West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Tourism Vancouver
Photo provided by Tourism Vancouver
Photo provided by Tourism Vancouver
Photo provided by Tourism Vancouver
Vancouver which includes a fountain
Granville Island Public Market showing markets and food
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin

Popular places to visit

Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano Beach

Swim in the longest pool in the country at this sandy beach with an elegant boulevard, restaurants and a watersports center.

Kitsilano Beach
Granville Island Public Market which includes signage, a city and a skyscraper

Granville Island Public Market

This vibrant market is a colourful mix of crafts, delicious fresh food, scrumptious bakery goods and gourmet cheese, a playground for foodies and shoppers alike.

Granville Island Public Market
Queen Elizabeth Park which includes a park

Queen Elizabeth Park

Sitting at the highest point in Vancouver on an extinct volcano is this green sanctuary offering panoramic views of the city.

Queen Elizabeth Park
Jericho Beach

Jericho Beach

Enjoy a peaceful swim or bask in the sun at one of Vancouver’s most secluded and picturesque beaches, which was once a logging camp.

Jericho Beach
VanDusen Botanical Garden showing a garden

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Get lost in a hedge maze and admire the elegant layout of this large park with a pond hidden between the trees.

VanDusen Botanical Garden
Olympic Village

Olympic Village

You can find out about the history of Vancouver with a trip to Olympic Village. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.

Olympic Village

Activities

1-Day Vancouver City Tour [Silver] Bus Tour

Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour

AU$113
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour
Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

AU$241
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Victoria

1 Day Victoria Tour with Butchart Gardens | from Vancouver

AU$289
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Day Victoria Tour with Butchart Gardens | from Vancouver
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

AU$273
per adult
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver
Granville Island Market Tour

Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour

AU$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Granville Island Market VIP Walking Food Tour
Vancouver

1 day Vancouver City Tour Include Granville Island (Chn&Eng)

AU$122
per adult
1 day Vancouver City Tour Include Granville Island (Chn&Eng)
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Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1041 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$267 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$267
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,668 reviews)
Good stay
"Room was clean. Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom sink was leaking. Would stay here again. Shuttle from airport was nice."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
711 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$362 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$362
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Clean and classy environment, nice pool and gym. Fantastic breakfast, plenty of choices and lots of space in the restaurant! Easy walk or train to where we wanted to visit!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$246 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$246
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,518 reviews)
"Comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
River Rock Casino Resort

River Rock Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
The price is AU$312 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$312
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (9,460 reviews)
"My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. It was in walking distance to the night market and we enjoyed spending some time in the casino. The room was very clean and spacious. We would totally stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

River Rock Casino Resort
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$465 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$465
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,137 reviews)
"wifi access, comfy bed"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$270 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$270
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,664 reviews)
"A nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

YWCA Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around West Side

VanDusen Botanical Garden which includes flowers

Shaughnessy

While visiting Shaughnessy, you might make a stop by sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden and South Granville Shopping Street.

Shaughnessy
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Kitsilano

5/5(1 area review)

Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and Museum of Vancouver.

Kitsilano
Granville Island featuring a city and a bay or harbour as well as a small group of people

Fairview

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

While you're in Fairview, take in top sights like Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn or Granville Island Public Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olympic Village Station or Broadway-City Hall Station.

Fairview
Granville Island showing a high-rise building, a city and a bay or harbour

Granville Island

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Granville Island is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Granville Island Public Market and False Creek while in the area.

Granville Island
Queen Elizabeth Park featuring a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Riley Park

If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Riley Park
Yaletown which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to see more of the city.

Yaletown

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