Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Steps from our house, it's totally independent. Coffee is great and the owner is a proper baker, meaning the baked goods are truly fantastic.
8 locals recommend
Willow Café Bakery
797 W 16th AveSteps from our house, it's totally independent. Coffee is great and the owner is a proper baker, meaning the baked goods are truly fantastic.
Simply excellent coffee. Good modern vibe on a great section of Cambie Street.
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StSimply excellent coffee. Good modern vibe on a great section of Cambie Street.
Possibly the best ice cream you'll find in Vancouver. The long queues all year long say it all--and it's worth the wait.
130 locals recommend
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AvePossibly the best ice cream you'll find in Vancouver. The long queues all year long say it all--and it's worth the wait.
Homey and quirky, with a shop front you will almost certainly miss if you're not looking for it. The Dutch breakfasts are fantastic and pretty authentic.
15 locals recommend
Dutch Wooden Shoe Cafe
3292 Cambie StreetHomey and quirky, with a shop front you will almost certainly miss if you're not looking for it. The Dutch breakfasts are fantastic and pretty authentic.
People seek out this pub from all over. It's brilliant. Local and international beers are the focus. Food is good. Vibe is great. Everyone from the neighbourhood is there.
91 locals recommend
BierCraft Bistro
3305 Cambie StPeople seek out this pub from all over. It's brilliant. Local and international beers are the focus. Food is good. Vibe is great. Everyone from the neighbourhood is there.
Max's Bakery & Delicatessen
3105 Oak StFantastic desserts!
People come from all over for Vij's. The Indian food is genuinely good... but you'll probably enjoy waiting for your seat in the lounge just as much as it has a great vibe. Or just go to the lounge, order some appetizers and enjoy a drink!
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetPeople come from all over for Vij's. The Indian food is genuinely good... but you'll probably enjoy waiting for your seat in the lounge just as much as it has a great vibe. Or just go to the lounge, order some appetizers and enjoy a drink!
Ridiculously good lattes and some of the best doughnuts in Vancouver.
59 locals recommend
49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - WEST 4TH
2198 W 4th AveRidiculously good lattes and some of the best doughnuts in Vancouver.
Parks & Nature
Stunning walks, incredible gardens and lovely views from the top of the hill. It's an city gem that's great for a short walk.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StStunning walks, incredible gardens and lovely views from the top of the hill. It's an city gem that's great for a short walk.
There's not just a beach: there's a great outdoor, public pool, a play area for the kids and often an outdoor movie to enjoy during the evening in the summer.
102 locals recommend
Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrThere's not just a beach: there's a great outdoor, public pool, a play area for the kids and often an outdoor movie to enjoy during the evening in the summer.
Everyone goes to Second Beach, but Third Beach is better. More secluded. Fewer people. And there's still a spot to buy the kids an ice cream.
192 locals recommend
Third Beach
Everyone goes to Second Beach, but Third Beach is better. More secluded. Fewer people. And there's still a spot to buy the kids an ice cream.
The trendy beach in Vancouver. Lots of beautiful people. Beach volleyball. Trendy cafes and restaurants nearby.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StThe trendy beach in Vancouver. Lots of beautiful people. Beach volleyball. Trendy cafes and restaurants nearby.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tough to get a better view of Vancouver whilst having a beer. It's worth sitting on the patio!
36 locals recommend
Mahony & Sons
601 Stamps LandingTough to get a better view of Vancouver whilst having a beer. It's worth sitting on the patio!
The Main
4210 Main StA good local bar. Good prices. Good people. Good vibe.
Entertainment & Activities
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StA great day out with the kids.
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayIt's famous and a great day out for the kids, rain or shine.
Essentials
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StNot the cheapest grocery store, but excellent quality.
Safeway City Square
555 West 12th AvenueSunshine Market
3135 Oak StReliably good produce at a good price.
Shopping
Iconic Vancouver market. Tourists flock and once you're there, it's worth the while. There's a great kids' waterpark and play area, along with a duck pond, on the south side that often gets overlooked.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StIconic Vancouver market. Tourists flock and once you're there, it's worth the while. There's a great kids' waterpark and play area, along with a duck pond, on the south side that often gets overlooked.
Oakridge Centre
650 W 41st AveNearest full service shopping mall.
Arts & Culture
Arts Club Theatre Company
162 West 1st AvenueReliably good theatre.