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Guidebook for Vancouver

Essentials

This is a beautiful grocery story and the closest place to get good quality food and produce with organic options but I warn you it isn't cheap. http://www.urbanfare.com/home
117 Davie St
117 Davie Street
This is a beautiful grocery story and the closest place to get good quality food and produce with organic options but I warn you it isn't cheap. http://www.urbanfare.com/home
If you are not from Canada then going to a liquor store might be new to you. Open 10am-7pm Monday-Saturday closed on Sunday.
256 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main St
256 locals recommend
If you are not from Canada then going to a liquor store might be new to you. Open 10am-7pm Monday-Saturday closed on Sunday.
Open 7 days a week until 11pm. The BC Liquor store is cheaper but this is open late.
783 Homer St
783 Homer Street
Open 7 days a week until 11pm. The BC Liquor store is cheaper but this is open late.

Everything Else

Vancouver is an excellent city for biking. There is a sea wall that extends around false creek past science world to Granville Island or head over to Stanley Park for the day. http://www.jvbike.com/
929 Expo Blvd
929 Expo Boulevard
Vancouver is an excellent city for biking. There is a sea wall that extends around false creek past science world to Granville Island or head over to Stanley Park for the day. http://www.jvbike.com/
TD Bank with ATM
1001 Hamilton St
1001 Hamilton Street
TD Bank with ATM
BMO with ATM
1004 Hamilton St
1004 Hamilton Street
BMO with ATM
CIBC Bank With ATM
1096 Hamilton St
1096 Hamilton Street
CIBC Bank With ATM
HSBC Bank with ATM
1196 Pacific Blvd
1196 Pacific Boulevard
HSBC Bank with ATM
If you use a credit union because you don't want banking fees!
120 Davie St
120 Davie Street
If you use a credit union because you don't want banking fees!
Royal Bank with ATM
1195 Pacific Blvd
1195 Pacific Boulevard
Royal Bank with ATM
Here for a conference? It is about a 15 minute walk to the convention centre.
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada Place
204 locals recommend
Here for a conference? It is about a 15 minute walk to the convention centre.
If you forgot to bring some of those daily necessities Shoppers will have you covered.
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer St
692 locals recommend
If you forgot to bring some of those daily necessities Shoppers will have you covered.
YYoga has a beautiful studio with lots of class times and great teachers. If you miss your mat I suggest coming here. They usually have a deal for newbies.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
483 locals recommend
YYoga has a beautiful studio with lots of class times and great teachers. If you miss your mat I suggest coming here. They usually have a deal for newbies.
If Hot Yoga is your thing, this studio has a great reputation. I've never been myself because I can't take the heat but I hear good things.
Westcoast Yoga
If Hot Yoga is your thing, this studio has a great reputation. I've never been myself because I can't take the heat but I hear good things.
Do you know what a $3 donut tastes like? Here is the place to find out! The earl grey and bacon ones are easily favorites.
408 Carrall St
408 Carrall Street
Do you know what a $3 donut tastes like? Here is the place to find out! The earl grey and bacon ones are easily favorites.

Sightseeing

Built for expo '86 science world always hosts interesting exhibits. It is easy to walk or bike to via the seawall. http://www.scienceworld.ca/
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St
837 locals recommend
Built for expo '86 science world always hosts interesting exhibits. It is easy to walk or bike to via the seawall. http://www.scienceworld.ca/
Granville Island is a great place to go for the morning. Hit up the beautiful public market and you can take the "False Creek Ferries" back or walk the sea wall.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island is a great place to go for the morning. Hit up the beautiful public market and you can take the "False Creek Ferries" back or walk the sea wall.
If it is a beautiful day and you have some money burning a whole in your pocket take a Sea Plane tour! You can go over to Victoria for a night or up to whistler and soak up the glacier topped peaks!
26 locals recommend
Harbour Air
1055 Canada Pl
26 locals recommend
If it is a beautiful day and you have some money burning a whole in your pocket take a Sea Plane tour! You can go over to Victoria for a night or up to whistler and soak up the glacier topped peaks!
I absolutely LOVE the aquarium and make a point of going every year. Heads up it isn't cheap about $40-$50 but it is worth it, give yourself at least 3 hours, there is a lot to see.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way
663 locals recommend
I absolutely LOVE the aquarium and make a point of going every year. Heads up it isn't cheap about $40-$50 but it is worth it, give yourself at least 3 hours, there is a lot to see.
One of Vancouver's Unique Architectural pieces, you can't miss it even if you try.
158 locals recommend
Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch)
350 W Georgia St
158 locals recommend
One of Vancouver's Unique Architectural pieces, you can't miss it even if you try.
If you need a quick escape from the city this chinese garden is a little hidden oasis and it is free, bonus!
221 locals recommend
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St
221 locals recommend
If you need a quick escape from the city this chinese garden is a little hidden oasis and it is free, bonus!

