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Food Scene

Our favorite Sushi place in Vancouver
26 locals recommend
Sushi Town
2773 Barnet Hwy
26 locals recommend
Our favorite Sushi place in Vancouver
Mexican food
147 locals recommend
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings St
147 locals recommend
Mexican food
Cheap eats, comfort food.
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings St
166 locals recommend
Cheap eats, comfort food.
Legendary family-friendly spot known for hefty plates of rustic Italian fare that can draw lines.
74 locals recommend
Anton's Pasta Bar
4260 Hastings St
74 locals recommend
Legendary family-friendly spot known for hefty plates of rustic Italian fare that can draw lines.
Snug storefront turning out traditional curries, noodles & other Thai dishes for lunch & dinner.
29 locals recommend
Chad Thai Restaurant
4010 E Hastings St
29 locals recommend
Snug storefront turning out traditional curries, noodles & other Thai dishes for lunch & dinner.
People come from far away for their Doughnuts, also people come to Deep Cove for the walk to Quarry Rock, Kayaking and more.
109 locals recommend
Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant Ave
109 locals recommend
People come from far away for their Doughnuts, also people come to Deep Cove for the walk to Quarry Rock, Kayaking and more.
Best fish and chips in Vancouver and I have tried quite a few. This spot is my all time favorite. And it is located inside the Londsdale Quay market, good for rainy days.
Montgomery's Fish & Chips
143 - 123 Carrie Cates Ct
Best fish and chips in Vancouver and I have tried quite a few. This spot is my all time favorite. And it is located inside the Londsdale Quay market, good for rainy days.
Twice-fried fries in cones plus flavored mayonnaise options, several poutines, burgers & hot dogs.
26 locals recommend
Belgian Fries
1885 Commercial Dr
26 locals recommend
Twice-fried fries in cones plus flavored mayonnaise options, several poutines, burgers & hot dogs.
Serving traditional and creative Japanese dishes in a lively setting. Never been here but it has very good reviews from the Zomato website.
95 locals recommend
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr
95 locals recommend
Serving traditional and creative Japanese dishes in a lively setting. Never been here but it has very good reviews from the Zomato website.
Outstanding Ethiopian meal with amazing service. Both vegan and none vegan food with a unique Ethiopian test are provided at Addis cafe. I really like the both of the dishes and the warm welcoming environment. I would recommend to everyone who likes enjoy the new test.
Addis Cafe
2017 Commercial Dr
Outstanding Ethiopian meal with amazing service. Both vegan and none vegan food with a unique Ethiopian test are provided at Addis cafe. I really like the both of the dishes and the warm welcoming environment. I would recommend to everyone who likes enjoy the new test.
This coffee shop is always busy, I have never tried it but my wife gives it two thumbs up. They just increased their employees wages to match the minumum wage in Toronto, one more reason to go there as an alternative to Star-bucks.
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main St
490 locals recommend
This coffee shop is always busy, I have never tried it but my wife gives it two thumbs up. They just increased their employees wages to match the minumum wage in Toronto, one more reason to go there as an alternative to Star-bucks.
Familiar Mexican dishes with creative spin, all-day breakfast & local beers in an understated space. They also have a food truck, check the Google app store for "Street food Vancouver" there is also an app for IPhones.
136 locals recommend
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial Dr
136 locals recommend
Familiar Mexican dishes with creative spin, all-day breakfast & local beers in an understated space. They also have a food truck, check the Google app store for "Street food Vancouver" there is also an app for IPhones.
Lebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.
57 locals recommend
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Dr
57 locals recommend
Lebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.
Stylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails. There is also a second restaurant in Gastown.
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
155 locals recommend
Stylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails. There is also a second restaurant in Gastown.
Our favorite Ethiopian Restaurants in town.
20 locals recommend
Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
2149 Commercial Dr
20 locals recommend
Our favorite Ethiopian Restaurants in town.
My most recent food adventure, went to check it out based on the reviews. Did not disapoint, we took one of our AirBnb long term guests there. Her first time, our fourth time enjoying Ethiopian Food.
Gojo Cafe Ethiopian
2838 Commercial Dr
My most recent food adventure, went to check it out based on the reviews. Did not disapoint, we took one of our AirBnb long term guests there. Her first time, our fourth time enjoying Ethiopian Food.
If you love tacos and Mexican food, this place is very popular, also has other locations around the city
45 locals recommend
La Taqueria Pinche Taco
322 W Hastings St
45 locals recommend
If you love tacos and Mexican food, this place is very popular, also has other locations around the city
Freshslice Pizza serves only the very best pizza’s using only the very freshest ingredients. They currently have over 70 different locations to better serve you across British Columbia. They also have pizza delivery.
17 locals recommend
Freshslice Pizza
2529 E Hastings St
17 locals recommend
