# The best day trips from Vancouver

The Sea-to-Sky, islands and mountain towns of British Columbia.

- 213 votes · 11 items
- Jan 15, 2026 · Ryan
- https://even.best/en/l/3903/the-best-day-trips-from-vancouver

## Top 11

1. **Deep Cove** (24 · ▲25 ▼1) — Kayaking and the Quarry Rock hike.
2. **Whistler** (19 · ▲25 ▼6) — Four-season resort at the end of the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
3. **Victoria** (19 · ▲22 ▼3) — BC's capital by ferry, with the Butchart Gardens.
4. **Squamish** (19 · ▲20 ▼1) — Sea to Sky Gondola and the Stawamus Chief.
5. **Bowen Island** (16 · ▲19 ▼3) — Quick island escape by ferry.
6. **Harrison Hot Springs** (14 · ▲16 ▼2) — Lakeside resort town with hot springs.
7. **Golden Ears Provincial Park** (11 · ▲12 ▼1) — Lakes and trails in Maple Ridge.
8. **Sunshine Coast (Gibsons)** (10 · ▲11 ▼1) — Ferry-access coast of small towns.
9. **Fort Langley** (7 · ▲12 ▼5) — Historic village and fort on the Fraser.
10. **Joffre Lakes** (6 · ▲11 ▼5) — Three turquoise glacial lakes.
11. **Shannon Falls** (6 · ▲9 ▼3) — Waterfall on the road to Squamish.

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