The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is an iconic waterfront urban resort where natural beauty, wellbeing and thoughtful hospitality are increasingly supported by a deeply integrated sustainability strategy. Set on the edge of Vancouver’s harbor, the hotel approaches environmental responsibility across every major part of the guest experience, from food and beverage to guestrooms, meetings, events and biodiversity initiatives. Rather than treating sustainability as a separate programme, the property embeds practical, measurable actions into daily operations.

A major focus is reducing food and material waste. The hotel uses technology to measure and analyze food waste, helping culinary teams improve forecasting and preparation. An on-site Urban Cultivator produces fresh herbs and microgreens for restaurant and banquet menus, while composting worms turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil. Surplus edible food is redirected through Vancouver Food Runners, supporting local communities instead of landfill.

Water conservation and plastic reduction are equally important. Single-use plastic water bottles have been eliminated in favor of refill stations located throughout the hotel and on every guestroom floor. Through Fill it Forward, guests can track bottle reuses by QR code, with each refill contributing to charitable initiatives linked to clean water, food security and reforestation. As of February 2026, the programme had recorded more than 207,000 reuses and significant reductions in carbon emissions, waste and electricity use.

The Westin Bayshore also supports biodiversity through its Marine Garden apiary, developed with Honeybee Centre, while Ocean Wise seafood sourcing, lower-waste meetings and refillable housekeeping products further extend its environmental reach.

With data-driven systems, strong partnerships and active guest participation, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver demonstrates how a large luxury hotel can reduce its environmental impact while maintaining comfort, service and a strong sense of place.