Vancouver is located in the traditional territory of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, members of the Coast Salish linguistic group. Metro Vancouver has the third-largest urban Indigenous population in Canada with over 52,000 people. These three First Nations have a special spiritual, cultural, and economic connection to the land that goes back more than 8,000 years. Make sure that your trip benefits not only the trendy European restaurants and big businesses but also the smaller businesses owned by indigenous people. Get acquainted with their art and culture, as well as the traditional sustainable land management practices. Destination Vancouver has a list of businesses and cultural institutions related to the First Nations heritage. Indigenous Tourism British Columbia organizes nature tours and experiences in collaboration with over 200 Indigenous communities.

Home to over 10,000 aquatic creatures, Xiamen Undersea World offers a range of exciting experiences, including the chance to visit the feeding tank, where visitors can hand-feed turtles and baby sharks. The aquarium features a variety of marine life, from colourful fish to larger creatures, and the underwater tunnel gives you a close-up view of sea life from a unique perspective.

Inspired by Jamaica's famous Olympic team, a bobsled ride on this 1000-meter track is the way to go for some adrenaline and an up-close experience of the Jamaican rainforest. The popular operator Mystic Mountain has a long list of other exciting activities, and is located just a stone's throw away from the magnificent Dunn's River Falls.