The Waterfront Vancouver

The Waterfront Vancouver THE CENTRAL HUB FOR ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, OR TO JUST RELAX. Here, the mighty Columbia, one of the world’s premier scenic rivers, flows past a major downtown area.

The river is a magnet, drawing people to connect with one another and with the natural world.

Brand-new this summer at The Waterfront Vancouver: Symphony Series at the Pier starting June 18th with the ensemble Wind...
06/11/2026

Brand-new this summer at The Waterfront Vancouver: Symphony Series at the Pier starting June 18th with the ensemble Wind Quintet.

We are partnering with the https://www.facebook.com/VSOrchestra Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on a free, open-to-all summer concert series at Grant Street Pier. Live symphony music on the Columbia River, Grant Street Pier as the iconic stage backdrop. Concert dates are 6/18, 8/20 and 8/27.

Series at the Pier is brought to you by Gramor Development and the restaurants at the Grant Street Pier: DosAlas Latin Kitchen & Tequila Bar, Maryhill Winery, Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar, Waterfront Taphouse, WildFin American Grill, and Willamette Valley Vineyards. Make a full evening of it. Dinner or a wine tasting before the music. Music on the pier as the sun drops. A nightcap at one of the restaurants after. A complete Vancouver WA summer night, all in the walkable riverfront district.

Free, open to all, family-friendly. The pier holds a crowd and the sound carries beautifully across the plaza.

Park easy at The Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center, 700 W Columbia Way (entrance on Parkway Place). One block from Grant Street Pier.

Follow our page so you are the first to know when concert dates drop. We are also sharing event guides, and the best summer events on The Waterfront Vancouver.

Best of Clark County reminder. Please don't forget to vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun.Then vote f...
06/11/2026

Best of Clark County reminder. Please don't forget to vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun.

Then vote for your favorite Vancouver WA bar and happy hour. There are so many strong picks across the walkable riverfront district. You can vote once in each category.

Vote here: https://www.columbian.com/contests/bocc/

Votes accepted through June 19.

Reminder: cast your Best of Clark County vote before bed.Please vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun. ...
06/10/2026

Reminder: cast your Best of Clark County vote before bed.

Please vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun. Two minutes today and your vote is in. While you are there, hit your favorite Vancouver WA restaurant, winery, tasting room, and bar too. Voting is open through June 19, so a vote tonight.

Vote here: https://www.columbian.com/contests/bocc/

Brand-new this summer at The Waterfront Vancouver: Symphony Series at the Pier starting June 18th with the ensemble Wind...
06/09/2026

Brand-new this summer at The Waterfront Vancouver: Symphony Series at the Pier starting June 18th with the ensemble Wind Quintet.

We are partnering with the https://www.facebook.com/VSOrchestra Vancouver Symphony Orchestra on a free, open-to-all summer concert series at Grant Street Pier. Live symphony music on the Columbia River, Grant Street Pier as the iconic stage backdrop. Concert dates are 6/18, 8/20 and 8/27. 6PM to 7PM

Series at the Pier is brought to you by The Restaurants at the Grant Street Pier: DosAlas Latin Kitchen & Tequila Bar, Maryhill Winery, Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar, Waterfront Taphouse, WildFin American Grill, and Willamette Valley Vineyards. Make a full evening of it. Dinner or a wine tasting before the music. Music on the pier as the sun drops. A nightcap at one of the restaurants after. A complete Vancouver WA summer night, all in the walkable riverfront district.

Free, open to all, family-friendly. The pier holds a crowd and the sound carries beautifully across the plaza.

Park easy at The Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center, 700 W Columbia Way (entrance on Parkway Place). One block from Grant Street Pier.

Follow our page so you are the first to know when concert dates drop. We are also sharing event guides, and the best summer events on The Waterfront Vancouver.

One week of Best of Clark County voting in the books. Eleven days left.Please vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best...
06/09/2026

One week of Best of Clark County voting in the books. Eleven days left.

Please vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun. 7.3 acres on the Columbia River, the iconic Grant Street Pier, the walkable riverfront district, the events that fill the lawn all summer. If you've already cast your vote, thank you. 🥰 If you have not started yet, today is a good day. While you are there, keep vote for your favorite tenants too.

Vote here: https://www.columbian.com/contests/bocc/

Voting closes June 19.

Slow Sundays at The Waterfront Vancouver are the kind of thing locals stop trying to keep secret.The riverfront path is ...
06/07/2026

Slow Sundays at The Waterfront Vancouver are the kind of thing locals stop trying to keep secret.

The riverfront path is quiet in the morning. The light off the Columbia River is doing that thing it does in early June. Coffee tastes better outside. Brunch tastes better with a view. And the walkable riverfront district makes the whole loop feel inevitable: park once, wander everywhere.

Here is a Sunday loop worth saving. Start with coffee on a river-view patio. Walk the Renaissance Trail along the Columbia River waterfront. Sit on Grant Street Pier for ten minutes and watch the boats. Brunch at one of the restaurants at the pier (Twigs and WildFin both open early on Sundays; you cannot lose). End the afternoon with a tasting flight at Maryhill Winery or Willamette Valley Vineyards. Three hours, a clear head, and a Sunday that actually felt like one.

