What are fun things to do with friends in Vancouver?
We checked 53 real places in Vancouver, BC from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 5 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Vancouver, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre to The Liberty Distillery
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit H. R. MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A4
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Marina Square
Downtown, Vancouver, BC
Free
12:30Lunch at Dan Dan Noodle
836 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E3
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Grandview Lanes
2195 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B3
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Hastings Racecourse
188 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N8
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse CB2
1277 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C4
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Red Robin
803 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at The Liberty Distillery
1494 Old Bridge Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S5
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society to The Metropole Community Pub
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society
Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T1
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Willow Park
802, Vancouver, BC
Free
12:30Lunch at Foodies Delight
1088 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1T2
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at The Cinematheque
1131 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Kerrisdale Pool
West 43rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 2G4
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse International Village
88 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Obanhmi
1668 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1X2
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at The Metropole Community Pub
320 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2K8
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Ukama Gallery to Bar None
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Ukama Gallery
1802 Maritime Mews, Vancouver, BC V6H 3W7
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Coal Harbour Park
Downtown, Vancouver, BC
Free
12:30Lunch at Viet Flavour Restaurant
1822 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y6
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at The Hive
670 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Denman Place Mall
1030 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Catch a show at Rio Theatre
1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at SUYO Modern Peruvian
3475 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 1L9
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Bar None
1222 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Vancouver
Real places in Vancouver for a day out with kids.
Visit Kitsilano Beach Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
FreeKitsilano, Vancouver, BC
Eat at Shilla Korean
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)1031 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 4N2
Go to Pacific Adventure Golf
Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.
$15–30 (estimate)East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 0B2
Go to Vancouver International Film Centre
Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.
$15–30 (estimate)1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3M7
Snack stop at Amberdo Cafe and Bakery
A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.
$8–18 (estimate)2678 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1P5
Dan Dan Noodle836 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1E3
Red Robin803 Thurlow Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2
Foodies Delight1088 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1T2
Amberdo Cafe and Bakery2678 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6K 1P5
Obanhmi1668 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1X2
Viet Flavour Restaurant1822 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 1Y6
SUYO Modern Peruvian3475 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 1L9
Shilla Korean1031 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5V 4N2
Bars and nightlife (21+)
The Liberty Distillery1494 Old Bridge Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S5
R & B Ale & Pizza HouseEast 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T 1G4
The Metropole Community Pub320 Abbott Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2K8
Twelve West1219 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M4
Off The Rail Tasting RoomAdanac Street, Vancouver, BC V5L 2C3
Bar None1222 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6
Good Co. Granville965 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L3
Key Party2305 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9
Sights
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A4
BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8
Chinese Canadian Military Museum SocietyColumbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T1
Chinese Cultural Centre Museum555 Columbia Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T1
Hastings Mill Park Museum1575 Alma Street, Vancouver, BC V6R 1A1
Ukama Gallery1802 Maritime Mews, Vancouver, BC V6H 3W7
Museum of Vancouver1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Engine 374 Pavilion181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3
Parks and outdoor spots
Marina SquareDowntown, Vancouver, BC
Kitsilano Beach ParkKitsilano, Vancouver, BC
Willow Park802, Vancouver, BC
Grimmett ParkRiley Park, Vancouver, BC
Cathedral Square566, Vancouver, BC
Coal Harbour ParkDowntown, Vancouver, BC
Garden Park1851, Vancouver, BC
Killarney ParkKillarney, Vancouver, BC V5S 2X7
Game spots
Grandview Lanes2195 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 4B3
Vancouver International Film Centre1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3M7
The Cinematheque1131 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L7
Fifth Avenue Cinemas2110 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 3H6
Par-Tee Putt670 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
Rio Theatre1660 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
The Park Theatre3440 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
Pacific Adventure GolfEast Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 0B2
Sports venues
Hastings Racecourse188 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N8
Kerrisdale PoolWest 43rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6M 2G4
Jericho Hill Pool + GymnasiumCampus Trail, Vancouver, BC V6R 1Z8
The Hive670 Industrial Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6A 2P3
Vancouver Aquatic Centre1050 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6E 1T7
Places to shop
CB21277 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 1C4
West End Farmers MarketComox Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 0B2
International Village88 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
Main St. Station Farmers MarketStation Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
Robson Public Market1610 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
Denman Place Mall1030 Denman Street, Vancouver, BC V6G 2M6
Sinclair Centre757 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
Riley Park Farmers MarketOntario Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3H4
How much does a day out with friends cost in Vancouver?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Vancouver costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Vancouver for free?
Free places on our list include Marina Square, Kitsilano Beach Park and Willow Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Vancouver?
Good places to start are Dan Dan Noodle, Red Robin and Foodies Delight. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Vancouver?
Sights on our list include H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum and Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Vancouver?
Try visit Kitsilano Beach Park, eat at Shilla Korean and go to Pacific Adventure Golf. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Vancouver?
Try coffee at Amberdo Cafe and Bakery, walk through Grimmett Park and look around BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Vancouver?
Try bowling at Grandview Lanes, play at Fifth Avenue Cinemas and park time at Cathedral Square. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Vancouver?
Try saturday morning: Chinese Cultural Centre Museum, saturday lunch: Dan Dan Noodle and saturday afternoon: Garden Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Vancouver?
Try birthday dinner at Dan Dan Noodle, play at The Park Theatre and drinks at Good Co. Granville (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Vancouver?
Try play at Grandview Lanes, see a movie at Fifth Avenue Cinemas and get active at Vancouver Aquatic Centre. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Vancouver?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.