Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Vancouver, Canada

Welcome to Vancouver – a city that offers a lot for the walker! If you are visiting for the first time, our Introduction Walk will take you to the most essential sights. Make sure not to miss a stroll through Gastown – the city's historic district renowned for its aesthetically pleasing late-Victorian architecture. You can also take time to explore the nearby Chinatown and/or take a stroll through Granville Island - a hidden gem for foodies, live music fans, and families.

In all, we have prepared 9 self-guided walks for you to explore Vancouver, which cover everything from charming streets and neighborhoods to ample shopping and leisure opportunities. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from iTunes App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.


Download The GPSmyCity App

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Gastown Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Gastown Walking Tour

Granville Island Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Granville Island Walking Tour

Kitsilano Walk

Discovery Walk: Kitsilano Walk

West End Walk

Discovery Walk: West End Walk

Vancouver/Gastown

Article (A): Vancouver/Gastown

Kitsilano

Article (A): Kitsilano

Downtown Architecture

Article (A): Downtown Architecture

Eats: Vancouver

Article (B): Eats: Vancouver

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