Sample Itinerary

Every trip is customized to your preferred travel dates, length of stay, and sightseeing interests. The itineraries below are examples.

Sample Itinerary - Option 1

• October 21: Arrive in Vancouver and check into your hotel
• October 22: Explore downtown Vancouver and attend Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena
• October 23: Depart Vancouver or extend your British Columbia getaway

Sample Itinerary - Option 2

• October 20: Arrive and settle into your Vancouver hotel
• October 21: Visit museums, distinctive neighborhoods, or nearby scenic attractions
• October 22: Enjoy a pregame meal before attending Detroit Red Wings at Vancouver Canucks
• October 23: Depart or continue your customized British Columbia getaway

Optional Add-Ons

Personalize your Vancouver hockey travel experience with optional enhancements.

Transportation

• Optional roundtrip airfare
• Private airport and hotel transfers
• Game-day transportation
• Rental car reservations

Hotel & Vacation Extensions

• Additional Vancouver hotel nights
• Early arrival or extended stay
• Victoria or Whistler extension
• Seattle or Canadian Rockies extension

Destination Experiences

• Guided Vancouver sightseeing
• Museum and attraction visits
• Granville Island or Stanley Park visit
• Vancouver dining experiences
• Seasonal mountain, harbor, and scenic excursions

Sports Experience Upgrades

• Premium or club-level seating, subject to availability
• Pregame dining near Rogers Arena
• Additional Vancouver sporting events, when available

Customized Travel Planning

• Personalized itinerary planning
• Restaurant recommendations and reservations
• Group and family arrangements
• Special occasion celebrations

Vancouver Destination Guide

Vancouver combines professional sports, waterfront scenery, diverse neighborhoods, museums, celebrated dining, and dramatic coastal mountain landscapes. Many signature attractions are located downtown or within a short trip of the city center, making Vancouver well suited for a customized hockey getaway.

Rogers Arena

Rogers Arena is located beside downtown Vancouver and is home to the Vancouver Canucks. The arena is close to Gastown, Chinatown, False Creek, restaurants, and rapid transit. Transportation, entry requirements, and arena policies should be reviewed shortly before game day because operating details may change.

Top Vancouver Experiences

Stanley Park: Explore waterfront paths, forested areas, beaches, gardens, and scenic views near downtown.

Granville Island: Visit the public market, artisan shops, restaurants, galleries, and waterfront spaces.

Gastown: Discover historic architecture, independent shops, restaurants, and the neighborhood's famous steam clock.

Vancouver Waterfront: Walk around Canada Place, Coal Harbour, and the seawall for harbor and mountain views.

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park: Experience a forest setting, suspension bridge, and elevated walkways across the Capilano River.

Grouse Mountain: Add a seasonal mountain visit for panoramic views and outdoor activities, subject to weather and operating conditions.

Museum of Anthropology: Explore art and cultural collections with a strong focus on Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.

False Creek: Enjoy waterfront walks, neighborhood views, and convenient ferry connections.

Food and Drink

• Pacific seafood, salmon, oysters, and Dungeness crab
• Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Southeast Asian cuisine
• Farm-to-table and contemporary Canadian restaurants
• Granville Island market specialties
• British Columbia wines and local craft breweries
• Pregame dining near Rogers Arena, Yaletown, and Gastown

Where to Stay

Downtown: Central access to shopping, dining, waterfront attractions, and transportation.

Yaletown: Restaurants, waterfront paths, and convenient access to Rogers Arena.

Coal Harbour: Upscale hotels and harbor views near Stanley Park and Canada Place.

Gastown: Historic atmosphere, independent restaurants, and proximity to Rogers Arena.

West End: Neighborhood restaurants and convenient access to Stanley Park and English Bay.

Weather and Packing

October in Vancouver can bring mild temperatures, cool evenings, and frequent rain. Pack layers, comfortable walking shoes, and a water-resistant jacket or umbrella. Check the current forecast and Rogers Arena bag policy before departure.

Getting Around

Depending on your hotel, Rogers Arena and downtown attractions may be reached by walking, SkyTrain, bus, SeaBus, local ferry, rideshare, taxi, rental car, or prearranged private transportation. Allow extra time on game day and confirm the latest transportation schedule before leaving for the arena.