Vancouver Lookout

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The area

Address

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there

Waterfront • 2 min walk
Granville • 4 min walk

Best nearby

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2,474 within 3 miles

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Five Sails Restaurant

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Alouette Bistro

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Purebread

452

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Glowbal

2,149

0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Bar • Seafood

Miku

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Meat & Bread

953

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Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar

893

0.2 mi$$$$ • American • Steakhouse • Canadian

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Dunsmuir

1,102

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • American • Steakhouse • Bar

Brioche Urban Eatery

309

0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Cafe • European

379 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

Attractions

480 within 6 miles

Waterfront Station

190

Angel of Victory

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Academie Duello

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Sinclair Center

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Dimensions Art Gallery

435 ftArt Galleries

Greenleaf Acupuncture and Herb Clinic

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Steam Clock

1,709

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TransLink Seabus

996

0.2 miFerries

Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery

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Vancouver Convention Centre

758

0.3 miConvention Centers

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Beergander

Bristol, UK1,141 contributions

Highly recommend

Mar 2023 • Couples

Highly recommend a trip up here, really informative free audio guide on the history of the city and obviously Brilliant views.

Written March 13, 2023

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Hi Beergander, Our view is indeed brilliant! We are glad to hear you enjoyed and recommend our self-guided audio tour. Thank you for visiting and leaving us a five star review.

Written March 17, 2023

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Tori

Wisconsin133 contributions

cool views

Nov 2022

nice way to see the city! I loved the info cards they have at the top that tell you about the spots you're looking at. The ticket purchasing process is self-service at an iPad, but there is an employee watching you do it and helping so it seemed pointless to do it yourself. kinda expensive for tickets but it's a cool thing to do on a clear day

Written November 23, 2022

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Odd experience at the restaurant for a drink

Hi Pollto, We are happy to hear you enjoyed our very informative plaques! They are a great way to learn more about our city while admiring the beautiful view. Thank you for sharing your experience and recommending us!

Written November 26, 2022

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Norbert Janeau

1 contribution

Nov 2022

Great location but a bit of an odd experience as we arrived at 4:20pm to hear that the happy hour space inside the restaurant was full... Waited 15 minutes before we saw a family of 4 leave and asked to take their seat... The response was: it's too late as the last call for happy hour is at 4:30pm... and the happy hour space closes at 5pm... Asked for a regular drink and were placed in the stationary space so without the 360 degree view paying full price... Very average experience so but great view from the floor!

Written November 10, 2022

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Hello! Thank you for your review; it seems you meant to contact the Top of Vancouver Restaurant. You can contact them at: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g154943-d783999-Reviews-Top_of_Vancouver_Revolving_Restaurant-Vancouver_British_Columbia.html

Written November 12, 2022

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GreyPilgrim3

7 contributions

False Advertising

Nov 2022 • Friends

Your website says you close at 6pm. I called ahead and you said you close at 6pm. I get there and you’re closed at 4pm “due to an event.” Waste of time.

Written November 5, 2022

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Good, but check your currency card first

Hello! We apologize for the inconvenience. We strongly suggest all of our guests check our website or google hours before their visit to learn more about our winter hours and early closures.

Written November 12, 2022

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Karis

6 contributions

Oct 2022 • Friends

Nice views of the city from the lookout and a free audio guide is available. The main downside is the way in which you buy tickets- it is cashless and self service through an iPad. If you are using a travel money card quite often they do not allow online purchases, in which case you would not be able to enter.

Written October 15, 2022

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Thank you for your constructive feedback, we will take your comments under advisement for future improvements. We are glad you were able to enjoy our awesome views and self-guided audio tour.

Written October 15, 2022

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Ute O

5 contributions

Beautiful view

Aug 2022

The most fantastic view on Vancouver. And the staff is friendly and helpful. While we were still struggling finding our confirmation email, a staff member offered help and told us our booking was already on their system. Great!

Written September 18, 2022

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We appreciate you sharing your experience with us. We are happy to pass along this five star review to our wonderful team! Thank you for visiting the Vancouver Lookout.

Written September 24, 2022

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Sharron C

8 contributions

Vancouver Lookout Tower

Sep 2022 • Couples

What a fantastic view of Vancouver and beyond! You could go at your own pace, narrated via cell phones and the staff were helpful! Buying tickets was easy and no lines! Well worth the money!

Written September 15, 2022

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Stunning views with good food

We appreciate getting five star reviews! We are happy you enjoyed our complimentary audio tour while our team provided great guest experience. Rest assure they will love to hear this lovely feedback!

