Radius Map of Vancouver

The map above is centered on Vancouver, Canada, near Canada Place, with a default 15 km radius. Drag to move it, search for a different address, or change the radius and unit using the controls.

Vancouver is a coastal city wedged between mountains, ocean, and the Canada–US border. The North Shore Mountains rise sharply 5 km north of downtown; the Strait of Georgia limits the western arc; and the US border at Blaine sits just 22 km south of the city centre. Distances here are measured from Canada Place (49.289° N, 123.111° W) on the downtown waterfront.

Population: City of Vancouver proper
Country: Canada
Coordinates: 49.2890, -123.1110
Time zone: America/Vancouver

Vancouver sits between the North Shore Mountains, the Strait of Georgia, and the US border — the urbanized strip is only about 30 km wide, and a 25 km radius from downtown reaches the US border at Blaine, Washington.

Also known as: Hollywood North, Van City, The Couv, Raincouver, Terminal City.

What's within each radius from Canada Place

Real coverage at the most-searched radii, including notable places that fall just outside the circle. Use these as ground truth before relying on a circle for real-estate, retail, or service-area decisions.

5 km from Canada Place

A 5 km radius from Canada Place covers downtown Vancouver, the West End, Stanley Park, Kitsilano's eastern edge, Mount Pleasant, Strathcona, and reaches Granville Island and the inner edge of North Vancouver across Burrard Inlet.

Inside the circle

✓Downtown Vancouver, West End
✓Stanley Park, Coal Harbour
✓Kitsilano (eastern edge), Granville Island
✓Mount Pleasant, Strathcona
✓North Vancouver (inner waterfront)
✓Lower Lonsdale

Just outside

✗YVR airport (~12 km south)
✗UBC campus (~10 km west)
✗Burnaby city centre (~10 km east)
✗Richmond (~10–15 km south)
✗New Westminster (~17 km southeast)

10 km from Canada Place

A 10 km radius covers all of the City of Vancouver, UBC, North Vancouver, and reaches Burnaby's western edge and Richmond's northern edge.

Inside the circle

✓All of the City of Vancouver
✓University of British Columbia (UBC)
✓North Vancouver in full, West Vancouver's eastern edge
✓Burnaby's western edge (Brentwood, Metrotown's edge)
✓Richmond's northern edge

Just outside

✗YVR (~12 km — just outside)
✗Burnaby city centre (~10 km east)
✗New Westminster (~17 km)
✗Richmond city centre (~13 km)
✗Surrey (~25 km southeast)

15 km from Canada Place

A 15 km radius from Canada Place covers all of Vancouver, UBC, the North Shore (in full), Burnaby, Richmond, YVR airport, and reaches New Westminster's western edge.

Inside the circle

✓Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
✓All of Vancouver, UBC, the North Shore
✓All of Burnaby and Richmond
✓New Westminster (western edge)
✓Most of the inner Lower Mainland

Just outside

✗Surrey city centre (~25 km)
✗Coquitlam city centre (~22 km)
✗Langley (~40 km)
✗White Rock and the US border (~22+ km)
✗Tsawwassen ferry terminal (~28 km)

25 km from Canada Place

A 25 km radius covers most of Metro Vancouver — Surrey's northern edge, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Delta, the US border at Peace Arch, and the Tsawwassen ferry terminal.

Inside the circle

✓Surrey (northern half), Delta
✓Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
✓White Rock and the US border
✓Tsawwassen ferry terminal
✓Most of Metro Vancouver's populated core

Just outside

✗Langley city centre (~40 km)
✗Abbotsford (~65 km)
✗Squamish (~55 km north)
✗Bellingham, WA (~85 km)
✗Whistler (~120 km)

50 km from Canada Place

A 50 km radius reaches Langley, Maple Ridge, the southern Sunshine Coast, Squamish (just inside), and the start of the Fraser Valley.

