Harbour Centre Lookout Tower

The Harbour Centre lookout tower, the belvedere of Vancouver

Crowned with an observation tower, the Harbour Centre offers one of the finest panoramas of Vancouver. The Vancouver Lookout, perched high up, takes in the city, the harbour and the mountains. The Vancouver audio-guided tour stops here to rise above and grasp, at a single glance, the layout of the metropolis between sea and peaks.

A 1977 skyscraper

The Harbour Centre is a skyscraper in the central business district of Vancouver, built in 1977. It is crowned by the Vancouver Lookout, an observatory high up, several hundred feet above West Hastings Street. From this platform, the panoramic view takes in the downtown, the harbour of Burrard Inlet and, in clear weather, the mountains that close the horizon.

What to see

From the observatory, the 360-degree view lets you take in Vancouver, its harbour, its skyscrapers and the surrounding mountains. It is the ideal place to locate the city's great sites and understand its unique geography, between ocean and relief. The panorama is particularly spectacular in clear weather and in the late-day light.

Practical information

The Harbour Centre and the Vancouver Lookout lie in the business district of Vancouver, on West Hastings Street, reachable on foot and by public transport. The observatory is open to the public; its hours and prices vary with the season, and access is by lift. It is best to check the conditions and choose a clear day to enjoy the panorama.

What is the Vancouver Lookout?

It is the observatory at the top of the Harbour Centre, a 1977 skyscraper, which offers a panoramic view of Vancouver, its harbour and the mountains.

When is the best time to enjoy the panorama?

In clear weather, preferably in the late afternoon, when the light highlights the city, the harbour and the surrounding mountains.