Over 24,000 locals were quizzed by Time Out recently to uncover the best cities across the globe, and Vancouver made the cut. With the city soon transforming for all things FIFA this summer, now is a great time to take a peek and see what makes Vancouver stand out among travellers and residents alike.<\/p>\n
Time Out\u2019s Best Cities<\/a> with Intrepid Travel showcases the many reasons to visit the top 50 cities in the world. Each city is selected as a result of thousands of local responses combined with the votes of over 100 Time Out city experts.<\/p>\n Now in its 10th year, the renowned list reveals the most exciting places ot live in and to explore every year.<\/p>\n Coming in spot 39 out of 50, Vancouver was highly ranked by locals as one of the world\u2019s greatest green cities, with 87 per cent of Vancouverites responding that our city\u2019s green spaces are its biggest flex.<\/p>\n Vancouver\u2019s food scene follows closely behind, receiving a \u201cvery respectable\u201d 85 per cent approval rating, according to Time Out.<\/p>\n Beyond what locals have to say, Vancouver was praised for its beautiful nature and outdoor adventures, with picnicking at Jericho Beach, biking Stanley Park, and walking among the treetops at Capilano Suspension Bridge earning special shout-outs. Time Out also noted how easy it is, compared to other cities, for Vancouver dwellers to squeeze in a run or two after work during ski season.<\/p>\n Curious which other global destinations made the cut?<\/p>\n Here are the top 20 best cities in the world for 2026, according to Time Out:<\/a>\u00a0Melbourne, AustraliaShanghai, ChinaEdinburgh, ScotlandLondon, EnglandNew York, U.S.Cape Town, South AfricaMexico City, MexicoBangkok, ThailandSeoul, South KoreaTokyo, JapanZ\u00fcrich, SwitzerlandRio de Janeiro, BrazilCopenhagen, DenmarkS\u00e3o Paulo, BrazilHong KongKrak\u00f3w, PolandPorto, PortugalGuadalajara, Mexico\u00a0Madrid, SpainValencia, Spain<\/p>\n What do you think about the ranking?<\/p>\n Recent Posts: Isabelle Vauclair<\/p>\n Staff Writer, Vancouver \u2013 Isabelle is a West Coast native with an appreciation for Vancouver\u2019s natural landscape, patio scene, and community spaces. She loves to discover new hidden gems in her neighbourhood and share them with readers across the city.<\/p>\n
A sound bath experience with Highland cows is coming to this B.C. farm and tickets are going fast<\/a>
A historic B.C. village on Kootenay Lake has natural hot springs open year-round<\/a><\/p>\n