If you are planning to visit Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, here is your one-day itinerary that you can enjoy most of city of Vancouver. You can start from the world famous Stanley Park.

1. Stanley Park

Stanley Park is recognized as one of the great parks of the world. Vancouver's first park and one of the city's main tourist attractions, Stanley Park is an evergreen oasis of 1,000 acres close to the downtown core. The park abounds in wildlife and its features appeal to the naturalist, the plant lover or one who would do nothing more than relax in beautiful surroundings. Stanley Park has Aquarium, Rose Garden, and Water Park for kids. You can rent a bike or a roller blade and ride along the seawall.

2. Canada Place

Canada Place's white sails of the building have made it a prominent landmark for the city. Canada Place is home of the Vancouver Convention Centre, The Pan Pacific Hotel, Port Metro Vancouver Corporate Offices, Cruise Ship Terminal, and The IMAX Theatre. In summer months, you can see big Alaskan cruise ships docked in Canada Place. Canada Place is about 10 minutes from Stanley Park by bus and about 30 minutes by foot.

3. Gastown

Gastown is only several blocks east from Canada Place. Gastown is the oldest part of downtown Vancouver and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vancouver. Gastown is famous for its cobblestone streets, excellent restaurants and pubs, and shops. You can rest your feet and have lunch in one of many restaurants.

Don't forget to check out the Gastown Steam Clock, one of the city's most popular attractions. It was designed and built by Ray Saunders in 1977. Vancouver things to do Every day tourists spill out of sightseeing buses, cameras flashing as the steam clock belches steam and hoots out the famous Westminster chimes "Big Ben" theme.

4. Chinatown

Chinatown is only several blocks east and south from Gastown. Chinatown in Vancouver is North America's second biggest Chinatown, after San Francisco's. Mandarin and Cantonese are the mother tongues in 30 per cent of Vancouver homes, which makes Chinese the largest minority ethnic group. It's worth a trip to this historic part of town. You can go with a group of at least 10 or pick some information at the Chinese Cultural Centre and go on your own.

5. Granville Island

From Chinatown, you can walk towards a ferry stop near GM Place and take a small ferry to Granville Island. Granville island is a magical place and a must see for any visitor to Vancouver. It is a sophisticated home to performing arts, art education, dining, artists' studios and workshops, and art galleries. Public market is a popular place even to locals that offers the widest array of fresh food in the Lower Mainland as well as a favorite place for people to meet, eat and spend some time in a safe and relaxing environment.