West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Vancouver General Hospital
If Vancouver General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Vancouver.
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.
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
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver to Victoria Tour + Butchart Gardens Admission
Vancouver Art Gallery Skip-the-Line Admission Tickets
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
When signing in was informed of a huge damage deposit .This set off my spider sence and checked the room out both shears torn a silver dollar size burn in a curtain and a guarter size gauge in wall called desk to inform them and took pictures,took the pics down to show them desk seemed unaware ,showed ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Granville Island Hotel
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
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Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
Short walk from the train. Very quiet and clean.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Windsor Guest House
Very friendly staff and wonderful experience. Breakfast was incredible every day!!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Sunshine House
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.
