Harbour & Waterfront

Coal Harbour

Vancouver, BC

Coal Harbour SeawallCoal Harbour MarinaHarbour Air seaplane terminalViews of Stanley Park and the North Shore MountainsProximity to Canada Place and Vancouver Convention CentreWaterfront boardwalk and public artLuxury waterfront residences and landscaped parkletsRegular wildlife sightings (seabirds, seals and occasional porpoises)

About Coal Harbour

Coal Harbour sits at the northern edge of downtown Vancouver, stretching along the sheltered waters of Burrard Inlet. Once the site of coal storage and shipping, the area has been transformed into a polished waterfront district featuring a marina, luxury residences, and a high-quality public seawall. The neighbourhood's compact scale and clear sightlines make it a favourite for photographers and those seeking skyline-to-mountain panoramas.

Visitors find Coal Harbour both lively and tranquil: the seawall bustles with walkers, joggers and cyclists while the docks host floatplanes and pleasure craft. Its proximity to Stanley Park, Canada Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre means it’s an ideal base for exploring by foot, bike or boat. The mix of public art, landscaped parklets and waterfront dining gives the area a refined, maritime urban feel year-round.

Things to Do

Walk the Coal Harbour Seawall

Walk the Coal Harbour Seawall

Cycle along the waterfront

Cycle along the waterfront

Kayak or paddleboard in the inlet

Kayak or paddleboard in the inlet

Take a Harbour Air seaplane tour

Take a Harbour Air seaplane tour

Enjoy waterfront dining and patios

Enjoy waterfront dining and patios

Board harbour cruises and whale-watching tours

Board harbour cruises and whale-watching tours

Photograph skyline, park and mountain views

Photograph skyline, park and mountain views

Relax in marina-side parklets

Relax in marina-side parklets

Food & Dining

Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐taiwanese_restaurant

Din Tai Fung 鼎泰豐

Cactus Club Caferestaurant

Cactus Club Cafe

Breka Bakery & Café - W Hastingsbakery

Breka Bakery & Café - W Hastings

Ramen Danbo Robsonramen_restaurant

Ramen Danbo Robson

Breka Bakery & Café - Daviebakery

Breka Bakery & Café - Davie

Cafe Medinacafe

Cafe Medina

Snug spot for coffee, & an eclectic daytime menu including waffles with unique toppings.

Nightingalerestaurant

Nightingale

Chef David Hawksworth's informal restaurant/bar serving modern Canadian fare & classic cocktails.

Jam Cafecafe

Jam Cafe

Huge portions of brunch fare are served with breakfast cocktails at this hip, bustling cafe.