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Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

2 days in Vancouver

Mountains, ocean and one of the world's most liveable cities. Here's how to spend 2 days in Vancouver: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Vancouver trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 2 days Vancouver itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Ralph Lake
Ralph Lake is a lake located on Vancouver Island. It is an expansion of the Ralph River east of Buttle Lake.
12:30
Charity Lake
Charity Lake is a lake located on Vancouver Island is an expansion of Ralph River south of Mount Albert Edward in Strathcona Provincial Park,
16:00
Toy Lake (Vancouver Island)
Toy Lake is a lake on Vancouver Island north of Great Central Lake and east of Oshinow Lake.
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Day 2

09:00
Faith Lake
Faith Lake is a lake on Vancouver Island southeast of the headwaters of the Ralph River.
12:30
Mount Frink
Mount Frink is a plateau-like mesa on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located 30 km (19 mi) west of Courtenay and 2 km (1 mi) southeast of Mount Albert Edward Most oft
16:00
Jack Shark Lake
Jack Shark Lake is a lake located on Vancouver Island on the west side of Augerpoint Mountain west of Mount Albert Edward in Strathcona Provincial Park.

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What 2 days in Vancouver costs

What this trip costs

$752
Flights$45060%
Stay$689%
Activities$547%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$376/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Vancouver: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Vancouver?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Vancouver without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Vancouver?+

Start with Ralph Lake, Charity Lake and Toy Lake (Vancouver Island). The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Vancouver cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?+

The best months to visit Vancouver are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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