Vancouver Bayfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
English Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, English Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vancouver. Discover the area's sunsets and shops.
English Bay Inukshuk
Take a delicious dip in the sea before sinking your toes into the soft sand and watching the passing boats from the shorefront of this urban beach paradise.
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Canada Place
Fly above Canada’s stunning scenery aboard a flight simulator and watch a movie in the open-air cinema at this expansive entertainment complex.
Vancouver Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Vancouver Waterfront. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Port of Vancouver
Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Port of Vancouver. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best Vancouver Bayfront Hotel Deals
English Bay Hotel
We never actually stayed here. We booked with every intention of staying. We drove down the night before our 2year old sons surgery. We drove around for over an hour trying to find parking. It was roughly 730 or 8 when decided to give up. Our son was tired, cranky and hungry. We ended up at a different ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Sands
Super convenient location downtown. Covered parking. Good restaurant. Friendly, helpful staff. Nice room with comfy beds.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Great staff and easy check in and out!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
River Rock Casino Resort
The parking situation is crazy the parkade is so far from the hotel and you have to walk through so much second hand smoke it was gross. The room itself was very nice but not convenient waking so far from one tower to the pool area and had to request robes when wanting to go to the pool that was ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Room is OK. Clean and standard room, for the price you’d expect something like bottle ws
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)
The stay was generally okay, but a few issues affected our experience. There was construction on the hotel building starting from our first day, and the noise was extremely loud and disruptive. In addition, the shared bathroom (used by two rooms) was out of service on our second day. The maintenance ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Vancouver Bayfront
West End
The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of West End. Make a stop by Robson Street or Sunset Beach while you're exploring the area.
Coal Harbour
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Coal Harbour. Check out Vancouver Waterfront or Jack Poole Plaza while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Burrard Station to get around town.
Granville Island
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.
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.
Downtown Vancouver
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and BC Place Stadium are a few top attractions in Downtown Vancouver. Hop around the city on the metro at Vancouver City Center Station or Granville Station and check out the area's captivating waterfront views, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
Central Vancouver
If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or BC Place Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.
