20 Best Viewpoints in Vancouver, BC, for a Scenic View Visual Story

Introduction If you're looking for the best viewpoints in Vancouver, BC, these top 20 spots in... See all Viewpoints

Vancouver Lookout Tower at the Harbour Centre

VIEWPOINT 1 If you're looking to see phenomenal views in a big city, many have observation towers... See all Viewpoints

Cypress Mountain Viewpoint

VIEWPOINT 2 There are a few spectacular lookouts at Cypress Mountain (also known as Cypress Bowl lookout... See all Viewpoints

Prospect Point in Stanley Park

VIEWPOINT 3 The Prospect Point Lookout is one of the best lookouts in Vancouver. Located in Downtown... Asif Islam/Shutterstock.com See all Viewpoints

Lonsdale Quay

VIEWPOINT 4 Lonsdale Quay, on Vancouver's North Shore, is just a quick SeaBus ride away from downtown... See all Viewpoints

English Bay

VIEWPOINT 5 English Bay, located downtown, is one of the most scenic places in Vancouver. The main... See all Viewpoints

False Creek

VIEWPOINT 6 False Creek is an inlet that separates Downtown Vancouver from other parts of the city... See all Viewpoints

Granville Island

VIEWPOINT 7 Located across False Creek from downtown is the well-known Granville Island. This shopping area features... See all Viewpoints

Canada Place and Coal Harbour

VIEWPOINT 8 Canada Place and Coal Harbour are some of the most easily accessible areas in Vancouver... Rosalie Che/Shutterstock.com See all Viewpoints

Capitol Hill Reservoir Park

VIEWPOINT 9 If you're looking for a quieter, less well-known location to see lovely views in Vancouver... See all Viewpoints

Grouse Mountain

VIEWPOINT 10 Grouse Mountain is a popular spot to visit for lots of reasons. There is a... See all Viewpoints

Burnaby Mountain

VIEWPOINT 11 Burnaby Mountain is located in the Metro Vancouver city of Burnaby. It's part of the... See all Viewpoints

Queen Elizabeth Park

VIEWPOINT 12 Queen Elizabeth Park is another attraction that you have to visit during your Vancouver trip... See all Viewpoints

Charleson Park

VIEWPOINT 13 Charleson Park is an over seven-hectare green space located along False Creek in Fairview. The... See all Viewpoints

Jericho Beach

VIEWPOINT 14 Jericho Beach is found to the west of Kitsilano, about a 20-minute drive from Downtown... See all Viewpoints

Lions Gate Bridge

VIEWPOINT 15 The Lions Gate Bridge is a renowned suspension bridge that connects the city of Vancouver... See all Viewpoints

Ambleside Park

VIEWPOINT 16 Ambleside Park, and the adjacent Ambleside Beach, offer amazing views of the downtown area. Located... Shawn.ccf/Shutterstock.com See all Viewpoints

The Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim

VIEWPOINT 17 A different way to take in Vancouver's scenery is to visit the Willow Stream Spa... See all Viewpoints

Stanley Park Seawall

VIEWPOINT 18 While a visit to Prospect Point offers spectacular panoramas, wherever you walk on the seawall... See all Viewpoints

Quarry Rock

VIEWPOINT 19 Quarry Rock is located about 40 minutes from Downtown Vancouver in the village of Deep... See all Viewpoints

Downtown Bridges

VIEWPOINT 20 There are many bridges around downtown that are open to pedestrians and offer stunning views... See all Viewpoints

In Conclusion

Conclusion Vancouver offers the most amazing views. By visiting any of the above-suggested best viewpoints in... See all Viewpoints

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