East Vancouver Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Vancouver
Popular places to visit
Pacific Coliseum
The site of world records and world-class hockey, this is one of Vancouver’s most significant stadiums. Catch a game and explore the surrounding park.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Sitting at the highest point in Vancouver on an extinct volcano is this green sanctuary offering panoramic views of the city.
Commercial Drive
Often a pleasurable way to get to know a city is through its food culture. Find myriad flavors within a relatively short distance in this Vancouver location.
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.
Playland Amusement Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Playland Amusement Park as part of your trip to Vancouver. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.
City Hall
See intricate architectural detail in this towering moderne-style building, from the original art deco elevators to the gold leaf in the rotunda.
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 East Vancouver Hotel Deals
Atrium Hotel Vancouver
We were able to check in a little earlier than planned and late check out was not an issue.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Hotel at the Waldorf
The room was spotless and smelled great! The mattress and bedding were new and great hotel quality. I was very comfortable and slept really well. I used to patron the bar back in the 90's, and was so pleased at how they updated everything and still kept the old charm.The staff were TOP NOTCH! Very ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Keefer House
Everything was exactly as advertised for a very reasonable price.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
I had requested that the heat would be turned on in our room prior to our arrival at 10:00 pm on a late flight to Vancouver. When we arrived at the hotel, the front desk representative looked at my reservation and then further delayed us by starting to call someone, which turned out to be the maintenance ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
River Rock Casino Resort
There are no toiletries in the bathroom anymore. No breakfast buffet during the week. Ppl yelling outside our door at 5am.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Amazing
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Vancouver
Mount Pleasant
Take time in Mount Pleasant to visit attractions like Olympic Village and Main Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Broadway-City Hall Station to see more of the city.
Riley Park
If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Strathcona
You'll enjoy the cafes and shopping in Strathcona. You might want to make time for a stop at Main Street or Jimi Hendrix Shrine.
Chinatown
Well liked for its restaurants and gardens, Chinatown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Main Street and Rickshaw Theatre, and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to get around the city.
Metrotown
While you're in Metrotown, take in top sights like Crystal Mall or Metropolis at Metrotown, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Patterson Station or Metrotown Station.
Crosstown
While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like International Village Mall and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.
