I had the opportunity to visit Canada in 2023 and I had such an amazing time, sometimes it feels like a dream. These are some of the places I visited and loved. I hope this helps you if you’re ever in the area
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Site seeing
Places to eat and drink 🍹
Where to Shop
Site seeing
Stanley Park was a delight. I loved walking along the streets and seeing the beautiful sites. You should try this when you’re in Vancouver BC
Stanley Park
I enjoy listening to the whistles and steam display of the famous steam clock in Vancouver. I also enjoyed the general site seeing in that area
Gastown Steam Clock 🕰️
I think this was my absolute favorite place to visit. And it was Christmas time so it was extra decorated and extra beautiful. I loved walking around and seeing all the huge Christmas decor and the sparkly lights.
Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
The CN tower was such a pleasant experience. It’s great for tourists. Just a small fee and you’ll get to ride to the top and see an amazing view. I recommend going at Night. The city light are so beautiful at Night 🌃
CN Tower
This was one of my favorite outings. Coming from a small town, I had never experienced anything like this. It was like walking through the ocean. It was such a breathtaking experience. So beautiful to see all the little fishies and sea creatures 😍. ...
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
I visited in the fall so the flowers weren’t exactly in bloom. I recommend you visit in the spring time. It’s truly beautiful 🥹
Ubc Rose Garden
UBC’s Harry Potter library was a true gem. I love it so much. It was so mystical and beautiful. If you’re a Harry Potter fan and you’re ever on UBC, you should definitely check this one out
Harry Potter at UBC Library - University of British Columbia
Places to eat and drink 🍹
I had a lovely time here. The cocktails were amazing. My friends and I had to go for second rounds 🤭
Step into the realm of Bar 404. Be part of an enchanting evening, indulging in meticulously crafted cocktails and culinary wonders.
Bar 404 Toronto - Cocktail & Urban Speakeasy
I had a drink here with a friend and it was a really nice environment. Calm and soothing with soft music in the background. You should check it out
Hunters Landing in Toronto, ON | The Landing Restaurant Group ...
This chicken was soooooo goood 😩
Juicy and spicy Korean style boneless chicken. Sometimes I still crave it knowing fully well that they don’t sell it in my country 😭
Chicko Chicken
Where to Shop
This was by far the cheapest grocery store I came across. It was recommended by a nice old lady I met at church🥹. If you’re traveling on a budget and you need to get groceries, this is the place. Happy shopping 🛒 😃
No Frills
If you’re in BC during the Christmas time, this is the perfect place to look around, have fun and also get souvenirs for your loved ones
Vancouver Christmas Mar…
Find the closest dollarama store for cheap items. As a traveler who doesn’t want to spend too much money on stuff, this is the store for you
Dollarama
This was one the stores I shopped at. They had good prices. The prices were significantly lower than some other high end stores
Save-On-Foods
Another great cheap store to shop from. Just look up the nearest beach and go shopping 🛒