Vancouver Bayfront Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vancouver Bayfront
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
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.
Stanley Park
Recognised as one of the greatest parks in the world, well-loved for its forested walking trails, bustling beaches, manicured gardens and variety of wildlife.
Activities
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
Our pick of the best Vancouver Bayfront Hotel Deals
English Bay Hotel
Staff helpful and friendly. Great location. Spacious clean room
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Best Western Plus Sands
The pictures of the hotel are quite misleading, it gives the impression that it is on the beach, but in fact it is a short walk, the view is mainly obstructed by a large colourful high-rise building. If you want a peaceful night's sleep you'll need industrial strength ear plugs as you are on the ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Hotel was great and very clean. Shuttle to and from the airport was very helpful and reliable, running every 30 minutes. We used the hotel as a base for exploring Vancouver. 10-15 minute walk to Kapstan Skytrain station and 20 minutes straight into the city centre from there. The hotel was great ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Very comfortable beds. Great views and location
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)
This hotel is decent. Our only complaint is that it is way too expensive. The amenities do not justify the price that we paid. There are no tissue boxes in the room, no coffee machine in the room, no lotion. It would be fine if you were paying $100 or $150 per night at most. We paid far more than ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
River Rock Casino Resort
Higher than expectations
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
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.
