Art & Culture in Vancouver

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Vancouver. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Admire the Exhausting Machine Mural, a striking piece of street art, or get a glimpse of the city’s history at Roedde House. Discover these and many more cultural gems in the city!

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21 Hidden Gems

Gallery Row

Looking for local artists?

"Gallery Row" Vancouver is a great spot for people like myself who would be interested in local artist artworks to bring home. Native art is what they...

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Roz

Regan

Apr 18, 2025

Museum of Anthropology

A gem out at UBC

"Museum of Anthropology" Vancouver is a museum located 20 minute away from the city centre. My favorite spot int he museum is the former WW2 gun turret...

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Roz

Regan

Apr 18, 2025

Golden Tree

It's tall, shiny and GOLD

"Golden Tree" Vancouver is an art installation by a local Vancouver artist serving as a public display of art. I saw it first riding in from the airport...

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Roz

Regan

Apr 18, 2025

Fifth Avenue Cinema

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"Fifth Avenue Cinema" in Vancouver is a great option for adult movie fans. It's licensed, which means that you can get drinks and avoid teenagers!

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Bars

Cinema

Daniela

Botelho Perotto

Apr 18, 2025

The Creative Individual

Beautiful murals

"The Creative Individual" is a Vancouver-based mural, billboard and room painting company. My city can be grey, but places like this brighten my days...

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Gabrielle

Dugré Desrochers

Apr 18, 2025

Rath

Art supplies

"Rath" in Vancouver is a small space but has any fine art essential I might ever need! I got some fine brushes the first time I ever set foot inside...

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Gabrielle

Dugré Desrochers

Apr 18, 2025

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Art & Culture in Vancouver

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Samantha

Daniela

You?

Roz

Pamela

Adelina

Rebecca

Olena

Gabrielle

Dinesh

Sean

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Samantha

Daniela

You?

Roz

Pamela

Adelina

Rebecca

Olena

Gabrielle

Dinesh

Sean

Gallery Row

Looking for local artists?

Roz

Regan

Museum of Anthropology

A gem out at UBC

Roz

Regan

Golden Tree

It's tall, shiny and GOLD

Roz

Regan

Fifth Avenue Cinema

Enter if you're 19+

Daniela

Botelho Perotto

The Creative Individual

Beautiful murals

Gabrielle

Dugré Desrochers

Rath

Art supplies

Gabrielle

Dugré Desrochers

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