West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by Tourism Vancouver
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Photo provided by Tourism Vancouver
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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

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

Granville Island Public Market

4.5/5(152 reviews)

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
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
VanDusen Botanical Garden showing a garden

VanDusen Botanical Garden

5/5(1 review)

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
Queen Elizabeth Park which includes a park

Queen Elizabeth Park

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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

Queen Elizabeth Park
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
Vancouver showing general coastal views, a marina and a skyscraper

False Creek

Take a ferry ride past the high-rises of downtown Vancouver or cycle along the shoreline of this waterway in the heart of the city.

False Creek

Activities

1-Day Victoria City Tour From Vancouver [Silver] Bus Tour

Victoria 1-Day City Tour From Vancouver with BC Ferry

AU$248
per adult
Victoria 1-Day City Tour From Vancouver with BC Ferry
Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge

Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge

AU$87
per adult
Vancouver: Rainforest Waterfall Hike and Suspension Bridge
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver

AU$282
per adult
Victoria 1-Day Tour From Vancouver
1-Day Vancouver City Tour [Silver] Bus Tour

Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour

AU$109
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

AU$12
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Granville Island Market Tour

Granville Island Market VIP Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours

AU$172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Granville Island Market VIP Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours
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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$163 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (2,587 reviews)
"Easy check-in. Great staff. Room was clean."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
711 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$259 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$259
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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! (1,006 reviews)
"A nice clean hotel, that's close to many businesses and restaurants. The only problem I had was they said they have covered parking, but failed to mention there's a height restriction of 6.6 feet. My truck is 6.8 feet. They do have an alternative parking lot only a half block away, run by City park ..."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, an IHG Hotel
Granville Island Hotel
Granville Island Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$251 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
AU$251
includes taxes & fees
11 Mar - 12 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (973 reviews)
"This is an excellent place to stay for a quiet stop in Vancouver. Amazing location. Hotel is a little old fashion, but in a good way. But if you are looking for cookie cutter glamor, go elsewhere. Excellent restaurant, gracious staff."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Granville Island Hotel
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
2.5 out of 5
1106 W 49th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$188 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (265 reviews)
"Everything was good and clean"

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
The Sunshine House
The Sunshine House
3 out of 5
2923 W 32nd Ave, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly B&B in Vancouver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (102 reviews)
Great Stay!
"My stay was excellent - host was very accommodating and bedroom and bathroom were perfect for my stay. Rates were extremely reasonable."

Reviewed on 3 Feb. 2025

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The Sunshine House
Windsor Guest House
Windsor Guest House
2.5 out of 5
325 West 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$273 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$273
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar
Stay at this B&B in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions BC Place ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
"The staff went out of their way to communicate and made everything perfect for the arrival. This included me coming a little bit earlier and then letting me store my bags. The room was just perfect and close to everything on Broadway Would not hesitate to stay again and recommend to others"

Reviewed on 24 Dec. 2024

Windsor Guest House
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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.

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 showing a bay or harbour and a city 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 featuring a bay or harbour, a high-rise building and a city

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 fountain and a statue or sculpture

Riley Park

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

Riley Park
Yaletown showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 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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