River District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit River District
Popular places to visit
Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal. Discover the beautiful sunsets and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Canada Place
Fly above Canada’s stunning scenery aboard a flight simulator and watch a movie in the open-air cinema at this expansive entertainment complex.
Vancouver Waterfront
Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Vancouver Waterfront. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Stanley Park
A favourite spot with locals, wander along forest trails, join in with beach activities or simply enjoy the beautiful gardens in this popular park.
Port of Vancouver
Explore the waterfront in Vancouver with a trip to Port of Vancouver. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
University of British Columbia
Enjoy the student vibe with a visit to University of British Columbia, a top university in Vancouver. Discover the beautiful sunsets and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best River District Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
The room where cleans and the staff amazing and the best of all the buss shuttle
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
River Rock Casino Resort
Close to airport Friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
The rooms are clean, but a bit small. I booked the more expensive waterfront/mountain/city view room, expecting to be at a higher floor to see all around. But we ended up a the 4th floor room facing the water. It’s still pretty nice, and we can indeed see the water, mountains (on the other side of ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Great rooms, convenient location, good food
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Pan Pacific Vancouver
The room was cozy and clean! The pool and hot tub left much to be desired. It’s close to many things and the staff was very nice, especially our server in the lobby bar.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver)
Clean, tidy room. TV was very old and bad. It's definitely a sacrifice to not have your own bathroom or shower, but the savings in price was worth it to me for this trip.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around River District
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.
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.
Riley Park
If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
