Your Spring 2023 Vancouver Outdoors Bucket List

A woman looks at cherry blossoms in Vancouver

Queen Elizabeth Park. Photo: Tourism Vancouver/Jason Lee Wang

Vancouver is resplendent in spring as the flowers bloom and the winter’s grey skies give way to sunshine. It’s a great time to be outside. Here are 15 Vancouver outdoor activities you should try in spring 2023.

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Your Spring 2023 Vancouver Outdoors Bucket List

7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Maple Ridge

Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park

Lower Falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park. Photo: Larry Nalzaro/Unsplash

Maple Ridge is sandwiched between soaring peaks and the banks of the mighty Fraser River. There are lots of ways to enjoy outdoor adventures in this Fraser Valley city including hiking, biking, parks, and more.

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7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Maple Ridge

Iconic Public Artworks to Visit Around Vancouver

Two people standing in front of a colourful mural in Mount Pleasant as part of the Vancouver Mural Festival.

Vancouver Mural Festival. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Hubert Kang

With over 400 pieces of public art across the city, you’re sure to find one that speaks to you. Don’t miss these iconic artworks in Vancouver. Which one is your favourite?

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Iconic Public Artworks to Visit Around Vancouver

Pet (and Then Adopt) Cats and Bunnies at These Vancouver Cafes

A person scratches a cat's chin at a cat cafe

Photo: Yerlin Matu/Unsplash

Need a winter pick-me-up? Try some adorable animal therapy. Vancouver has three cafes where you can enjoy snacks while petting cute kitties and bunnies. And the best part: all of the animals are available for adoption!

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Pet (and Then Adopt) Cats and Bunnies at These Vancouver Cafes

7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Winter in West Vancouver

Cross-country skiing through the forest at Cypress Mountain.

Cross-country skiing at Cypress Mountain. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Kindred & Scout

From snowy peaks to oceanside strolls, there are lots of ways to get outdoors in winter in West Vancouver. Hit the slopes, go for a hike, explore a park, and lots more.

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7 Ways to Get Outdoors in Winter in West Vancouver

Dine Out Vancouver Festival is Back with a New Season of Culinary Experiences in 2023

Destination Vancouver invites diners to celebrate the 21st Annual Dine Out Vancouver Festival from January 20th to February 5th. Taste the world across the city at more than 350 restaurants with delectable multi-course meals and unique culinary experiences. During a normally slow time of the year, the festival has become a popular time for Vancouverites to get out and support their local community’s restaurants. Continue reading:
Dine Out Vancouver Festival is Back with a New Season of Culinary Experiences in 2023

Celebrate the Holiday Season with Fleurs de Villes NOËL, Vancouver’s Only Festive Floral Trail

Hot on the heels of its 2022 global FEMMES tour, Canada’s leading and globally-renowned bespoke floral show Fleurs de Villes is thrilled to return to Vancouver for its 4th annual NOËLshow—a free, 10-day celebration along Vancouver’s favourite downtown shopping streets, featuring 50 festive floral displays created by some of Vancouver’s top floral talent.

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Celebrate the Holiday Season with Fleurs de Villes NOËL, Vancouver’s Only Festive Floral Trail