Amy's Guidebook
Food Scene
We love food! Since of our favourites listed roughly by proximity to the condo.
A date night worthy spot with modern and interesting creations, in a lovely historic building. Sister restaurant to Published, which was voted Best Restaurant in Canada.
Barsusu
28 Avinguda d'AlbaidaA date night worthy spot with modern and interesting creations, in a lovely historic building. Sister restaurant to Published, which was voted Best Restaurant in Canada.
This donut shop is right downstairs and a Vancouver staple! You can also pick up a jar of Earnest Ice Cream here. Free donut on your birthday :)
110 locals recommend
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StThis donut shop is right downstairs and a Vancouver staple! You can also pick up a jar of Earnest Ice Cream here. Free donut on your birthday :)
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StOne of our favourite breweries in the area.
Delicious, authentic tapas with great gin and tonics. Suitable for a date night, celebration or casual dinner.
16 locals recommend
Como Taperia
201 E 7th AveDelicious, authentic tapas with great gin and tonics. Suitable for a date night, celebration or casual dinner.
A great brewery just a street over from us. In the summer they have a nice patio and food trucks in rotation.
134 locals recommend
Main Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveA great brewery just a street over from us. In the summer they have a nice patio and food trucks in rotation.
Great place to pick up a quick bite! If you're in a rush I recommend ordering ahead online.
Superbaba Food Truck
2419 Main StreetGreat place to pick up a quick bite! If you're in a rush I recommend ordering ahead online.
Key Party
2305 Main StreetA fun little speakeasy hidden behind an "accountant's office".
Great pizza for feeding a group, or by the slice. Would recommend their mushroom and ricotta pizza!
10 locals recommend
Ignite Pizzeria
2588 Main StGreat pizza for feeding a group, or by the slice. Would recommend their mushroom and ricotta pizza!
Great spot for a hearty meal and drinks. Their porchetta and crispy chicken burger are our favourites!
102 locals recommend
The Cascade Room
2616 Main StGreat spot for a hearty meal and drinks. Their porchetta and crispy chicken burger are our favourites!
Tacofino Ocho
8 E 5th AveFun place to get margaritas and tacos, ceviche, esquites!
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StOne of our favourite ice cream spots.
One of our favourite sushi spots. Can be difficult to get a table, would recommend showing up before they open and lining up outside.
131 locals recommend
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveOne of our favourite sushi spots. Can be difficult to get a table, would recommend showing up before they open and lining up outside.
Published
3593 Main StOne of the best in Canada, definitely book in advance!
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveA stylish brewery just a short walk away.
L' atelier Patisserie
599 E 5th AveGreat French & Japanese inspired croissants and small cakes.
Great coffee, brunch options and pastries! Try their avocado toast or salmon benny, absolutely delicious.
Nemesis Coffee GNW
Great coffee, brunch options and pastries! Try their avocado toast or salmon benny, absolutely delicious.
BETA5 Chocolates
409 Industrial AveAmazing cream puffs and chocolate. Pick up a sweet treat!
Great Italian food that's more than just pasta. Family style menu is fun to try if dining with a group you're happy to share with. Great for casual dinner or a celebration. Book many weeks ahead if you need a particular date and time.
180 locals recommend
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayGreat Italian food that's more than just pasta. Family style menu is fun to try if dining with a group you're happy to share with. Great for casual dinner or a celebration. Book many weeks ahead if you need a particular date and time.
Great French bakery for bread, sweets and unique grocery items. Their kouign amann is our favourite!
91 locals recommend
Batard Bakery
3958 Fraser StGreat French bakery for bread, sweets and unique grocery items. Their kouign amann is our favourite!
Authentic cozy Japanese food that isn't sushi or ramen. Great comfort food that ranges from hearty to healthy and light. Their curry omu rice is a favorite!
6 locals recommend
Marulilu Café
451 W BroadwayAuthentic cozy Japanese food that isn't sushi or ramen. Great comfort food that ranges from hearty to healthy and light. Their curry omu rice is a favorite!
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StOne of our favourite spots for ramen!
Fufú Café
Great brunch spot featuring light and airy Japanese souffle pancakes.
