Cathy and Tom's Vancouver recommendations
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood hangout/sports bar/pub. Great sunny patio to chill and enjoy a beer.
20 locals recommend
The Dunbar Public House
4497 Dunbar StNeighborhood hangout/sports bar/pub. Great sunny patio to chill and enjoy a beer.
Awesome restaurant with lots of micro brews to choose from. The views are spectacular. This spot is in the former Olympic Village. Great place to start or finish a walk around the False Creek sea wall
186 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayAwesome restaurant with lots of micro brews to choose from. The views are spectacular. This spot is in the former Olympic Village. Great place to start or finish a walk around the False Creek sea wall
Everything Else
If you aren't from Vancouver - it's so worth the short walk to take in one of the best rated outdoor experiences in the city.
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g15
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveIf you aren't from Vancouver - it's so worth the short walk to take in one of the best rated outdoor experiences in the city.
http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g15
First run films in an old style theatre. Voted best popcorn in the city.
http://www.cinemaclock.com/theatres/bri/Vancouver/Dunbar.html
39 locals recommend
Dunbar Theatre
4555 Dunbar StFirst run films in an old style theatre. Voted best popcorn in the city.
http://www.cinemaclock.com/theatres/bri/Vancouver/Dunbar.html
Great place to bring beach chairs and work on your tan. Brisk, but great swimming at high tide. Next to Kits, our favorite beach. 7 minute drive away.
337 locals recommend
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdGreat place to bring beach chairs and work on your tan. Brisk, but great swimming at high tide. Next to Kits, our favorite beach. 7 minute drive away.
Great spot to rent stand-up paddles etc. There's also a beach front restaurant with amazing views. The food is expensive for burgs and natchos but so worth going for a beer and taking in the views.
43 locals recommend
Jericho Sailing Centre
1300 Discovery StGreat spot to rent stand-up paddles etc. There's also a beach front restaurant with amazing views. The food is expensive for burgs and natchos but so worth going for a beer and taking in the views.
We highly recommend renting bikes and touring the Stanley Park Sea wall. It's simply the best way to see this fabulous city. Lots of beaches, great people watching. Do it!
http://www.spokesbicyclere
61 locals recommend
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia StWe highly recommend renting bikes and touring the Stanley Park Sea wall. It's simply the best way to see this fabulous city. Lots of beaches, great people watching. Do it!
http://www.spokesbicyclere
Main Street is where you go to buy vinyl records, unique or vintage clothing items and there's countless great hipster spots and micro breweries. Anything north of King Edward is worth a stroll.
205 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetMain Street is where you go to buy vinyl records, unique or vintage clothing items and there's countless great hipster spots and micro breweries. Anything north of King Edward is worth a stroll.
Essentials
H-Mart Dunbar
5557 Dunbar StAwesome Korean grocery store with good frozen dim sum.
Stong's Market
4221 Dunbar StHigh end grocery store with great deli counter for take-out.
Save-On-Foods
5945 Berton AveGrocery store within walking distance.
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StLondon Drugs
5971 No. 3 RoadSightseeing
Get yourself down to Granville Island and while there - eat some donuts!! Try the BonBon (ooh!) or the jelly (ahh) and there's heaven in every bite of a honey glazed fresh from the deep fryer. Do it!
15 locals recommend
Lee's Donuts
1689 Johnston StGet yourself down to Granville Island and while there - eat some donuts!! Try the BonBon (ooh!) or the jelly (ahh) and there's heaven in every bite of a honey glazed fresh from the deep fryer. Do it!
Vancouver at its most fabulous on a sunny summer evening. BEST spot to watch the sunset.
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueVancouver at its most fabulous on a sunny summer evening. BEST spot to watch the sunset.
Parks & Nature
We highly recommend renting bikes and touring the Stanley Park Sea wall. It's simply the best way to see this fabulous city. Lots of beaches, great people watching. Do it!
Get your bikes at Spokes right outside the park.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd We highly recommend renting bikes and touring the Stanley Park Sea wall. It's simply the best way to see this fabulous city. Lots of beaches, great people watching. Do it!
Get your bikes at Spokes right outside the park.
Food scene
Bufala
5395 West BlvdGreat pizza place a short walk away that uses a wood fired oven.
Ajisai Sushi Bar
2081 W 42nd AveExcellent sushi. Go there.
Crab an Italian or meatball sub and head to the beach.
Make sure to get napkins, these bucket list sandos are messy but well worth it.
Jo's Italian Deli
2505 Alma StreetCrab an Italian or meatball sub and head to the beach.
Make sure to get napkins, these bucket list sandos are messy but well worth it.
Neighborhood sushi place serving great fresh rolls. The paparazzi roll and salmon or tuna aburi oshi are excellent.
Sushi Moon Japanese Restaurant
6520 Fraser StNeighborhood sushi place serving great fresh rolls. The paparazzi roll and salmon or tuna aburi oshi are excellent.
BIGSBY THE BAKEHOUSE
4894 MacKenzie StGreat bakery, try the homemade breads.
We haven't been but lots of friends say it's the BEST restaurant in Vancouver.
37 locals recommend
The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell StWe haven't been but lots of friends say it's the BEST restaurant in Vancouver.
The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StBest view patio in the city. Our favorite spot.