Vancouver Lookout
Vancouver Lookout
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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SEE IT ALL FROM HERE! The adventure starts with a 40-second glass elevator ride, whisking you 168 meters (553 feet) up to our panoramic observation deck. From there, you’ll enjoy stunning 360° views of Vancouver’s picture-perfect sights. The Vancouver Lookout is located at the top of one of Vancouver's iconic landmarks, the Harbour Centre. Learn about our vibrant city from information panels located throughout the deck, or follow the complimentary self-guided audio tour. Discover the ideal vantage point for historic Gastown, Coal Harbour, the city’s bustling downtown core, and of course the world-famous Stanley Park, all at the Vancouver Lookout. Buy your tickets online to ensure that a visit to the Lookout is part of your Vancouver experience.
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996 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This was a great way to view the city! There was a glass fronted elevator going up the 168m to the observation deck. The deck provided 360 degree views as you walked around. Best on a clear day.
Written 19 November 2023
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VegasJoe
Las Vegas, NV107 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is a nice place to be if you really want to see the city from +/- 500 feet in the air. The day we went did not have low clouds/marine layer and we enjoyed beautiful 360 degree views.
Inside the observation area is well documented with areas and buildings to spot, free use of high powered (stationary) binoculars, warm (it’s hilly in November!) and clean.
This was a fun 45 minute ’break’ and gave us a chance to see Vancouver in a fairly unique way.
Inside the observation area is well documented with areas and buildings to spot, free use of high powered (stationary) binoculars, warm (it’s hilly in November!) and clean.
This was a fun 45 minute ’break’ and gave us a chance to see Vancouver in a fairly unique way.
Written 12 November 2023
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Lisa P
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
The views were amazing! We took so many pictures…I highly recommend the look out view to everybody.
Written 6 October 2023
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JM987654321
6 contributions
A great view of the city! Good information given but unable to match up information with view - made it confusing to know what to look at.
Written 1 October 2023
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Guide13476781751
Culiacan, Mexico1 contribution
Sep 2023 • Family
I went with my family on a one day trip to Vancouver and one of the places I wanted to take them was to the tower with a view cause I knew there was a restaurant there
Once we got there I specifically asked the person at the entrance if I could go to the restaurant on top and he said I had to take the tour before that and only after taking the tour I could ask the hostess to let me up with her card
So, obviously since we were there we took the tour (I mean, we were there) and after 4 minutes of walking we decided it was enough and wanted to go eat cause we were hungry
To my surprise our server told us that there's no obligation to take the tour to go the restaurant, you can just tell the person at the entrance and you can skip the tour
Once we were ground level again, I told the guy that it didn't seemed fair to me cause I specifically asked him about it and he said it had to be like that
So I said, cool just don't do it again and then he offered a refund but had to take it with his supervisor
A young lady came and after listening to my beef she started laughing claiming that I already had taken the tour and it wasn't fair for the rest of their guests that I had taken it
So after I asked her why she was laughing and what was it that was funny, she changed her attitude and then told me only one refund could be given
I said to her that I didn't asked for the refunds, YOU EMPLOYEE DID
She refused so we left extremely disappointed cause I had the idea that those things didn't happened in Canada, only in third world countries where people just doesn't seem to care anymore about ethic and values
So that's that, my bitter experience at this place, it certainly was something that put a dent in our vacation
Advice to anyone who wants to go there: YOU CAN SKIP THR TOUR, ITS FREE OF CHARGE!!!
Once we got there I specifically asked the person at the entrance if I could go to the restaurant on top and he said I had to take the tour before that and only after taking the tour I could ask the hostess to let me up with her card
So, obviously since we were there we took the tour (I mean, we were there) and after 4 minutes of walking we decided it was enough and wanted to go eat cause we were hungry
To my surprise our server told us that there's no obligation to take the tour to go the restaurant, you can just tell the person at the entrance and you can skip the tour
Once we were ground level again, I told the guy that it didn't seemed fair to me cause I specifically asked him about it and he said it had to be like that
So I said, cool just don't do it again and then he offered a refund but had to take it with his supervisor
A young lady came and after listening to my beef she started laughing claiming that I already had taken the tour and it wasn't fair for the rest of their guests that I had taken it
So after I asked her why she was laughing and what was it that was funny, she changed her attitude and then told me only one refund could be given
I said to her that I didn't asked for the refunds, YOU EMPLOYEE DID
She refused so we left extremely disappointed cause I had the idea that those things didn't happened in Canada, only in third world countries where people just doesn't seem to care anymore about ethic and values
So that's that, my bitter experience at this place, it certainly was something that put a dent in our vacation
Advice to anyone who wants to go there: YOU CAN SKIP THR TOUR, ITS FREE OF CHARGE!!!