Food Scene

If you are looking for one of the most top of the line sea food places in the city this is among them. Just blocks from the apartment. Plates are $25-$40, best saved for special night!
204 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton St
204 locals recommend
If you are looking for one of the most top of the line sea food places in the city this is among them. Just blocks from the apartment. Plates are $25-$40, best saved for special night!
If you are looking for something that is a little more relaxed and artistic but still classy and romantic this is the perfect place. Great menu, plates are $15-$30. Check out the glass covered patio!
57 locals recommend
Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton St
57 locals recommend
If you are looking for something that is a little more relaxed and artistic but still classy and romantic this is the perfect place. Great menu, plates are $15-$30. Check out the glass covered patio!
The best way to start your day with a healthy smoothy or revitalize after a long day with a salad and raw fresh juice. http://www.leafybox.ca/
1155 Pacific Blvd
1155 Pacific Boulevard
The best way to start your day with a healthy smoothy or revitalize after a long day with a salad and raw fresh juice. http://www.leafybox.ca/
If you're going out for dinner on Granville Island I highly suggest Dockside Restaurant. It has the best view, best menue, best wine list, and best service of all the restaurants on Granville Island.
21 locals recommend
Dockside restaurant
1253 Johnston St
21 locals recommend
If you're going out for dinner on Granville Island I highly suggest Dockside Restaurant. It has the best view, best menue, best wine list, and best service of all the restaurants on Granville Island.
You are never more than 2 blocks from a Starbucks in Vancouver. It is far from the best coffee, but if you need a fix there is one just outside the door.
323 locals recommend
Starbucks
1752 Commercial Dr
323 locals recommend
You are never more than 2 blocks from a Starbucks in Vancouver. It is far from the best coffee, but if you need a fix there is one just outside the door.
With rich Italian flavour this is one of the best cups of coffee in the area and it is a local chain that is always reliable.
322 Davie St
With rich Italian flavour this is one of the best cups of coffee in the area and it is a local chain that is always reliable.
Based on proximity this is the closest/best coffee on the run.
1002 Mainland St
1002 Mainland Street
Based on proximity this is the closest/best coffee on the run.
Hands Down one of the best breakfast or lunch places in the city. There is almost always a line-up out the door and you cant make reservations but it is worth the wait. Try a Lavender Latte.
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards St
256 locals recommend
Hands Down one of the best breakfast or lunch places in the city. There is almost always a line-up out the door and you cant make reservations but it is worth the wait. Try a Lavender Latte.
All the joys of a mouth watering fine dining experience with none of the pretentiousness. I have yet to be disappointed. Easily one of my favorite restaurants. Make Reservations!
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty Street
371 locals recommend
All the joys of a mouth watering fine dining experience with none of the pretentiousness. I have yet to be disappointed. Easily one of my favorite restaurants. Make Reservations!
This is easily my most favorite coffee shop in the city and is often where you can find me doing my work. They make a fantastic Almond Milk Cappuccino.
36 Powell St
36 Powell Street
This is easily my most favorite coffee shop in the city and is often where you can find me doing my work. They make a fantastic Almond Milk Cappuccino.
Looking for something healthy, relaxed and not too pricy? This is another one of my favorites, Lebanese food. I have tried everything on the menu and love every dish, the Najib is probably my favorite