Our favourite ramen in city. Pro tip to show up around 11:30 to avoid the line.
29 locals recommend
Marutama Ra-men Canada / Westend
780 Bidwell StOur favourite ramen in city. Pro tip to show up around 11:30 to avoid the line.
Delicious handmade noodles, dumplings, rice dishes etc. A bit far from the condo but the surrounding area is lovely to explore as well!
Lao Cai Chinese Cuisine 老蔡食府
130-1425 Marine DrDelicious handmade noodles, dumplings, rice dishes etc. A bit far from the condo but the surrounding area is lovely to explore as well!
Delicious modern Mexican dishes and drinks, great for a birthday or occasion. Servers are knowledgeable about mezcal and tequilas so you can always get an interesting flight to share.
Ophelia
Delicious modern Mexican dishes and drinks, great for a birthday or occasion. Servers are knowledgeable about mezcal and tequilas so you can always get an interesting flight to share.
Sightseeing
Fun way to spend the day for families with children, you can watch a science film in the Omnimax theatre.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StFun way to spend the day for families with children, you can watch a science film in the Omnimax theatre.
A must see in Vancouver! Rent a bike and ride along the seawall, stop to hangout at the beaches. Many gems within the park, including our lovely Aquarium.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA must see in Vancouver! Rent a bike and ride along the seawall, stop to hangout at the beaches. Many gems within the park, including our lovely Aquarium.
A lovely park to walk around, have a picnic and take photos of cherry blossoms when they're in bloom in late Spring. You can also visit the Bloedel Conservatory in the center of the park, which is a domed greenhouse with tropical and exotic plants.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StA lovely park to walk around, have a picnic and take photos of cherry blossoms when they're in bloom in late Spring. You can also visit the Bloedel Conservatory in the center of the park, which is a domed greenhouse with tropical and exotic plants.
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrA lovely and quiet spot to learn on a rainy day.
A fun little museum full of cool retro pieces of Vancouver's past.
144 locals recommend
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StA fun little museum full of cool retro pieces of Vancouver's past.
Squamish: For a great day trip for any age, go up the Gondola for an incredible view and grab a snack the top. Alternatively hike up and take the gondola down. There are several well groomed trails of big hikes are not your thing. Bring reliable footwear. Make sure you pick a clear day for the view! Shuttle available from Vancouver.
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99Squamish: For a great day trip for any age, go up the Gondola for an incredible view and grab a snack the top. Alternatively hike up and take the gondola down. There are several well groomed trails of big hikes are not your thing. Bring reliable footwear. Make sure you pick a clear day for the view! Shuttle available from Vancouver.
North Van: If you're short on time and won't get to see our beautiful forests and mountains, you can see a bite sized version at the Capilano Suspension Bridge! They provide a shuttle service from Vancouver.
8 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park
3735 Capilano RdNorth Van: If you're short on time and won't get to see our beautiful forests and mountains, you can see a bite sized version at the Capilano Suspension Bridge! They provide a shuttle service from Vancouver.
A great day trip from Vancouver for the whole family, even kids and elderly. Make sure it’s a clear day before heading out for the views.
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99A great day trip from Vancouver for the whole family, even kids and elderly. Make sure it’s a clear day before heading out for the views.
Neighbourhoods
It's a lot of fun to walk along Main Street if the weather is nice. Wear comfy shoes and head south. Lots of interesting, locally owned boutiques, thrift shops and great restaurants.
205 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetIt's a lot of fun to walk along Main Street if the weather is nice. Wear comfy shoes and head south. Lots of interesting, locally owned boutiques, thrift shops and great restaurants.
Great spot to wander, find unique art pieces, or pick up ingredients for dinner. Come hungry! Try a pot pie at A La Mode and pick up a Lemon Square for dessert.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Great spot to wander, find unique art pieces, or pick up ingredients for dinner. Come hungry! Try a pot pie at A La Mode and pick up a Lemon Square for dessert.
A vibrant neighbourhood nearby! Great Italian food and wonderful to explore on a nice day.
Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, Canada
A vibrant neighbourhood nearby! Great Italian food and wonderful to explore on a nice day.