Vancouver Lookout Admission: Panoramic City Views

Experience breathtaking 360-degree views of Vancouver’s iconic landmarks from the Vancouver Lookout. Learn about the city’s history and enjoy a complimentary audio tour. Open daily from 10 am to 7 pm.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vancouver Lookout - Take a glass elevator up 168 meters (553 feet) to enjoy a 360° view that includes Stanley Park, historic Gastown, the Northshore mountains and the vibrant downtown core. Vancouver Lookout has been an iconic element of the city’s skyline since 1977.

Your ticket provides one-time access to the observation deck. We recommend that you purchase your ticket in advance to ensure that the Lookout is part of your Vancouver experience. The last elevator to the observation deck leaves 30 minutes before closing time.

Learn about our city from information panels located throughout the deck or follow the complimentary self-guided audio tour. Free Wi-Fi is available.

What's Included
  • Complimentary self-guided audio tour
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • No time limit to stay at the viewing deck
  • Wheelchair accessible washrooms with changing stations
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Equivalent to 40 stories, our viewing deck is the most iconic landmark in Vancouver. Enjoy 360-degree views of Gastown, Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, the majestic North Shore Mountains and the Olympic Peninsula Mountains from the Harbour Center’s panoramic observation deck.

Learn more about Vancouver’s past, present and future by reading the informational plaques or listening to our complimentary self-guided audio tour. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The Vancouver Lookout is open from 10 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week with the last elevator taking guests up at 5:30 pm. Please check our website for any early or special closures.

Location
Vancouver Lookout
555 West Hastings Street, Self-Serve Tickets Guest located at the Upper Mall Level
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Coupleoflondon
Aug 7, 2024
Best 360 Vancouver views - Definiatelly best 360 view of Vancouver. Remember to book in advance to avoid dissapointment. Price vs Value = AMAZING Highly recommended.
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Stacy_b
Aug 1, 2024
Great ! - If you're afraid of heights, the elevator is clear and a little daunting . Once you're in the lookout area , there's lots of info about the city as you look out the windows . Some windows are lower , some higher , but there's room so you don't have to be right up next to them .
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Laura_s
Jul 30, 2024
Vancouver lookout - Beautiful view. Would be nice to have those strong binoculars around the lookout area. Would also be nice to have a night time viewing with all the lights. Staff very friendly. Easy checkin etc.
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Mayrani_r
Jul 28, 2024
Spectacular - A must do, I learned a lot about the city and the view was great you can take your time viewing and reading the short descriptions what you’re looking at
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Lillian_a
Jul 22, 2024
Vancouver must do - The views were amazing and the 360 view is terrific. Was great not to be rushed . I would recommend that everyone due this to get an over view of Vancouver
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Ettersdorf
Jul 15, 2024
Over the top - Über den Dächern Vancouvers. Wahnsinniger Ausblick über Vancouver mit 360 Grad Rundumblick. „Must do“ in Vancouver.
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Voyageur544
Aug 10, 2024
Views across the city - Panoramic views across the city and out across the water and Stanley Park. Great photo opportunities. Easily accessible in the downtown.
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Olivia_l
Aug 10, 2024
Over paid tour - The look out tour did not measure up to what we paid for the tickets. I believe they should have real live person to give the tour. And I think riding up the elevator to see the city was not worth the cost.
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Therealmeltam
Jul 31, 2024
Most of the landmarks are blocked by buildings - Whenever my husband visit a new city, we like to check out their observation decks. Unfortunately, this one was kind of wack. We came by on a Monday at around 12:30, and it was pretty empty. After visiting, I can see why because it was very underwhelming. We spent maybe about 20 minutes in total up there. It's a 360 deck, and they try to point out landmarks/key spots. However, most of the spots they are pointing out are actually covered by other buildings. The plaque will say something like "Gastown is behind XYZ building" without actually being able to see Gastown (just using Gastown as an example). Maybe the observation deck was built before all the other buildings came and covered it up but I don't think it really has any business calling itself an observation deck if it isn't going to be tall enough for you to see a lot of things. Tickets are $18 CAD, which isn't cheap considering what views you are getting. There are also ticketing fees if you go and buy it in person, and I believe on their direct site too. So it's actually slightly cheaper if you purchase via a third party site, like Viator, which is what we ended up doing when we got there. I wouldn't recommend this as an activity. Save your time and your money.
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Kevin_f
Jul 16, 2024
Horrible experience, We were taken - I was allowed on the website to book for for a time when the Vancouver lookout was already closed. We had to buy tickets again and I was unable to contact customer service. Book when you arrive.
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