Stretches of Waterfront Way will close to vehicle traffic from 3 PM Friday to 6:30 AM Monday, so the whole walkable riverfront district is yours on foot today. Park once at The Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center, 700 W Columbia Way, and follow the river in. The garage sits one block from every patio.

Where is your slow Sunday taking you? Drop it in the comments. And follow our page for weekly Sunday guides, brunch tips, tenant spotlights, and event drops on The Waterfront Vancouver.

Saturday morning Best of Clark County reminder.Two minutes today and your vote is in. Please vote for The Waterfront Van...
06/07/2026

Saturday morning Best of Clark County reminder.

Two minutes today and your vote is in. Please vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun. The walkable riverfront district, the Columbia River, the iconic Grant Street Pier, the trails, the patios, the events all summer. While you are there, vote for your favorite Vancouver Waterfront restaurants, bars, wineries, tasting rooms, and shops too.

Vote here: https://www.columbian.com/contests/bocc/

Voting closes June 19.

Weekend starts at 3PM today. Waterfront Way closes to cars, and the whole walkable riverfront district opens up.Stretche...
06/05/2026

Weekend starts at 3PM today. Waterfront Way closes to cars, and the whole walkable riverfront district opens up.

Stretches of Waterfront Way will close to vehicle traffic from 3 PM Friday to 6:30 AM Monday, every weekend through Labor Day and becomes a pedestrian street for the season. That means more room for the patios at the Grant Street Pier to spill out. Quieter conversation. Easier walks with strollers, dogs, and bikes. A clearer view of the Columbia River. The Vancouver Waterfront at its summer best.

Here is the weekend move that locals already know: park once at The Waterfront Vancouver Parking Center (700 W Columbia Way, entrance on Parkway Place). Walk to dinner at one of the restaurants at the Grant Street Pier. Walk out onto the pier for sunset. Walk back to one of the wineries for a tasting flight or a glass. Walk to your car when you are ready. The car-free street makes the whole evening feel like a small vacation an exit off I-5 from home.

Looking for date night ideas in Vancouver WA? Family-friendly things to do this weekend? Brunch with a view? The Waterfront Vancouver covers all of it.

Follow our page for the Friday weekend guide every week, plus weekly tenant spotlights, event drops, parking tips, and the best summer guide to The Waterfront Vancouver.

Daily reminder: vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun. Then vote for Best Winery while you are there.We...
06/05/2026

Daily reminder: vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun. Then vote for Best Winery while you are there.

We're hoping to win Best Outdoor Fun for the second year in a row. The Columbia River, the iconic Grant Street Pier, the walkable riverfront district, the trails, the views, the events all summer. That is your Best Outdoor Fun ballot. For Best Winery, vote for one of the waterfront wineries pouring on the pier:

Airfield Estates Winery – Family-grown Yakima Valley wines with a view right on the Columbia River.

Maryhill Winery – One of the first tasting rooms on the waterfront, pouring Washington favorites all year long.

Evoke Winery – Relaxing riverfront pours and views across the water.

Willamette Valley Vineyards – Oregon wine classics including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay by the water.

Barnard Griffin Winery – Classic Washington wines served in the waterfront district.

Brian Carter Cellars – A Pacific Northwest favorite with a tasting experience at the waterfront.

Pepper Bridge Winery & Amavi Cellars – Walla Walla based wines sharing a tasting room experience.

Valo & Massalto Wines – Boutique and expressive wines from the waterfront tasting room.

Vote here: https://www.columbian.com/contests/bocc/

Voting closes June 19.

Today's Best of Clark County moves: vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun, then cast your vote for Best...
06/04/2026

Today's Best of Clark County moves: vote for The Waterfront Vancouver for Best Outdoor Fun, then cast your vote for Best Restaurant.

We're aiming to win Best Outdoor Fun for the second year in a row. With 7.3 acres on the Columbia River, the iconic Grant Street Pier, the trails, the patios, the events. We really are the Best Outdoor Fun in Clark County, full stop. For Best Restaurant, pick one of the Waterfront Vancouver restaurants WildFin American Grill – Seafood, steaks, local beer and wine with beautiful river views.

Twigs Bistro & Martini Bar – Contemporary bistro with river views and cocktails.

Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar – Burgers, whiskey and casual dining for waterfront nights out.

Shinsen Sushi & Lounge – Sushi and Japanese style cuisine on the waterfront.

Waterfront Taphouse – Upscale pub food, craft drinks, and expansive river views.

DosAlas Latin Kitchen & Tequila Bar – Latin inspired kitchen and bar right on the waterfront.

EL GAUCHO – Upscale steakhouse experience at Hotel Indigo with river views.

13 Coins – Classic Pacific Northwest dining in an iconic waterfront location

Witness Tree Lounge – Cozy lounge space with elevated drinks and small plates

Kaifex Roasters – Coffee and light bites for your stroll.

Crust Collective – Wood-fired pizza and seasonal Italian fare

Salt & Straw – Oregon-based artisanal ice cream with creative flavors

The Yard Milkshake Bar – Over-the-top milkshakes and sweet treats

Which one do you love most? It's so hard to choose!

Vote here: https://www.columbian.com/contests/bocc/

Voting is open through June 19.

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