Established in 1931, the Vancouver Art Gallery boasts thousands of national and international exhibitions by a range of artists, sculptors and photographers, housed in a turn-of-the-century heritage building in the centre of downtown Vancouver. The building also houses a cafe and shop. National and international touring exhibitions take place regularly at the Gallery, from Picasso to Rodin, Andy Warhol and others. Whether you prefer the Old Masters or more contemporary artists, the Vancouver Art Gallery is well worth paying a visit.

Address: 750 Hornby Street

Website: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca

Telephone: (604) 662 4719

Transport: Skytrain to Granville or Burrard Stations; any downtown bus

Opening times: Open daily, from 10am to 5pm (until 9pm on Tuesdays)

Admission: Summer (28 May to 25 September): C$22.50 (adults), C$16 (student with ID), C$7 (children). Winter: C$19.50 (adults); C$13 (student with ID); C$7 (children). Other concessions are available