The Stanley Park Seawall

Visitors on a budget shouldn't pass up a stop at the Stanley Park Seawall, a 9-km (5.5 mi) paved path where cyclists, joggers and in-line skaters enjoy the beauty of Vancouver's scenery. The views of English Bay are free of charge and postcard worthy.

AFTERNOON

Robson Street

Combine your love for window-shopping and people watching on Robson Street, perhaps the best-known shopping neighborhood in Vancouver. Take a seat at an outdoor patio and check out the latest fashions as Vancouverites show off styles from Robson Street anchors Salvatore Ferragamo andlululemon athletica, a yoga-inspired clothing boutique.

Christ Church Cathedral

Swing by Vancouver's oldest church - built between 1889 and 1896 - for a look into the city's spiritual side. The Gothic-style structure is awe-inspiring, as are its stained-glass windows with scenes from the Old and New Testament. For a real treat, walk the labyrinth and enjoy a choral performance by the church's choir.

Canada Place

This mixed-use facility hosts a number of free activities, such as outdoor yoga and Canada Day festivities. Even when these events aren't going on, Canada Place is still a place to wander and explore. The complex extends four city blocks, its five Teflon-coated sails as its most recognizable feature. If you want to catch a movie, check out the IMAX Theatre at Canada Place and its five-storey-high screen.

Gastown

Make a stop in Gastown and check out the neighbourhood's Victorian-style streets. The atmosphere here is distinctly old school: cobblestone streets, Italian tilework, Victorian streetlamps. Make sure to stop by the Gastown Steam Clock, the world's first steam clock, which chimes every quarter hour with a steam whistle.

EVENING

Chinatown

Discover North America's oldest Chinatown to experience one of Vancouver's most dynamic communities. Authenticity is the key word here, and the neighbourhood has all the things you might expect from a bustling Chinatown. Herbal shops, bakeries and lanterns line the streets, while the distinctive architecture harkens back to Canton. Stop by the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden ($14 admission, but half-price during the last half hour of the day) after browsing the shops. The intimate garden was the work of 52 artisans from China and is a representation of an authentic Ming Dynasty-style garden.

Chinatown Night Market

During the summer months, you'll want to check out the unique experience of Vancouver's Chinatown night market. Filled with goodies - dumplings, noodle soups, trinkets, handcrafts and more - the market is really a sight to behold, especially with events continually happening throughout the summer.