West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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
Vancouver’s finest artisan produce, hand-crafted specialities and gastronomic delights are all to be found at Granville Island Public Market.
Queen Elizabeth Park
A haven of natural beauty in a stunning urban setting.
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.
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.
False Creek
Take a ferry ride past the high-rises of downtown Vancouver or cycle along the shoreline of this waterway in the heart of the city.
Activities
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Vancouver Canucks Ice Hockey Game at Rogers Arena
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were pleasant and friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Easy, efficient check-in, good food and great service in the restaurant, and a comfortable room. All I needed for the night.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Granville Island Hotel
The staff and overall atmosphere was wonderful and relaxing. We enjoyed Dockside restaurant as well for breakfast 3 days and stayed 5 nights. There was a finger nail clipping on the bathroom floor when we first arrived and some cobwebs on the ceiling. And if you're short like me the bed shifts and ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Clean, quiet and fast service. Shuttle drivers were both great and trained well.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
River Rock Casino Resort
The check in process was awesome. Friendly and accommodating. Our room was very clean with a nice view of the water and the casino. I would have loved to see some live music at one of the bars and they definitely need a happy hour there.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Clean room, friendly staff even gave us a complementary.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Shaughnessy
While visiting Shaughnessy, you might make a stop by sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden and South Granville Shopping Street.
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.
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.