Inside the circle

✓Langley, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows
✓Mission's western edge
✓Squamish (just inside)
✓Bowen Island, Sunshine Coast (Gibsons)
✓Most of populated Metro Vancouver and the inner Fraser Valley

Just outside

✗Abbotsford city centre (~65 km)
✗Chilliwack (~95 km)
✗Whistler (~120 km)
✗Bellingham, WA (~85 km)
✗Vancouver Island major cities (Victoria ~70 km direct, much further by ferry)

How Vancouver radius maps get used

City-specific scenarios where a radius is the right tool — and the typical radius sizes professionals use.

Downtown Vancouver condo search

A 5 km radius from Canada Place covers downtown, the West End, Yaletown, Coal Harbour, and the inner waterfront — the highest-density condo market in Canada. Outside this ring, the housing stock shifts toward townhouses and detached homes.

Typical radius: 5 km for downtown condos

Metro Vancouver commute zone

A 25 km radius covers most of Metro Vancouver's 2.6 million people. The Fraser River and the SkyTrain network are the binding constraints — drive time across the river at peak hours can double the straight-line equivalent.

Typical radius: 25 km for Metro Vancouver

YVR airport proximity

YVR sits 12 km south of Canada Place, on Sea Island in Richmond. A 15 km radius covers YVR plus most of Vancouver and Richmond — useful for hotel proximity and ground-transport zones. Canada Line SkyTrain runs from YVR to downtown in 26 minutes.

Typical radius: 15 km to include YVR

Cross-border catchment

The US border at Peace Arch sits 22 km south of downtown. A 25 km radius captures the border crossing — useful for cross-border retail catchments (Bellingham, WA shopping draws Canadian shoppers when the exchange rate favors it).

Typical radius: 25 km to reach the US border

Geographic quirks of Vancouver radius mapping

Local geography and infrastructure that change how a radius behaves here. Skipping these is the most common reason a radius decision goes sideways.

Mountains cap the northern arc

The North Shore Mountains rise sharply 5–8 km north of downtown — Cypress, Grouse, and Seymour all top 1,200 m. A radius drawn north from Vancouver reaches inhabited terrain only on the narrow North Shore strip; everything beyond is mountain wilderness with virtually no population.

Three water bodies, three bridges

Vancouver is split by Burrard Inlet (north), False Creek (south of downtown), and the Fraser River (south of the city). The Lions Gate, Ironworkers Memorial, Burrard, Granville, Cambie, and Pattullo bridges are the practical constraints — drive time across them is often the binding factor in cross-region travel.

The US border is 22 km south

Vancouver is one of the few major cities where a 25 km radius reaches another country. This matters for retail (Canadian shoppers crossing to Bellingham when CAD-USD is favourable) and for travel — Seattle, US-side, sits about 230 km south by road but only 195 km by direct line.

FAQ — Radius mapping in Vancouver

How big is a 15 km radius in Vancouver?

A 15 km radius from Canada Place covers all of the City of Vancouver, the entire North Shore, all of Burnaby and Richmond, YVR airport, and reaches New Westminster's western edge — most of the inner Lower Mainland.

What's within 25 km of Vancouver?

A 25 km radius covers Surrey's northern half, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Delta, White Rock, the US border at Peace Arch, and the Tsawwassen ferry terminal — most of Metro Vancouver's populated core.

Does a 15 km radius cover Vancouver International Airport (YVR)?

Yes. YVR sits about 12 km south of Canada Place on Sea Island in Richmond, comfortably inside a 15 km radius. A 10 km radius does not reach YVR.

How far is the US border from Vancouver?

The Peace Arch border crossing at Blaine, Washington sits about 22 km south of downtown Vancouver — just inside a 25 km radius. It's the closest international border to a major Canadian city.

Why does a Vancouver radius feel half the size?

Mountains, ocean, and the US border all eat into a Vancouver radius. The North Shore Mountains are wilderness north of about 8 km from downtown; the Strait of Georgia takes the western arc; and the US border closes the southern half at 22 km. Effective inhabited land inside a 25 km radius is closer to 35–40% of the raw circle.

How do I plan for the SkyTrain catchment?

SkyTrain stations are typically located in the densest parts of each city in Metro Vancouver. A 1 km radius from any SkyTrain station tends to capture the bulk of nearby walkable density. For broader analysis, use a 15–25 km radius from downtown plus the SkyTrain station overlay.