Guidebook for Vancouver
Parks & Nature
"Stanley Park is a world renowned park. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall."
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd"Stanley Park is a world renowned park. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall."
"English Bay Beach is the most populated beach area in Vancouver and is host to a numerous events. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach."
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach Avenue"English Bay Beach is the most populated beach area in Vancouver and is host to a numerous events. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach."
"This park is a good spot for picture taking opportunities as it has great views of Coal Harbour and Vancouver's North Shore. It also is just a few blocks east of Stanley Park so it would be easy to add this on the sightseeing itinerary. This park has excellent waterfront views, so obviously there is a restaurant right by here called The Mill if you would like to dine as well."
28 locals recommend
Harbour Green Park
1199 W Cordova St"This park is a good spot for picture taking opportunities as it has great views of Coal Harbour and Vancouver's North Shore. It also is just a few blocks east of Stanley Park so it would be easy to add this on the sightseeing itinerary. This park has excellent waterfront views, so obviously there is a restaurant right by here called The Mill if you would like to dine as well."
Food Scene
"The magic of a classic steakhouse, but with a decidedly contemporary twist. A littile pricey but the quality of the steak is amazing! Ask Shan for the best time to dine there."
139 locals recommend
Black+Blue
1032 Alberni St"The magic of a classic steakhouse, but with a decidedly contemporary twist. A littile pricey but the quality of the steak is amazing! Ask Shan for the best time to dine there."
"The best Gelato in town!! Pecan and Canadian Maple Syrup flavour awarded first prize in the Firenze Gelato Festival 2012 in Florence, Italy. Black Sesame, Matcha are top selling flavours too!"
77 locals recommend
Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova St"The best Gelato in town!! Pecan and Canadian Maple Syrup flavour awarded first prize in the Firenze Gelato Festival 2012 in Florence, Italy. Black Sesame, Matcha are top selling flavours too!"
"Much better than Starbucks!! Artigiano, an Italian-themed Coffeehouse, is dedicated to crafting the perfect cup of coffee. Ask Shan for her favourite items from here."
91 locals recommend
Caffè Artigiano
763 Hornby St"Much better than Starbucks!! Artigiano, an Italian-themed Coffeehouse, is dedicated to crafting the perfect cup of coffee. Ask Shan for her favourite items from here."
"Celebrated Hong Kong-inspired cooking & dim sum using BC ingredients in a ritzy environment."
62 locals recommend
Kirin Restaurant
1172 Alberni St"Celebrated Hong Kong-inspired cooking & dim sum using BC ingredients in a ritzy environment."
"The first and only Japanese Restaurant Lounge featuring some of the best deals for food - drinks in town!
22 locals recommend
Ebisu On Robson
827 Bute St"The first and only Japanese Restaurant Lounge featuring some of the best deals for food - drinks in town!
"Best macarons in town!! Soirette's macarons are wonderful bites of airiness and flavour, and lovingly handcrafted from the finest ingredients."
8 locals recommend
Soirette Pastry Boutique
1433 W Pender St"Best macarons in town!! Soirette's macarons are wonderful bites of airiness and flavour, and lovingly handcrafted from the finest ingredients."
"With only chicken broth on their menu, Marutama is really all about the toppings, with everything from perfectly soft-boiled Tamago (egg), Ebi and Tan Men available for you to choose from."
29 locals recommend
Marutama Ra-men Canada / Westend
780 Bidwell St"With only chicken broth on their menu, Marutama is really all about the toppings, with everything from perfectly soft-boiled Tamago (egg), Ebi and Tan Men available for you to choose from."
"Upbeat izakaya with inspired decor, offering inventive Japanese small plates & bento boxes. Ask Shan for hidden surprise!"
68 locals recommend
Kingyo
871 Denman St"Upbeat izakaya with inspired decor, offering inventive Japanese small plates & bento boxes. Ask Shan for hidden surprise!"
Sightseeing
"Canada Place is the home of the Convention Centre, Vancouver's World Trade Centre and Flyover Canada. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, family-friendly, flight simulation ride like no other!"
433 locals recommend
Canada Place
999 Canada Pl"Canada Place is the home of the Convention Centre, Vancouver's World Trade Centre and Flyover Canada. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, family-friendly, flight simulation ride like no other!"
Shopping
"The Pacific Centre location will carry far more brands than Nordstrom's Calgary and Ottawa stores, including some exclusive concessions and shop-in-stores. Nordstrom's Vancouver store features two high-profile luxury boutiques – Christian Louboutin footwear and accessories for women, and Delvaux women's leathergoods. This will be Paris-based Louboutin's second Canadian location and Belgium's Delvaux is exclusive to Nordstrom in Canada."
204 locals recommend
Nordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson St"The Pacific Centre location will carry far more brands than Nordstrom's Calgary and Ottawa stores, including some exclusive concessions and shop-in-stores. Nordstrom's Vancouver store features two high-profile luxury boutiques – Christian Louboutin footwear and accessories for women, and Delvaux women's leathergoods. This will be Paris-based Louboutin's second Canadian location and Belgium's Delvaux is exclusive to Nordstrom in Canada."
"Embrace Vancouver's Yoga vibe with its very own own Yoga-inspired athletic apparel brand!"
64 locals recommend
lululemon
2101 W 4th Ave"Embrace Vancouver's Yoga vibe with its very own own Yoga-inspired athletic apparel brand!"
"Showcasing world class wines, hard to find wines and cult wines, and a huge selection of premium spirits from around the world."
19 locals recommend
Coal Harbour Liquor Store
1218 W Pender St"Showcasing world class wines, hard to find wines and cult wines, and a huge selection of premium spirits from around the world."
Essentials
"Convenience chain offering grab-&-go bites & beverages, plus assorted newsstand items."
1199 W Pender St
528 Bute Street"Convenience chain offering grab-&-go bites & beverages, plus assorted newsstand items."
"Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products"
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave"Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products"
Getting Around
"This is one of the many bike stores at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park! Rent a bike at any bikeshop and enjoy the wildlife, scenery, and totem poles along Stanley Park Seawall."
61 locals recommend
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia St"This is one of the many bike stores at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park! Rent a bike at any bikeshop and enjoy the wildlife, scenery, and totem poles along Stanley Park Seawall."