Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Vancouver showing a skyscraper, modern architecture and a city
Downtown Vancouver which includes a city, a fountain and outdoor art
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Photo provided by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Downtown Vancouver showing cycling and a park as well as an individual male

As the beating heart of one of the most liveable cities in the world, great things happen in Downtown Vancouver. All day and every day…

Art, entertainment, sport and retail all come right down to business in Downtown Vancouver. Robson Street, a shopper’s paradise, takes the dayshift, while Granville Street volunteers for the nightshift with its fun theatres, bars and clubs. The BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Art Gallery have you covered on weekends. Among Downtown’s skyscrapers of shining steel and glass are the cobblestoned streets of Gastown, the place where it all began.

Popular places to visit

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal

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 Cruise Ship Terminal
Canada Place featuring modern architecture, a bay or harbour and a city

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
BC Place Stadium

BC Place Stadium

Catch an event at BC Place Stadium during your trip to Vancouver. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

BC Place Stadium
Rogers Arena

Rogers Arena

Catch an event at Rogers Arena during your trip to Vancouver. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Rogers Arena
Granville Street which includes shopping and signage as well as a large group of people

Granville Street

Neon lights lead the way to Downtown Vancouver's main entertainment and nightlife district. Time to put your party shoes on!

Granville Street
TELUS World of Science showing interior views as well as a small group of people

Science World

Through exciting games and exhibits learn about science at one of Vancouver’s most family-friendly educational attractions.

Science World

Activities

[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$289
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$337
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Vancouver's iconic dome!

Science World Ticket

AU$40
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Science World Ticket
1-Day Vancouver City Tour [Silver] Bus Tour

Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour

AU$113
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

AU$21
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver City day tour: Granville Island & Stanley Park

Vancouver: Granville Island, Canada Place, Suspension Bridge

AU$139
per adult
Vancouver: Granville Island, Canada Place, Suspension Bridge
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Our pick of the best Downtown Vancouver Hotel Deals

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$394 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$394
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
YWCA Hotel

YWCA Hotel

2.5 out of 5
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$217 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$217
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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. ...
YWCA Hotel
Hyatt Regency Vancouver

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
655 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$466 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$466
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

4.5 out of 5
900 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$499 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$499
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown

4 out of 5
180 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$343 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$343
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Sandman Hotel Vancouver Downtown
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel

3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is AU$428 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$428
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Vancouver

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Crosstown

While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like Chinatown Millennium Gate and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.

Crosstown
Gastown showing a statue or sculpture, a monument and outdoor art

Central Vancouver

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Rogers Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver
Yaletown which includes 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
Gastown which includes street scenes, café lifestyle and a city

Gastown

3.5/5(10 area reviews)

Gastown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Gastown Steam Clock or Hotel Europe.

Gastown
West End which includes street scenes, a city and signage

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.

West End
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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.

Coal Harbour

Downtown Vancouver Travel Guide

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