What are some free/cheap things to see/do in Vancouver, BC? Also good cheap places to eat in the downtown area

Question

We'll be there Friday afternoon thru Saturday afternoon this weekend.

Answer 1

Free:

English Bay Beach (Sun tanning, people watching)

Kitts Beach.  (Younger crowd, Volleyball, etc)

Cruise ship terminal.

Cheap:

Rent a bike and ride around Stanley Park, along the false creek, stop by at Grandville Island.

Hike up Grouse mountain, enjoy the unforgettable view from the top and take the $5.00 ride on the Gondola back watching the sun set down, or when it is pitch black.

Good places to eat or drink:

Stephoes (not sure about spelling), at Davie & Thurlow.  Greek resturand, awesone food, good prices.

Answer 2

get a day pass for bus & sky train  $ 8.00  see chinatown, Gastown Grouse mountain  gondola ride  Stanly park  free shuttle bus  walk  the seawall   the aquarium  Sky ntrain to metrotown mall 500 stores  granville island    English  bay  beach  Go to tourismvancouver    Gas is expensive

Answer 3

here are some tips and suggestions:

go to Stanley Park!!!

you can hike, bike, just lay down on the grass, have picnic and basically, do just about anything there!!!!

the place is truly AMAZING!!!

There's the Brockton Point Lighthouse, Totem Poles and Prospect Point, where you could have a great view of the Lions Gate Bridge and Grouse Mountain from the top of Prospect Point.

You might also want to consider going to Cypress Mountain and watch the beautiful sunset from there. It's only 30 minutes away from the heart of downtown Vancouver.

It also offers one of the best ski resorts in town!!!

It'll aslo be fun to visit Gastown's Historical Steamclock, which was designed and built by Ray Saunders in 1977. It belches steam and hoots out the famous Westminster chimes "Big Ben" theme!!! i love it!!!

you could also spend a perfect day at Granville Island.

Granville Island lies below the Granville Street bridge. The public market has everything you need and the island also offers lots of places to dine.

You could also bring your dog and jog on the beach of Vancouver Downtown.

the beach is not good for swimming but it's really nice to see in Downtown.

You should also dine at THE EATERY... The Funkiest place for Japanese food indeed!

hehehe yum yum!!!

Walk around the structure of Canada Place to get a good panoramic view of the city!!!

fantastic!!!

Don't miss the Capilano Suspension bridge too!!!

It is said to be Vancouver's oldest tourist attraction, which was originally built in 1889.

It stretches 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) above the Capilano River.

Go and visit the Lighthouse Park too, if you have more time.

It contains the largest uncut, coastal-elevation trees in the Lower Mainland, which a spectacular view!!! This is within a 10-minute walk of the parking lot.

Also, ride a ferry (about an hour and a half) going to Victoria Island to complete your Vancouver experience!

It is said to be the vacation capital of Canada.

Go to the Parliament building to have a good view of marina; then, have a tea break at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.It is one of Victoria's highlights, with its true British tradition and atmosphere!!!

Before going back to the city, have a soup and salad at Pagliacci's, which is very popular to the locals for is great pasta, desserts, and wonderful ambiance!!!