Vancouver may have all the usual big-city trappings—renowned museums, an active theatre and music scene, and famed dining—but its location ringed by mountains and right by the water, surround it with nature on a grand scale. Visit the city’s forests, parks, and impressive suspension bridge to connect with that outdoor spirit. Then explore the city’s past in Gastown’s Victorian buildings, cobblestone lanes, and English pubs. Or wander Chinatown—the country’s largest—on a never-ending food crawl.