7 of the best things to do in Vancouver, according to a local

There are plenty of fun opportunities to get outdoors in Vancouver, including hiking the Dog Mountain trail at Mount Seymour Provincial Park.

Alyssa Wiens

• I live just outside downtown Vancouver and know some of the best places to visit in the city.
• Granville Island is known for its art galleries, live performances, and restaurants.
• To experience the city like a local, make sure to get outside — regardless of the weather.

As someone who grew up in the Vancouver suburbs and now lives just outside downtown...