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2024 Guide to Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This is the 2024 Complete Guide to Coal Harbour in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Coal Harbour is a small bay off of Burrard Inlet in downtown Vancouver.  It is also the name of the neighbourhood that borders it.

It is named Coal Harbour because it does contain coal.  It once stretched almost all the way to Second Beach in Stanley Park and contained Lost Lagoon, but has been cut off by the Stanley Park Causeway.

Over the last 20 years, the neighbourhood has been developed into one of the priciest and vibrant neighbourhoods of Vancouver with thousands of condos, it's own seawall, parks, attractions, monuments, statues, and restaurants!

This page will describe the things on the south side of Coal Harbour.  The north side of Coal Harbour (Vancouver Rowing Club, Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, Deadman's Island, Hallelujah Point, Nine O'Clock Gun, etc.) are discussed in the Stanley Park part of this web site.

Coal Harbour Attractions and Things to See

Coal Harbour Seawall

, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Coal Harbour Seawall is a seaside walkway that runs from Stanley Park to the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.  Along the way, there a number of restaurants, marinas, hotels, parks, monuments, and art works!

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Canada Place

Canada Place in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Canada Place is the original Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and Cruise Ship terminal.  It has been a Vancouver landstrong since it opened as part of Expo 86 with it's 5 distinctive sails and it's design to look like a ship.  It is also home to Fly Over Canada, Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre, and the Discovery Trail.

At night, the 5 sails may be lit up in different colours.

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2010 Olympic Cauldron

2010 Olympic Cauldron, Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The 2010 Olympic Cauldron is the official Olympic flame originally from Greece.  This cauldron was built for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games which were hosted by Vancouver.

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Jack Poole Plaza

Jack Poole Plaza in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Jack Poole Plaza is a plaza outside the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.

The main attractions at the Jack Poole Plaza are the 2010 Winter Olympics Flame Cauldron and the Digital Orca Sculpture.

There are 2 casual food restaurant/bars and a cafe/wine bar located here.

Some large events such as Canada Day Celebrations and the Vancouver Christmas stronget take place at Jack Poole Plaza.

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Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre

Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre underwent a huge expansion for the 2010 Winter Olympics and now can host some of the largest conventions in the world.  Also, it is home to the TED talks!

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Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal

Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal is located at Canada Place in Coal Harbour.

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Devonian Harbour Park

Devonian Harbour Park in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Devonian Harbour Park is a serene park right near the entrance to Stanley Park.  Originally, it was cleared and lived on by families from Hawaii!

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Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Seaplane Terminal

Seaplane Terminal in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Coal Harbour Seaplane Terminal is an airport that is located on the water at the end of the new Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.

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Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre

Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre in Canada Place in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre is a place where you can go to learn about the Port of Vancouver including it's history.  It has displays and has free admission.

Fly Over Canada

Fly Over Canada in Canada Place in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Fly Over Canada is a family friendly theme park-like amusement ride that simulates you flying across Canada from East to West.

It is located at Canada Place.

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Coal Harbour Community Centre

Coal Harbour Community Centre in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Coal Harbour Community Centre is primarily for the residents of the Coal Harbour neighbourhood.

It has rooms that are used for community workshops, events, gatherings, and fitness activities.

Coal Harbour Marina

Coal Harbour Community Centre in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Coal Harbour Marina is a large marina located right in front on the Coal Harbour Community Centre.

Harbour Green Park

Harbour Green Park in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Harbour Green Park is the main park in Coal Harbour.  It consists of two large grass sections separated by the Tapshack restaurant and Children's Water park.

First Known Aids Memorial

First Known Aids Memorial in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The First Known AIDS memorial is a grove of Cherry Trees located near Coal Harbour.

It was kept a secret until very recently when it was made public and a plaque was installed.

The plaque says:

FIRST KNOWN AIDS MEMORIAL

Planted on October 20, 1985

The grove was planted, and this plaque donated, by staff, friends, and loved ones of AIDS Vancouver.

This grove of cherry trees is a living monument, planted in loving memory of those we lost in the very early days of the AIDs epidemic here in Vancouver.

The first fallen pink petals were followed by too many others.  Gone, but never forgotten.

Coal Harbour Activities and Things to Do

Children's Water Park in Coal Harbour

Children's Water Park in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Coal Harbour Events

Canada Day at Canada Place

Canada Day at Canada Place in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Canada Day at Canada Place is the largest Canada Day(July 1) celebration west of Ottawa!  There are lots of free music, activities, and displays.  Also, there is a fireworks display in the evening.

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Weekly Movies at Canada Place

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.  We are not sure if it will resume in 2022.

Weekly Zumba

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.  We are not sure if it will resume in 2022.

New Year's Eve Celebrations

New Year's Eve Celebration in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED SINCE 2019.  There are no fireworks at Coal Harbour for New Years anymore!

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Statues/Monuments/Memorials/Plaques in Coal Harbour

Nike Statue

Nike Statue at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Nike Statue was a present to Vancouver from the City of Ancient Olympia in Greece for hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games!

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Komagata Maru Monument

Komagata Maru Monument at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Komagata Maru Monument is a monument to a sad time in Vancouver history, 1914, when the steamship Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver carrying indians from India.  They were denied entry to Canada and were sent back to India.

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Coal Harbour Fellowship Bell

Coal Harbour Fellowship Bell at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Coal Harbour Fellowship Bell is a bell and plaques that have a lot of names on them!  Not sure what is it commemorating!  If you know, please contact us!

Art at Coal Harbour

Aerodynamic Forms in Space

Aerodynamic Forms in Space at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Aerodynamic Forms in Space Artwork is a piece of art near the entrance to Stanley Park in Devonian Park.

