Vancouver is a beautiful Canadian city in British Columbia best known for its scenic natural landscapes and multitude of colourful cultures; it’s one of the most ethnically diverse Canadian cities, and each of its trendy neighbourhoods have their own distinct culture, style, attractions, cuisines and entertainment. Brightsun Travel offers cheap flights to Vancouver, and we’ve put together a guide on where to stay in Vancouver which includes the city’s coolest neighbhourhoods.
West End
West End is a quirky residential neighbourhood of Vancouver, considered as the most picturesque destination to base your stay with the English Bay beaches, Sunset Beach Park and access to the lush Stanley Park which is one of the world’s largest urban green spaces. This hip beachside hangout region is a hub to the LGBT community and hosts the colourful pride parade each year through Davie Street. West End also offers excellent access to nightlife spots and restaurants and it’s set next to Robson Street, the city’s most popular shopping street.
Kitsilano
This charming Vancouver neighbourhood is an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts, boasting a seasonal public saltwater pool, a lush beach park and the blissful Kitsilano beach which has some great mountainous vistas and charming waterfront eateries. Kitsilano is best known for being home to West 4th Avenue which is one of the city’s best boutique shopping spots and Vanier Park, which is an excellent cultural centre of Vancouver home to the Maritime Museum, the Museum of Vancouver and the H.R. Macmillan Space Centre.
Gastown
Charming Gastown is Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood which was founded in in the 1800s. Here you can take a stroll through cobblestone streets to browse independent shops and vintage fashion boutiques and explore trendy bars and restaurants which come alive in the evening with bright lights and entertainment. In terms of sightseeing, Gastown will not disappoint; it’s home to the Gastown Steam Clock which is one of the city’s best known landmarks. Take advantage of Vancouver cheap flight offers and ensure you base your stay in Gastown or at least take a day out to explore it.
Commercial Drive
This booming multi-cultural neighbourhood is a short Skytrain ride from downtown Vancouver and was formerly known as Little Italy due to its influx of Italian restaurants, and it’s now developed with various other international restaurants, serving everything from Mexican and Caribbean to Middle Eastern, European and African delicacies. The neighbourhood’s variety of cultural influences is also reflected in the shops; you can buy unique items from various corners of the world here. Commercial Drive also has a weekend famer’s market and a great selection of brewpubs and live music venues.
Mount Pleasant
The vibrant Mount Pleasant neighbourhood is within walking distance of downtown. The city’s Main Street stretches through Mount Pleasant which is the neighbourhood’s leisure hub, renowned for its independent boutiques and coffee shops, local breweries, restaurants and speciality stores, as well as art galleries and vibrant night spots. Don’t miss Science World, which showcases some incredible interactive exhibits and IMAX movies in an impressive geodesic dome. There are a series of lush parks dotted throughout the neighbourhood including China Creek North Park, offering excellent vistas of the North Shore Mountains.
Getting Around Vancouver
Whichever neighbourhood you choose to base your stay in Vancouver, you should definitely still take some time to explore all of these hip neighbourhoods. The city is easily accessible; most of its districts are within walking distance from one another, if not a short drive or bus ride. Taxis are readily available here which you can hail on the street, and the city also has a convenient and inexpensive public transport network TransLink which comprises of the SkyTrain, the SeaBus, buses and the West Coast Express.
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