Even though many restaurants and tourist attractions have started opening up more, you may still feel unsafe going to popular entertainment areas. That’s why I want to help you by giving my opinion of the top 3 best places to go to in Vancouver. These are going to be some less well-known attractions but will still help you experience the rich cultures of Vancouver. If you discover even 1 new place after reading this, my goal has been reached.

At number three is the Bloedel Conservatory sitting right at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park. You might know this iconic dome shaped structure already (perhaps you came here to take graduation photos?) but did you know that it houses over 500 different species? Not only does it have a magnificent view, but the area surrounding the Conservatory has beautiful and spacious walking paths to just enjoy the fresh air.

In second, one of my personal favourites on this list, is Burnaby Mountain and the Playground of the Gods (wow that sounds like a Rick Riordan novel). There is a rich history behind the totems that I won’t detail here, you’ll need to go there and read about it in person! Burnaby Mountain also has a beautiful flower garden that is spacious and superb for photos with the family.

My pick for first place is Buntzen Lake. Located in Port Moody, this 10 kilometre hiking trail circles a stunning lake that can only be appreciated in person. Online images don’t do it justice, you’ll need to actively be there and absorb all aspects of the trail with your 5 senses. Because it’s maintained by BC Hydro, you’ll see several electrical towers that can help as milestones in the hike. I can honestly go on and on about this place, perhaps it may even merit an entire article by itself!

Waardenburg, Ben . 2016. JPG file. / Unsplash

I hope you found a new place to visit after reading this, and if you already knew all three of them, why not go again?