F Grass Art Work

F Grass Art work at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The F Grass artwork was a recent temporary artwork by the famous chinese artist Ai Weiwei that has appeared in Coal Harbour.

This art work is no longer there.

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Meeting Art Work

Meeting Art work at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The artwork, Meeting, was a temporary piece of art in Coal Harbour by artist Wang Shugan.  It is no longer there, but was interesting because it was a bunch of red men squatting in a circle.

This art work is no longer there.

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The Drop

The Drop Art work at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Artist: Inges Idee, Germany.  Located outside the new Vancouver Convention Centre at the North East corner of the outside walkway.

Candelabrum

Artist: Germaine Koh, British Columbia.  Located outside the new Vancouver Convention Centre at ???.

Floats

Artist: Jaakko Pernu, Finland.  Located hanging from the ceilings in the lobby of the new Vancouver Convention Centre.

Permanent Light

Artist: Derek Root, British Columbia.  Located in the floor of the new Vancouver Convention Centre in ???what area???.

Successful Journey

Artist: Joseph Wilson, British Columbia.  Located in the new Vancouver Convention Centre in ???what area???.

Line of Work

Artist: Jill Anholt, British Columbia.  Located just outside the new Vancouver Convention Centre on the west side on the living roof where the living roof angles down to the walkway.

Big Hour and People of BC

Artist: Roy Arden, British Columbia.  Located inside the new Vancouver Convention Centre in ???what area???.

Human Spirit

Artist: Susan Point, British Columbia.  Located inside the new Vancouver Convention Centre in ???what area???.

Interpretive Panels

Interpretive Panels at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Located at various points around the new Vancouver Convention Centre are a number of interpretive panels describing historical Vancouver events and things.

Coast Salish Gallery

Art works of various artists are shown in the Coast Salish Gallery in the new Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.

BC Artists Gallery

Art works of various artists are shown in the BC Artists Gallery in the new Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.

Coal Harbour Restaurants/Bars/Pubs/Cafes

There are a number of bars, pubs, restaurants, and cafes at Coal Harbour where you can have breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner or just a coffee or a beer!  There is a restaurant for all your dining experiences.  These are all restaurants that are near the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.

Cactus Club - Coal Harbour

Coal Harbour Cactus Club at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Cactus Club is a large full menu restaurant located right on Jack Poole Plaza next to the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Cardero's Restaurant and Marine Pub

Cardero's Restaurant and Marine Pub at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Cardero's is primarily a seafood restaurant that is located literally on the water (actually on pilings) in Coal Harbour!

It is an upscale seafood dining experience.  It also has a large covered outdoor patio.

Address: 1583 Coal Harbour Quay, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Phone/Reservations: 604-669-7666
Website: Cardero's Restaurant website
Hours: Daily 11:30am - Midnight(kitchen closes 11pm, 10pm on Sundays)

Tapshack Eatery -Coal Harbour

Tapshack Eatery -Coal Harbour at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Tapshack Eatery restaurant is located right on the Coal Harbour Seawall in Harbour Green Park.

It is just down the stairs from the corner of Bute and Cordova streets.  This is a small restaurant that has a large outdoor patio.  This is a great place to go in the summer to sit outside with a great view of Coal Harbour and the northshore mountains!

Address: 1199 West Cordova St, Vancouver, BC, V6E4R5
Phone: 604-687-6455
Email: coalharbour@tapshack.ca
Website: tapshack.ca
Hours: Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-late, Sat 10am-late, Sun 10am-10am

Tap and Barrel

Tap and Barrel at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Tap and Barrel is a brewpub restaurant located right on Jack Poole Plaza.  It has a large outdoor patio.

Lift Bar and Grill

Lift Bar and Grill at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Lift Bar and Grill is an upscale restaurant located right on Coal Harbour.

H2 Rotisserie and Bar in Westin Bayshore Hotel

Lift Bar and Grill at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Cafe Villagio

Cafe Villagio at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This is a small cafe on the Coal Harbour Seawall.

Casa Dolce

Casa Dolce at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This is a small coffee and gelato cafe on the Coal Harbour Seawall.

Hotels at Coal Harbour

Westin Bayshore Hotel

Westin Bayshore Hotel at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

The Westin Bayshore Hotel is a luxury hotel right on Coal Harbour and very close to Stanley Park.

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Coal Harbour Services

Yacht Rentals

Yacht Rentals in Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Club 16 Fitness Club

This is a fitness club located in the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre-West.  This fitness club is owned by Trevor Linden, the legendary NHL Hockey player who was a long-time captain of the Vancouver Canucks and is currently the hockey club's President.

Coal Harbour History

Captain Henry Richards on HMS Plumber found coal here in 1859 and named it Coal Harbour.  Unfortunately, there wasn't enough coal to make it economical to mine.

General

Parking in Coal Harbour

Parking Lot at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Most of the Coal Harbour neighbourhood has residential only parking whereby residents need to purchase a parking permit.

There are a few parking lots and street meter parking.

Public Washrooms at Coal Harbour

Public Washrooms at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

There are public washrooms at Harbour Green Park next to the Children's Water Park and Tap Shack restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions about Coal Harbour

Public Washrooms at Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada

These are the frequently asked questions about Coal Harbour

Where is Coal Harbour?

Coal Harbour is an inlet of water in Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, BC, Canada.  Coal Harbour borders Stanley Park, the Coal Harbour residential neighbourhood, and downtown Vancouver.

What is Coal Harbour Known For?

Can you swim in Coal Harbour?

Why is it called Coal Harbour?

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