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Vancouver

Vancouver · Canada · 49.29, -123.11

A Canadian west coast harbor city and a major homeport for Alaska cruises. Its beautiful cityscape is framed by sea and mountains, with highlights including expansive Stanley Park, Gastown's historic steam clock, and the markets of Granville Island. It is a sophisticated multicultural city where nature and urban life blend.

Port highlights

About 660,000 people within the city and about 2.5 million in the metropolitan area

Population

Oceanic west coast climate. Summers are calm and comfortable, while winters are mild but rainy.

Climate

English (some French)

Language

Canadian dollar (CAD)

Currency

May to September is best, matching the Alaska cruise season.

Best time to visit

Local food

Fresh seafood (salmon, crab), sushi and Asian cuisine, poutine

Sights

Stanley ParkGastown Steam ClockGranville Island Public MarketCapilano Suspension Bridge (outside the city)

Monthly average high / low temperatures

7°

3°Jan

8°

3°Feb

11°

5°Mar

14°

7°Apr

18°

10°May

20°

13°Jun

23°

15°Jul

23°

15°Aug

19°

12°Sep

14°

9°Oct

10°

5°Nov

7°

3°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: VANCOUVER HARBOUR CS · about 1 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much more expensive than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)186 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat more expensive.

CA$3.00

Water 500 ml

CA$5.50

Coffee

CA$21.00

Inexpensive meal

CA$8.13

Local beer

CA$8.17

Big Mac

Prices in Vancouver. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

YVR

Nearest airport

30–40 min

Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

AlaskaMay–Sep 2027

Source: Wikipedia “Canada Place”, “Vancouver” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Vancouver

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

11-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

10-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Seward

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier (Anchorage)

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Vancouver

7-Night Alaska Cruise from Seattle to Vancouver

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