Freshslice Pizza serves only the very best pizza’s using only the very freshest ingredients. They currently have over 70 different locations to better serve you across British Columbia. They also have pizza delivery.
Classic & imaginative rolls & decadent desserts like homemade macaroons in modern digs with fun art.
10 locals recommend
Blowfish Sushi & Japanese Food
2828 East Hastings Street
10 locals recommend
Classic & imaginative rolls & decadent desserts like homemade macaroons in modern digs with fun art.
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads.
124 locals recommend
Subway
5218 Joyce St
124 locals recommend
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads.
Humble restaurant providing pho, noodle dishes & other classic Vietnamese eats in a low-key setting.
17 locals recommend
Le Petit Saigon
2783 E Hastings St
17 locals recommend
Humble restaurant providing pho, noodle dishes & other classic Vietnamese eats in a low-key setting.
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine made with Chef Don’s own original recipes. The menu offers an array of healthy quality Vietnamese dishes.
6 locals recommend
Pho Don
2838 E Hastings St
6 locals recommend
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine made with Chef Don’s own original recipes. The menu offers an array of healthy quality Vietnamese dishes.
Traditional Middle Eastern meals made with halal meat are the draw at this simple, laid-back eatery.
40 locals recommend
Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine
2616 E Hastings St
40 locals recommend
Traditional Middle Eastern meals made with halal meat are the draw at this simple, laid-back eatery.
This simple, colorful spot prepares traditional Mexican and Salvadorian eats such as burritos, tacos & enchiladas. Try the Sopa de Pata (Beef shank soup) as good as my Mom used to make.
8 locals recommend
El Pulgarcito Restaurant
2522 E Hastings St
8 locals recommend
This simple, colorful spot prepares traditional Mexican and Salvadorian eats such as burritos, tacos & enchiladas. Try the Sopa de Pata (Beef shank soup) as good as my Mom used to make.
Family owned restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine.
11 locals recommend
Le Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
2503 E Hastings St
11 locals recommend
Family owned restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine.
Pho and rice Vietnamese dishes, the servings are of good portion and staff are very friendly. It's cash only so don't bring plastic.
Thai Son
2800 E 1st Ave
Pho and rice Vietnamese dishes, the servings are of good portion and staff are very friendly. It's cash only so don't bring plastic.
'Boteco' is a pub, a bar, a restaurant. Boteco' [bo'teku] is a term derived from the word 'botica' (Portuguese from Portugal) which derives from the Greek 'apotheke' which means storage, grocery store or where goods were sold. Today 'Boteco' means a lot. 'Boteco' is a meeting place, a place where people go to enjoy some drinks, to have some delicious food, to hang out, "jogar papo fora" and feel as if they are in Brazil, but without spending the big bucks for the flight.
Boteco Brasil Restaurant
2545 Nanaimo St
'Boteco' is a pub, a bar, a restaurant. Boteco' [bo'teku] is a term derived from the word 'botica' (Portuguese from Portugal) which derives from the Greek 'apotheke' which means storage, grocery store or where goods were sold. Today 'Boteco' means a lot. 'Boteco' is a meeting place, a place where people go to enjoy some drinks, to have some delicious food, to hang out, "jogar papo fora" and feel as if they are in Brazil, but without spending the big bucks for the flight.
Rough-&-ready neighbourhood joint dishing up standard breakfast, comfort food & bottomless coffee.
28 locals recommend
Bon's Off Broadway
2451 Nanaimo St
28 locals recommend
Rough-&-ready neighbourhood joint dishing up standard breakfast, comfort food & bottomless coffee.
Italian & Greek cuisine, including pizza & steaks, is served a convivial setting with TVs & a patio.
Trocadero Pizza & Steak House
2411 Nanaimo St
Italian & Greek cuisine, including pizza & steaks, is served a convivial setting with TVs & a patio.
This is student's restaurant for AI international culinary school. 3 Course for only $15 ! Open time: Thursday and Friday Only for lunch. 12:30--14:30
Second Floor Bistro
2665 Renfrew St
This is student's restaurant for AI international culinary school. 3 Course for only $15 ! Open time: Thursday and Friday Only for lunch. 12:30--14:30
Freshii has been on a mission to change the way the world eats. By making superfoods like kale and quinoa convenient and affordable for every citizen of the world, while continuing to introduce the latest culinary health trends, Freshii is truly redefining the fast-casual space. With hundreds of restaurants in cities, countries, college campuses and airports around the globe, the brand is growing at a speed faster than any other restaurant in the world.
27 locals recommend
Freshii
1185 W Georgia St
27 locals recommend
Freshii has been on a mission to change the way the world eats. By making superfoods like kale and quinoa convenient and affordable for every citizen of the world, while continuing to introduce the latest culinary health trends, Freshii is truly redefining the fast-casual space. With hundreds of restaurants in cities, countries, college campuses and airports around the globe, the brand is growing at a speed faster than any other restaurant in the world.
Mexican standards like quesadillas & enchiladas served in a compact strip-mall storefront. Vallarta's serves up authentic homemade Mexican and Salvadorean cuisine.
6 locals recommend
Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant
2891 E Broadway
6 locals recommend
Mexican standards like quesadillas & enchiladas served in a compact strip-mall storefront. Vallarta's serves up authentic homemade Mexican and Salvadorean cuisine.

