The official Vancouver Lookout site adds hidden fees. Learn how to pay less for your Vancouver observation deck entry in Canada with one simple booking tip.
Reduced entrance fee for the Vancouver Lookout
The Vancouver Lookout is one of Vancouver’s most popular attractions, largely due to the views from 168 metres up. From the observation deck, you can admire Stanley Park, Gastown and the Northshore Mountains.
However, before you book tickets for the Vancouver Lookout, you should be aware that there’s a way of reducing the entrance fee.
How much do Vancouver Lookout tickets cost?
Book via the Vancouver Lookout’s official site, and the ticketing page says adult tickets cost $21.09 including taxes.
Or, more specifically, that’s $19 plus $2.09 in tax.
Getting cheaper tickets for the Vancouver Lookout
The Vancouver Lookout, however, is one of many attractions in North America where it’s a little bit cheaper to book through a third party.
I checked Vancouver Lookout ticket prices with tours and attractions seller Viator, expecting the tickets to be more expensive.
However, for the same time and date, the ticket cost $19.
Tickets without the booking fee
That’s not massively cheaper, but it is cheaper. Someone is sucking up the taxes, and as a customer, it shouldn’t really matter who.
Usually, I’d suggest booking through the official site, but given the same thing is being sold for less on a third party site, you may as well go for the cheaper deal.
How to save money on Vancouver Lookout tickets
Cards on the table: If you book through this Viator link, I will earn a small commission. Of course, I’d prefer you to do that.
You could, however, search for the third party ticketing companies. It’ll be the same price for you – the commission doesn’t affect the price you pay. Consider it a tip that you don’t have to pay for.
Either way, you’ll be paying less for your Vancouver Lookout tickets than you would do going through the official site.
Discounted prices on North American attractions
It’s worth remembering this advice when booking other attractions in North America. Many add booking or processing fees and taxes to the advertised price later in the booking process, even though they really shouldn’t.
This isn’t the case for all attractions, but I’ve discovered going via Viator or GetYourGuide to be cheaper on several occasions.
In New York, this applies to Summit One Vanderbilt and the Empire State Building. In Toronto, it applies to Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Art Gallery of Ontario. In St Louis, it works for the City Museum.