117 locals recommend
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings St
117 locals recommend
Looking for something healthy, relaxed and not too pricy? This is another one of my favorites, Lebanese food. I have tried everything on the menu and love every dish, the Najib is probably my favorite
The name says it all. Their menu is short but their sandwiches are mouth watering. There is almost always a line up out the door but don't worry it moves fast. Only open for lunch.
132 locals recommend
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie St
132 locals recommend
The name says it all. Their menu is short but their sandwiches are mouth watering. There is almost always a line up out the door but don't worry it moves fast. Only open for lunch.
The title about sums it up. The food is great, the vibe is fun and relaxed. www.guu-izakaya.com
838 Thurlow St
838 Thurlow Street
The title about sums it up. The food is great, the vibe is fun and relaxed. www.guu-izakaya.com
Open late, it is a reliable & easy place to get some reasonably health food. There is a nice atmosphere and they always have interesting art.
10 locals recommend
Subeez Yaletown
891 Homer St
10 locals recommend
Open late, it is a reliable & easy place to get some reasonably health food. There is a nice atmosphere and they always have interesting art.
You're classic fancy Italian place. Romantic and delicious.
12 locals recommend
La Terrazza
1088 Cambie St
12 locals recommend
You're classic fancy Italian place. Romantic and delicious.
I nice place to stop in for lunch. The food is quick and delicious with vegan & vegetarian options. http://www.rainierprovisions.com/
West Cordova Street
West Cordova Street
I nice place to stop in for lunch. The food is quick and delicious with vegan & vegetarian options. http://www.rainierprovisions.com/
Despite the name it pork actually isn't the feature. The have a seasonally inspired menu with fresh, local ingredients at a great value.
165 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton Street
165 locals recommend
Despite the name it pork actually isn't the feature. The have a seasonally inspired menu with fresh, local ingredients at a great value.
A coffee shop that happens to make delicious bread. The herbivore sandwich is my favorite. Go early because it is not uncommon for them to sell out.
65 locals recommend
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall St
65 locals recommend
A coffee shop that happens to make delicious bread. The herbivore sandwich is my favorite. Go early because it is not uncommon for them to sell out.
Delicious french inspired food & cocktails. It is a little pricey but tasty. Make Reservations.
217 Carrall St
217 Carrall Street
Delicious french inspired food & cocktails. It is a little pricey but tasty. Make Reservations.
Classic Diner, Save-On-Meats is an original vancouver icon recently restored. It is the place I know you can get a $6 burger and fries. The butcher shop is also decent.
38 locals recommend
Save On Meats
43 W Hastings St
38 locals recommend
Classic Diner, Save-On-Meats is an original vancouver icon recently restored. It is the place I know you can get a $6 burger and fries. The butcher shop is also decent.
It's a couple blocks away, but it is the best Poutine in the city, hands down! It is best enjoyed between 2-4am.
30 locals recommend
Fritz European Fry House
718 Davie St
30 locals recommend
It's a couple blocks away, but it is the best Poutine in the city, hands down! It is best enjoyed between 2-4am.
Delicious place for brunch but usually has a line-up so I wouldn't be in a rush. The food is worth waiting for and the services is nice.
68 locals recommend
Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall Street
68 locals recommend
Delicious place for brunch but usually has a line-up so I wouldn't be in a rush. The food is worth waiting for and the services is nice.
Wine & Tapas. This eclectic place is no BS just delicious food and wine.
