Vancouver
Your Next Great Escape
In most cities, you spend the day moving from one landmark to the next. In Vancouver, you can go from a downtown café to the deep wilderness before lunch. When it comes to Canada’s west coast, the best adventures here aren’t found on a checklist of museums and monuments, but on the water, high in the mountains and across rainforest trails. The only question is which one you’ll tackle first.
“In Vancouver, you can go from a downtown café to the deep wilderness before lunch.”
Great adventures demand great fuel, so stock up on trail snacks first. When you use your Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Card, you’ll earn 2X points on grocery store purchases. Once packed, head to Stanley Park for an easy introduction to the city’s wild side.
The sprawling urban oasis occupies a forested peninsula just off downtown, with hiking trails, seawall paths and panoramic views across the water. Prefer a higher vantage point? Visit Queen Elizabeth Park, the highest point in the city, to take in landscaped gardens, sweeping views and a cascading waterfall in the Quarry Garden.
“The best adventures here aren’t found on a checklist of museums and monuments, but on the water, high in the mountains and across rainforest trails.”
On your first full morning, it’s time to choose your element. If you prefer the water, rent a kayak or paddleboard and explore False Creek or Burrard Inlet, where snowcapped peaks rise behind downtown towers and curious harbor seals occasionally pop up to say hello. Early risers can join a local dragon boat session, while sun-seekers can head to Kitsilano Beach or Sunset Beach to catch a Pacific sunset.
For an adventure on two wheels, cross the inlet to the North Shore, where mountain-bike trails thread through the forested slopes of Mount Fromme, Mount Seymour and Cypress Mountain. Widely regarded as the birthplace of modern freeride mountain biking, the region offers everything from technical rock rolls and steep descents to more forgiving routes for beginners.
The North Shore also boasts exceptional hiking trails in places like Capilano Suspension Bridge Park. Afterward, follow the North Shore Ale Trail and reward yourself with a pint of craft beer, earning 2X points on restaurant purchases when you pay with your card.
“Whether you tackle one element or all of them, every point earned can bring you that much closer to your next getaway.”
If alpine terrain is calling, hop in a car and take the iconic Sea-to-Sky Highway north. As a cardmember, you can enjoy 2X at gas stations and a fourth night free at 300,000+ hotels worldwide. In warmer months, Garibaldi Provincial Park becomes a hiker’s paradise with turquoise lakes, lush meadows and dramatic viewpoints like Panorama Ridge.
Whether you tackle one element or all of them, every point earned on groceries, gas, dining and travel can bring you that much closer to your next getaway. With the Chase Air Canada Card, you’ll earn 5X total points on eligible Air Canada purchases and receive up to $100 in Air Canada statement credits annually. Plus, you’ll enjoy automatic Elite Status with no minimum spending requirement, unlocking benefits like Priority Check-ln, a free checked bag and Priority Boarding (Zone 2) for a more seamless travel experience.
This card is available exclusively to qualified individuals with a U.S. address.
Already thinking about your next adventure? With Air Canada’s 180+ destinations and over 1,300 destinations across its 45+ global airline partners, returning to the mountains or escaping to the ocean is easier than ever.
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