Vancouver/Yaletown-False Creek

By public transit

• Stadium-Chinatown (SkyTrain) is across the street from Rogers Arena and a couple of blocks from BC Place.
• Main St-Scienceworld (SkyTrain) is a couple minutes walk from Scienceworld and the Athlete's Village from the Olympics.
• Yaletown-Roundhouse (Canada Line) is in the heart of Yaletown.
• Olympic Village (Canada Line) provides access to the Seawall and is about a 5-10 minute walk from the Olympic Village.

By boat

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• BC Place

  phone: +1 604 669-2300
  address: 777 Pacific Blvd
  The home of the BC Lions CFL football team and Vancouver Whitecaps FC in Major League Soccer. It also hosts the Canada Sevens, a major international event in the sevens variant of men's rugby union. The building is also home to many conventions, tradeshows and concerts. It has had two roofs in its history, both claimed as the largest of their types in the world. The original roof was air-supported, but it has since been replaced by a cable-supported retractable roof. The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is located within BC Place. The museum includes permanent galleries devoted to Terry Fox and Rick Hansen as well as displays of BC sports history from the early 1800s to present.

• Olympic Village

  address: Manitoba St & Athletes Way
  The site of the Vancouver Athletes Village during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. It's slowly being sold off as condos and becoming a community within Vancouver. The central plaza is distinctive with the deep red of the Salt Building and the giant sparrow statues. There is also a terraced slope leading down to False Creek that is lovely for sitting in the sun.

• Rogers Arena

  phone: +1 604 899-7400
  address: 800 Griffiths Way
  Home of the Vancouver Canucks, the local NHL hockey team, the building also hosts many of the big name concerts that come to Vancouver.

• Roundhouse Community Center

  phone: +1 604 713-1800
  address: 181 Roundhouse Mews
  The restored roundhouse that used to work the railyard before the condos were built. Engine 374, which hauled the first passengers into Vancouver, is on display with some historical information. There is also a gym that can be used on a drop-in basis (for a small fee) and a small performing arts centre.

• Science World

  phone: +1 604 443-7443
  address: 1455 Quebec St
  This science centre is located in the distinctive building from Expo 86 at the end of False Creek. Has a wide range of participatory exhibits. Get off the Skytrain at the Main St/Science World station. The building is a unique shaped building that was constructed for Expo 86. Popular with the young and with those who like science. An Omnimax theatre is in this building as well.

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• Pro SportsVancouver Canucks hockey team season runs from October into the spring. Games are played at Rogers Arena and are usually good entertainment. However, tickets and food/drink are expensive, and tickets can be hard to get since all games sell out. The BC Lions play in the Canadian Football League during the summer and fall at BC Place. They share the facility with the Whitecaps, who are the city's entry in Major League Soccer. The MLS season also runs from spring to fall.

• A section of the Seawall passes through Yaletown and around the eastern end of False Creek, including Creekside Park, Science World and the Olympic Village.

  Habitat Island

  , just off the path near Olympic Village, was built to restore some of the natural habitat for native birds. It's a nice place to stop and relax or take in the view (particularly in spring when the blossoms are out).

• JV Bike

  phone: +1 604-694-2453 (service and rentals)
  address: 955 Expo Blvd
  Bicycle shop that also rents bikes, including tandem bikes and electric assist bikes to make the hills a little easier. Options to rent hourly, or daily up to a week.
• Aquabus False Creek for $8/adult, $4/child or senior, leaving every 15 minutes from any Aquabus station. A 25-minute tour.

• Fuse Pan-Asian Express

  phone: +1 604 687-3873
  address: 1078 Mainland St
  A fusion of several Asian cuisines, and a fusion of the virtues of prompt service and good food. Except for the grab-and-go items, everything is made to order with house-made sauces. There is a respectable vegetarian selection. Free parking, and an easy walk from Yaletown offices or the Roundhouse. Phone in advanced orders.

• Glowbal grill & satay bar

  phone: +1 604 602-0835
  address: 1079 Mainland St
  Glowbal is a trendy hit in the heart of the Yaletown restaurant row. Brunches are famous, but dinners are also outstanding. Don't be surprised if the chef stops by to offer some custom-made treat if the menu doesn't suffice, and expect the flavours to be marvellous. Attentive, friendly, and uniformly black-clad service. A top-notch operation in every way. Valet parking Thursday-Saturday nights.

• Terra Breads Cafe

  phone: +1 604 877-1183
  address: 1605 Manitoba St
  Bakery and cafe known for its artisan breads baked in a stone hearth oven. Serves a selection of salads, sandwiches and hot plates for lunch, plus a small breakfast menu. Sandwiches/paninis are made with their own bread, and include tasty options like roast lamb on fig and anise bread and roast turkey on cranberry pistachio bread.

• Yaletown Brewing Company

  phone: +1 604 681-2739
  address: 1111 Mainland St
  Popular brewpub in the heart of Yaletown.

• Blue Water Cafe

  phone: +1 604 688-8078
  address: 1095 Hamilton St
  Arguably Vancouver's premier upscale destination for seafood, Blue Water offers fine dining, drinking, and a raw bar. The seafood preparations are direct, emphasizing fresh, flavorful ingredients over showy virtuoso techniques, and many are Japanese-influenced. The wine and cocktail lists are also exceptional. A few non-seafood items (including a couple of vegetarian friendly options) make it possible to bring a group that includes some who may not love what the ocean has to offer.

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• Opus Bar

  phone: +1 604 642-0557
  address: 350 Davie St
  Painfully ‘hip’ bar/lounge inside the much-hyped Opus Hotel in Yaletown. Beyond the fashionable clientele and contemporary décor there’s tapas, cocktails and an extensive list of imported and domestic wines and spirits. Signature small plates include 'O' Dim Sum, merguez corn dog and shish kebob, and Yuzu-spiced garlic wings.

• C&N Backpackers Hostel

  phone: +1 604 682-2441
  address: 927 Main St
  Hostel with dorm rooms (3 or 4 beds) and double rooms. Also offers bike rentals, free Wifi and will arrange pub crawls.

• C&N Central Station Hostel

  phone: +1 604 681-9118
  address: 1038 Main St
  Second location for C&N.

• Hampton Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 604 602-1008
  address: 111 Robson St
  Rooms come with two queen beds or a king bed. Suite options are also available. Amenities include free hot breakfast, free Wifi, free bike rentals, a free shuttle service to downtown (operates between 7AM and 8PM) and gym/fitness center with sauna and whirlpool.

• Opus Hotel

  phone: +1 604 642-6787
  address: 322 Davie St
  Stylish hotel in Yaletown that has made it to Conde Nast's gold list four years running. Reviewers like the modern decor and friendly staff but don't recommend it for families. Perks include free bike rentals, free in-room iPad and free Wifi.

• YWCA Hotel

  phone: +1 604 895-5830
  address: 733 Beatty St
  A modern hotel with a range of room sizes and prices. Close walk to most attractions and near BC Place Stadium. All rooms are private but some have shared bathrooms.

• JW Marriott Parq Vancouver

  phone: +1 604 566-8808
  address: 39 Smithe St
  A four star hotel opened in September 2017, right next to BC Place.