COAL HARBOUR

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Essentials about Coal Harbour in brief

With its chic high-rises on the shore of Burrard Inlet, Coal Harbour is certainly one of Vancouver’s most beautiful (and most photographed) neighborhoods. Formerly a shipyard and coal mining site, today nothing but the name reminds us of the neighborhood’s industrial past. Today, Coal Harbour is home to chic apartment towers and 5-star hotels, as well as a mix of cafes, bars, restaurants, stores, marinas and parks. If you want to enjoy a nice view while eating and drinking, Coal Harbour is the right neighborhood for you.

The characteristics of Coal Harbour

Coal Harbour starts at Canada Place in the east and stretches along the coast to Stanley Park in the west. In addition to its great location on the south shore of Burrard Inlet and the great views that are offered from here, the special charm of the district is its versatility. It’s not only home to sinfully expensive high-rise apartment buildings and 5-star hotels, but also an interesting mix of cafes, bars, restaurants, stores, marinas and parks.

A walk through Coal Harbour

The best way to discover Coal Harbour is to take a walk along the waterfront, where you can see and experience a lot. At the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre, you can watch the seaplanes take off and load (and of course take off yourself on a “flightseeing” tour of Vancouver and the surrounding area). In the marinas of Coal Harbour you can watch the many sail and motor boats leaving and landing. You also have a great view of Burrard Inlet and the hustle and bustle of Vancouver Harbour from the promenade. And with a little luck, you might even spot a harbor seal in the water.

Eating and drinking in Coal Harbour

If you want to eat or drink something, Coal Harbour is also the right place. Hardly any other district of Vancouver has such a high density and such a wide range of cafés, bars and restaurants. From upscale cuisine in top restaurants to quaint craft beer pubs, every taste is catered to in Coal Harbour. However, it’s just as recommended to simply sit on the waterfront with a snack from the supermarket and watch the ships and seaplanes (and possibly seals) go by.