Rainy-Day Activities

While most Vancouverites don't let a little drizzle stop them, heavier rains might inspire you to seek indoor activities. Obvious options include museums—the Museum of Anthropology at UBC is a worthwhile trek. If you're downtown, the Vancouver Art Gallery is good for an hour or two, as is the Vancouver Aquarium and Science World. Less obvious choices are the Bill Reid Gallery, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (it has covered walkways), or Granville Island Market (it's inside; you just have to get there, but then you can spend hours browsing the goods and having lunch). Lonsdale Quay is another colorful indoor market on the North Shore and getting there, via the SeaBus, is half the fun.