24 locals recommend
Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
941 Davie Street
24 locals recommend
Wine & Tapas. This eclectic place is no BS just delicious food and wine.
Best burger and best selection at a more manageable price. This is a great greasy spoon breakfast if you partied a little too hard the night before.
75 locals recommend
Romer's Burger Bar
1873 W 4th Ave
75 locals recommend
Best burger and best selection at a more manageable price. This is a great greasy spoon breakfast if you partied a little too hard the night before.
This is a MUST GO TO place. Totally unique concept at Raw Canvas you can "Eat, drink, and make art". Bring your playful and creative side with out you! http://www.rawcanvas.com/
8 locals recommend
Raw Canvas
8 locals recommend
This is a MUST GO TO place. Totally unique concept at Raw Canvas you can "Eat, drink, and make art". Bring your playful and creative side with out you! http://www.rawcanvas.com/
South Asian needle bar. The food is dense with flavour and I've never been disappointed. Open until 11pm and reasonably priced $10-$15. Super relaxed with open concept kitchen. thenoodlebox.net
58 locals recommend
Noodlebox
1867 W 4th Ave
58 locals recommend
South Asian needle bar. The food is dense with flavour and I've never been disappointed. Open until 11pm and reasonably priced $10-$15. Super relaxed with open concept kitchen. thenoodlebox.net
A very adorable little coffee and baguette place, a bit of a gem in the city. Open into the afternoon but close before dinner.
32 locals recommend
Finch's
353 W Pender St
32 locals recommend
A very adorable little coffee and baguette place, a bit of a gem in the city. Open into the afternoon but close before dinner.
Busy shopping on Granville and need a quick lunch. Chipotle is quick, easy and tasty. The place has a good design, they are fast, and the services is great.
19 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
818 Howe St
19 locals recommend
Busy shopping on Granville and need a quick lunch. Chipotle is quick, easy and tasty. The place has a good design, they are fast, and the services is great.
Yes this is a cooking school, but they also have a small deli with fantastic sandwiches. There is a cold & hot bard with 1 or 2 daily features that are always delicious and flavourful.
38 locals recommend
The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Delicatessen & Catering
540 Beatty St
38 locals recommend
Yes this is a cooking school, but they also have a small deli with fantastic sandwiches. There is a cold & hot bard with 1 or 2 daily features that are always delicious and flavourful.
This isn't the best example of what Vancouver has to offer for sushi but it is perfect if you just need something quick, easy, and affordable. Located just under the pool by the bike rental place.
909 Expo Blvd
909 Expo Boulevard
This isn't the best example of what Vancouver has to offer for sushi but it is perfect if you just need something quick, easy, and affordable. Located just under the pool by the bike rental place.
Yaletown is great, but if you want good sushi you don't need all the fanciness of yaletown. Samurai just has delicious sushi, you can order for take out.
33 locals recommend
Samurai Japanese Restaurant
1108 Davie Street
33 locals recommend
Yaletown is great, but if you want good sushi you don't need all the fanciness of yaletown. Samurai just has delicious sushi, you can order for take out.
Again, nothing too fancy, just great sushi. This place has the best spicy tuna roll in the city. I will often make a special trip just for that.
29 locals recommend
Kadoya Japanese Restaurant
1184 Denman St
29 locals recommend
Again, nothing too fancy, just great sushi. This place has the best spicy tuna roll in the city. I will often make a special trip just for that.
Another easy pre or post game pub with a patio.
Jimmys Taphouse
783 Homer Street
Another easy pre or post game pub with a patio.

