Exploring Vancouver on a Dime
Vancouver has many free or cheap places to explore. Visitors can see the natural beauty of the area in the parks or beaches. There are many rich cultural venues offered in Vancouver. Learn more facts here.
Lighthouse Park
This venue is a great place to spend the day exploring. Bring along a lunch to have a picnic outdoors. This venue displays many large Douglas Firs. See also about Free or Cheap Fun in Vancouver.
Lynn Canyon Ecology Center
Any nature lover will want to visit the Lynn Canyon Ecology Center. Films about nature and hands on exhibit displays can be found here. Visitors don’t have to pay to enter. There is a puzzle area and puppet theater. Summer programs centered on nature are offered for children.
International Jazz Festival
The Vancouver International Jazz Festival is free or can be enjoyed at a low cost. It is a yearly event that the public is welcome to take part in. Free stages are one of the biggest appeals of this festival.
Stanley Park
Stanley Park is free to enter and explore. There are activities that you can pay to enjoy in Stanley Park, but there are also plenty of free things to do. You can enjoy the weather with a picnic.