Cultural Experiences in Vancouver
- Museum of Anthropology: This spectacular cliffside building at UBC houses one of the world’s greatest collections of aboriginal art and artifacts.
- Vancouver Art Gallery: Home to one of the largest collections of works by the remarkable, Victoria-born painter Emily Carr, as well as an ever-changing series of traveling exhibitions.
- Museum of Vancouver: Discover fascinating glimpses of Vancouver’s neon past, then take in a show at the planetarium next door.
- Theatre Under the Stars: What better way to spend a July or August evening than by watching musical theater at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park? It’s an essential local summertime tradition.
- Vancouver International Wine Festival: One of the biggest wine festivals in North America, and an absolute must on many Vancouverites’ February calendars.
- Commodore Ballroom: Few experiences can compare to dancing to live music at one of the most influential clubs in North America, with its vintage sprung dance floor.
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden: The first “scholar's garden” built outside of China, this is a serene and beautiful oasis in bustling Chinatown.
- TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival: The biggest stars in the world of jazz music—and their fans—flock to Vancouver each summer for this multi-day festival of sizzling sounds.
- Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival: Every summer, men in tights descend on the tents in Vanier Park for a season of sword fights and wordplay.
- Lunar New Year Celebrations: Vancouver’s huge Asian population makes the Lunar New Year one of the most exciting times of year, with banquets, parades, firecrackers, and lucky envelopes.