British Columbia Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

False Creek runs from English Bay up to the Science Center. There's now a walking and bike path that runs completely around False Creek - from English Bay, past Yaletown, around the Science Center, and up to Granville Island and beyond. 

False Creek used to be Vancouver's industrial inner harbour. One-hundred years later, it has been retrofit and renovated and gentrified. Some of the architecture preserves that history. What remains now is a peaceful places where sky and sea meet. Ringed with places for coffee, places to sit and look at the sea and sky change as big and small boats move in and out of the inner harbour.

#Reflections
False Creek runs from English Bay up to the Science Center. There's now a walking and bike path that runs completely around False Creek - from English Bay, past Yaletown, around the Science Center, and up to Granville Island and beyond. 

False Creek used to be Vancouver's industrial inner harbour. One-hundred years later, it has been retrofit and renovated and gentrified. Some of the architecture preserves that history. What remains now is a peaceful places where sky and sea meet. Ringed with places for coffee, places to sit and look at the sea and sky change as big and small boats move in and out of the inner harbour.

#Reflections
British Columbia Coast
A trail picture from our last day on the West Coast Trail. This is at the North end of the trail.

Day 5 of our 75km back-country thru-hike.

We loved this hike and highly recommend it. It's challenging but beautiful. 

#hike #backcountry #britishcolumbia #explorecanada #beautiful #nationalpark #westcoasttrail
British Columbia Coast

Where to stay in British Columbia Coast

Downtown Vancouver showing a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture

Downtown Vancouver

4.5/5(354 area reviews)

Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal and Vancouver Waterfront are a few top attractions in Downtown Vancouver. Hop around the city on the metro at Vancouver City Center Station or Granville Station and check out the area's captivating waterfront views, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.

Downtown Vancouver
Victoria featuring street scenes, a house and a city

Downtown Victoria

4.5/5(36 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Downtown Victoria. Make a stop by Victoria Royal Theatre or Bay Centre while you're exploring the area.

Downtown Victoria
 #EndlessSummer , great to see this in real life . after seeing it used in so many tv episodes

West Side

While you're in West Side, take in top sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden or Kitsilano Beach, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King Edward Station or Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

West Side
Kitsilano Beach

Kitsilano

Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and Museum of Vancouver.

Kitsilano
West End featuring signage, a city and street scenes

West End

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of West End. Make a stop by Robson Street or Sunset Beach while you're exploring the area.

West End
Best sunsets ever at Vancouver. 
#lifeatexpedia

Central Vancouver

3/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Vancouver Waterfront and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver
River Rock Casino Resort

River Rock Casino Resort

4 out of 5
8811 River Road Richmond BC
Stay at this luxury resort in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, 5 restaurants and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (10,897 reviews)
Comfortable

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

River Rock Casino Resort
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina

4 out of 5
3500 Cessna Dr Richmond BC
The price is ₹10,078 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
₹10,078
₹11,807 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Richmond. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,485 reviews)
The staff was incredibly nice and helpful. The peoperty was clean, it was in a convenient location, and the parking area was relatively safe. The hotel had a small concenience store that was open in the evenings, a restaurant that offered breakfast and dinner menus (extra costs), and a small coffee ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W Vancouver BC
The price is ₹11,777 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹11,777
₹14,212 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8,137 reviews)
Clean, good location, friendly helpful staff

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Parkside Hotel & Spa

The Parkside Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
810 Humboldt Street Victoria BC
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Victoria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,216 reviews)
Rooms were great and service was excellent however there is an issue with silverfish that both rooms had. Our friends in a different room saw large silverfish in the bed linens and bathroom, and our room had them throughout the kitchen and bathroom (due to a hole in the tile) which made us feel very ...

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Parkside Hotel & Spa
Rosedale Condominiums

Rosedale Condominiums

3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street Vancouver BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a health club and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,998 reviews)
Comfortable place to stay, well situated for visiting Vancouver.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Rosedale Condominiums
Keefer House

Keefer House

4 out of 5
123 Keefer St Vancouver BC
Stay at this aparthotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and cable TV channels. Popular attractions BC Place Stadium and Canada Place Cruise ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. Love the location!

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Keefer House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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