With downtown Vancouver to one side, and the beautiful Stanley Park to the other, the Downtown West End is one of Vancouver’s jewels. Easily one of Vancouver’s most gay-friendly areas, the West End is a truly livable area where you can easily walk to shops and restaurants, and you’re super close to parks and beaches.
Highlights of Downtown West End
The neighbourhood is densely packed with high-rises, many of which have stunning views of the ocean and mountains.
Walkable

Easily get around on foot
Shops and Restaurants

Food, drink and shopping
Steps from Nature

Stanley Park and English Bay
Gay-friendly

Diverse, LBGTQ-friendly
Close to Downtown

Adjacent to city centre
People-watching

Relax with a latte
Easy to Cycle

Bike around Stanley Park
Community-focused

Close-knit neighbourhood