculate stretches of roads. I mean well maintained, smooth, and clean - A complete 180° of the usual freeway conditions in California. Our day trip consisted of: 1. Whytecliff Park: A remote beach with a rocky path towards an island. Has pristine water & views of Howe Sound. 2. Porteau Cove Provincial Park: Has a gorgeous backdrop of the Howe Sound and lush mountains. Great for scuba divers thanks to the ship wreck, sunken statues, artificial reefs, and diverse marine life. 3. Murrin Provincial Park: A rock climber's paradise. 4. Shannon Falls: 0.7 mile loop trail with the third tallest fall in British Columbia. 5. Squamish: Halfway point. Snacked at A&W. 6. Brandywine Falls: Has an easy-to-reach cascading waterfall. Volcanic rock formations along the trail. 7. Whistler: A popular ski resort town surrounded by snow capped mountains. The Sea to Sky Highway road trip was my favorite activity when I visited British Columbia - Highly recommend making at least a day trip! The experience is 1000% worthwhile :)

Everybody has a word or two that they dislike, for whatever reason. For me, I can't stand the word…read more"iconic". It is SO overused, and often it is used so loosely and inappropriately, that it has lost a lot of its true meaning. We've become somewhat numb to what the word is supposed to mean because it's thrown about so often in describing people and things that, while they might be really swell, they are by no means "iconic". That said, this inukshuk sculpture truly IS iconic. It is THE iconic sculpture and signature piece that, if one had to choose ONE symbol or work that represented the City of Vancouver, this would be it. Proudly standing on a grassy outpost of land overseeing the Burrard Inlet, just to the west of the seawall, halfway. between Sunset Beach and English Bay, this Inukshuk sculpture rises tall, like a monarch on her throne overseeing her realm. This massive granite piece is extremely popular with city residents and tourists alike, and I always see people taking photos of it and by it, regardless of the weather or time of day (it's particularly striking at sunrise and sunset, but at dusk, when it's illuminated by its footlights, it's spectacular! I like how it's illuminated by different colored lights at various nightly festivals during the year). One of the reasons that it's so majestic is its setting, right by the water. In my opinion, this is one of the most successful pairings of artwork to context ever, as its setting here on the water by the seawall at English Bay could not have been more perfect. I see one reviewer gave this landmark a mediocre review due to the fencing erected around the work during the annual fireworks celebration, noting he could not get up close to the sculpture due to the barrier. To this I say, get over it! I applaud the City for protecting this iconic, precious sculpture and appreciating its worth and value by preserving it as best they can. If that means putting fencing up around it a few nights out of the year, so be it. Better that then having it defaced by graffiti or climbed upon by drunken revelers during some nights when there are thousands and thousands of party-goers in this area. I applaud the City for protecting this sculpture in this way. Vancouver has a lot of wonderful artwork to showcase, and this particular work represents and pays homage to much of the City's cultural history and values. Truly not-to-be-missed!

The mighty monument that overlooks the beautiful English Bay. The Inukshuk is a symbol of Canada…read moreand Inuit culture. A tranquil and relaxing atmosphere to observe the moving ships and sunsets.

Right next to the gates of Chinatown and the World's Smallest Sam Kee Building on Pender St, the…read morelittle circular courtyard intersection of Guanzhou Alley & Shanghai Alley open on the south side of the street to a small courtyard to reveal a treasure of historic cultural information for the Chinatown community and historic district. The "Passage of Changes" Information Panels represent historic figures, photos, and conditions of Chinatown past to present in both English and Chinese characters. The large hanging bell in the center dedicates the Lillian Yap Circle to the community. Look for even more historic signage around the surrounding blocks for additional notes of Chinatown's historic past and role in Vancouver development.