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.
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.
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.
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
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 East Vancouver Hotel Deals
Atrium Hotel Vancouver
It was a great chose
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel at the Waldorf
Clean room
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Keefer House
Always a good stay clean and convenient
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
2400 Motel
Parking and location are the best thing. The place is so run down. Before I book, the staff told me some of the room have no steps. He told me to put a request for a room with no step but actually all rooms have some step. After couple of days of staying, they put in a ram. They don’t even really ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
Unexpected early arrival and got us into our room right away. Greatly appreciated after a long day of travel. Parked my e-bike in a secure back room. Our room was clean, well supplied and wonderful shower.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Neocolonial Nouveau Kensington Vacation Home
The Place itself is quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Easy access to bus stop. My room as a solo traveler just perfect size for me Only the bed a little bit soggy in one side and its NOT comfortable for my back. All in all qas just right.
Reviewed on 7 May 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.
Vancouver South
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Vancouver South. Spend some time visiting top spots like Main Street, and catch the metro at Marine Drive Station or Nanaimo Station to see more of the area.
Chinatown
Well liked for its restaurants and gardens, Chinatown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Rickshaw Theatre and Main Street, 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.
