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.
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.
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.
University of British Columbia
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of British Columbia, a top university in Vancouver. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Our pick of the best Vancouver Bayfront Hotel Deals
English Bay Hotel
Beach view and so many walkable shops nearby
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Sands
Great location and hotel overall
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Hotel clean and nice, shuttle was great. Breakfast awful but overall stay was great.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
River Rock Casino Resort
Very nice hotel didn’t get the chance to check out pool or casino but room was very nice and close to airport which was great
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
It might not be shiny and new, but it's a gem ! Check in staff were unbelievably accommodating, went beyond above and beyond! Room was exactly as it should be, no frills(some might say slightly dated but I thought it was charming) Stunning views, quickest walk possible to harbour and park/seawall... ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Executive Plaza Hotel Metro Vancouver
Clean
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 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.
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.
