Uptown Travel Guide
Tourist Guide


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 Uptown 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
Everything is ok.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Excellent location for walking to the Convention Centre and along the Harbour front. Skytrain station within walking distance. Clean room and friendly staff. Good security. Felt safe as a solo guest.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Great rooms, convenient location, good food
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Great hotel to stay at in Vancouver. Ideal location and nice rooms with good fridge tea and coffee facilities as well as bottled water daily
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 Uptown

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.

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.

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.

Chinatown
Well liked for its restaurants and gardens, Chinatown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Main Street and Chinese Cultural Centre Museum and Archive, and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to get around the city.
