Guidebook
Food
Ramen Danbo日本拉麫
1833 W 4th AveBest ramen in town (multiple locations).
Japanese BBQ with a grill at the table for a fun and memorable lunch - multiple locations
48 locals recommend
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
888 Nelson StJapanese BBQ with a grill at the table for a fun and memorable lunch - multiple locations
Wang's Shanghai Cuisine
3328 KingswayHole-in-the-wall Shanghainese-style dumplings.
Pho Goodness (Main Street)
3079 Main StDelicious pho with multiple locations.
Chicken broth based ramen with multiple locations. And their soft-boiled egg is to die for.
9 locals recommend
Marutama Ra-men Canada Central Library
270 Robson StChicken broth based ramen with multiple locations. And their soft-boiled egg is to die for.
Chatime
1274 Robson StBubble tea. Multiple locations.
Zefferelli's
1136 Robson StCozy setting serving Italian pasta.
Robba da Matti
1127 Mainland StMultiple locations.
Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
637 Hornby StThe Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StUnique noodle place serving mazesoba. Perfect for summers.
6 locals recommend
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba - Downtown
551 Seymour StUnique noodle place serving mazesoba. Perfect for summers.
Saku Broadway
548 W BroadwayJapanese Katsu.
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetMultiple locations.
GRUB
4328 Main StSmall, cozy restaurant featuring seasonal ingredients and unique flavours.
Yolks
1598 E Hastings StSeveral locations in Vancouver. Delicious brunch options.
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StDelicious spot for brunch.
Burgoo
3096 Main StComfort food.
Delicious Italian food with local ingredients and a "chef's choice" menu for the more adventurous diners.
180 locals recommend
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayDelicious Italian food with local ingredients and a "chef's choice" menu for the more adventurous diners.
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswaySushi Mania
3851 Main StDelicious, fresh ingredients with great value.
Sightseeing
Vancouver Seawall
Great for a bike ride!
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StQueen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StShop & eat. Nordstrom, Holt Renfrew, Pacific Centre, and other individual shops along the street with restaurants and coffee shops along the way. Plus an ice skating rink.
54 locals recommend
Robson Square Ice Rink
800 Robson StShop & eat. Nordstrom, Holt Renfrew, Pacific Centre, and other individual shops along the street with restaurants and coffee shops along the way. Plus an ice skating rink.
Canada Place
999 Canada PlWhistler
Vancouver Christmas Market
1055 Canada PlRiley Park
Bloedel Conservatory (botanical garden inside Queen Elizabeth park).
80 locals recommend
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StBloedel Conservatory (botanical garden inside Queen Elizabeth park).
A beautiful university in Vancouver, easy to reach by public transportation.
185 locals recommend
University of British Columbia
A beautiful university in Vancouver, easy to reach by public transportation.
Granville Island
Kitsilano
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
3735 Capilano RdWhistler
Shopping
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdMetrotown
Guildford Town Centre
10355 152 StCF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StHolt Renfrew
737 Dunsmuir StRobson Street
1155 Robson StLocal Stores for Essentials
Save-On-Foods
2949 Main StGrocery store.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StDrugstore/pharmacy. Snacks, makeup, basic/minimal groceries.
COBS Bread Bakery
2924 Main StBakery.
Neighbourhoods
Main Street
Main StreetLots of small boutiques, each with their own hidden treasures.
Check out the Kerrisdale neighborhood (wasn't able to tag the neighborhood, only this community center).
11 locals recommend
Kerrisdale Community Centre
5851 West BlvdCheck out the Kerrisdale neighborhood (wasn't able to tag the neighborhood, only this community center).
W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Street lined with restaurants and shops near Kits Beach
Food scene
Richmond Night Market
8351 River RdStreet food and more!
City advice
What to pack
Umbrella
Vancouver gets a lot of rainy so pack an umbrella!
Getting around
Translink
If you're using public transportation, save money by grouping destinations to the same "zone" into one trip. More information can be found on the Translink pricing and fare zones website.
Ways to save
Tipping
Tipping is expected at sit-down restaurants (where a server takes your order and brings you the food), but don't feel pressured to tip the preset % on the machine! 15% is a good baseline for decent service (sometimes the preset starts at 18%). All servers are paid at least minimum wage, but tips help.