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Go neighbourhood hopping during the World Cup

April 28, 2026
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Collage of Yaletown, Granville, and Gastown in Vancouver with people dining, playing soccer, walking streets, and boats on water with soccer balls.

Electric atmosphere
around every corner

Vancouver was ranked the #1 most desirable host city to visit during the World Cup thanks to its stellar walkability, affordability, nearby hotels and overall atmosphere. Match-day energy is set to spill beyond the stadium with no shortage of ways to join in on the excitement. Get your fix without tickets by exploring the markets and patios in Granville Street’s pedestrian zone or showing off your moves at Yaletown’s mini soccer field.

Explore neighbourhoods
further from crowds

Group of people playing beach volleyball near the ocean at sunset with a volleyball in mid-air.
Kitsilano

Trade stadium crowds for ocean breezes in Kitsilano, where beach volleyball, local cafés, and sunset views create one of Vancouver’s most relaxed neighbourhood vibes.

Waterfront park with autumn trees, walking paths, and high-rise buildings under a cloudy sky at sunset.
West End

The West End offers a quieter side of downtown, with leafy streets, hidden cocktail bars, beaches, and leisurely seawall walks along English Bay.

Two people sitting at an outdoor table in front of a bakery with a sign reading 'Real Good Eats' and a dog standing nearby.
Commercial Drive

Head east to Commercial Drive for global restaurants, lively patios, independent cafés, and one of Vancouver’s most hipster neighbourhoods.

Symmetrical garden with trimmed hedges, flower beds, and a central archway, surrounded by trees and distant mountains.
UBC

Escape the city buzz at UBC, home to Pacific Spirit Regional Park, oceanfront viewpoints, museums, and forest trails along Vancouver’s west side.

Large crowd of people in a stadium wearing red and white, many holding Canadian flags and cheering.

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