Parks & Nature

It has a free suspension bridge, beautiful trails, a cafe and a lake
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park Rd
352 locals recommend
It has a free suspension bridge, beautiful trails, a cafe and a lake
The Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia (WBT) is a non-profit society that manages the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver on the Unceded Territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The Society's mandate is dedicated to the protection of wild birds and their habitat, on the principle that all wildlife must benefit. The Society's biggest annual event, the Return of the Osprey Festival, takes place on July 22nd.
9 locals recommend
Maplewood Flats Conservation Area
2649 Dollarton Hwy
9 locals recommend
The Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia (WBT) is a non-profit society that manages the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver on the Unceded Territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The Society's mandate is dedicated to the protection of wild birds and their habitat, on the principle that all wildlife must benefit. The Society's biggest annual event, the Return of the Osprey Festival, takes place on July 22nd.
It is a nice and easy walk, with a nice reward at the end. The view from Quarry Rock
158 locals recommend
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell Trail
158 locals recommend
It is a nice and easy walk, with a nice reward at the end. The view from Quarry Rock
My favorite hike in all of Vancouver, amazing in summer and in winter (Snow shoes required) the spectacular view from the top will take your breath away.
21 locals recommend
Dog Mountain
1700 Mt Seymour Rd
21 locals recommend
My favorite hike in all of Vancouver, amazing in summer and in winter (Snow shoes required) the spectacular view from the top will take your breath away.
You can spend your entire day here, lots of trails, horse rides. Nice beaches. Best way to enjoy it, rent a bike at the corners of Denman and West Georgia and ride around the park.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
You can spend your entire day here, lots of trails, horse rides. Nice beaches. Best way to enjoy it, rent a bike at the corners of Denman and West Georgia and ride around the park.
Beach with view of Stanley Park, equipped with a dog park, water park, sports fields & picnic areas.
135 locals recommend
Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
1150 Marine Dr
135 locals recommend
Beach with view of Stanley Park, equipped with a dog park, water park, sports fields & picnic areas.
Set on the Capilano River, this hatchery features jumping salmon, hiking trails & a picnic area.
42 locals recommend
Capilano River Hatchery
4500 Capilano Park Rd
42 locals recommend
Set on the Capilano River, this hatchery features jumping salmon, hiking trails & a picnic area.

Entertainment & Activities

Enjoy free access to horse races, casino, food and beautiful view of the mountains.
38 locals recommend
Hastings Park Racecourse
188 N Renfrew St
38 locals recommend
Enjoy free access to horse races, casino, food and beautiful view of the mountains.
All kinds of events through the year, including Fright nights, The Chinese lantern festival, amusement park, etc.
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings St
174 locals recommend
All kinds of events through the year, including Fright nights, The Chinese lantern festival, amusement park, etc.
Besides the swimming pool, the park has amazing mountain views, a dog friendly park and easy trails.
29 locals recommend
New Brighton Pool
3201 New Brighton Rd
29 locals recommend
Besides the swimming pool, the park has amazing mountain views, a dog friendly park and easy trails.

Getting Around

A short walk west from our home is the bus stop for the bus # 16, board the southbound one to get to the sky-train station or the northbound one to take you to downtown Vancouver.
23 locals recommend
Renfrew Station
23 locals recommend
A short walk west from our home is the bus stop for the bus # 16, board the southbound one to get to the sky-train station or the northbound one to take you to downtown Vancouver.
I think Yes Cycle has better prices, check before renting. Conveniently located at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park, Spokes Bicycle Rentals has been serving Vancouver locals and tourists since 1938. With the largest selection of the newest bicycles, knowledgeable staff and complimentary use of helmets and locks, seeing Stanley Park and the rest of Vancouver couldn’t be easier.
61 locals recommend
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia St
61 locals recommend
I think Yes Cycle has better prices, check before renting. Conveniently located at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park, Spokes Bicycle Rentals has been serving Vancouver locals and tourists since 1938. With the largest selection of the newest bicycles, knowledgeable staff and complimentary use of helmets and locks, seeing Stanley Park and the rest of Vancouver couldn’t be easier.
Multi purpose public transportation, sky train to the airport, Richmond, Surrey, etc. Seabus to North Vancouver, 15 minute ride to Londsdale Quay market.
158 locals recommend
Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova Street
158 locals recommend
Multi purpose public transportation, sky train to the airport, Richmond, Surrey, etc. Seabus to North Vancouver, 15 minute ride to Londsdale Quay market.

