Vancouver
You’ll definitely want to make a stop in
Granville Island. Since it’s springtime, you’ll get the best of the market! Besides the food at Granville, you’ve got a wide array of artsy shops and galleries.
If the island isn’t really your scene, maybe go to
Stanley Park. In recent years, it has seen some damage from the storms but still a very nice place to go for a walk, ride a bike, see the First Nations totem poles, or take a carriage ride. Stanley Park is definitely one of the largest parks I’ve ever seen. I’m not even sure if I’ve been to all sides of it. Great photo ops here!
One thing to note, Spring brings in a lot of tourists and I’ve never had the best experiences driving in Vancouver, so if you can start your day early, I highly recommend it.
Seward/
Anchorage
If possible, check out the
Aurora Borealis. Personally, I’ve never seen this natural wonder but it amazes me. Many people go out of their way to plan specific vacations for this. If there’s a tour available, I’d recommend going with someone who can advise you on this phenomenon.