18 Photos That Prove You Really Must Visit Vancouver at Night
![False Creek Views in Vancouver](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/15175168444_84c45f2306_b.webp)
Vancouver is a photogenic city both day and night, as it’s filled with spectacular scenery. Its perfect combination of being an urban city surrounded by nature means it truly is a beautiful sight to see. From its mountaintops to its parks to its inner neighborhoods, here are some of the best views you can witness if you visit Vancouver at night.
North Vancouver
Directly across the water from downtown Vancouver is North Vancouver. From here, you can see Vancouver’s skyline in its entirety. Skylines always look better lit up at night.
![Vancouver Skyline from North Vancouver](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16781807432_37022d0bef_h.webp)
Cloud 9
Get a glimpse of Vancouver’s West End neighborhood and Robson Street from Cloud 9. The revolving restaurant and lounge is on top of the Empire Landmark Hotel.
![Vancouver’s West End](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8015442199_13a9e553d8_b.webp)
Winter Wonderland
Although Vancouver doesn’t get as much snow as other Canadian cities, it does look good as an urban winter wonderland. This photo is from Stanley Park, looking towards Coal Harbour and downtown Vancouver.
![Glowing Winter Wonderland](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/shutterstock_25279630-steve-rosset.webp)
Downtown Vancouver
From this Gastown viewpoint, many Vancouver landmarks are visible. In the background is the Lion’s Gate Bridge, and then there’s Stanley Park, Canada Place, and Vancouver Lookout.
![Downtown Vancouver](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/16994383148_b0e7b0feed_b.webp)
Coal Harbour
Coal Harbour is a Vancouver neighborhood just outside the main downtown area. It’s known for its perfect waterfront location, closeness to Stanley Park, and a plethora of apartment buildings.
![Coal Harbour](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/14809723221_01e458b006_b.webp)
Queen Elizabeth Park
In the opposite direction of North Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Park also offers excellent views of the Vancouver skyline. From this urban park, the city is perfectly backdropped by one of its biggest drawing cards: its snowy mountains.
![Queen Elizabeth Park scenery](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/shutterstock_132863567-pierre-leclerc.webp)
The Seawall
The Seawall is the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path, at 28 kilometers (17 miles) long. From the Olympic Village section, the area literally glows thanks to Science World’s dome and BC Place, a local sports stadium.
![Olympic Village Views](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/15175168444_84c45f2306_b.webp)
Vancouver Lookout
Although the best photos of Vancouver at night usually include Vancouver Lookout as part of the skyline, the views from the Lookout itself are worth seeing.
![Views from Vancouver Lookout](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/32985438512_e3684ecc45_b.webp)
Granville Island
Granville Island is a popular tourist destination in Vancouver that fortunately lives up to the hype. Located between two bridges and surrounded by marinas, it’s a beautiful place to visit at night.
![Foggy Granville Island](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16240642102_8231b4baea_b.webp)
The Flatiron
Hotel Europe, or Vancouver’s version of New York City’s Flatiron, is a city landmark located in Gastown. Surrounded by the neighborhood’s historic lamps, it definitely looks European at night.
![Gastown’s Flatiron Building](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/12055614565_7589a2771f_b.webp)
Celebration of Lights
The Celebration of Lights Festival, which happens every summer, is the longest-running offshore fireworks competition in the world. It truly lights up Vancouver.
![Vancouver’s Celebration of Lights](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/7722572538_5cbe0dc746_b.webp)
Jack Poole Plaza
Directly in front of Jack Poole Plaza is North Vancouver and its mountains. Turn in the other direction to see the Olympic Cauldron and just a few of Vancouver’s many apartment buildings.
![Christmas at Jack Poole Plaza](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/23610302679_7bc70f0816_b.webp)
West Vancouver
From West Vancouver—an area known for its expensive houses with ocean views—the entire downtown Vancouver area is visible. From this viewpoint, in particular, you can see Stanley Park, the Lion’s Gate Bridge, and the skyline.
![Sunrise from West Vancouver](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/shutterstock_242875189-pierre-leclerc.webp)
Alleys
Although walking down city alleys alone at night isn’t the best idea, some of them do offer different angles of Vancouver Lookout—the crown in Vancouver’s skyline. A local favorite is a bright pink and yellow alley just off Granville Street near Pender Street.
![Looking up in a downtown alley](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3422777535_64ac5869d9_b.webp)
Gastown
Gastown is one neighborhood in Vancouver that definitely looks better at night, thanks to the historic lamps lining Water Street and the trees adorned with fairy lights year-round.
![Gastown at night](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/16082865486_efc34def0e_b.webp)
Mountaintops
Cypress Mountain, Mount Seymour, and Grouse Mountain are the three main mountains close to Vancouver. As they’re located in West and North Vancouver, from the top, you can see Vancouver stretched out in front of you. Grouse is open in both summer and winter; therefore, this view can be captured no matter the season.
![On top of Grouse Mountain](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/shutterstock_90295876-lijuan-guo.webp)
Street art
This Keith Richards artwork was photographed down a lane off Vancouver’s Commercial Drive neighborhood, which is a great place to spend an evening in the city.
![Keith Richards Art off Commercial Drive](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7340756008_cfd5f5b35e_b.webp)
Stanley Park
Stanley Park may be more exciting to visit in the day, but the views from the Seawall towards Coal Harbour and the city are clearly better in the evening.
![Stanley Park and Coal Harbour](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/29203317096_3a95cba7e4_b.webp)