Hearing people say that visiting Vancouver on the cheap is not possible is far from being true. Vancouver is a beautiful city with lots of beautiful attractions, and a fair share of them are absolutely free. In 2009, Vancouver was named one of the top budget destinations, reaching the top in 2010, during the 2010 Winter Olympics. Plus, there are a lot of attractions in Vancouver that are either free or cheap, making this city accessible to all the people who want to visit it.
First thing to do while visiting Vancouver on the cheap is go and visit Granville Island. This island of 37 acres was once an industrial area, but was transformed to what it is today, and that is a great destination for people who want to improve their culture, or their shopping collection. Situated in the island, visitors will find a public market, a theatre, a hotel, restaurants, a brewery and many shops and galleries. Visiting the island is free of charge, but visitors will have a hard time not spending any money.
The best known neighborhood in Vancouver is called Robson Street. Even though tourists do not wish to spend any money on shopping, spending some time in Robson Street is sure going to be worth it. Enjoy drinking a coffee while watching the latest fashions in Vancouver.
The oldest church in Vancouver, the Christ Church Cathedral, was built between 1889 and 1896. It’s a gothic style cathedral and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a choral performance by the church’s choir. There is also the possibility of walking through a labyrinth, for those who are looking for something different.
