Sailor's View Guidebook
Sightseeing
This great local market and tourist area, just a 5 minute walk away has fresh fish and chips, and all sorts of groceries, sweets, and other things to try and buy. A fun toy store for the kids on the 2nd level.
323 locals recommend
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtThis great local market and tourist area, just a 5 minute walk away has fresh fish and chips, and all sorts of groceries, sweets, and other things to try and buy. A fun toy store for the kids on the 2nd level.
Just a nice place to go for a walk, and just around the corner to the east headed towards Lonsdale Quay.
6 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
200 Esplanade WJust a nice place to go for a walk, and just around the corner to the east headed towards Lonsdale Quay.
This costs money, but a great experience, both the bridge itself and the park on the other side - where you can walk high up amongst the trees.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThis costs money, but a great experience, both the bridge itself and the park on the other side - where you can walk high up amongst the trees.
Take the gondola up to the peak of Vancouver. Activies beyond skiing going on all year round, and a great spot to eat at the restaurant.
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayTake the gondola up to the peak of Vancouver. Activies beyond skiing going on all year round, and a great spot to eat at the restaurant.
The float home itself is essentially on the Spirit Trail, and you can walk or bike it all along the waterfront, even over to Park Royal and West Vancouver.
Spirit Trail
Spirit TrailThe float home itself is essentially on the Spirit Trail, and you can walk or bike it all along the waterfront, even over to Park Royal and West Vancouver.
The suspension bridge at Lynn Canyon is just a smaller versions of the Capilano one, but it is free, and has great trails. I'm also partial as I grew up about a 5 minute walk to the park!
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdThe suspension bridge at Lynn Canyon is just a smaller versions of the Capilano one, but it is free, and has great trails. I'm also partial as I grew up about a 5 minute walk to the park!
Deep Cove is a great little village on the far east side of North Van, only about a 15 minute drive. You can park and enjoy Honey's Donuts, ice cream, or even a nice dinner at the Arms Reach Bistro. You can also rent kayaks here!
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveDeep Cove is a great little village on the far east side of North Van, only about a 15 minute drive. You can park and enjoy Honey's Donuts, ice cream, or even a nice dinner at the Arms Reach Bistro. You can also rent kayaks here!
No first trip to Vancouver is complete without checking out Stanley Park. You can get there by car across the bridge or on the seabus and then walking or catching a bus the rest of the way. Once there, bike/walk/or even rollerblade around the Seawall and underneath the Stanley Park Bridge, or take a horse drawn carriage ride.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdNo first trip to Vancouver is complete without checking out Stanley Park. You can get there by car across the bridge or on the seabus and then walking or catching a bus the rest of the way. Once there, bike/walk/or even rollerblade around the Seawall and underneath the Stanley Park Bridge, or take a horse drawn carriage ride.
Fun spot to spend an afternoon going to the market or any one of the restaurants like the Sandbar (my fav). Children's toys and activities, artworks, fresh food, it's all here.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Fun spot to spend an afternoon going to the market or any one of the restaurants like the Sandbar (my fav). Children's toys and activities, artworks, fresh food, it's all here.
Cates Park
4141 Dollarton HwyNice little place to take the family, on your way over to Deep Cove.
The trails down to the water here in West Van are beautiful and the old lighthouse is a great spot for a photo or two!
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnThe trails down to the water here in West Van are beautiful and the old lighthouse is a great spot for a photo or two!
This is where the ferries depart for Nanaimo on Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast, but its also just a nice place to park and hit a patio along the strip.
83 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay
This is where the ferries depart for Nanaimo on Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast, but its also just a nice place to park and hit a patio along the strip.
Getting Around
This is the transit connection to downtown and the Skytrain network. Just a 5 minute walk to the east, over to the Lonsdale Quay.
10 locals recommend
Seabus
This is the transit connection to downtown and the Skytrain network. Just a 5 minute walk to the east, over to the Lonsdale Quay.
Rent an e-Bike to cruise the Spirit Trail.
