Queen Elizabeth Park

Lonely Planet review

The city's highest point - it's 167m above sea level and has smashing views of the mountain-framed downtown skyscrapers - this 52-hectare park claims to house specimens of every tree native to Canada (look out for the white-flowered dogwood, BC's floral emblem). Sports fields, manicured lawns, formal gardens and pitch-and-putt golf keep the locals happy, and you'll likely see wide-eyed wedding couples posing for their photos.

If you want to be taken out to the ball game, the recently restored Nat Bailey Stadium is a popular summer afternoon haven for baseball lovers. Seasons in the Park is a good fine-dining restaurant that makes full use of the vistas.