Nelson Park

Vancouver


A West End park beloved of local dog-walkers, this is also where you'll find the summer-long West End Farmers Market.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Vancouver attractions

1. Roedde House Museum

0.26 MILES

For a glimpse of what the West End looked like before the apartment blocks, visit this handsome 1893 Queen Anne–style mansion, now a lovingly preserved…

2. Offsite

0.35 MILES

The Vancouver Art Gallery's outdoor installation space next to the Shangri-La Hotel, the sometimes esoteric but always thought-provoking exhibits here are…

3. RBC Royal Bank

0.41 MILES

This main Vancouver branch of one of Canada's biggest bank chains has a huge hidden artwork on its 2nd floor. Head up the escalator just inside the…

4. Christ Church Cathedral

0.42 MILES

Completed in 1895 and designated as a cathedral in 1929, the city's most attractive Gothic-style church is nestled incongruously alongside looming glass…

5. Vancouver Art Gallery

0.44 MILES

Combining blockbuster international shows with selections from its striking contemporary collection, the VAG is a magnet for art fans. There are often…

6. Pendulum Gallery

0.46 MILES

A creative use for a cavernous bank building atrium, this gallery offers a varied roster of temporary exhibitions. It's mostly contemporary art and can…

8. Contemporary Art Gallery

0.54 MILES

A flexible three-room space, often with a different show in each, this smart, white-walled gallery exhibits striking, sometimes complex works in a wide…