125 Victory Ship Way, Unit# 150, just past Lonsdale Quay
Reckless Shipyards eBikes, Skis & More
125 Victory Ship WayRent an e-Bike to cruise the Spirit Trail.
125 Victory Ship Way, Unit# 150, just past Lonsdale Quay
Drinks
You can also get food here, but relaxed atmosphere and a cool large space to start off with some drinks.
107 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Shipyards
8 Lonsdale AveYou can also get food here, but relaxed atmosphere and a cool large space to start off with some drinks.
The outdoor patio at Wildeye is a great place to grab a drink and some great food.
8 locals recommend
Wildeye Brewery
1385 Main StThe outdoor patio at Wildeye is a great place to grab a drink and some great food.
Great local spot a little hidden that has great beer and often has live music!
13 locals recommend
North Point Brewing
266 1st St EGreat local spot a little hidden that has great beer and often has live music!
You can grab food here, but it's got a very cute little patio right on lower Lonsdale.
17 locals recommend
Raglan's Bistro
15 Lonsdale AveYou can grab food here, but it's got a very cute little patio right on lower Lonsdale.
At the Park Royal village, you can't miss the iconic lighthouse shaped Taphouse.
30 locals recommend
The Village Taphouse
900 Main StAt the Park Royal village, you can't miss the iconic lighthouse shaped Taphouse.
Another one of North Van's many breweries, but a cool one that sometimes has live music!
16 locals recommend
House of Funk Brewing
350 Esplanade EAnother one of North Van's many breweries, but a cool one that sometimes has live music!
Dinner/Lunch
My fav place to go nearby, nice food or just drinks, amazing views of the water, short walk away, and a great vibe. The place is always packed so grab a reservation if you can. The Shipyards is a great place to walk around so don't be intimidated by a half hour wait, enjoy the views till then. The blackened chicken will not disappoint.
29 locals recommend
JOEY Shipyards
125 Victory Ship WayMy fav place to go nearby, nice food or just drinks, amazing views of the water, short walk away, and a great vibe. The place is always packed so grab a reservation if you can. The Shipyards is a great place to walk around so don't be intimidated by a half hour wait, enjoy the views till then. The blackened chicken will not disappoint.
Another one of my favs, hit the upstairs patio or the main level dining room, both with great views.
59 locals recommend
PIER 7 Restaurant + Bar
25 Wallace MewsAnother one of my favs, hit the upstairs patio or the main level dining room, both with great views.
A nice casual local spot for both dinner or drinks.
31 locals recommend
Browns Socialhouse Lower Lonsdale
103 2nd St WA nice casual local spot for both dinner or drinks.
This is a great restaurant with both a patio and indoor dining, with great water views in Deep Cove.
71 locals recommend
Arms Reach Bistro
4390 Gallant AveThis is a great restaurant with both a patio and indoor dining, with great water views in Deep Cove.
The Beach House in the Dundarave neighbourhood in West Vancouver is a beautiful spot with great views!
74 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
150 25th StThe Beach House in the Dundarave neighbourhood in West Vancouver is a beautiful spot with great views!
Absolutely incredible views of the city from high up in West Van, just a short drive away.
43 locals recommend
Salmon House On The Hill
2229 Folkestone WayAbsolutely incredible views of the city from high up in West Van, just a short drive away.
I love the sushi here. And this family also runs a smaller take out version in Lynn Valley. Both are great bets!
9 locals recommend
Mr. Sushi Lonsdale
105 Lonsdale AveI love the sushi here. And this family also runs a smaller take out version in Lynn Valley. Both are great bets!
Over on the Vancouver side, this is one of my fav spots overlooking Coal Harbour and Stanley Park.
76 locals recommend
Lift Bar Grill View
333 Menchion MewsOver on the Vancouver side, this is one of my fav spots overlooking Coal Harbour and Stanley Park.
Near Lift, this is another great spot, with live music in the lounge and a great dining room.
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayNear Lift, this is another great spot, with live music in the lounge and a great dining room.
