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.

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

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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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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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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 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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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.

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

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.

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.

2024-07-23: The water park was closed and there was construction on it.  Not sure when it will open again.

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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This is a weekly free all levels yoga class at Jack Poole Plaza put on by Lululemon!

It is on Every Wednesday from 12pm-1pm July 10, 2024 to August 28, 2024.

This is a weekly free Zumba class that takes place at the north point of Canada Place.

It is on Every Monday from 6pm-7pm July 15, 2024 to August 26, 2024(no class on Aug 5 for BC Day).

This is a weekly free MSINGI class that takes place at the north point of Canada Place.

MSINGI is a new innovative class format that combines the fundamentals of fitness with a rhythmic and dynamic fusion of movements set to Afro beats.

It is on Every Tuesday from 6pm-7pm July 16, 2024 to August 27, 2024.

This is a weekly free family friendly yoga class at the north point of Canada Place.

Please bring your own yoga mat.  Arrive from 5:15pm-6pm to register.

It is on Every Wednesday from 6pm-7pm July 17, 2024 to August 28, 2024.

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

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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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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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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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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

This is a small cafe on the Coal Harbour Seawall.

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

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

These are the frequently asked questions about 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.

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