Downtown and Coal Harbour
Ideal for: first visit
Near the harbour, Stanley Park and the SkyTrain.
Vancouver
A city between ocean and mountains, with Stanley Park, Granville Island and nature close by.
Plan your stay in Vancouver
Best areas to stay in Vancouver
Gastown
Ideal for: couples, restaurants
The historic district, its cobbles, steam clock and restaurants.
Yaletown
Ideal for: couples, nightlife
Former warehouses turned into bars and restaurants, by the marina.
Kitsilano
Ideal for: families, beach
Beaches, parks and a relaxed feel, across False Creek.
Practical info about Vancouver
Vancouver combines city and nature: within minutes you go from downtown to beaches, forests and mountains. Public transport (SkyTrain, buses, SeaBus) makes a car unnecessary.
What to see in Vancouver
- Stanley Park and its seawall, on foot or by bike;
- Granville Island and its public market;
- Gastown and Chinatown;
- the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Grouse Mountain, to the north;
- on day trips: Whistler and the Sea-to-Sky Highway, or Vancouver Island by ferry.
Getting to Vancouver
From the airport (YVR), the SkyTrain’s Canada Line reaches Waterfront station, downtown, in about 25 minutes.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Canada.