Shopping

Asian supermarket, food, bakery. Just a short 10 minute walk from our home.
326 locals recommend
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer Pl
326 locals recommend
Asian supermarket, food, bakery. Just a short 10 minute walk from our home.
Budget friendly supermarket , Walk about 6 minutes east to Rupert and Charles streets, take the bus 27, it will take you to the front of the store in about 6 minutes.
125 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview Hwy
125 locals recommend
Budget friendly supermarket , Walk about 6 minutes east to Rupert and Charles streets, take the bus 27, it will take you to the front of the store in about 6 minutes.
Sizable, waterfront marketplace with unique retailers, food vendors & cafes, plus a boutique hotel.
323 locals recommend
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates Ct
323 locals recommend
Sizable, waterfront marketplace with unique retailers, food vendors & cafes, plus a boutique hotel.
Peninsula & shopping district known for its public market, brewery & thriving artist community.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
1659 locals recommend
Peninsula & shopping district known for its public market, brewery & thriving artist community.
The Shipyards Night Market believes in a local lifestyle, showcasing BC's artisans, bakers and farmers. Products include; jewelry, clothing, kids wear, bakers, produce, preserves, soaps, plants, chocolate and many more must have handmade products.
71 locals recommend
Shipyards Night Market
19 Wallace Mews
71 locals recommend
The Shipyards Night Market believes in a local lifestyle, showcasing BC's artisans, bakers and farmers. Products include; jewelry, clothing, kids wear, bakers, produce, preserves, soaps, plants, chocolate and many more must have handmade products.

Sightseeing

Lots of things to do in Deep Cove, take a walk to Quarry Rock, or take a Kayak trip around the Indian Arm inlet.
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant Ave
337 locals recommend
Lots of things to do in Deep Cove, take a walk to Quarry Rock, or take a Kayak trip around the Indian Arm inlet.
Sweeping views of the Howe Sound, luscious coastal forest, and surrounding mountains. The Squamish Connector offers roundtrip shuttle service from downtown Vancouver to the Sea to Sky Gondola with convenient pick up and drop off from three downtown locations. Enjoy 4 hours at the Sea to Sky Gondola, before returning to downtown Vancouver by 4pm. Shannon Falls is just next door, you can take a 10 minute hike to get there.
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99
387 locals recommend
Sweeping views of the Howe Sound, luscious coastal forest, and surrounding mountains. The Squamish Connector offers roundtrip shuttle service from downtown Vancouver to the Sea to Sky Gondola with convenient pick up and drop off from three downtown locations. Enjoy 4 hours at the Sea to Sky Gondola, before returning to downtown Vancouver by 4pm. Shannon Falls is just next door, you can take a 10 minute hike to get there.
BC's 3rd highest waterfall, plunging 335 m. over cliffs, with hiking trails to viewing areas. If you want to make it a day trip take the Sea to Sky Gondola Shuttle to the Gondola, 10 minute hike to Shannon falls, then go for the amazing ride on the gondola.
7 locals recommend
Shannon Falls (NB) station
7 locals recommend
BC's 3rd highest waterfall, plunging 335 m. over cliffs, with hiking trails to viewing areas. If you want to make it a day trip take the Sea to Sky Gondola Shuttle to the Gondola, 10 minute hike to Shannon falls, then go for the amazing ride on the gondola.
Horseshoe Bay is a community of about 1,000 permanent residents, located in West Vancouver. Also is where one of the Ferry terminals is located, taking visitors to Vancouver Island.
83 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay
83 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay is a community of about 1,000 permanent residents, located in West Vancouver. Also is where one of the Ferry terminals is located, taking visitors to Vancouver Island.
Built in 1889, this lengthy (137 metres) treetop bridge offers scenic views of the forest below.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano Rd
1150 locals recommend
Built in 1889, this lengthy (137 metres) treetop bridge offers scenic views of the forest below.
Large year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus hiking, biking & more.
370 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl Rd
370 locals recommend
Large year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus hiking, biking & more.
The main attraction is the steam clock, but there are lots of shops, restaurants, breweries, etc.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
1068 locals recommend
The main attraction is the steam clock, but there are lots of shops, restaurants, breweries, etc.

Arts & Culture

Former mine turned museum offering educational exhibitions & artifacts from the mining industry.
72 locals recommend
Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper Dr
72 locals recommend
Former mine turned museum offering educational exhibitions & artifacts from the mining industry.