Kitsilano

Vancouver
Kitsilano Beach showing general coastal views and a bay or harbor
Ethnic food, fashionable shops and one of Vancouver’s best beaches are all part of this bayside neighborhood.

Once the centre of Vancouver’s counterculture during the 1960s, Kitsilano is now a haven for the city’s young urban professionals. It’s also one of Vancouver’s best districts for shopping and eating. Sample from a wide array of ethnic cuisines, explore bookstores or fashion boutiques and enjoy one of Vancouver’s most popular beaches.

Walk through the streets and get a feel for the neighbourhood. Two famous organizations were founded in Kitsilano and show how it has changed over time. The environmental organization Greenpeace planted its roots here in the late 1960s, when the neighbourhood was a counterculture hotbed. In the late 1990s, yoga clothing brand Lululemon was founded in Kitsilano, which suggests the neighbourhood’s young professional turn.

Start your visit on West 4th Avenue, where the majority of Kitsilano’s shops and restaurants are located. Popular restaurants serve a range of cuisines, including Malaysian, Mexican and Japanese. Organic food options are common in the area as well. After eating, browse through the shops, which include bookstores, home décor shops and fashion boutiques.

During the summer months, Kitsilano Beach is packed with locals enjoying the cool waters of English Bay. If the crowds are overwhelming, look just off the beach for Kitsilano Pool, one of the longest pools in Canada.

East of the beach, find Vanier Park. This 42-acre (17-hectare) park features lawns, ponds and excellent views of the downtown skyline. Three of Vancouver’s notable museums are located here, including the Museum of Vancouver, which has numerous artifacts from the city’s history, including a collection of neon signs. Discover more educational exhibits at the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. In summer, Vanier Park also hosts the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. Watch a riveting performance, such as The Tempest, on a sunny Vancouver afternoon.

Located just across False Creek from downtown, Kitsilano is served by several subway and bus lines. If you are arriving by car, park in the Vanier Park lot for a fee and explore the neighbourhood on foot.


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Top hotels in Kitsilano

River Rock Casino Resort
River Rock Casino Resort
4 out of 5
8811 River Road, Richmond, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM963 per night from 20 May to 21 May
RM963
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Richmond. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a marina, and a casino. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,010 reviews)
"Hotel is very convenient from Subway the primary reason why I liked it. The staff in the Casino Hotel Chevk in very nice folks. The bellhop and cleaning lady was kind and helped us move our luggages. I would stay here again since there’s something to do like gambling."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

River Rock Casino Resort
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
4 out of 5
1133 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC
The price is RM1,091 per night from 5 May to 6 May
RM1,091
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,625 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay, was a nice place"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
845 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
The price is RM1,174 per night from 5 May to 6 May
RM1,174
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,260 reviews)
"Spotless room, excellent service, beautiful view."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver
Pan Pacific Vancouver
4.5 out of 5
999 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC
The price is RM1,275 per night from 5 May to 6 May
RM1,275
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this spa hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,179 reviews)
"Everthing"

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Pan Pacific Vancouver
Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
4.5 out of 5
3111 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM1,193 per night from 20 May to 21 May
RM1,193
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Richmond. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,759 reviews)
Awesome!!
"One night stay after a long flight. Super impressed with the customer service and the facilities. We will be back for sure."

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2024

Fairmont Vancouver Airport In-Terminal Hotel
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
3.5 out of 5
838 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC
The price is RM1,178 per night from 8 May to 9 May
RM1,178
per night
8 May - 9 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Vancouver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,928 reviews)
"It was a great visit. Will be back again. Only downside to our stay was there was no body wash left in the hotel. This was very minimal. Overall awesome stay!"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Rosedale On Robson Suite Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kitsilano

Granville Island featuring a bay or harbour, a high-rise building and a city

Granville Island

5/5(5 area reviews)

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.

Granville Island
Granville Island showing a bay or harbour and a city as well as a small group of people

Fairview

4/5(8 area reviews)

While you're in Fairview, take in top sights like Granville Island Public Market or False Creek, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Olympic Village Station or Broadway-City Hall Station.

Fairview
West End featuring signage, a city and street scenes

West End

The stunning beaches and popular shops are just a few highlights of West End. Make a stop by Stanley Park or Robson Street while you're exploring the area.

West End
Gastown showing street scenes, a city and outdoor eating

Central Vancouver

3/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Central Vancouver, check out sights like Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal or Port of Vancouver and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Granville Station or Vancouver City Center Station.

Central Vancouver
Yaletown showing street scenes, a city and night scenes

Yaletown

Take time in Yaletown to visit attractions like Robson Street and Vancouver False Creek Seawall. 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.

Yaletown
Kitsilano featuring street scenes, flowers and road cycling

West Side

While you're in West Side, take in top sights like VanDusen Botanical Garden or Kitsilano Beach, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at King Edward Station or Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

West Side

Kitsilano