Dating from the 1860s – ancient history in BC years – but looking a bit lost among the modern hubbub, this handsome residence has gingerbread adornments, a wraparound porch and an interior fastidiously preserved by enthusiastic staff in period costume who also offer guided tours. It’s apparently the oldest intact house in the Lower Mainland and was originally built for Scottish steamship captain William Irving. Most of the furnishings today date from around 1900.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
12.31 MILES
One of North America’s largest urban green spaces, Stanley Park is revered for its dramatic forest-and-mountain oceanfront views. But there’s more to this…
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
13.24 MILES
As you inch gingerly across one of the world's longest (140m) and highest (70m) pedestrian suspension bridges, swaying gently over roiling Capilano Canyon…
10.02 MILES
Under Vancouver's favorite geodesic dome (OK, it's only one), this ever-popular science showcase has tonnes of hands-on galleries and a cool outdoor park…
11.58 MILES
For a glimpse of what the West End looked like before the apartment blocks, visit this handsome 1893 Queen Anne–style mansion, now a lovingly preserved…
10.48 MILES
This highly popular green-thumbed oasis is a 22-hectare, 255,000-plant idyll that offers a strollable web of pathways weaving through specialized garden…
Vancouver Police Museum & Archives
10.12 MILES
Illuminating Vancouver's crime-and-vice-addled history, this quirky museum has had a recent makeover, uncovering the former coroner's courtroom (spot the…
11.49 MILES
A former disused urban rail line that's being transformed by the city into a cool linear park, this 8.5km-long flora-fringed walking and cycling route is…
9.69 MILES
Cresting the hill in Queen Elizabeth Park, this domed conservatory is a delightful rainy-day warm-up. At Vancouver's best-value paid attraction, you'll…
Nearby Lower Mainland attractions
0.27 MILES
Sandwiched between railway tracks and the mighty Fraser River, this linear boardwalk park is an excellent New West addition. Join the locals for a breezy…
2. New Westminster Museum & Archives
0.49 MILES
On the 3rd floor of the swish Anvil Centre, this well-presented small museum illuminates New West's tumultuous history, from its First Nations origins and…
0.49 MILES
With the right curators and a foresighted arts community, it’s amazing what you can do with 200 sq meters of space. This small gallery in New West’s super…
4. Fraser River Discovery Centre
0.54 MILES
Combining displays on pioneer and First Nations history as well as the wildlife that calls the river home, this interpretation center tells you all you…
0.62 MILES
With shops and a small but pretty varied food court, this waterfront covered market also hosts some cool events throughout the year. Check their website…
3.66 MILES
Colorfully re-creating a BC pioneer town, complete with replica homes, businesses and a handsome 1912 carousel (tickets $2.65), this family-friendly…
3.69 MILES
Burnaby's favorite green space, complete with lakeside and forest walls. Paddleboating on the lake is de rigueur and in summer the banked grassy lawns…
4.9 MILES
A small but well-established gallery showcasing local, national and international contemporary art.