2026 Annual Global Membership Conference
Explore Vancouver!
Discover unforgettable experiences waiting beyond our Annual Conference. From hidden local gems to can’t-miss adventures, Explore tour options that will enrich your trip and create memories long after our conference ends.
Authentic travel experiences in BC, Alberta, The Yukon & beyond!
Step into the vibrant world of Pacific Northwest Coast art museums, where breathtaking Indigenous masterpieces and rich cultural heritage come alive in unforgettable ways!
The Collections - Museum of Anthropology at UBC:
a beautiful place to visit with unique collections.
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art – a master carver, sculptor & goldsmith, his art is ubiquitous in Vancouver.
Douglas Reynolds Gallery | Northwest Coast Indigenous Art
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver. Masterworks of Inuit and Northwest Coast
Coastal Peoples Gallery | Northwest Coast Indigenous Art
Did You Know this about Vancouver...
- Consistently ranked among the world’s most livable cities (mix of urban culture, oceanfront scenery, mountain access).
- Nicknamed “Hollywood North” because it’s one of North America’s largest film and TV production hubs.
- More than half of Vancouver residents speak a first language other than English.
- Named after British explorer George Vancouver, who mapped the Pacific Coast in the 1790s (incorporated 1886).
- Mild climate allows palm trees, cherry blossoms, and evergreen forests to thrive together — something rare in Canada.
Other local attractions worth exploring:
Granville Island (shop the Public Market)
Stanley Park (one of the largest urban parks in North America) and within the park, check out
Vancouver Aquarium (Canada's largest) and Totem Poles in Stanley Park
Parq Casino Vancouver (gaming, dining, entertainment)
North Vancouver - gateway to the mountains!
Experience North Vancouver—where breathtaking ocean views meet towering mountain peaks, creating the ultimate gateway to adventure, nature, and unforgettable West Coast beauty.
Grouse Mountain - the Peak of Vancouver (easily accessible by a SeaBus | TransLink from downtown Vancouver or Uber)
Grouse Grind (challenging 2.5-kilometer hiking trail that goes straight up the face of Grouse Mountain)
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park (can be crowded so plan your trip accordingly)
Lynn Canyon Park | Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge (towers 50 meters (160ft) over the canyon)
Lonsdale Quay Market (North Vancouver Market experience)