Marina’s Guidebook to Vancouver
Going out for drinks
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetGreat atmosphere and cocktails
The Diamond
6 Powell StGreat cocktails, fun interior design
Fun trendy spot for cocktails, great Asian themed late night snacks
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StFun trendy spot for cocktails, great Asian themed late night snacks
Busy Gastown lounge with a beautiful interior and lovely drinks
111 locals recommend
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StBusy Gastown lounge with a beautiful interior and lovely drinks
Brunch
Excellent brunch spot! Make reservations or expect to wait for a bit as it's always busy!
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StExcellent brunch spot! Make reservations or expect to wait for a bit as it's always busy!
Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy AveGreat brunch game :) Awesome atmosphere and drinks
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrVegetarian Taco place. Inexpensive and delicious.
The Birds & The Beets
55 Powell StQuiant spot for coffee/treats/light brunch
Upscale dining
Nightingale
1017 W Hastings StFantastic food, superb interiors!
Botanist
1038 Canada PlExquisite interior, drinks, food.
Located inside Fairmont Pacific Rim.
Published
3593 Main StDelicious food, #1 on Canada's Top 100 best restaurants list
Classic French dishes served for dinner in an intimate, casually elegant setting
31 locals recommend
St Lawrence Restaurant
269 Powell StreetClassic French dishes served for dinner in an intimate, casually elegant setting
European-inspired menu, afternoon tea & cocktails in ornate space with old-world charm & piano bar.
22 locals recommend
Bauhaus Restaurant
1 W Cordova StEuropean-inspired menu, afternoon tea & cocktails in ornate space with old-world charm & piano bar.
Coffee Time
DALINA
687 Main StTrendy, vibey spot on Main st
Paul Bakery, Café and Restaurant
1164 Robson StreetExcellent place for coffee, delicious treats or brunch
Lovely patisserie - beautiful busy spot with delicious drinks/treats
94 locals recommend
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StLovely patisserie - beautiful busy spot with delicious drinks/treats
Ubuntu Canteen
4194 Fraser StBakery and coffee shop
Matchstick Yaletown
1328 Richards StBeautiful interior and delicious coffee
Matchstick Davie Street
1305 Davie StreetLight filled interior in Vancouver's beautiful West End neighbourhood
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StAnother Gastown coffee gem
Sightseeing
Saint Marks Summit
A hike with a stunning lookout
Suspension bridge in beautiful North Vancouver forest
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdSuspension bridge in beautiful North Vancouver forest
Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water StA historic landmark in Gastown
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdUnbelievably lush forest right next to downtown Vancouver
Another beautiful canyon/hike/suspension bridge. This suspension bridge is free of charge (unlike the famous Capilano bridge)
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdAnother beautiful canyon/hike/suspension bridge. This suspension bridge is free of charge (unlike the famous Capilano bridge)
Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver’s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos. At 125 m above sea level, it’s the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StQueen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver’s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos. At 125 m above sea level, it’s the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore.
World's longest uninterrupted waterfront path with stunning views the entire way
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
World's longest uninterrupted waterfront path with stunning views the entire way
Scenic tours of Vancouver and nearby areas, leaving from convenient downtown location in Coal Harbour
26 locals recommend
Harbour Air
1055 Canada PlScenic tours of Vancouver and nearby areas, leaving from convenient downtown location in Coal Harbour
Charming cultural & artistic mainstay famous for a daily public market with 50+ food vendors.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Charming cultural & artistic mainstay famous for a daily public market with 50+ food vendors.