Vancouver Travel Guide:
Awesome Hidden Gems by Real Locals

Everybody knows their way to Stanley Park and Granville Island, but where do Vancouver locals go? Check our online travel guide & download our app for hidden local gems. No algorithms, no fake reviews, and away from the touristic traps. Try Spotted by Locals! It's like having a bunch of good local friends abroad advising you where to go!

Our Local Spotters in Vancouver

Our handpicked locals live & love in Vancouver and speak the local language.

  • Gabrielle Dugré Desrochers photo

    Gabrielle

    Vancouver is perfect for anyone who enjoys the outdoors but likes the convenience of the city...
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  • Roz Regan photo

    Roz

    A world traveler and one to take the path less trodden
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  • Sean Garrity photo

    Sean

    My name is Sean and I am a born and bred Vancouverite. This city has been my home for my entire li...
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  • Samantha Cheng photo

    Samantha

    I’m a content marketer, ad geek, & UBC alum. I love Vancouver for the diverse landscape & people...
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  • Dinesh Jayabalan photo

    Dinesh

    I'm an engineer & a Vancouver explorer. I love cooking & drinking beer. Most of the time together!
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  • Pamela Olmstead photo

    Pamela

    I’m a travel agent and tourism and travel student, born and raised in beautiful Vancouver, Canad...
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  • Daniela Botelho Perotto photo

    Daniela

    There really are no limits to what Vancouver has to offer. I just can't not be happy in this city!
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  • Adelina Wong photo

    Adelina

    Hello! I'm Adelina, a globetrotter and digital marketing specialist. By day, I work in marketing, ...
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No tourist traps

  • HANDPICKED LOCALS who speak the local language
  • ONLY LOCAL FAVORITES No tourist highlights
  • ALWAYS UP-TO-DATE We check all tips regularly
  • FREE NEW TIPS REGULARLY New tips free "for life"

Beats our website

  • 100% OFFLINE MAPS & TIPS No internet (data or wifi) needed
  • FIND SPOTS NEARBY and navigate there online
  • SAVE FAVORITES and show them on the map
  • ADD YOUR OWN SPOTS Your hotel? A must-see highlight?
Spotted by Locals

What to do in Vancouver?

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Art & culture

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Bars

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Cinema

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Coffee & tea

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Music

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Relaxing

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Restaurants

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Shopping

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Snacks

41 articles
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Theaters

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