West Side Travel Guide
Vancouver
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
Shop with the locals and tourists at this bustling market located near Vancouver’s city center.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Set around an extinct volcano at Vancouver’s highest point, this spectacular space is a haven of nature in an urban setting.
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.
Jericho Beach
Enjoy a peaceful swim or bask in the sun at one of Vancouver’s most secluded and picturesque beaches, which was once a logging camp.
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.
Things to do
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Vancouver: Virtual Reality by Zero Latency - Outbreak
Vancouver Whale Watching Adventure with Free Photos
Vancouver International Airport YVR VIP Lounge Access
Top hotels in West Side
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Check in staff wasn’t very talkative or friendly. They don’t give any signs saying there’s even a hotel there. Nothing until I got inside did it say anything about the hotel. Several signs about White Spot.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Granville Island Hotel
Location was perfect. Hotel staff was welcoming and very helpful. We'll definitely stay there in the future.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
They still haven't returned my deposit!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Vancouver West Cozy Retreat by Host Launch
The owner is very helpful and our stay was comfortable and pleasant.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Windsor Guest House
Lovely place in lovely neighborhood with very convenient access to metro and bus connections
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
The Sunshine House
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
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.
Vancouver South
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Vancouver South. Spend some time visiting top spots like Main Street, and catch the metro at Marine Drive Station or Nanaimo Station to see more of the area.
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.
