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Cities Near Vancouver

Cities near Vancouver, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Victoria, Abbotsford, Surrey. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Vancouver, Canada is Victoria, about 57 mi (92 km) away — roughly 1 hr 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
VictoriaHarbour capital and gardens57 mi / 92 km1 hr 43 minDrive/railDay trip
AbbotsfordFarmland and mountain views41 mi / 67 km1 hr 14 minDrive/railDay trip
SurreyParks and riverside trails17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
New Westminster10 mi / 16 km33 minDrive/railDay trip
Ladner11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Coquitlam15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Maple Ridge23 mi / 38 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Nanaimo37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Bellingham44 mi / 71 km1 hr 19 minDrive/railDay trip
Chilliwack53 mi / 85 km1 hr 35 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Vancouver

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Victoria, Abbotsford, Surrey, New Westminster, Ladner. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Vancouver include Victoria, Abbotsford, Surrey, New Westminster, Ladner. The closest is Victoria, about 57 miles (92 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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