West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina, and mountains in the background.
A cityscape with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and mountains in the background.
A city skyline with a prominent bridge and waterfront.
A marina with boats, a city skyline with high-rise buildings, and autumn-colored trees.
A city skyline with high-rise buildings, a body of water with boats, and autumn-colored trees.

Stay near popular West Side attractions

A beach with hay bales, a lake, mountains, and a city skyline in the background.

Kitsilano Beach

9.2/10 (89 reviews)
Swim in the longest pool in the country at this sandy beach with an elegant boulevard, restaurants and a watersports center.
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Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

AU$84
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver to Victoria and Butchart Gardens Tour

From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour

AU$258
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Vancouver: Full-Day Victoria & Butchart Gardens Tour
Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

AU$180
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

AU$17
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Half-Day Whale Watching From Vancouver

Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos

AU$258
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Butchart Gardens in bloom

Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission

AU$232
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Day Trip from Vancouver to Victoria + Butchart Gardens Admission
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Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1041 SW Marine Dr Vancouver BC
The price is AU$181 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$181
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Granville Island Hotel

Granville Island Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1253 Johnston St Vancouver BC
The price is AU$307 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$307
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,360 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay very much! Will return!"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Granville Island Hotel
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
711 Broadway W Vancouver BC
The price is AU$223 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$223
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Windsor Guest House

Windsor Guest House

2.5 out of 5
325 West 11th Avenue Vancouver BC
The price is AU$126 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$126
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions BC Place ...
Windsor Guest House
Cozy Bedrooms Guest House

Cozy Bedrooms Guest House

3 out of 5
56 W 41st Ave Vancouver BC
The price is AU$248 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
AU$248
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena are located ...
Cozy Bedrooms Guest House
Vancouver Lucy House

Vancouver Lucy House

2 out of 5
2123 W 49th Ave Vancouver BC
The price is AU$178 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$178
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Lucy made us feel extremely welcome in her home! The room was clean, bright, and cheerful and we made use of a well equipped kitchen for our breakfasts. Bubble the puppy was very friendly and also a pleasure to meet!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Vancouver Lucy House
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Our guide on where to stay in West Side

Find the best West Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a bridge, buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin
Open Photo by Tourism BC/Albert Normandin

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.

A waterfront promenade at dusk with city lights in the background.

Lower Lonsdale

While visiting Lower Lonsdale, you might make a stop by sights like The Shipyards and Lonsdale Quay Market.

A blue and white Canada Line train at a station with a covered platform and modern buildings in the background.
Photo by Shona Guthrie
Open Photo by Shona Guthrie

Richmond City Centre

Known for its first-class casinos and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Richmond City Centre. Check out top attractions like Lansdowne Centre and CF Richmond Centre Mall, and jump on the metro at Lansdowne Station or Richmond-Brighouse Station to see more of the city.

A city skyline at dusk with reflections on a calm body of water, surrounded by mountains.

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.

A waterfront cityscape with a large Ferris wheel and a stadium.
Photo by naveen
Open Photo by naveen

East Vancouver

While you're in East Vancouver, take in top sights like Port of Vancouver or Commercial Drive, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nanaimo Station or 29th Avenue Station.

West Side Travel Guide

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