Vancouver at night

[Ravenne]

It seems Vancouver is very pedestrian friendly, but how safe is it on foot at night? I'm thinking of walking along Waterfront Rd, or nearby streets to go to dinner, and then walk back to the hotel, but it'll likely be dark. I'll have kids with me. Obviously, employ common sense, but is it pretty safe at night around say, 9-10pm ish?

 

[DnA2010]

Where are you staying? I walk along there alone when I'm there for work (I stay at the Fairmont Waterfront and like to eat at Carderos

 

[sharksfinatic17]

We walked back from Gastown to the waterfront. We felt completely safe the whole time we were in Vancouver.

 

[cedricandsophie]

Vancouver is very safe. I have been out many times at night. No worries.

 

[Ravenne]

Where are you staying? I walk along there alone when I'm there for work (I stay at the Fairmont Waterfront and like to eat at Carderos

Oooh, thanks for the recommendation on where to eat! I've been studying the map and reading reviews and have been stumped. I'm looking to walk from the Fairmont Waterfront as well, over to the Flying Pig. Have you eaten there before?

 

[cruiser21]

It probably won't get dark until 9 to 10 pm.

 

[anricat]

Oooh, thanks for the recommendation on where to eat! I've been studying the map and reading reviews and have been stumped. I'm looking to walk from the Fairmont Waterfront as well, over to the Flying Pig. Have you eaten there before?

Get a reservation or go at off hours. We tried to eat there and the wait was 45 minutes. We ended up eating at White Spot instead and we were not impressed.

 

[sharksfinatic17]

Oooh, thanks for the recommendation on where to eat! I've been studying the map and reading reviews and have been stumped. I'm looking to walk from the Fairmont Waterfront as well, over to the Flying Pig. Have you eaten there before?

That is where we ate. So good! We were there on the early side 5ish and were able to get a table for 10.

 

[xlxo]

Thoughts....

• There are two Flying Pigs downtown (Gastown and Yaletown)
• Gastown is closer to the cruise terminal hotels. However avoid travelling South of Gastown.

 

[cmwade77]

We stayed in on area that I would call slightly questionable and really even that wasn't bad, I just wouldn't have a woman walk alone at night there, but that consisted of about a block for the entire area. There was a great restaurant there, can't remember the name right now, but it was vegetarian/vegan friendly and super cheap, for example burritos larger Than Chipotle's for around $5 Canadian and absolutely delicious and healthier than Chipotle

 

[rcchello]

Sunset in Vancouver is currently 9:22 pm. You can check sunset times by typing "sunset Vancouver Canada" followed by the date you care about. Ex.sunset vancouver canada july 24 2017 which returns 9:04pm

 

[xlxo]

BTW.... there's still 15 to 60 minutes of twilight in the city after the official sunset time. Party on!!!

 

[traveln4fun]

I found Vancouver to have a good amount of street people, but never did I feel afraid or unsafe with my daughter. We were never approached or bothered by anyone and to this day, Vancouver is one of my favorite cities to visit, especially for their poutine and Tim Horton's Timbits. Like any other place you travel to, be aware of your surroundings and have a great time in a beautiful city full of friendly people!