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Closest skytrain station that goes directly to and from the airport as well as all over Downtown Vancouver.
225 locals recommend
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station
Closest skytrain station that goes directly to and from the airport as well as all over Downtown Vancouver.
Nice relaxing afternoon near the building. About a 5 minute walk. Really nice for an afternoon stroll.
30 locals recommend
Emery Barnes Park
1170 Richards StNice relaxing afternoon near the building. About a 5 minute walk. Really nice for an afternoon stroll.
An attraction introducing the sights of Canada. The experiences takes you on a 4D virtual tour of the beautiful sights of Canada. A little bit like helicopter tour. Info visit: flyovercanada.com
189 locals recommend
FlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceAn attraction introducing the sights of Canada. The experiences takes you on a 4D virtual tour of the beautiful sights of Canada. A little bit like helicopter tour. Info visit: flyovercanada.com
Food Scene
Blenz Coffee
338 Helmcken StClosest coffee place to the apartment.
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrAnother close by coffee shop.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StVancouver company coffee shop.
Listed as one of the best restaurants in Vancouver. It is particularly known for its seafood dishes. The restaurant is only opened for evenings.
204 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StListed as one of the best restaurants in Vancouver. It is particularly known for its seafood dishes. The restaurant is only opened for evenings.
Great place for fresh oysters! They have a low-tide menu from 3-6pm on weekdays that offer a discounted price on their seafood dishes.
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StGreat place for fresh oysters! They have a low-tide menu from 3-6pm on weekdays that offer a discounted price on their seafood dishes.
Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton StListed as one of the best restaurants in Vancouver as well.
Authentic Asian food restaurants all over Richmond. It's named as the new Chinatown of Vancouver. Is directly accessible from the sky train near the apartment.
37 locals recommend
Richmond
Authentic Asian food restaurants all over Richmond. It's named as the new Chinatown of Vancouver. Is directly accessible from the sky train near the apartment.
One of the top recommended restaurants in the city as well. Offers great Italian food. On the more expensive side but really great atmosphere!
46 locals recommend
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill
1133 Hamilton StOne of the top recommended restaurants in the city as well. Offers great Italian food. On the more expensive side but really great atmosphere!
A well rated sushi place. It's on the top end for getting a taste of sushi in the city. Well within walking distance. A little bit of a fusion sushi place.
144 locals recommend
Minami
1118 Mainland StA well rated sushi place. It's on the top end for getting a taste of sushi in the city. Well within walking distance. A little bit of a fusion sushi place.
Well received vegetarian restaurant! Highly rated and offers yummy cuisine. Known for vegetarian and organics.
57 locals recommend
Nuba in Yaletown
508 Davie StWell received vegetarian restaurant! Highly rated and offers yummy cuisine. Known for vegetarian and organics.
Chain restaurant if you'd prefer something a little easier on the wallet. Offers pasta, rice bowls, salads, burgers, etc.
180 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StChain restaurant if you'd prefer something a little easier on the wallet. Offers pasta, rice bowls, salads, burgers, etc.
Chain restaurant for those who want a cheaper option in the neighbourhood. Offers pasta, rice bowls, burgers, etc.
13 locals recommend
Milestones Grill and Bar
1109 Hamilton StChain restaurant for those who want a cheaper option in the neighbourhood. Offers pasta, rice bowls, burgers, etc.
The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton StreetWest coast style food. Burgers, pasta, steakhouse.
Well-known steak house. Chain restaurant as well but higher end than regular chains and offer bigger portions.
159 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StWell-known steak house. Chain restaurant as well but higher end than regular chains and offer bigger portions.
A nice dessert location. Famous for its handcrafted French chocolates, macarons and cakes.
94 locals recommend
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StA nice dessert location. Famous for its handcrafted French chocolates, macarons and cakes.
Belgian fine dining. Really great ambience and lovely menu selection. Their mussels are to-die for. Rated as one of the top restaurants to try in Vancouver.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetBelgian fine dining. Really great ambience and lovely menu selection. Their mussels are to-die for. Rated as one of the top restaurants to try in Vancouver.
French fine dining. Great ambience and very popular amongst Vancourites. Rated as one of the top restaurants in Vancouver as well.
158 locals recommend
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StFrench fine dining. Great ambience and very popular amongst Vancourites. Rated as one of the top restaurants in Vancouver as well.
A restaurant that has amazing craft beer selection! The restaurant provides a pub-like feel with burgers, pizza, wok bowls, etc.
112 locals recommend
Yaletown Brewing Company
1111 Mainland StA restaurant that has amazing craft beer selection! The restaurant provides a pub-like feel with burgers, pizza, wok bowls, etc.
This restaurant offers some amazing seafood dishes in Granville Island. 3-6pm happy hour with steamed mussels, fries and a beer for $12. Easier to get to with a car.
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetThis restaurant offers some amazing seafood dishes in Granville Island. 3-6pm happy hour with steamed mussels, fries and a beer for $12. Easier to get to with a car.
A chain restaurant that offers reasonable price dishes. Good for socializing. Similar to restaurants like Cactus Club and Milestones.
251 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrA chain restaurant that offers reasonable price dishes. Good for socializing. Similar to restaurants like Cactus Club and Milestones.
Shopping
Downtown's largest shopping mall. Also right next to Robson Street that is packed with shops.
H & M Pacific Centre
609 Granville StDowntown's largest shopping mall. Also right next to Robson Street that is packed with shops.
Last minute living essentials like shampoo, medical supplies, snacks, make-up, detergent, etc.
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StLast minute living essentials like shampoo, medical supplies, snacks, make-up, detergent, etc.
7-Eleven
1199 W Pender StLast minute snacks or shopping needs.
Essentials
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StOrganic and all natural grocery store.
Sightseeing
A must-see attraction in Vancouver. One of the most beautiful landscapes in Vancouver. The park features a SeaWall that allows for stunning views for runners/walkers/bikers, etc.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA must-see attraction in Vancouver. One of the most beautiful landscapes in Vancouver. The park features a SeaWall that allows for stunning views for runners/walkers/bikers, etc.
Another must-see in Vancouver. A very unique location with lots of little shops that offer handmade art and crafts. Great on a sunny day. Known for raw seafood. Yummy ice cream as well!
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Another must-see in Vancouver. A very unique location with lots of little shops that offer handmade art and crafts. Great on a sunny day. Known for raw seafood. Yummy ice cream as well!
Another must-see in my opinion. A little further out of the way. Easier to get to with a car because it's so far from Downtown area. It's a fisherman's wharf. Great fish and chips and ice cream!
91 locals recommend
Steveston
Another must-see in my opinion. A little further out of the way. Easier to get to with a car because it's so far from Downtown area. It's a fisherman's wharf. Great fish and chips and ice cream!
The conference centre that has won numerous awards for its green architectural designs. Right by it is also the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Cauldron, which is a top tourist attraction.
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceThe conference centre that has won numerous awards for its green architectural designs. Right by it is also the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Cauldron, which is a top tourist attraction.
National historic neighbourhood. The most famous landmark is the steam clock. Gastown also has many notable restaurants and bars to try.
237 locals recommend
Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water StNational historic neighbourhood. The most famous landmark is the steam clock. Gastown also has many notable restaurants and bars to try.