West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Kitsilano Beach
Swim in the longest pool in the country at this sandy beach with an elegant boulevard, restaurants and a watersports center.
Granville Island Public Market
This vibrant market is a colourful mix of crafts, delicious fresh food, scrumptious bakery goods and gourmet cheese, a playground for foodies and shoppers alike.
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.
Jericho Beach
Enjoy a peaceful swim or bask in the sun at one of Vancouver’s most secluded and picturesque beaches, which was once a logging camp.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Get lost in a hedge maze and admire the elegant layout of this large park with a pond hidden between the trees.
Activities
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Free parking which is great! Breakfast covered via white spot. However, I found the elevator old and scary (jacked when you got to the floor), and it appeared as if someone was smoking in the lobby and air conditioning in the room couldn't be adjusted.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Granville Island Hotel
Granville Island is a great place to relax. Just stay on the island and explore or walk the walkways to Kits. Great place
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Elevator was slow. Waited for 8 minutes for an elevator in the morning
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
Easy street parking. Secure door, plenty of room, comfortable bed and in unit laundry! Kitchen supplies limited- no pots or pans. Otherwise 10/10. Nice location too!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Windsor Guest House
Great location with skytrain close by. Easy check-in, comfortable room, clean bathroom, nice staff, and very good breakfast.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Sunshine House
Very clean and well located, definitely recommended!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and Museum of Vancouver.
Fairview
While you're in Fairview, take in top sights like Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn or Granville Island Public Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olympic Village Station or Broadway-City Hall Station.
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.
Riley Park
If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Yaletown
Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. 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.