On Granville Island, the rooftop deck has amazing views of False Creek and the city, and the lower level often has a piano player or other musician.
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetOn Granville Island, the rooftop deck has amazing views of False Creek and the city, and the lower level often has a piano player or other musician.
This is the original Cactus Club! Not as modern a vibe as the usual Cactus Clubs if you are familiar with the chain, as they have kept this one original. A little fancier location is at the Park Royal Village, but I'm partial to the original one on Pemberton, about a 5 min drive away.
Cactus Club Cafe North Vancouver
This is the original Cactus Club! Not as modern a vibe as the usual Cactus Clubs if you are familiar with the chain, as they have kept this one original. A little fancier location is at the Park Royal Village, but I'm partial to the original one on Pemberton, about a 5 min drive away.
Nice, quiet pasta place over at the Shipyards, so again a short walk away. Great wine and special pasta dishes.
16 locals recommend
Nook Restaurant
150 Victory Ship WayNice, quiet pasta place over at the Shipyards, so again a short walk away. Great wine and special pasta dishes.
Breakfast
While you can certainly go here for dinner, Earls in West Van at Ambleside is a great spot for brunch or lunch!
251 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrWhile you can certainly go here for dinner, Earls in West Van at Ambleside is a great spot for brunch or lunch!
Great healthy way to start your day with smoothies or açai berry bowls. There is a cute little patio on the back alley side after you've ordered in the front which looks like a coffee shop.
6 locals recommend
The Anchor Eatery
1520 Marine DrGreat healthy way to start your day with smoothies or açai berry bowls. There is a cute little patio on the back alley side after you've ordered in the front which looks like a coffee shop.
This vegan healthy spot is a great place for breakfast or lunch, with great smoothies and berry bowls, and my friend is an owner!
31 locals recommend
Buddha-Full
106 W 1st StThis vegan healthy spot is a great place for breakfast or lunch, with great smoothies and berry bowls, and my friend is an owner!
Amazing food nearby on Queensbury Ave. A high school classmate Erik opened this up and is the head chef.
46 locals recommend
BLVD Bistro
636 Queensbury AveAmazing food nearby on Queensbury Ave. A high school classmate Erik opened this up and is the head chef.
This is a little diner with an 80's theme. If you are looking for something a little higher end than this, most of my dinner recommendations also do a nice breakfast.
18 locals recommend
Eighties Restaurant
110 W 14th StThis is a little diner with an 80's theme. If you are looking for something a little higher end than this, most of my dinner recommendations also do a nice breakfast.
This is my favourite breakfast spot within walking distance of Sailor's View. Enjoy!
59 locals recommend
Catch 122 Cafe Bistro
128 W Hastings StThis is my favourite breakfast spot within walking distance of Sailor's View. Enjoy!
Dessert
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StA few blocks up, just off Lonsdale. Yum!
People rave about this little pastry and sweet shop, just a short walk to the west along the Spirit Trail
60 locals recommend
Thomas Haas
998 Harbourside DrPeople rave about this little pastry and sweet shop, just a short walk to the west along the Spirit Trail
Liquor
The BC Liquor store just up on Esplanade is the quickest place to grab drinks. It's a government store so closes early (9/10pm, search for current time).
BCLIQUOR Esplanade
The BC Liquor store just up on Esplanade is the quickest place to grab drinks. It's a government store so closes early (9/10pm, search for current time).
Another liquor store close by just up on 1st street, so just one block up (and one block to the right/East) from Esplanade (the main street outside the marina).
Hägar's Liquor Store
221 W 1st StAnother liquor store close by just up on 1st street, so just one block up (and one block to the right/East) from Esplanade (the main street outside the marina).
There is a pub here as well, but this private liquor store will be your best bet to grab beer, wine, and liquor, if the government run BC Liquor store nearby is closed.
Jack Lonsdale's Liquor Store
1433 Lonsdale AveThere is a pub here as well, but this private liquor store will be your best bet to grab beer, wine, and liquor, if the government run BC Liquor store nearby is closed.