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West End

British Columbia, Canada · North America

About West End

West End works well as a base: 43km from Shannon Falls.

West End is a town located in British Columbia, Canada. With a population of 47,200, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, West End sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Vancouver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add West End to your route.

About West End

St. Paul's Anglican Church serves the south-west downtown peninsula of Vancouver, British Columbia, (the West End and Yaletown neighbourhoods) alongside Christ Church Cathedral (established 1888) serving the north-east (Downtown and Coal Harbour neighbourhoods). Both parishes separated from St. James (established

Read more 1881), the first Anglican Church in Granville, as Vancouver was then known.

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What are the best things to do in West End?

West End offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is West End located?

West End is located in British Columbia, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 49.2833 latitude, -123.1333 longitude.

What is the population of West End?

West End has a population of approximately 47,200 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
47,200
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
British Columbia
Timezone
America/Vancouver
Coordinates
49.2833, -123.1333

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Canada

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from West End

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Stanley Park Totem Poles

Collection of First Nations totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park, one of the most visited attractions in British Columbia.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Vancouver Aquarium

Canada's largest aquarium in Stanley Park dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life in the Pacific Northwest.

2 km · about 5 min drive

bridge

Lions Gate Bridge

Vancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.

4 km · about 5 min drive

bridge

Capilano Suspension Bridge

A 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.

7 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea-to-Sky Highway

Stunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler

36 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Shannon Falls

British Columbia's third-highest waterfall, immediately beside the Sea to Sky Highway near Squamish with a roadside car park.

43 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sea to Sky Gondola

Gondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near West End

  • Right hereLions Gate BridgeVancouver's iconic 1938 suspension bridge spanning the First Narrows from Stanley Park to the North Shore, gateway to the Sea-to-Sky Highway with mountain and harbour views from its green towers.
  • Right hereCapilano Suspension BridgeA 137 m footbridge swaying 70 m above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, with treetop walkways and a granite cliffwalk: one of BC's most visited attractions since 1889.
  • 36 kmSea-to-Sky HighwayStunning coastal and mountain highway from Vancouver to Whistler
  • 44 kmSea to Sky GondolaGondola beside the Sea-to-Sky Highway near Squamish, rising 885 m above Howe Sound to a summit lodge, suspension bridge and sweeping viewpoints over fjord, forest and the Stawamus Chief.

Nearby Destinations

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🇨🇦 Canada

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1 km awayPop. 62,030

Coal Harbour

🇨🇦 Canada

1 km awayPop. 10,441

Kits Point

🇨🇦 Canada

1 km awayPop. 2,639

Yaletown

🇨🇦 Canada

1 km awayPop. 14,583

Gastown

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2 km awayPop. 10,187

Chinatown

🇨🇦 Canada

2 km awayPop. 24,000

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