Advisors, did you know you can save lots of loonies and toonies (that’s CAD $1 and $2 coins) on your Vancouver trip with free admission to top attractions and activities?
Available to travel trade, the Destination Experience Pass is your exclusive passport to free entry and complimentary admission to around 30 attractions and experiences in and around Vancouver.
Created with Destination Vancouver members, the pass is just the ticket to experience firsthand all the unique attractions and activities on offer and share with your clients.
How it works
The Destination Experience Pass allows you and a guest to experience the metro Vancouver and out-of-town experiences listed for one visit per site per calendar year.
Each attraction listing has helpful info like opening and seasonal hours, phone numbers and maps even if you can’t access free Wi-Fi.
Open to Vancouver Specialist agents, it’s super-easy to sign up, purchase the pass online and then open the confirmation order email on your smartphone, save the pass to your home screen and then show your pass at each of the attractions listed for entry for you and a guest.
Some attractions will need reservations due to limited group size, so be sure to email/book ahead.
For free admission at each site, simply show the Destination Experience Pass downloaded on your phone on arrival, hit the ‘Redeem’ button in front of the staff member, and get your paper pass/ticket for entry.
So, where can you go?
Here’s a sample of the top attractions and activities you can access for free with the Destination Experience Pass:
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park – yep, you and a guest can visit one of Vancouver’s biggest drawcards for free on weekdays. Be sure to email ahead for this popular attraction.
- Cycle City Tours and Bike Rentals – Vancouver is one of the world’s most cycle-friendly cities and the dedicated bike lanes make it easy to get around Downtown. Use the free half-day standard bike rental for you and your travel partner and hit the Stanley Park loop.
- False Creek Ferries – These little ferries are so cute and perfect for puttering around Granville Island. Enjoy a free day pass for you and a mate to go from Sunset Beach to Science World.
- FlyOver Canada – Email ahead to get aboard this virtual ride attraction to soar from coast to coast to coast across Canada.
- Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver – Free admission for two to see the resident grizzlies and get among the winter or summer activities on offer in Vancouver’s playground.
- Vancouver Aquarium – Ceph Rogen the octopus may no longer be a resident here but there’s a new giant Pacific octopus (Terri) plus rescue sea otters and sea lions to meet and loads more at this interactive aquarium with free admission for two with the pass.
- Vancouver Art Gallery – A must-visit with free entry for two to check out the latest exhibitions with a particular emphasis on First Nations and Asian-Pacific artists.
- Vancouver Water Adventures – Choose from kayak or SUP board rental or email ahead to reserve a City & Seal Tour for two.
- Prince of Whales Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures – Choose from half-day whale watching or a waterfront sightseeing tour in Vancouver, or half-day whale watching in either Victoria or Telegraph Cove in season.
- Lulu Island Winery – Enjoy a complimentary wine-tasting flight for two at this winery in Greater Vancouver – reserve ahead online.
- BeWild Adventures & Wellness – Head out on the Waterfalls & Whistler day tour from Vancouver to Whistler – email to secure your preferred date.
Insider tips
Want more free stuff to do in Vancouver? Here’s the latest hotspots to see for free.
- The Shipyards District – North Vancouver’s newest lifestyle precinct has a splash park in summer and the region’s largest ice-skating rink in winter plus onsite breweries, eateries, artisan shops and The Polygon Gallery.
- Van Mural Fest – Download the VMF app and go on a free walking tour of the latest bold and colourful murals by local and international artists.
- Hollywood North – Check out the filming locations of popular movies and TV series. Visit Tourism Vancouver’s Filmed in Vancouver tips for starry-eyed attractions.
Find out about the Vancouver Specialist Program here.
Register for the Canada Specialist Program via canadaspecialist.com.au
