Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver

Name: Downtown Vancouver
Address: Vancouver, Canada

#256 among attractions in Vancouver

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Downtown Vancouver is the main central business district and the city center neighbourhood of Metro Vancouver, located on the northwestern shore of the Burrard Peninsula in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. The Downtown occupies most of the north shore of the False Creek inlet, which incises into the Burrard Peninsula creating the namesaked Downtown Peninsula, where the West End neighbourhood and Stanley Park are also located. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.45 mi²Coordinates: 49°17'0"N, 123°7'3"W

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Downtown Vancouver – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Commodore Ballroom, Harbour Centre, Vancouver Art Gallery, Sinclair Centre.

~1290 ftSW
Dancing, Nightlife
Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district, the Commodore Ballroom is an iconic music venue that has played host to a multitude of legendary performances since its inception. This historic site, with its Art Deco style and sprung dance floor, has been a...
~1390 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Harbour Centre, Vancouver
7 min walk • Perched in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, Harbour Centre stands as a beacon of modern commerce and leisure. This bustling shopping centre, located at 555 West Hastings Street, is not just a hub for retail therapy but also a landmark for both locals and tourists alike.
~610 ftW
Artworks from British Columbia and beyond
Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver
3 min walk • The Vancouver Art Gallery stands as a cultural cornerstone in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. This esteemed institution is housed in a neoclassical former courthouse building, which adds a historical gravitas to its contemporary mission of showcasing a diverse range of...
~1230 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Sinclair Centre, Vancouver
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's bustling downtown, Sinclair Centre stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This elegant shopping centre, characterized by its heritage architecture and sophisticated atmosphere, offers a unique...
~130 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pacific Centre, Vancouver
1 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the Pacific Centre stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This bustling hub of retail activity offers a diverse array of stores and services across its expansive floors, catering to a...
~1280 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bentall Centre, Vancouver
7 min walk • The Bentall Centre, a prominent shopping destination nestled in the heart of Vancouver, Canada, stands as a testament to the city's vibrant retail landscape. This bustling shopping center, strategically located in the downtown area, is an integral part of Vancouver's...
~730 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church Cathedral, Vancouver
4 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the second cathedral church of the Anglican Diocese of New Westminster of the Anglican Church of Canada.
~1290 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Royal Centre, Vancouver
7 min walk • Royal Centre, also known as RBC Tower or Royal Bank Tower, is a skyscraper complex located at 1055 West Georgia Street in Downtown Vancouver's Financial District. The skyscraper stands at just under 145m tall and 35 storeys.
~320 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
TD Tower, Vancouver
2 min walk • Toronto Dominion Tower is located at 700 West Georgia Street in Downtown Vancouver and is connected to part of the Pacific Centre shopping mall. The skyscraper stands at 127 m or 30 stories tall and was completed in 1972.
~400 ftS
Shopping, Department store
Hudson's Bay, Vancouver
2 min walk • The Hudson's Bay Company's flagship Vancouver Downtown store is a six-storey building in the downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Located at 674 Granville Street, on the corner of Georgia Street, the cream terra cotta building with Corinthian columns was built in 1927.
~800 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver
4 min walk • The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, commonly known as Holy Rosary Cathedral, is a late 19th-century French Gothic revival church that serves as the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Downtown Vancouver?

Nearby attractions include HSBC Canada Building, Vancouver (2 min walk), Dunsmuir Tunnel, Vancouver (3 min walk), Chali-Rosso Art Gallery, Vancouver (3 min walk), Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver (3 min walk).

How to get to Downtown Vancouver by public transport?

The nearest stations to Downtown Vancouver:

Trolleybus

Granville St at Dunsmuir St • Lines: 10, 14, 16, 17, 20, 4, 7 (2 min walk)
Granville St at West Georgia St • Lines: 10, 14, 16, 4, 7 (2 min walk)

Bus

Granville St at Dunsmuir St • Lines: 50 (2 min walk)
West Georgia St at Granville St • Lines: 240, 246, 250, 257 (2 min walk)

Metro

Granville • Lines: Expo Line (3 min walk)
Vancouver City Centre • Lines: Canada Line (3 min walk)

Train

Waterfront (9 min walk)
Vancouver Pacific Central (29 min walk)

Ferry

Waterfront • Lines: SeaBus (12 min walk)
Plaza of Nations Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (19 min walk)