Vancouver
Canada
"Mountains, Harbor Lights & the Gateway to Alaska Cruises"
Vancouver sits between the Pacific and the Coast Mountains, and the skyline looks good from almost every seawall angle. Rent a bike around Stanley Park, walk the waterfront from Canada Place to Granville Island, and save an evening for the neighborhoods of Gastown or Commercial Drive. Grouse Mountain and Capilano are the half-day nature hits when the weather cooperates. It is also the main homeport for Alaska cruises, so many trips start or end with a night downtown.
Stanley Park seawall, Canada Place, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Gastown, VanDusen or Queen Elizabeth Park
June–September
The Canada Line from the airport is simple; carry a light shell even in summer
Top Alaska embarkation port. A passport or passport card is required for US citizens entering Canada.
4–5 days
$160–$320