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title: "Things to Do in Vancouver on a Rainy Day"
author: "Alyssa Hirose"
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url: "https://gocanada.com/en/things-to-do-in-vancouver-on-a-rainy-day"
published_at: "2025-05-01T20:35:00.000Z"
updated_at: "2025-05-02T06:17:54Z"
created_at: "2024-10-19T17:58:27Z"
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  Rain or shine, Vancouver has you covered. Whether you’re sipping craft beer in cozy taprooms, exploring world-class galleries, or laughing through a comedy show, this city knows how to turn a downpour into a day of unforgettable experiences.
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# Things to Do in Vancouver on a Rainy Day

Save this list for a rainy day: by now, locals are experts at finding things to do, eat and drink even in a classic, super-soaking downpour… here’s how to have an out-of-this-world time, indoors.

### **Catch a flight at a local brewery**

Crack open a cold one—rain or shine—at one of Vancouver’s cozy breweries. There’s a ton of tap rooms to choose from, so let your heart (and hops) guide you. For bold IPAs and loaded hot dogs, hit up [Superflux](https://www.superfluxbeer.com/), a brewery nestled in between Strathcona and East Vancouver that boasts indoor seating and a covered patio. For sessionable, sun-inspired sipping in a beautifully minimalist room, check out [33 Acres](https://33acresbrewing.com/), a community brewery in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. If you want to add a sauna to your tasting session, check out [Container](https://www.drinkcontainer.beer/), a two-level lounge and tasting room built for comfort… Yes, there’s a sauna/cold plunge in the parking lot.

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Explore an art gallery (and gift shop)**

The city’s galleries aren’t just visually pleasing: they’re easy on the wallet, too. The grandiose [Vancouver Art Gallery](https://www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/) in the heart of downtown has free admission the first Friday of every month. Take a quick trip across the bridge or via Seabus to the North Shore and you’ll find contemporary photography and media art at [The Polygon](https://thepolygon.ca/), a brilliant space that offers admission by donation. A ticket to downtown’s [Bill Reid Gallery](https://www.billreidgallery.ca/) is $13 or less (free if you’re Indigenous) and offers a window into the world of contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast art. Pro tip: never skip the gift shops. There’s art prints, unique mugs and locally made wares galore.

### **Laugh it up at a comedy show**

It’s the best medicine, especially on a gray day. Vancouver’s fearless venues host nightly shows that will send you into comedic orbit: think endless experimental laughs at [Little Mountain Gallery](https://littlemountaingallery.ca/) in historic Gastown, mind-blowing improv at [Tightrope Impro Theatre](https://www.tightropetheatre.com/) on Main Street and seriously good stand-up with local and touring comedians at the intimate, speakeasy-style [Underground Comedy Club](https://www.ugcomedy.com/).

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Source: [https://gocanada.com/en/things-to-do-in-vancouver-on-a-rainy-day](https://gocanada.com/en/things-to-do-in-vancouver-on-a-rainy-day)