Food & Fun in Vancouver
Sightseeing
Biggest and most popular park in Vancouver. There is a seawall which is a nice walk or bike ride with a view of the ocean. The walk takes about an hour at a casual pace. Vancouver Aquarium is also inside the park.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdBiggest and most popular park in Vancouver. There is a seawall which is a nice walk or bike ride with a view of the ocean. The walk takes about an hour at a casual pace. Vancouver Aquarium is also inside the park.
Check out the marketplace and the variety of knick knack stores in the island. Very kid friendly, there's a playplace and a playground. Definitely try Lee's donuts at the marketplace.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Check out the marketplace and the variety of knick knack stores in the island. Very kid friendly, there's a playplace and a playground. Definitely try Lee's donuts at the marketplace.
Very nice area for a walk or bike ride. Science world is here if you are interested. Try out Terra Breads and Ernest Ice cream while you are here!
83 locals recommend
Olympic Village Square
Very nice area for a walk or bike ride. Science world is here if you are interested. Try out Terra Breads and Ernest Ice cream while you are here!
Easy going hike, not to steep and has a beautiful view at the end. 2 hour round trip.
14 locals recommend
Quarry Rock Hike
2400 Panorama DrEasy going hike, not to steep and has a beautiful view at the end. 2 hour round trip.
Attraction that's popular for kids, always different themes going on related to dinosaurs, human anatomy or other interesting topics. Very child friendly.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StAttraction that's popular for kids, always different themes going on related to dinosaurs, human anatomy or other interesting topics. Very child friendly.
Live fishmarket that happens in the morning (weekends) where fisherman come to sell their daily catch. Lots of food options nearby such as Pajos.
67 locals recommend
Steveston Fisherman's Wharf
3866 Bayview StreetLive fishmarket that happens in the morning (weekends) where fisherman come to sell their daily catch. Lots of food options nearby such as Pajos.
Giant suspension bridge and nice scenic views for picture taking.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdGiant suspension bridge and nice scenic views for picture taking.
Gastown
Chic part of downtown with lots of bars and night clubs.
Most popular mall Vancouverites hang out at. Has all your standard stores you see in other malls.
290 locals recommend
Metropolis At Metrotown
4700 KingswayMost popular mall Vancouverites hang out at. Has all your standard stores you see in other malls.
Aquarium in the heart of Vancouver. Worth a visit if you want to see all the biggest and tiniest sea creatures you can imagine.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayAquarium in the heart of Vancouver. Worth a visit if you want to see all the biggest and tiniest sea creatures you can imagine.
Beautiful beach with a park where lots of locals go enjoy the sun or have a picnic. There is also an outdoor pool which is paid entry.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StBeautiful beach with a park where lots of locals go enjoy the sun or have a picnic. There is also an outdoor pool which is paid entry.
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenuePopular beach in downtown
About a 1.5 hour drive out of town. It's a moderate difficulty hike with some steep parts. Can take from 3 to 5 hours. You pay to take the gondola down after you finished. You can also pay to take the gondola up if you don't want to hike and just want to enjoy the beautiful mountain views.
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99About a 1.5 hour drive out of town. It's a moderate difficulty hike with some steep parts. Can take from 3 to 5 hours. You pay to take the gondola down after you finished. You can also pay to take the gondola up if you don't want to hike and just want to enjoy the beautiful mountain views.
Beautiful botanical park right by the townhouse. There is bloedel conservatory inside which features exotic birds and plants. Also a pitch and putt if you are interested in some physical activity.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StBeautiful botanical park right by the townhouse. There is bloedel conservatory inside which features exotic birds and plants. Also a pitch and putt if you are interested in some physical activity.
Food Scene
Best North style vietnamese food in town. Try their special fish soup which is a local favorite.
18 locals recommend
Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen
5155 Victoria DrBest North style vietnamese food in town. Try their special fish soup which is a local favorite.
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StMediterranean inspired breakfastwith delicious waffles and coffee.
Most popular fish and chips joint in Vancouver! There is usually a line up so be prepared.
22 locals recommend
Pajo's Fish and Chips
12351 Third AveMost popular fish and chips joint in Vancouver! There is usually a line up so be prepared.
Jam Cafe
556 Beatty StPretty popular breakfast joint in downtown.
Asian mall with the best Asian food court in town. Lots of shops and even a dim sum restaurant inside.
