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.
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.
Top hotels in West Side
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Supper was great. Shuttle was good.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Granville Island Hotel
Very convenient, close to my daughter. Clean, tidy, comfortable. I would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Great options for dining nearby, transport to and from airport easy and close distance to sky train station. Rooms clean, breakfast great, Sandy the breakfast lady is the best! I would stay again anytime.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
River Rock Casino Resort
Love it here
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
They're doing some construction/remodel which is needed but noise started before 8am on the 14th floor.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 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 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 Vancouver False Creek Seawall. 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.
