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
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.
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.
False Creek
Take a ferry ride past the high-rises of downtown Vancouver or cycle along the shoreline of this waterway in the heart of the city.
Top hotels in West Side
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Clean room. Staff was amazing!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
No issues
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Granville Island Hotel
Great location. Front desk was very accommodating!! Rooms are clean.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
River Rock Casino Resort
Friendly staff, great amenities, and even got a free room upgrade. Would happily stay here again!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Ease of connecting to wifi.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Paradox Vancouver
The room was very clean & spacious. Loved looking out the very large window. It was within walking distance of the Christmas Market. The staff were very helpful & friendly. A coffee shop was a very short distance away for our morning coffee. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
Shaughnessy
While visiting Shaughnessy, you might make a stop by sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden and South Granville Shopping Street.
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Kitsilano Beach and False Creek.
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.
