Day 1 - Downtown & Waterfront: Start with breakfast in downtown, visit Canada Place and take photos of the iconic architecture, explore the Seabus for harbor views, lunch at Granville Island Public Market, visit Vancouver Art Gallery, dinner in Gastown with evening photo of the Steam Clock.
Day 2 - Stanley Park Adventure: Rent bikes and ride the Stanley Park Seawall (entire loop 2.5 hours or choose sections), visit Brockton Point lighthouse, explore the Vancouver Aquarium, picnic lunch in the park, afternoon hike on forest trails, sunset views from Prospect Point.
Day 3 - Museums & Culture: Morning at the Museum of Anthropology (arrive early), lunch at a nearby cafe, afternoon exploring Chinatown and Dragon's Gate, dim sum dinner, evening stroll through historic neighborhoods and visit a local brewery or cafe.
Day 4 - Gardens & Views: Visit Queen Elizabeth Park for morning city views, explore Bloedel Conservatory, lunch at a nearby restaurant, afternoon at VanDusen Botanical Garden, dinner in Kitsilano, evening beach walk at Kitsilano Beach.
Day 5 - Adventure Day: Day trip to Capilano Suspension Bridge (with Treetops and Cliffwalk), explore the rainforest scenery, lunch in North Vancouver, afternoon waterfall hike or visit local outdoor recreation areas, return to downtown for dinner and evening entertainment.