Canada's most expensive city is also abundant with great outdoor activities and rich culture that tourists will definitely enjoy. Although Vancouver has a reputation as a pricey city, there is no shortage of free and affordable activities that you can do.

From taking a relaxing stroll along Stanley Park to trying different stalls in the bustling Granville Island market, Vancouver can offer budget-friendly experiences that won't burn holes in your wallet.

However, some of these places may have some COVID-19 restrictions and you may need to take note of the precautions they’re taking. Either way, you can still take note of these sites and include them in your next Canadian adventure when it’s much safer to travel.

Still, Noms Magazine, a fantastic Vancouver food blog, has curated a list of inexpensive activities and places you can visit. Get ready to mark your map, and let's dive in!

Granville Island

First on the list is one of Vancouver's top attractions. Located in False Creek, Granville Island was once an industrial manufacturing area but is now a hub for the city's art community.

Besides being home to galleries, pottery studios, and theatres, Granville Island is also famous for its public market. When you take a stroll in their streets, you'll be welcomed by more than 50 traders, selling local produce, artisan cheeses, jewelry, leather goods, and other unique trinkets you take home with you.

Vancouver Art Gallery

Next on the list is one of Canada's most prominent galleries — the Vancouver Art Gallery. You can find Vancouver Art Gallery in the city's former courthouse, and its design is quite impressive, inside and out. Tickets to this gallery would cost around CAD24, but if you visit the gallery on Tuesday Evenings between 5 pm to 8 pm, all you need to do is donate, and you can enter the space.

The Vancouver Art Gallery carries 11,000 items and major works by reputable Canadian artists like Emily Carr and the Group of Seven. Everything you see here will surely ignite a creative spark in you.

Queen Elizabeth Park

If you want to see Vancouver's highest point — blowing in a whopping height of 410ft above sea level — make your way to Queen Elizabeth Park. Because of its idyllic location, the park can offer tourists one of the best views of Vancouver's skyline with a magical backdrop of the North Vancouver mountains.

Queen Elizabeth Park is a popular destination for picnics, providing a lavish green space for you and your loved ones to relax and enjoy a simple meal. Besides that, you can even wander around the park and marvel at the lush exotic trees in the area.

Richmond Night Market,

Suppose you're looking for something to do on a weekend night. Why not enjoy fantastic Asian delicacies at the Richmond Night Market? From fried seafood to tornado potatoes, ice-cold fruit desserts, to interesting drinks, Richmond Night Market will surely keep your tummy full the entire night without leaving your pockets empty.

Because of the abundance of food choices and outdoor entertainment and activities, Richmond Night Market is unmistakably one of our Vancouver food blog's top places to go to!