West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

#EndlessSummer , great to see this in real life . after seeing it used in so many tv episodes
#EndlessSummer , great to see this in real life . after seeing it used in so many tv episodes
"Gate to the Northwest Passage" is a 1980 sculpture by Alan Chung Hung located adjacent to the Vancouver Maritime Museum in Vanier Park. The work was installed in 1980 to commemorate the arrival of Captain George Vancouver in Burrard Inlet, following a competition sponsored by Parks Canada one year prior. According to Chung Hung: "The objective of the sculpture is to create a symbolic image with definite visual expression, awakening an awareness in Captain George Vancouver's contribution to the world, his remarkable and meticulous surveys which included the north Pacific coast."
The Norris crab, which is located in the middle of a fountain in front of the HR MacMillan Space Center, is one of the most photographed works of art in British Columbia, a favourite of tourists and schoolchildren. The crab rises from a pool, pincers raised overhead, a magnificent six-metre-tall sculpture rendered in stainless steel. #localsecrets
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Popular places to visit

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Vancouver General Hospital

If Vancouver General Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Vancouver.

Vancouver General Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Park which includes a park

Queen Elizabeth Park

A haven of natural beauty in a stunning urban setting.

Queen Elizabeth Park
Kitsilano Beach which includes night scenes, a bay or harbor and general coastal views

Kitsilano Beach

Swim in the longest pool in the country at this sandy beach with an elegant boulevard, restaurants and a watersports center.

Kitsilano Beach
Granville Island Public Market which includes signage, a city and a skyscraper

Granville Island Public Market

Vancouver’s finest artisan produce, hand-crafted specialities and gastronomic delights are all to be found at Granville Island Public Market.

Granville Island Public Market
Vancouver Science World and Olympic Village in British Columbia Canada

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.

Olympic Village
VanDusen Botanical Garden showing a garden

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.

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Activities

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Tickets

Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket

NZ$102
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets

NZ$14
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets

Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets

NZ$12
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket

NZ$28
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Capilano Suspension Bridge

Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge

NZ$203
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour

NZ$113
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
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Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1041 SW Marine Dr Vancouver BC
The price is NZ$156 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$156
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,696 reviews)
Room clean, comfortable, friendly staff & we appreciated being able to check in early as our flight was early.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
711 Broadway W Vancouver BC
The price is NZ$251 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$251
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Clean and convenient

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Granville Island Hotel

Granville Island Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1253 Johnston St Vancouver BC
The price is NZ$450 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$450
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,261 reviews)
Everthing was wondrrful. The room is a little tight but overall very nice. Checkin was fast and efficient. The beds were clean and comfortable. The riom was clean. Tge restaurant was fabulous!!

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Granville Island Hotel
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch

Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch

2.5 out of 5
1106 W 49th Avenue Vancouver BC
The price is NZ$236 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$236
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (470 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
Windsor Guest House

Windsor Guest House

2.5 out of 5
325 West 11th Avenue Vancouver BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$189 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$189
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions BC Place ...
9/10 Wonderful! (298 reviews)
Lovely premises. Staff was very helpful.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Windsor Guest House
Spacious one bedroom, one bath. Two minute walk from Marine Gateway Station

Spacious one bedroom, one bath. Two minute walk from Marine Gateway Station

Vancouver BC
The price is NZ$205 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
NZ$205
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Vancouver. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions BC Place Stadium and Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Easy to find, cute little place.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Spacious one bedroom, one bath. Two minute walk from Marine Gateway Station
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Other neighbourhoods around West Side

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Shaughnessy

While visiting Shaughnessy, you might make a stop by sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden and South Granville Shopping Street.

Shaughnessy
Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano

5/5(1 area review)

Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and False Creek.

Kitsilano
Fairview

Fairview

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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.

Fairview
Granville Island showing a high-rise building, a city and a bay or harbour

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.

Granville Island
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Riley Park

If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Riley Park
Yaletown which includes street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. 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

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