Travel & Tourism
We look forward to welcoming you to Vancouver for the EFT World Summit. The Summit will be held at The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, a waterfront hotel set alongside Coal Harbour and Stanley Park, with easy access to scenic walking paths, nearby neighbourhoods, and the harbourfront. Whether you are travelling from nearby or from abroad, we hope you will have time to enjoy the natural setting, local dining, and cultural offerings that have shaped Vancouver’s reputation for balancing natural beauty with a vibrant urban life.
Getting Here
By Air
Fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR), which offers connections from major cities worldwide. The hotel is about 30 minutes from the airport by taxi, rideshare, or public transit.
Regional Travel
The city also serves as a gateway to the wider Pacific Northwest, including nearby areas such as Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, allowing visitors to extend their stay before or after the Summit to explore British Columbia’s famous natural landscapes and coastal culture.
Many attendees choose to arrive early or stay after the Summit to enjoy Vancouver and the surrounding region. If you’re planning to extend your stay, you may wish to check availability beyond the official Summit dates, as room block rates may not apply outside the contracted period.
Vancouver serves as a gateway to the wider Pacific Northwest, including nearby areas such as Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, allowing visitors to extend their stay before or after the Summit to explore British Columbia’s famous natural landscapes and coastal culture.
Things To Do Near The Summit
Vancouver’s downtown core is highly walkable from the hotel, and public transit — including buses, SkyTrain, and SeaBus — makes it easy to reach attractions citywide. Taxis and rideshare services are readily available, and you can even explore by bike along the scenic seawall paths.
Coal Harbour & Stanley Park
Just outside the hotel, Coal Harbour and Stanley Park offer immediate access to one of Vancouver’s most extensive urban green spaces. The park spans over 1,000 acres of forest, shoreline, and cultural landmarks, with interconnected trails for walking, running, or cycling.
The Seawall
Encircling the harbour and park, the Vancouver Seawall provides a continuous waterfront route with views of the surrounding mountains, ocean, and city skyline, connecting many of the city’s key neighbourhoods and destinations.
Nearby Dining & Neighbourhoods
Just outside the hotel you’ll find casual cafés, waterfront restaurants, and local pubs. Explore nearby Denman Street, or take a short ride to downtown neighbourhoods such as Gastown, Robson Street, or Yaletown for a wider range of eateries and shops.
Local Experiences Worth Considering
Vancouver Wellness & Spa
Take time to relax with a spa treatment at the hotel’s Vida Spa. Casual lunch spots and cafés near the harbor.
Harbour Cruises
scenic tours of the inlet and city skyline.
Coal Harbour Marina
watch seaplanes take off and land against the mountain backdrop.
Bike the Seawall
a scenic ride around the waterfront on easy-to-access paths.