Vancouver travel cost guide

Must-see spots, local tips, admission prices and foods to try in Vancouver. Price data as of 2026-10-16.

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Don't miss in Vancouver

• Stanley Park Cycle or walk the Seawall that loops the park along the water.
• Granville Island A public market and artisan studios, reached by tiny Aquabus ferries.
• Capilano Suspension Bridge A swaying bridge over a deep canyon, with forest walkways.

Vancouver travel tips

• Menu prices exclude GST (plus liquor tax on drinks) and tip.
• It rains often, especially autumn and winter; bring a waterproof jacket.

Good to know in Canada

• Menu and shelf prices exclude sales tax, which is added at the till; tipping in restaurants is customary.
• Contactless card payment works in most shops and on public transit.

Watch out for in Canada

• In parks and on trails you may meet bears and other wildlife; follow posted rules and never leave food out.
• Some downtown blocks feel rough at night; stick to busy main streets late in the evening.

General advice for the whole country. Check official government travel advice for entry rules and safety before you go.

Real menu prices in Vancouver

Per-person meal prices from restaurants’ official menus (where tax and tips are extra, the calculator adds them).

• The Naam – Grilled Cheese: CA$11.50
• The Naam – Veggie Delight Wrap: CA$15.25
• Cactus Club Cafe – Chipotle Chicken Tacos: CA$21.50
• Earls Robson – Baja Tacos: CA$21.75
• Cactus Club Cafe – Cajun Chicken Sandwich: CA$25.00
• Cactus Club Cafe – The Feenie Burger: CA$28.25

Vancouver attraction & theme park tickets

Official sellers’ prices for one adult admission. Select attractions in the calculator to add them to your budget.

• Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – Adult Admission: CA$75.00 · child CA$28.00
• VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission (Adult 19 to 64): CA$11.19 ~ CA$15.81 · child CA$5.60 ~ CA$7.90

What to eat in Vancouver

• BC Salmon — Pacific salmon from British Columbia, grilled or smoked
• Poutine — Fries topped with cheese curds and gravy, Canada's comfort food
• Japadog — Vancouver hot dog with Japanese toppings like teriyaki and seaweed
• BC Roll — Sushi roll with grilled salmon skin, invented in Vancouver

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