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YALETOWN VANCOUVER BC

Vancouver’s trendiest patio playground

Where steamships docked and rail cars rested

What was once a commercial warehouse and railyard district, Yaletown Vancouver is now one of the city's most coveted neighbourhoods.

Urban street corner with a brick building housing The Keg restaurant, people walking on sidewalks, and high-rise buildings in the background.
Illustration of a steam locomotive train moving on tracks with smoke billowing from its chimney.

Engine 374

Yaletown is the permanent home of the engine that pulled the first transcontinental train into Vancouver

Originally situated at the end of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Yaletown played a key role in Vancouver’s early development. During British Columbia’s gold rush era in the 1800s, it was a hub for trade and transport before falling into decline by the mid-20th century.

The clatter of trains and industry has given way to clinking glasses and lively patios in Yaletown.

Black and white panoramic view of a town with buildings near a body of water and mountains in the background.
Corner view of a five-story red brick building with large windows and trees along the sidewalk on a city street.
Person riding a bicycle on a paved path lined with benches and trees, with a marina and city buildings in the background.
Four people sitting at a table with food and drinks, one person smiling and holding a beer bottle.

In 1986, Yaletown Vancouver was revitalized as the site of the World’s Fair (Expo 86), which helped transform the area into the contemporary urban hub it is today. The district is now flanked by False Creek and the downtown core, offering easy access to Vancouver’s famed seawall — perfect for a morning run or a scenic walk.

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Walk score

Daily excursions do not require a car
  • 8 min to Robson Street

  • 9 min to Granville Street

  • 15 min to Davie Village

Bike score

Biking is convenient for most trips
  • See Vancouver Cycling Map

Driving

  • 5 min to Robson Street

  • 3 min to Granville Street

  • 7 min to Davie Village

Transit score

  • See Translink Skytrain

  • See Translink Bus