West End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Home to Vancouver’s gay village, this neighbourhood is one of the city’s most densely populated and liveliest, with popular cafés, shops and nightclubs.

West End is Vancouver’s cultural hub, featuring the city’s gay village, heritage buildings and an assortment of cafés and shops. With a population of over 40,000, the neighborhood is quite densely populated for North America. If the crowds become too much, escape to one of the many parks and beaches in the area.

Start out on Robson Street, West End’s main thoroughfare. Here, visit an assortment of international restaurants and fashion boutiques. On a summer evening you’ll find this area filled with West End residents enjoying dinner or drinks on restaurant terraces. Robson Street also features the hotel district of Robson Slopes. Stay in this area for easy access to the beach, Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

Explore Davie Village, the heart of Vancouver’s gay community, which is one of the largest in western Canada. Cafés, designer fashion outlets and nightclubs fill the area. Visit in August to see the spectacular gay pride parade, which has been attracting thousands of visitors since 1978.

See one of the most beloved pieces of Vancouver public art in Morton Park on the southern edge of West End. Yue Minjun’s A-maze-ing Laughter is a series of tall bronze sculptures showing the artist in fits of hysterical laughter. Have your photo taken alongside the oversized statues.

West End is where Vancouver’s wealthy merchants once built their mansions. As a result, a heritage district of well-preserved Victorian manors sits in the middle of the neighborhood today. Tour the Roedde House Museum to see a collection of late 19th-century artifacts in an impressive old house. Explore the Barclay Heritage Square surrounding the house to see more antique architecture.

Located in the northern section of downtown Vancouver, West End is served by several subway stops and many buses. If you are driving, be prepared to pay a steep fee to park on one of the neighborhood’s main streets.


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Our pick of the best West End Hotel Deals

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
4 out of 5
1160 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is NZ$465 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$465
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,334 reviews)
"The view was spectacular and the recently renovated suite was very nice. It is not the hotel’s fault but Vancouver has failed to resolve problems with a more than few homeless drug addicts in the area."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Sandman Suites Vancouver on Davie
Shangri-La Vancouver
Shangri-La Vancouver
5 out of 5
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is NZ$827 per night from 13 July to 14 July
NZ$827
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Awesome accomodations."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Shangri-La Vancouver
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
4 out of 5
1771 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is NZ$418 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$418
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy parking (surcharge), concierge services, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (536 reviews)
"Very nice area…safe! Did not like lack of communication when calling about a problem. Call not returned!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Revival Apartments English Bay
Best Western Plus Sands
Best Western Plus Sands
3 out of 5
1755 Davie St, Vancouver, BC
The price is NZ$491 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$491
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,252 reviews)
Enjoyable
"Overall good experience, very convenient location with easy access to public transportation and Stanley Park. The service desk was professional and friendly. A special shout-out to Emrita for her kindness. Room service was very thorough. The hotel overall is a little worn but I will stay there again ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Sands
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
3 out of 5
2030 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,074 reviews)
"We stayed 2 nights pre cruise in room 104, I say room, I mean apartment. Large sitting room with separate bedroom kitchen and bathroom. Easy check in ( after hours so not staffed) 10 minutes walk to Stanley Park and beach also close to lots of shops restaurants and bars.would definitely spend more ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul. 2025

Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond, BC
The price is NZ$392 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$392
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,181 reviews)
"We stayed here because it is close to the airport. The airport shuttle is super helpful. It runs every half an hour and on time. The staff is friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around West End

Gastown showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a city

Central Vancouver

3/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Rogers Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

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Coal Harbour

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Coal Harbour. Check out Vancouver Waterfront or Vancouver False Creek Seawall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Burrard Station to get around town.

Coal Harbour
Downtown Vancouver showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

Downtown Vancouver

4.5/5(406 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Vancouver
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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.

Yaletown
Granville Island featuring a bay or harbour, a high-rise building and a city

Granville Island

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

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Crosstown

While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like Chinatown Millennium Gate and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.

Crosstown

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