Where to Watch Outdoor Sports in Vancouver This Summer

Chef Wasabi, Kappa Maki, Sadaharu Soy & Ms. BC Roll, Photo: Vancouver Canadians

Spending a summer day watching professional sports is a favourite pastime in Vancouver for visitors and locals alike. Whether it’s the energy of the crowd or the excuse to devour a foot-long hot dog, there’s something special about taking in a football game, soccer match, or baseball game in the sunshine.

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Where to Watch Outdoor Sports in Vancouver This Summer

Celebrate 2023 Spring Go By Bike Week from May 29 to June 4

Cyclists stop at a celebration station during Vancouver's Go By Bike Week

Cyclists stop at a celebration station during Vancouver’s Go By Bike Week. Photo: HUB Cycling

Vancouver is a bike-friendly city. Each spring, locals and visitors come together to celebrate Go By Bike Week. This year’s event takes place from May 29 to June 4 and includes group rides, webinars, and community celebration stations.

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Celebrate 2023 Spring Go By Bike Week from May 29 to June 4

Where to Shop in Vancouver: Welcoming and Active Kitsilano

Groups of people at Kitsilano beach in Vancouver; Destination BC (Grant Harder)

With Kitsilano Beach as its scenic anchor, Kitsilano has become well known for the vibrant and active lifestyle of its residents. Encompassing the area between Alma and Burrard Streets, and the waterfront and West 16th Avenue, this neighbourhood offers plenty of tree-lined residential streets, a variety of laid-back eating options, as well as plenty of local and national boutiques.

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Where to Shop in Vancouver: Welcoming and Active Kitsilano

10 Things to Do Outdoors in Vancouver on Victoria Day Weekend 2023

People walk on a suspended walkway at the Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge in North Vancouver

Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Capilano Suspension Bridge Park

For many Vancouverites, Victoria Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer and is a great excuse to spend time outside. Here are our picks for the best thing to do outdoors in Vancouver on the 2023 Victoria Day Long Weekend.

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10 Things to Do Outdoors in Vancouver on Victoria Day Weekend 2023

Kick Off Summer at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival in June

Photo: CPDBF

Kick off summer in Vancouver at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival 協平世博龍舟節 and celebrate its 35th anniversary from June 24-25 at Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park, and False Creek (across the street from Main Street SkyTrain Station).

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Kick Off Summer at the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival in June

Where to Shop in Vancouver: Bustling and International Robson Street

Ready to stroll down Robson Street? (Destination Vancouver/Nelson Mouellic)

As Vancouver’s main thoroughfare, Robson Street has it all: cafes, restaurants, and plenty of shopping options.

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Where to Shop in Vancouver: Bustling and International Robson Street

Bike to Vancouver’s Gardens on This Self-Guided Tour

Van Dusen Gardens in Vancouver

Laburnum Walk at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver/VanDusen Gardens

Soak up the spring scenery on a visit to Vancouver’s gardens. One of the best ways to see five gardens in one day is to follow this 14-kilometre-long self-guided bike tour.

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Bike to Vancouver’s Gardens on This Self-Guided Tour