Downtown Vancouver
Air view of Downtown Vancouver.
There seems to be some debate over what area is actually “Downtown Vancouver”: for some it includes the whole of the peninsula reaching out to Stanley Park, though for others it’s just a smaller strip within that peninsula. For the purpose of this website, we’re going with the whole of the peninsula, and then splitting it into the following smaller parts:
City Center and Yaletown
The heart of Downtown Vancouver is the City Center where you’ll find shopping, entertainment and attractions, including Canada Place, Vancouver Art Gallery and the Lookout, whilst Yaletown’s chic boutiques and historic streets are increasingly popular with tourists too.
Gastown
Vancouver’s oldest district is Gastown, where tourists flock to see the famous Steam Clock and enjoy the areas bars, restaurants and galleries.
Chinatown
North America’s second largest Chinatown lures tourists in to see the beautiful Dr Sun Yat-Sen Gardens, then keeps them here with the promise of exquisite dim sum and some excellent Asian shopping!
West End
The West End is mainly a residential district of Vancouver, set between the City Center and Stanley Park. It’s also home to the largest concentration of gay people in Western Canada, though it’s the beaches and historic buildings which attract most people here, including the famous English Bay Beach.
Granville Island
Another historic area of Downtown Vancouver, Granville Island has developed from an Industrial Island into one of Vancouver’s most popular visitor attractions. You can now enjoy the Public Market, shopping, entertainment, dining, Granville Island Brewery, and more!
17 Articles about Downtown Vancouver
City Center
Where is the City Center? The City Center, which is also sometimes referred to as the Central Business District (CBD), occupies… Read more »
Gastown in Downtown Vancouver
Where is Gastown? Gastown is at the northeastern edge of Downtown Vancouver, with the main street being Water Street. It… Read more »
Chinatown in Vancouver
Being the second (or third, depending on who you ask!) largest Chinatown in North America gives you an idea as to size… Read more »
Science World and Omnimax Theatre
Where is Science World & the OMNIMAX Theatre? Science World and the OMNIMAX Theatre are located at 1455 Quebec Street,… Read more »
West End
The West End is a large and predominantly residential district in Downtown Vancouver, known for housing the largest number… Read more »
Granville Island
Granville Island is another of Vancouver’s transformed historical districts, having gone from run-down and disused Industrial… Read more »
Stanley Park
You can’t visit Vancouver without visiting Stanley Park! Stanley Park is renowned across the world as being one of the… Read more »
BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
What is the BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum? The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is a very good museum which showcases… Read more »
Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and Park
Where is Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and Park? Located within Chinatown, the gardens are accessible from the… Read more »
Canada Place and the IMAX Theatre
Where is Canada Place and the IMAX Theatre? Canada Place and the IMAX Theatre are situated in Vancouver city center on the… Read more »
Roedde House Museum
Where is Roedde House Museum? The Roedde House Museum is situated in Vancouver’s West End district and is within the… Read more »
Vancouver Aquarium
Where is Vancouver Aquarium? The Vancouver Aquarium is nestled within the trees of the great Stanley Park and is easily… Read more »
Vancouver Art Gallery
Where is the Vancouver Art Gallery? The Vancouver Art Gallery is in Downtown Vancouver, located on Hornby Street in the… Read more »
Vancouver Harbour Cruises
The Harbour Cruises company offers a range of different boat cruises and tours departing from Vancouver Harbour. These range… Read more »
Vancouver Harbour Cruises Indian Arm Luncheon Cruise
In addition to offering scenic Harbour Tours, the Vancouver Harbour Cruises company also offers a spectacular luncheon… Read more »
Vancouver Lookout
Where is Vancouver Lookout? The Vancouver Lookout is in Downtown Vancouver and is situated at the top of the Harbour Centre… Read more »
Yaletown
Where is Yaletown? Yaletown is situated to the south east of the City Center and, roughly speaking, is bounded to the west… Read more »