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Vancouver Lookout

555 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 4N4, Canada
604-689-0421
Ranked #33 of 168 attractions in Vancouver
4.0 of 5 stars 89 Reviews
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Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Owner description: Your Vancouver sightseeing experience starts at the Vancouver Lookout!!! Where else can you enjoy a 360 degree aerial view of Vancouver, "the most...... more » Owner description: Your Vancouver sightseeing experience starts at the Vancouver Lookout!!! Where else can you enjoy a 360 degree aerial view of Vancouver, "the most beautiful city in the world"? Your adventure starts with a 40 second glass elevator ride, whisking you 170metres (450ft) skyward to our panoramic observation deck. Enjoy vies of cosmopolitan Vancouver, historic Gastown and bustling Coal Harbour. Past. Present. Future. Multi-lingual guest service members provide complimentary guided tours with fascinating facts about Vancouver's history, infrastructure, local community, current trends and future expansion. Our iconic Vancouver attraction tops the Harbour Centre complex, a recognizable landmark in the heart of downtown. « less
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Frederick, Maryland
Top Contributor
138 reviews 138 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This tower is very similar to the Seattle Space Needle and we went to it only to compare it to that. We visited on an apparently unusually warm, sunny day and got clear views all around. We didn't visit for long as we had to be somewhere else. I wouldn't pick this out as being spectacular but if you are... More

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Leeds
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

It was a clear day and the views were outstanding - a really great perspective of Vancouver and miles around. The information points all around were interesting and informative, and, importantly for photos, the windows were spotless. Make time for this place if it's not a cloudy day. More

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vancouver
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012 NEW

If you are new to Vancouver, this should be one of your first stops. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Decided to head up the tower to get a different perspective on Vancouver and it didn't disappoint. On a clear day you could probably see Mt Baker from there, but I wasn't able to (thanks to the splendid cloudy Vancouver weather, yay). There is also a restaurant on site but I didn't go to it, just went to the lookout... More

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Ottawa, Canada
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

Great value for a great view! Your ticket purchase is good for entire day allowing you to view Vancouver city and surrounding scenery in the daytime and return for a nightime view of city lights. Downtown location on Hastings St. easily accessible by any means of transpo. Views of harborfront, Stanley Park, downtown, railway yards.... gives you a bird-s eye... More

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toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I just went to visit my friends and i get a chance to visit most beautiful places, mountains around, stanley park and dowtown Vancouver More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

Affordable and you can re enter the same day. Fantastic views on a clear day. We returned in the evening for a meal at night in the restaurant. Excellent food not cheap but the setting made it worth while and the staff all so friendly as everyone seems to be in Canada More

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Perth, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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To kill time today I decided to head up the tower and have a look as it was a clear day. It was worth the money as Victoria Island was visible in the distance and there were few clouds in the sky to hinder your view. The differences in each zone of the city is really evident from up there... More

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Maple Ridge, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

I only went here when I was a tourist in the city before we moved here. It offers some of the best views of not only downtown Vancouver, but also the mountains, North Shore, Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park, English Bay etc. Even though it is quite expensive, it is to be expected because it's one of the main tourist attractions... More

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Shannon, Clare, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

you will enjoy the lift up to the top. great views of the city, mountains and the bay. a bit on the expensive side though More

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