East Vancouver Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Pacific Coliseum
The site of world records and world-class hockey, this is one of Vancouver’s most significant stadiums. Catch a game and explore the surrounding park.
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.
Commercial Drive
Often a pleasurable way to get to know a city is through its food culture. Find myriad flavors within a relatively short distance in this Vancouver location.
Playland Amusement Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your children at Playland Amusement Park as part of your trip to Vancouver. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront or attend a sporting event.
Trout Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Trout Lake during your travels in Vancouver.
Things to do
VanDusen Botanical Garden Admission Tickets
Vancouver Scenic Panorama Seaplane Tour: City, Mountains & Islands
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park Ticket
Vancouver Lookout Admission Ticket
Vancouver City Tour: Stanley Park, Granville Island & Capilano Bridge
Bloedel Conservatory Admission Tickets
Top hotels in East Vancouver
Atrium Hotel Vancouver
The room, food and staff
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hotel at the Waldorf
Great value for the money, Victor at the front desk is an absolute beauty.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel
Excellent team that works here. The place is very clean. It’s close to highway, 15 mins dt. 10 mins Metrotown. I would recommend to stay here.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Keefer House
Excellent apartment hotel with a fantastic suite layout, easy check-in and secure access. Good location to Uber key areas. Would definitely stay here again. Appreciated the helpful and immediate responses from customer service and their ability to accommodate an early check-in for me.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Clean room, view is great, location is convenience.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
River Rock Casino Resort
Always a great stay, unfortunately there was a planned power outage, so no shower or services
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Vancouver
Mount Pleasant
Take time in Mount Pleasant to visit attractions like Olympic Village and Main Street. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at Broadway-City Hall Station to see more of the city.
Riley Park
If you're spending some time in Riley Park, Main Street and Nat Bailey Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Strathcona
You'll enjoy the cafes and shopping in Strathcona. You might want to make time for a stop at Main Street or Jimi Hendrix Shrine.
Chinatown
Well liked for its restaurants and gardens, Chinatown is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Main Street and Rickshaw Theatre, and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to get around the city.
Metrotown
While you're in Metrotown, take in top sights like Crystal Mall or Metropolis at Metrotown, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Patterson Station or Metrotown Station.
Crosstown
While you're in Crosstown, take in top sights like International Village Mall and jump on the metro at Stadium-Chinatown Station to see more of the city.
