Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
Granville Island
One of Vancouver's must-do's. Take in the view, bird watch, visit resident grizzlies Coola & Grinder, put your feet up! There's something for everyone.
249 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
One of Vancouver's must-do's. Take in the view, bird watch, visit resident grizzlies Coola & Grinder, put your feet up! There's something for everyone.
Food Scene
As close to homemade as you'll find. Try the frozen croissants, which you proof overnight then pop into the oven. Yum!
27 locals recommend
Uprising Breads Bakery
1697 Venables StAs close to homemade as you'll find. Try the frozen croissants, which you proof overnight then pop into the oven. Yum!
Amazing authentic Lebanese cuisine. As delicious as you'd find in Montreal!
57 locals recommend
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrAmazing authentic Lebanese cuisine. As delicious as you'd find in Montreal!
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial DrThis is Little Italy at its finest!
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrAdore their Latin Breakfast!
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrMy favourite coffee on The Drive.
Over 200 gelato flavours! Has been featured by Martha Stewart. Take the kids to the pop-up vintage arcade after.
66 locals recommend
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables StOver 200 gelato flavours! Has been featured by Martha Stewart. Take the kids to the pop-up vintage arcade after.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial DrAuthentic Neapolitan cuisine.
Parks & Nature
UBC Botanical Garden
6804 SW Marine DrRent a bike and cycle the seawall to experience the park in all its splendor.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdRent a bike and cycle the seawall to experience the park in all its splendor.
Quintessential westcoast rain forest hiking. Beautiful & peaceful.
177 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdQuintessential westcoast rain forest hiking. Beautiful & peaceful.
Arts & Culture
"The UBC Museum of Anthropology houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations art in a spectacular Arthur Erickson designed building overlooking the mountains and ocean." Take time to stop by the
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr"The UBC Museum of Anthropology houses one of the world’s finest displays of Northwest Coast First Nations art in a spectacular Arthur Erickson designed building overlooking the mountains and ocean." Take time to stop by the
One of Canada's National Historic Sites. See what life was like at one of the former trading posts of Hudson's Bay Company. Especially fun for kids.
84 locals recommend
Fort Langley
One of Canada's National Historic Sites. See what life was like at one of the former trading posts of Hudson's Bay Company. Especially fun for kids.
Check out "FUSE," a fusion of art, performance, and music. The cafe patio is a particularly nice spot for a bite to eat, even if you don't visit the gallery.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StCheck out "FUSE," a fusion of art, performance, and music. The cafe patio is a particularly nice spot for a bite to eat, even if you don't visit the gallery.
Essentials
Just steps away. Don't forget to take a number at the deli counter as soon as you arrive, then listen for them to call out your number as you pick up the rest of your groceries.
59 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrJust steps away. Don't forget to take a number at the deli counter as soon as you arrive, then listen for them to call out your number as you pick up the rest of your groceries.
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StLots of organic selection.
Super Valu
1645 E 1st AveClosest place for meat and other major grocery items. Open 24hrs!
Drinks & Nightlife
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial DrBe sure and try the mussels!