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Home/Destinations/Vancouver/Vancouver in 3 days
3 days · Vancouver itinerary

Vancouver in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Vancouver covers the city, the mountains and the sea. Here is how to spend three perfect days in British Columbia — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city & North Shore
  2. 2Day 2: Sea to Sky
  3. 3Day 3: Victoria & whales
  4. 4City, mountains & sea

Day 1: city & North Shore

Stanley Park, Capilano and Grouse.

Day 2: Sea to Sky

Drive to Whistler past the waterfalls.

Day 3: Victoria or whales

The Butchart Gardens or whale watching.

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Vancouver in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Vancouver?
Three days is ideal — the city and North Shore on day one, the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler on day two, and Victoria with the Butchart Gardens or a whale-watching trip on day three.
What is the best day trip from Vancouver for 3 days?
Whistler is the most scenic drive, Victoria the most charming, and whale watching the most thrilling; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Vancouver itinerary?
Spend day one on the city and North Shore, day two on the Sea to Sky and Whistler, and day three on Victoria or whale watching, booking the popular tours ahead.

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City & Stanley ParkCapilano & GrouseWhale WatchingWhistler & Sea to Sky

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Spoken Treasures: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour
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Spoken Treasures: Stanley Park Indigenous Walking Tour
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Custom Private Sightseeing Tour Sea to Sky and Whistler
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Custom Private Sightseeing Tour Sea to Sky and Whistler
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1 hour City Tour & Butchart Gardens: Christmas - Entry included!
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Tofino: Whale Watching Tour in Open Zodiac with Nature Guide
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Tofino: Whale Watching Tour in Open Zodiac with Nature Guide
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Post-Cruise Vancouver City + Capilano Tour, Optional YVR Transfer
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Post-Cruise Vancouver City + Capilano Tour, Optional YVR Transfer
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from$132/ person
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Vancouver Sea to Sky Whistler Day Tour
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Vancouver Sea to Sky Whistler Day Tour
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from$214/ person
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Private Deluxe Tour of Victoria & to Butchart Gardens (5 hrs)
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Private Deluxe Tour of Victoria & to Butchart Gardens (5 hrs)
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Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island
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Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island
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