Photographer and skateboarder Norma Ibarra shares her Travel Playbook for Vancouver, a city that holds a special place in her heart.

Vancouver

"I love going to Granville Island. It’s a classic spot that I usually take my friends whenever they come to visit, because it’s by the water, but you also get the market where you can buy food, crafts, souvenirs, art and photos. It’s a lot of things you can experience, all in one place."

Granville Island

"I used to live in North Vancouver, so I used to go to Lynn Canyon a lot. Whenever someone comes to visit me, I like to take them to the classic places like Lynn Canyon."

Lynn Canyon Park

"The UBC University is a very classic place to skateboard around, so that’s another place that we skateboarders usually go to."

The University of British Columbia

"Stanley Park is a classic, but I would say Lighthouse Park, which is a little bit more remote, is a hidden gem. You get to be by the water and beautiful landscapes."

Norma IBARRA

Vancouver with Norma Ibarra

Granville Island

Island

Lynn Canyon Park

Tourist Attraction

The University of British Columbia

University

Lighthouse Park

Park

Museum of Vancouver

Local History Museum