Written September 24, 2022

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bbotty

Fawley, UK30 contributions

Sep 2022 • Couples

Stunning views from the lookout and the service from our waiter was superb, food was good with reasonable selection. Definitely worth visiting but a little pricey

Written September 10, 2022

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Great view - expensive restaurant

Written September 24, 2022

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Helen

9 contributions

Sep 2022 • Couples

The view from the tower is fabulous and well worth the admission cost, however the restaurant was very expensive.
There is not much choice for a light snack and unless you order two courses you cannot sit in the restaurant area, you will be moved to the bar area - we couldn’t understand the difference as the whole floor-plate revolves anyway!!
Guessing the best time to eat in restaurant is at night, but be prepared to spend!

Written September 6, 2022

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Good introduction to the city

Written September 24, 2022

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Alejandro B

Ottawa, Canada971 contributions

Sep 2022 • Solo

Decided to visit here as my hotel was across the street. I easily purchased a ticket online for $20 and was able to ride the elevator quickly as there was no line to go up.

If you do not have much time to spend in Vancouver and are staying near the Lookout, visiting here is an excellent way to get a sense of the city's layout. The views are stunning, especially towards the north where the mountains are, while there are good explanations of the city's various neighbourhoods and areas.

That said, in my opinion, this is not among the most interesting things to do in Vancouver. Though I had a fun experience, I enjoyed myself more in many other parts of the city during my five-day stay.

Written September 5, 2022

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We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Our location is accessible and convenient as we are close to many downtown attractions and we are glad you enjoyed the amazing views of Vancouver!

Written September 24, 2022

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Tania B

Melbourne, Australia13 contributions

Hi If you buy a ticket online, do you have to specify a date when you will use it?

sklyne

1 contribution

Hello, The ticket is open, so you can use it anytime.

Pam E

Mount Juliet, TN5 contributions

is it handicap friendly

Fariba B

249 contributions

This place has elevator and I think there is no problem there.

Alvin N

Honolulu, HI5 contributions

Where is the best place to park?

tshep42

Halifax, Canada3,603 contributions

It is right in downtown Vancouver but we found a parking spot on the street less than a block away. There may be some parking garages around, but depending on the time of day and day of the week you're there, you should be able to find a parking meter within a reasonable distance.

AshKyKev

London, Canada7 contributions

Just confirming if buying tiks for Vancouver lookout from trip advisor the price quoted is Canadian?

Kathy A

33 contributions

Price is in CAD

Ciara M

Gloucester, UK6 contributions

I want to buy 2 tickets for my friends who are moving to Vancouver next week. If I order in advance, are the tickets open? Or do I have to select a date on booking?

Mimosa71

Vancouver, Canada2 contributions

Hello! Tickets do not expire for up to a year. You can purchase in advance and do not have to select a date to use them. Looking forward to having you visit.

tomvanos

Belmont, Canada6 contributions

My family and I will be visiting Vancouver Lookout in July. We would like to stop in at the restaurant at the top for a drink and snack in the late morning or early afternoon. Do we need reservations? Also, is going to the revolving restaurant enough to see the sites of Vancouver or is it best to go to the observation deck too.

Vancouver, Canada

Hi Tom, We operate separately from The Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant. If you have any inquiries regarding dining there, you would need to contact them directly. However, as for view; ours is the exact same as theirs. Although with our tickets you are able to return multiple times within the same day. We also offer complimentary guided tours to where our tour guides point out different cities and building while providing interesting facts. Hope this information helps, and please feel free to contact us again with any other questions. Cheers, The Vancouver Lookout

tonyspitz66

Southampton, UK12 contributions

Can you see northern lights in Vancouver And if yes in late November

Mimosa71

Vancouver, Canada2 contributions

Good question. Typically not, it's not common to see them in the city. However, Vancouver has seen the Northern Lights in the past year. They are normally experienced in the northern part of British Columbia.

Liliane_Fernandes

Cotia, SP49 contributions

How much it this visit?

Denise T

Itupeva, SP205 contributions

Oi Liliane! O valor para o Lookout tower é U$16,25 para adultos, U$ 11,25 para estudantes e U$ 8,25 para crianças. Só uma dica, vá á noite, pois a vista da cidade à noite é espetacular, não posso falar sobre o restaurante, pois não fiz refeições lá.

fishchasing

Edmonton, Canada1 contribution

Hi, Is the lookout wheelchair and scooter accessible? Thanks!

zoophia

Mexico City, Mexico94 contributions

I actually didn't go to the lookout floor because it was really expensive and we went to the revolving restaurant that it's a floor upstairs from the lookout deck and had a drink, but I do believe they are both wheelchair accessible, they have an elevator and it is really wide

katevalle

7 contributions

Can someone please tell me about cafes (lunch and dinner) close to the lookout??

Windy54_09

Wellington, New Zealand75 contributions

There is a restaurant in the tower you can find the menu and reviews on line try "Top of Vancouver", though as others have said there are lots nearby

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