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
Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel
Employees were extremely nice, very helpful, rooms were clean, amenities were amazing and good side restaurants. My last message to the employees is keep up the good work. Highly recommend to anyone for a few days or weeks stay.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre by IHG
Every staff member, both reception and cleaners always acknowledged me and said Hello and wished me a good night or day. Room was spotless. Keurig coffee could use some real cream but only a short walk to Blenz. Lovely view from upper levels.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Granville Island Hotel
Very nice hotel, I really love the location.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
River Rock Casino Resort
Room was nice, clean and comfortable. Parking is a bit far away and the staff member that checked us in was not very pleasant. But would definitely stay there again .
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
Very courteous staff at check in. The room was very clean and so was the bedding. Very good food at the onsite restaurant.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Paradox Vancouver
The staff members are fabulous.
Reviewed on 14 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 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.
