Vancouver in Kanada is a destination that Once in a Lifetime plans for travellers with a lifelong wish, with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. Once in a Lifetime is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and prepares lifelong wishes with care. Describe your wish in the planner, and in the video call Once in a Lifetime goes through it with you point by point.
Updated: 7 August 2026.
Why this trip
In the morning in a kayak on the water, in the evening in a restaurant at the harbour: Vancouver combines Pacific, mountains and city in such a tight space that you can really use the day in both directions. For travellers with a lifelong wish for Canada, the city is often the starting point for the Rockies, Vancouver Island and the coast. Stanley Park with its seawall is a place for walking or cycling, with a view of water and forest. The Sea to Sky Gondola takes you up into the mountains north of the city, and the Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island show how much care a garden receives over decades.
The VanDusen Botanical Garden is suited to a calmer afternoon in the middle of the city. June to September is the most favourable time with long, dry days. Toronto lies as a neighbouring destination at the other end of the country. Anyone who wants to see both must take the distance seriously, because several flight hours lie between the cities.
On a trip that happens once, the decision for one region instead of all of Canada is often worthwhile. In the video call Once in a Lifetime helps you make this decision.
Places and experiences
Once in a Lifetime shows you the whole selection for Vancouver and takes time for your priorities.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Experience
Stanley Park, Experience
The Butchart Gardens, Experience
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| Capilano Suspension Bridge Park |
| Stanley Park |
| The Butchart Gardens |
Getting there
From your Swiss airport, Once in a Lifetime plans flights and transfers so that the occasion stays at the centre.
Frequently asked questions
What sets Once in a Lifetime apart?
Once in a Lifetime plans trips for lifelong wishes with a focus on uniqueness and careful preparation. We plan Vancouver by video call with plenty of lead time according to your occasion.
Which places are part of the programme in Vancouver?
To fulfil your wish in Vancouver, the catalogue includes Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Stanley Park and The Butchart Gardens among others. Once in a Lifetime sorts them in the video call by what they mean to you.
Who is a dream trip to Vancouver suitable for?
For travellers with a lifelong wish or a special occasion who want to prepare a trip well in advance and with care.
Which accommodations are listed for Vancouver in the catalogue?
For the special occasion, the catalogue lists Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, Hilton Vancouver Downtown and Hyatt Regency Vancouver, for example, in Vancouver. The choice depends on your wish.
Which destinations in Kanada work well together?
In addition, Toronto can be reached. You decide calmly whether they fit your wish.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor occasion, duration, stops and pace to your wish. In a video call we discuss what the trip means to you and how that should show in the schedule.
How much does a trip to Vancouver cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
The planner begins with your occasion and dream destination.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
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Plan your journey step by step: travel dates, travellers and personal preferences, tailored to your destination.
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Gallery
- Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Experience
- Stanley Park, Experience
- The Butchart Gardens, Experience
Sea to Sky Gondola, Experience
VanDusen Botanical Garden, Experience
Queen Elizabeth Park, Experience
Vancouver Lookout, Experience
Science World, Experience
Updated: 7 August 2026.