113 locals recommend
Aberdeen Centre
4151 Hazelbridge WayAsian mall with the best Asian food court in town. Lots of shops and even a dim sum restaurant inside.
Very interesting seafood pizza. worth trying if you are in steveston.
35 locals recommend
Steveston Pizza Company
3400 Moncton StVery interesting seafood pizza. worth trying if you are in steveston.
Best Cambodian food in town. Try the Beef Luc Lac on rice, chicken wings and butter beef!
212 locals recommend
Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StBest Cambodian food in town. Try the Beef Luc Lac on rice, chicken wings and butter beef!
Delicious Japanese tapas, opens late so a nice place for drinks as well. Very close to the townhouse.
19 locals recommend
Zakkushi Dining on Main
4075 Main StDelicious Japanese tapas, opens late so a nice place for drinks as well. Very close to the townhouse.
Best upscale sushi restaurant in Vancouver. Taste great but also expensive. Worth a try.
169 locals recommend
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StBest upscale sushi restaurant in Vancouver. Taste great but also expensive. Worth a try.
Best place in East Vancouver for Mexican food. Nice place for drinks as well. Try their prawn tacos and their Margherita flights are great too!
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrBest place in East Vancouver for Mexican food. Nice place for drinks as well. Try their prawn tacos and their Margherita flights are great too!
A takeout dessert joint. Lots of different cream puff flavors and chocolates. Definitely try if you have a sweet tooth.
29 locals recommend
BETA5 Chocolates
409 Industrial AveA takeout dessert joint. Lots of different cream puff flavors and chocolates. Definitely try if you have a sweet tooth.
Ice cream shop with over 100 flavors. Some off the wall flavors such as spicy curry so you will definitely find something you like.
66 locals recommend
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables StIce cream shop with over 100 flavors. Some off the wall flavors such as spicy curry so you will definitely find something you like.
In my opinion, the best steakhouse we have to offer in Vancouver. You definitely need a reservation here if you want a spot.
34 locals recommend
Elisa Steakhouse
1109 Hamilton StIn my opinion, the best steakhouse we have to offer in Vancouver. You definitely need a reservation here if you want a spot.
Very chic modern Italian share plates. Food is great with good vibes. You will need a reservation.
180 locals recommend
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayVery chic modern Italian share plates. Food is great with good vibes. You will need a reservation.
Small oyster joint in East Vancouver. Prices are decent and so is the selection. Lobster roll here is yummy too.
Harbour Oyster + Bar
1408 Commercial DrSmall oyster joint in East Vancouver. Prices are decent and so is the selection. Lobster roll here is yummy too.
Gringo
27 Blood Alley SquareBest late-night tacos and drinks.
One of the better Korean restaurants in downtown if you are in the area.
39 locals recommend
Sura Korean Royal Cuisine Restaurant Vancouver
1518 Robson StOne of the better Korean restaurants in downtown if you are in the area.
Hole in the wall that serves up the best Xiaolongbao in town. Usually there is a lineup if you go during lunch time.
8 locals recommend
Wang's Shanghai Cuisine
3328 KingswayHole in the wall that serves up the best Xiaolongbao in town. Usually there is a lineup if you go during lunch time.
Good dimsum in East Vancouver. There is usually a wait to get in.
31 locals recommend
Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
4989 Victoria DrGood dimsum in East Vancouver. There is usually a wait to get in.
Great Ramen with good service. Gyozas are also worth getting here.
120 locals recommend
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StGreat Ramen with good service. Gyozas are also worth getting here.
Hole in the wall feel ramen restaurant with really good portions.
56 locals recommend
The Ramen Butcher
223 E Georgia StHole in the wall feel ramen restaurant with really good portions.
Bonjour Vietnam Bistro
3944 Fraser StChic modern vietnamese restaurant with good food.
時代文華海鮮酒家 New Mandarin Seafood Restaurant
4650 Gladstone StreetSpacious dim sum restaurant with a more modern feel.
Bun Bo Hue (Spicy beef broth) specialty shop. Very small family run restaurant that is known for their bun bo hue.
Cafe Xu Hue
2226 KingswayBun Bo Hue (Spicy beef broth) specialty shop. Very small family run restaurant that is known for their bun bo hue.
Great sushi place in the cambie area. Their limited menu gets sold out quite fast and fish is very fresh.
61 locals recommend
Shiro Japanese
3096 Cambie StGreat sushi place in the cambie area. Their limited menu gets sold out quite fast and fish is very fresh.