West Side
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
This vibrant market is a colourful mix of crafts, delicious fresh food, scrumptious bakery goods and gourmet cheese, a playground for foodies and shoppers alike.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Sitting at the highest point in Vancouver on an extinct volcano is this green sanctuary offering panoramic views of the city.
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.
Olympic Village
You can find out about the history of Vancouver with a stop at Olympic Village. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
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Vancouver Full Day City Bus Tour
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
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Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Granite Falls Zodiac Tour by Vancouver Water Adventures
Top hotels in West Side
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
River Rock Casino Resort
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025
YWCA Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Shaughnessy
If you're spending some time in Shaughnessy, VanDusen Botanical Garden and South Granville Shopping Street are top sights worth seeing.
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and Museum of Vancouver.
Fairview
If you're spending time in Fairview, check out sights like Great Canadian Casino at the Holiday Inn or Granville Island Public Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Olympic Village Station or Broadway-City Hall Station.
Granville Island
Travelers come to Granville Island for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Granville Island Public Market and False Creek while you're in town.
Riley Park
If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Yaletown
If you're spending time in Yaletown, you might enjoy attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station to see more of the city.