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.
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 trip to Olympic Village. Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Best of Vancouver City Half Day Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Granville Island Ferry Hop-On Hop-Off Day Pass
Top hotels in West Side
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Granville Island Hotel
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025
River Rock Casino Resort
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
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.
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.
Central Vancouver
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.
West Side Travel Guide
Hotels Near West Side, Vancouver
- Kitsilano Hotels
- East Vancouver Hotels
- Central Vancouver Hotels
- Fairview Hotels
- Mount Pleasant Hotels
- Granville Island Hotels
- Riley Park Hotels
- Vancouver South Hotels
- Shaughnessy Hotels
- South Cambie Hotels
- Dunbar Hotels
- Marpole Hotels
- Southeast False Creek Hotels
- Oakridge Hotels
- West Point Grey Hotels
- Kerrisdale Hotels
- Arbutus Ridge Hotels
- Sunset Hotels
- Musqueam First Nation Hotels
