International travel doesn't necessarily mean long, expensive flights, foreign languages and days of jetlag — Canada is so close. If you're looking to explore America's northern neighbor, consider Vancouver. The bustling west coast seaport, located in British Columbia, is one of Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. The city is surrounded by mountains and boasts thriving art, theater and music scenes, not to mention a delicious food scene closely tied to the region's bountiful seafood offerings.
Fortunately, there are plenty of relatively inexpensive flights between Detroit and Vancouver on travel site Skyscanner.
Here’s a list of flights, hotels, restaurants and local attractions in Vancouver to get you started.
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Flight deals to Vancouver
The cheapest flights between Detroit and Vancouver are if you leave on August 24 and return from Canada on August 28. United currently has tickets for $332.
There are also deals to be had in May. If you fly out of Detroit on May 29 and return from Vancouver on June 2, WestJet can get you there and back for $366 roundtrip.
Top Vancouver hotels
To plan your stay, here are two of Vancouver’s top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do and customer satisfaction.
The Westin Bayshore (1601 Bayshore Drive)
For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Westin Bayshore. The hotel has a 4.6-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $129.
The Westin Bayshore is a luxury hotel on Vancouver's seawall, next to Stanley Park and a five-minute drive or 20-minute walk to Downtown.
The SameSun Backpacker Lodge (1018 Granville St.)
If you're looking for an inexpensive place to stay, there's The SameSun Backpacker Lodge. The 4.3-star hostel has rooms for $28/night and is located in Vancouver’s pub district on Granville Street.
Featured Vancouver restaurants
Don't miss Vancouver's food scene, with plenty of popular spots to get your fill of local cuisine. Here are a few of the top-rated eateries from Skyscanner's listings.
Cafe Medina (780 Richards St.)
One of Vancouver's most popular restaurants is Cafe Medina, which has an average of five stars out of 16 reviews on Skyscanner.
Vij's Restaurant (3106 Cambie St.)
Another popular spot is Vij's Restaurant, which has an average of 4.7 stars out of 33 reviews on Skyscanner.
"This is some of the best Indian food I've ever had," wrote visitor Travis.
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant (1535 Johnston St.)
Also worth considering is The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant, with 4.8 stars from 21 reviews.
"If you are looking for fresh seafood, this place is a must-visit in Vancouver," wrote Carlo.
Featured Vancouver attractions
Vancouver is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are two popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings.
Stanley Park (Vancouver)
First up is Stanley Park, with 4.8 stars from 256 reviews on Skyscanner.
With over 8 million visitors each year, Stanley Park is one of Vancouver's top destinations for locals and tourists alike. The park is home to art events, acclaimed restaurants and world-famous landmarks, like Prospect Point and the Nine O'Clock Gun.
Granville Island Public Market (1669 Johnston St.)
The Granville Island Public Market is another popular destination. It checks in with 4.6 stars from 173 reviews.
"The Granville Public Market is a massive place, and you can find everything from a bar to fresh seafood and a butcher shop," wrote visitor Stephen.
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