Garry's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Enjoy the beaches, rent bicycles along the sea wall , stop at the Vancouver aquarium on the way
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdEnjoy the beaches, rent bicycles along the sea wall , stop at the Vancouver aquarium on the way
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayFlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceAwesome ride that let’s you explore of all Canada
15 minute drive from the place for an epic view of the entire city
55 locals recommend
Burnaby Mountain
15 minute drive from the place for an epic view of the entire city
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StKitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StBest beach in Vancouver
If you have time you have to visit whistler. It’s about a 2 hour drive. The peak to peak gondola is a must. Have lots of activities like bunjee jumping , dirt biking, zip lining. Can easily do a day trip and come back if you leave early enough.
27 locals recommend
Whistler Village Gondola station
Skiers PlazaIf you have time you have to visit whistler. It’s about a 2 hour drive. The peak to peak gondola is a must. Have lots of activities like bunjee jumping , dirt biking, zip lining. Can easily do a day trip and come back if you leave early enough.
Oldest part of the city with tons of restaurants , galleries and shops set in carefully restored Victorian buildings.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Oldest part of the city with tons of restaurants , galleries and shops set in carefully restored Victorian buildings.
Highest point in Vancouver, offers you excellent views of the city centre and mountains.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StHighest point in Vancouver, offers you excellent views of the city centre and mountains.
Shop designer brands on one of the most famous streets in Vancouver
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StShop designer brands on one of the most famous streets in Vancouver
If you like hiking, this is a beginners hike but offers A spectacular view. Should take you 30-60 min each way.
158 locals recommend
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailIf you like hiking, this is a beginners hike but offers A spectacular view. Should take you 30-60 min each way.
Natures stair master. This is no hike, it’s pure exercise and is very difficult. When you get to the top you have one of the best views of the city, a nice place to relax and sight see, and you can take the gondola down.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayNatures stair master. This is no hike, it’s pure exercise and is very difficult. When you get to the top you have one of the best views of the city, a nice place to relax and sight see, and you can take the gondola down.
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayCapilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThe most populated beach in Vancouver , but surrounded by great bars and restaurants.
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueThe most populated beach in Vancouver , but surrounded by great bars and restaurants.
If you have an extra day , consider taking the ferry to visit BC’s Capital.
230 locals recommend
Victoria
If you have an extra day , consider taking the ferry to visit BC’s Capital.
Canada Place
999 Canada PlYaletown
High end restaurants and night clubs
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtWhite Rock
Great local shopping in one of the biggest malls in Canada
290 locals recommend
Metropolis At Metrotown
4700 KingswayGreat local shopping in one of the biggest malls in Canada
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StGranville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StTacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StIf you like tacos this is a great place
Food scene
My favourite sushi places , just as good as Mike Downtown but better pricing
8 locals recommend
Victoria Sushi
15 E Royal AveMy favourite sushi places , just as good as Mike Downtown but better pricing
Awesome food and unique dining experience. Little bit on the expensive side.
26 locals recommend
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
1042 Alberni StAwesome food and unique dining experience. Little bit on the expensive side.
Pizza Hut
3425 Main St5 min drive from the house
Tasty Planet Indian Cuisine
7892 6th Street5 minute drive from the house
One of my favourite restaurants in the city. Less than 10 minutes away
17 locals recommend
My Greek Taverna
946 Brunette AveOne of my favourite restaurants in the city. Less than 10 minutes away
Definitely a modern restaurant with good service and great food. Right beside Metrotown shopping centre.
7 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe Station Square
6090 Silver DrDefinitely a modern restaurant with good service and great food. Right beside Metrotown shopping centre.
Mahony & Sons
601 Stamps LandingOne of the best patios with an epic view
Black+Blue
1032 Alberni StHave a great rooftop lounge for a sophisticated night out
Tasty Indian Bistro
1261 Hamilton StBest Indian food in the city
ChongQing on Kingsway
4909 KingswayGreat place for Chinese food
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayGreat restaurant downtown
If you like oysters , this is the place for you. Visit during happy hour and you won’t be disappointed.
178 locals recommend
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StIf you like oysters , this is the place for you. Visit during happy hour and you won’t be disappointed.
Jam Cafe
556 Beatty StBest brunch place in the city , expect long line ups
Homer St. Cafe and Bar
898 Homer StreetOne of my favourite places for brunch
JOEY Coquitlam
550 Lougheed Hwy.Great local restaurant 5 minutes away
Over 300 different types of beers. A great place to go have some drinks and appetizers in the evening.
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueOver 300 different types of beers. A great place to go have some drinks and appetizers in the evening.
Safeway
800 McBride Blvd5 min drive from the house if you need groceries. About a 20 min walk
City advice
Getting around
Skytrain is quick and avoids traffic.
Skytrain is the fastest way to travel and to avoid traffic. Take the 101 bus to Lougheed Mall right outside the house. Catch the the train to “VCC- Clark” from Lougheed station. Get off at “Commercial-Broadway “and switch to the expo line. Then take the train to “Waterfront” to get downtown.