Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
North American cuisine in the Vancouver style. Popular chain restaurant. Very close by.
23 locals recommend
Browns Socialhouse Point Grey
3651 W 10th AveNorth American cuisine in the Vancouver style. Popular chain restaurant. Very close by.
Baru Latino
2535 Alma StPopular formal restaurant. Open for dinner. Very close by.
Famous BC chain restaurant. Great for families. North American cuisine.
21 locals recommend
White Spot Kitsilano
2518 W BroadwayFamous BC chain restaurant. Great for families. North American cuisine.
Grounds for Coffee
2565 Alma StFamous cinnamon buns. Coffee. Very close by.
From farm to table (Fable) this Restaurant is very popular. Westcoast fusion cuisine. 5-10 minute drive or one bus away.
104 locals recommend
Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th AveFrom farm to table (Fable) this Restaurant is very popular. Westcoast fusion cuisine. 5-10 minute drive or one bus away.
Taste of Thai
3629 W BroadwayNearby Thai restaurant. Our personal favourite.
Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StFamous Canadian coffee and donut house.
Burgoo
4434 W 10th AveHomestyle food. Have great soups, stews, etc.
Best pies around! Try the organic chocolate raspberry cream pie. Also serve brunch across the street.
60 locals recommend
Aphrodite's Organic Cafe
3605 W 4th AveBest pies around! Try the organic chocolate raspberry cream pie. Also serve brunch across the street.
Rajio Japanese Public House
3763 W 10th AveTasty Japanese restaurant very close by!
Starbucks if you need your fix. Also one on West Broadway at MacKenzie Street.
344 locals recommend
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlStarbucks if you need your fix. Also one on West Broadway at MacKenzie Street.
Banana Leaf in Kitsilano
3005 W BroadwayTasty Malaysian styled cuisine! In Kitsilano.
Blenz Coffee
338 Helmcken StA popular Vancouver coffee chain on the way to Jericho Beach.
La Quercia
3689 W 4th AveFine Italian dining in Kitsilano.
Fusion styled Chinese cuisine. Very popular destination in Kitsilano.
66 locals recommend
Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th AveFusion styled Chinese cuisine. Very popular destination in Kitsilano.
A Kitsilano mainstay. New York style pizzeria. Recommended for a quick bite to eat or for takeout.
25 locals recommend
Nat's New York Pizzeria
2684 W BroadwayA Kitsilano mainstay. New York style pizzeria. Recommended for a quick bite to eat or for takeout.
Great pastries baked on site on West Broadway.
11 locals recommend
Baguette & Co (La Baguette et Compagnie)
3273 W BroadwayGreat pastries baked on site on West Broadway.
Essentials
Safeway for groceries. Up the hill on West 10th. 5 minute drive or easily accessible by transit.
22 locals recommend
Safeway Point Grey
4575 W 10th AveSafeway for groceries. Up the hill on West 10th. 5 minute drive or easily accessible by transit.
Independent neighborhood grocer. Very popular in the local neighbourhood.
52 locals recommend
Stong's Market
2150 Dollarton HwyIndependent neighborhood grocer. Very popular in the local neighbourhood.
As the name implies, if you need some groceries without the frills this is the place to go for a bargain. 2 minute drive, one bus or a 5-10 minute walk.
29 locals recommend
Jason's No Frills
2083 Alma StAs the name implies, if you need some groceries without the frills this is the place to go for a bargain. 2 minute drive, one bus or a 5-10 minute walk.
Parks & Nature
A must see while you are in Vancouver. Beautiful beaches, seawall to walk on, many nature paths and trails and more!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA must see while you are in Vancouver. Beautiful beaches, seawall to walk on, many nature paths and trails and more!
Our favourite beach. 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive. Lots of grassy and forested areas to explore.
337 locals recommend
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdOur favourite beach. 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive. Lots of grassy and forested areas to explore.
Has a outdoor swimming pool, lots of beach space and picnic areas. 5-10 minute drive or a quick bus trip.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StHas a outdoor swimming pool, lots of beach space and picnic areas. 5-10 minute drive or a quick bus trip.
Walk up the hill to visit this great park. Amazing views of the city! Great playground for kids.
8 locals recommend
Trimble Park
2250 Trimble StWalk up the hill to visit this great park. Amazing views of the city! Great playground for kids.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveNature trails. Very large park to explore.
Arts & Culture
Lots of fun for kids and adults. Open year round. 10 minute drive or an easy bus trip.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StLots of fun for kids and adults. Open year round. 10 minute drive or an easy bus trip.
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrA popular destination while visiting UBC.
Gordon Southam Observatory
1100 Chestnut StSpace centre. Fun for the whole family.
Featuring local artists and varied exhibits throughout the year. Located in downtown.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StFeaturing local artists and varied exhibits throughout the year. Located in downtown.
Entertainment & Activities
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveOutdoor pool located at Kits Beach. Open in the summer.
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StMovie Theatre in downtown.
Located in Stanley Park. Recently renovated well worth the visit.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayLocated in Stanley Park. Recently renovated well worth the visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance!Serving up local craft brews and food. Irish style pub.
26 locals recommend
The Wolf & Hound
3617 W BroadwayWalking distance!Serving up local craft brews and food. Irish style pub.
Liquor store and pub. Serving over 30 beers and food on their rooftop patio.
54 locals recommend
Darby's Public House
2001 Macdonald StLiquor store and pub. Serving over 30 beers and food on their rooftop patio.
Shopping
One of the most popular streets to shop on in Vancouver! Tons of choices and more.
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StOne of the most popular streets to shop on in Vancouver! Tons of choices and more.
Must visit while in Vancouver. The 7 bus will take you very close by. The driver will know which stop to let you off at. Has a park, water park, shops, restaurants, farmers markets and more.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StMust visit while in Vancouver. The 7 bus will take you very close by. The driver will know which stop to let you off at. Has a park, water park, shops, restaurants, farmers markets and more.