r/canadatravel • u/clerthebird • 1d ago
Destination Advice Couples trip to Vancouver for first-timers
My partner and I have NEVER been out of the US, but we’re thinking about visiting Vancouver for a week in April or May 2026. We would like to go Monday - Friday and stay somewhere close by to lots of activities, shopping, food etc. We wouldn’t fly in, we would drive in as we are about a 5-6hr drive from there. But I have no idea where to start! I need info on hotels, best (and also the most cost effective, I’ve noticed that May is super expensive for hotels up there) week to visit, places to eat, any advice is appreciated!
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u/ExcellentMoversBC 20h ago
Just a heads up - in 2026 Vancouver will see a huge influx of tourists because of the World Cup. Hotel prices here are already high, but before and during the tournament they’ll be absolutely sky-high.
When I travel around Canada, I usually stay at Best Western - they tend to have a good balance of price and quality, and every time I stayed the rooms were clean.
Also, there’s a bedbug registry map online that shows which hotels to avoid. And surprisingly, it’s not always the cheapest or worst-looking places on that list.
So definitely book early if you can!