Written 18 September 2023
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Hello Mr. Gallo,
We appreciate you took the time to share your recent experience with us and we want to assure you we take our guests’ feedback very seriously to improve our business operations and guest experience.
We have fully investigated the incident that happened on September 7th, 2023 and it has come to our attention, through our security footage, that our team at the reception/self-serve ticket area communicated with you several times what the difference is between the Vancouver Lookout (observation deck) and Top of Vancouver (restaurant).
After our staff member explained this to you, you and your family still purchased tickets to visit the deck, and once you arrived at the top, our team welcomed you and explained the information regarding our complimentary Wi-Fi and 15-minute audio tour available in 6 different languages.
The next time we see an interaction between you and our team is around 6 pm at the mall level after your visit to the restaurant, as you proceeded to express your disappointment and misunderstanding about the Vancouver Lookout and Top of Vancouver in the form of yelling and pointing fingers at our team member. As our Guest Experience Supervisor stepped in to resolve this situation, she was also trying to alleviate the tension by clarifying only she could approve refunds and not our representatives, even though our team member did not promise any refunds but only the assistance of a supervisor.
One of our priorities is to ensure both our guests’ and employees’ safety, and even though our team was professional and courteous at all times, you continued to yell at our staff while also being disruptive to other guests at our self-serve area by yelling the Lookout is scamming them to buy tickets.
Nonetheless, our team has already issued you a refund.
Thank you for leaving some advice for our upcoming visitors. However, the information you are providing is incorrect. As we explained to you before, the Vancouver Lookout (viewing deck) and the Top of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant are two separate businesses. Going to the Restaurant does not provide guests with a free entrance to the Viewing Deck, the same way that going to the Viewing Deck does not provide any discounts at the Restaurant.
We hope this clarifies any misunderstandings.
Written 1 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
kimmysue42
Minneapolis, MN1,564 contributions
This is a nice tower to get the lay of the city and see it from a different vantage point. 360’views as you walk around with descriptions of buildings and waterways.
Written 5 September 2023
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Ashish D
Kolkata (Calcutta), India795 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The escalator to the Lookout was pretty cool, with a good vantage of Downtown neighborhood. Once on top, we had a good view of the city on one side, distant mountains on another and Canada Place and the harbor with all its activities on the other side.
Written 30 August 2023
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ColScott
Brisbane, Australia165 contributions
This a very good way to get an aerial view of Vancouver, its 168m up and obviously gives you a 360 degree view and costs CA$18.25 per adult. When you get to the top I recommend you take the free audio tour, just scan the QR code when you exit the elevator and if you have ear pods it will be better as you won’t have to listen to everyone else at different stages of the tour. You won’t need anymore than about 30mins but you can stay as long as you like. It would be a good thing to do as one of the first places to visit in Vancouver as the audio tour gives you some ideas of what to see and do in Vancouver.
Written 29 August 2023
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Amy D
Cincinnati, OH307 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
In our opinion, if a city has a tower, take advantage! Going up is a great way to see the city and surrounding areas. This was lovely because there was a voice tour you could follow on your phone to learn more. We took advantage of a beautiful day in early August to see around us. We got there around 4:30pm on a Friday and walked right on the elevator after buying a ticket from the counter. The elevator is quick and smooth. The views were stunning. We walked from our hotel, so I can't comment on parking.
Written 28 August 2023
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islandlovingtwosome
Lake Forest, CA88 contributions
Jul 2023
We went to the Vancouver Lookout as part of a tour. It wasn't the highlight of our tour, but it was interesting to see the city from the lookout.
Written 8 August 2023
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Alvin N
Honolulu, HI5 contributions
Where is the best place to park?
tshep42
Halifax, Canada3,665 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.
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.
VancouverLookout
Vancouver, Canada1 contribution
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 Zealand76 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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