Arts & Culture

Have tickets to a wicked concert? Want to check out a hockey game? You are just steps away!
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths Way
408 locals recommend
Have tickets to a wicked concert? Want to check out a hockey game? You are just steps away!
Absolutely spectacular venue. If you are feeling classy and there is a show on that interests you, it is well worth going if for not other reason than to see the venue!
112 locals recommend
The Orpheum
601 Smithe St
112 locals recommend
Absolutely spectacular venue. If you are feeling classy and there is a show on that interests you, it is well worth going if for not other reason than to see the venue!
The venue isn't quite as impressive as the Orpheum but the shows are never a disappointment. Every seat in the house is an excellent seat.
96 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton St
96 locals recommend
The venue isn't quite as impressive as the Orpheum but the shows are never a disappointment. Every seat in the house is an excellent seat.
Once a classic ballroom in an older time. It is now hands down the best venue in the city to catch a concert. Small and intimate you can get up close and personal with the artists with great sound!
79 locals recommend
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville St
79 locals recommend
Once a classic ballroom in an older time. It is now hands down the best venue in the city to catch a concert. Small and intimate you can get up close and personal with the artists with great sound!
Improve Comedy. It is actually heaps of fun! There are two shows. 1st is at 7pm & the 2nd @ 9pm is 1/2 price if you go to the 1st. Worth checking out!
25 locals recommend
Vancouver TheatreSports™
1502 Duranleau St
25 locals recommend
Improve Comedy. It is actually heaps of fun! There are two shows. 1st is at 7pm & the 2nd @ 9pm is 1/2 price if you go to the 1st. Worth checking out!
Home of the BC Lions Football and where all the big name music shows come. It is just steps from the door.
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific Blvd
418 locals recommend
Home of the BC Lions Football and where all the big name music shows come. It is just steps from the door.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you like craft beer then I'm sure you will enjoy what Yaletown brewing Company has on tap. The place has a nice laid back vibe.
112 locals recommend
Yaletown Brewing Company
1111 Mainland St
112 locals recommend
If you like craft beer then I'm sure you will enjoy what Yaletown brewing Company has on tap. The place has a nice laid back vibe.
Up the stairs on the second floor you come to a locals only bar overlooking Alexander Square with one of Vancouvers finest cocktails in your hand.
189 locals recommend
The Diamond
6 Powell St
189 locals recommend
Up the stairs on the second floor you come to a locals only bar overlooking Alexander Square with one of Vancouvers finest cocktails in your hand.
Step back into a more simple time; 1940's music, classic & refined cocktails and a great atmosphere. If you need to add some sexy into your day, you will find it here.
111 locals recommend
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water St
111 locals recommend
Step back into a more simple time; 1940's music, classic & refined cocktails and a great atmosphere. If you need to add some sexy into your day, you will find it here.
Dark & Mysterious this is where you will find the hipsters. It is worthing making the trip even just to have the "Apiary" Cocktail.
21 locals recommend
Clough Club
212 Abbott Street
21 locals recommend
Dark & Mysterious this is where you will find the hipsters. It is worthing making the trip even just to have the "Apiary" Cocktail.
This is a quiet local's only wine tasting room in blood alley. You might meet some interesting characters on your way to the restaurant but it is a nice place to have a wine & cheese pairing.
63 locals recommend
Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender St
63 locals recommend
This is a quiet local's only wine tasting room in blood alley. You might meet some interesting characters on your way to the restaurant but it is a nice place to have a wine & cheese pairing.
Fine dinning in Gastown means the people are as appetizing as the food. Tasty food, a bit pricy, great vibe. Make reservations.
6 locals recommend
Boneta
12 Water Street
6 locals recommend
Fine dinning in Gastown means the people are as appetizing as the food. Tasty food, a bit pricy, great vibe. Make reservations.
A great place if you are looking for the smell of rich mahogany & leather bound books while sipping your beverage. Also open for brunch.
16 locals recommend
The New Oxford
1144 Homer St
16 locals recommend
A great place if you are looking for the smell of rich mahogany & leather bound books while sipping your beverage. Also open for brunch.
Generally showing up early isn't "cool" but if you want to get in the door then I suggest you show up early. This is Yaletown's "Hot Spot".
35 locals recommend
Bar None Nightclub
1222 Hamilton St
35 locals recommend
Generally showing up early isn't "cool" but if you want to get in the door then I suggest you show up early. This is Yaletown's "Hot Spot".
Underneath Chill Winston's Guilt & Co is just fun and easy. Each night there is a theme often with life music. You can borrow board games from the bar or play the giant Jenga in the back.
171 locals recommend
Guilt & Co
171 locals recommend
Underneath Chill Winston's Guilt & Co is just fun and easy. Each night there is a theme often with life music. You can borrow board games from the bar or play the giant Jenga in the back.
This is unique & narrow bar infuses it's cocktails with traditional chinese tinctures. Check out Burlesque on Thursday nights try to be there by 8 if you want to get in.
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer St
250 locals recommend
This is unique & narrow bar infuses it's cocktails with traditional chinese tinctures. Check out Burlesque on Thursday nights try to be there by 8 if you want to get in.
It is your classic pre or post game pub food.
8 locals recommend
Back Forty
118 Robson St
8 locals recommend
It is your classic pre or post game pub food.
This is a pre or post game place that is dressed up to be a bit fancier than it is. If you just want a place for a drink before the game this will work.
The Ticket Kitchen & Bar
This is a pre or post game place that is dressed up to be a bit fancier than it is. If you just want a place for a drink before the game this will work.