Sidewalk cafés, Sunset Beach, an evening stroll along the
Seawall…welcome to English Bay, Vancouver's most sought
after location. The Best Western Sands is perfectly situated to
the beaches of English Bay and within a few minutes drive or an
easy walk to all of the attractions of a world-class tourist
destination. Vancouver's West End is like a resort town in a big
city, perfect for a weekend getaway. From world-famous Stanley
Park, downtown shopping, theatres and cruise-line facilities to
the Vancouver Centre for Performing Arts, BC Place Stadium
and GM Place, it's all within easy reach of the Best Western
Sands.
Traveling to Vancouver on business? We offer fax and
photocopy service, same-day valet laundry and dry cleaning
service, a 24-hour front desk and full convention and meeting
facilities. The Best Western Sands is within moments of the
business district without being right in the middle of it. When
your work is done, come home to the Best Western Sands and
unwind.
No trip to Canada's West Coast would be complete without a
visit to British Columbia's capital city of Victoria or the
temperate rain forests of the North Shore Mountains. Our front
desk staff will be happy to arrange your day excursions
including fishing charters.
Vancouver boasts three local ski hills within 30 minutes drive.
Whister-Blackcomb, one of the world's finest
skiing/snowboarding resorts, is only 90 minutes away. Jog the
10-kilometre Seawall or work out in our fitness centre and then
relax in the dry sauna. Golfing, scuba diving, swimming,
kayaking, windsurfing, roller-blading, cycling and hiking…it's all
right here.
Our well appointed, air conditioned and climate controlled guest
rooms offer in room coffee or tea, voicemail, hairdryers, irons
and ironing boards, Nintendo® and in room movies. Checkers
Bar & Grill and the popular Bayside Lounge with its spectacular
view of English Bay await you. For your meeting or function
needs, the Best Western Sands has facilities to accommodate
up to 150. Our banquet and catering staff are prepared to
personally assist you in every detail to ensure that your event is
a complete success.