2022 Guide to Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada
This is the 2022 complete guide to Coal Harbour, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Coal Harbour is a bay off of Burrard Inlet in downtown Vancouver. 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, it 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
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!
Canada Place
Canada Place is the original Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and Cruise Ship terminal. It has been a Vancouver landmark 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.
2010 Olympic Cauldron
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.
Jack Poole Plaza
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 Market take place at Jack Poole Plaza.
Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre
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!
Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal
The Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal is located at Canada Place in Coal Harbour.
Devonian Harbour Park
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!
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre Seaplane Terminal
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.
Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre
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 is one of Vancouver's newest paid attractions. It is located near the water's end of Canada Place and takes users on a flight over Canada that you don't want to miss!
Coal Harbour Community Centre
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, gathering, and also has fitness activities.
Coal Harbour Marina
The Coal Harbour Marina is a large marina located right in front on the Coal Harbour Community Centre.
Harbour Green Park
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
There is believed to be the first ever AIDS memorial. 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.
