Welcome to the Vancouver, Coast & Mountains region—a diverse landscape of saltwater, ancient cedar forests, and soaring alpine peaks that have been nurtured by Indigenous hands since time immemorial.

First Welcome Trail

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A self-guided journey through cultural connection

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Land Acknowledgment

<p>Begin your First Welcome Trail journey right at YVR</p><p>Located on the traditional territory of the Musqueam people, this itinerary introduces travelers to the stories, artwork, and cultural teachings that shape this land. Explore featured Musqueam artworks in the terminal, unlock language and history through the app, and learn how to continue your journey across the region’s First Welcome sites.</p>

This team of enthusiastic tourism professionals is focused on making their city shine, and ensuring every visitor's experience is amazing. At the forefront of the BC Bird Trail, the team at Tourism Richmond helped hone and shape every part of this project - and provided inside info on the can't-miss spots on their itinerary. 

Tourism Richmond

Catch a sunset from the top of one of Vancouver’s many wooded parks, and you will see how this city of shining glass towers and vibrant neighbourhoods, hugged by long arms of the Pacific Ocean is like nowhere else in the world.
Proud of our diversity and our open minds, the passion to be who you are and love what you do is integral to the thriving beer culture of Vancouver – on any given day you can walk into a cozy tasting room and try something experimental, such as collaborations with other breweries, businesses, or with a local farmer who has shared something in-season.

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

YVR International Airport

səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Cultural Trail

Totem Poles of ch’atlich (Sechelt)

Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ (Campbell River) Art Walking Tour

xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Cultural Trail

Vancouver Convention Center