Some of the most preferred outdoor sports and nature spots in Vancouver are:

Hood River Marina: One of the multi-activity spots of the city which offers boating, swimming and wind surfing.

Beacon Rock: Apart from providing a panoramic view of the Columbia River Gorge, this place is also a popular hiking trail.

Salmon Creek Park: This Park is one of the places in Vancouver which is equally popular with locals and tourists where one can enjoy swimming, and family picnics.

William O. Douglas Wilderness: Spread in a 168000 acre expanse this one of the biggest nature preserves in Vancouver and home to a variety of wildlife.

Granville Island- From markets to theatres, to top restaurants and bars, there is something for every taste on Granville Island. While here you need not bother about comfortable accommodation as there are many good hotels like- Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver, Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel, Pan Pacific Vancouver, Delta Vancouver Suites Hotel,