Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Greenhorn
994 Nicola StGreat atmosphere, coffee and brunch
Delicious Japanese Izakaya, great for dinners with small numbers of people.
54 locals recommend
Guu Original Thurlow
838 Thurlow StDelicious Japanese Izakaya, great for dinners with small numbers of people.
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StHappy hour 4-6pm for seafood can't be beat!
Best Thai restaurant in Vancouver, take out or eat in. Nothing over $10 on the menu.
49 locals recommend
Thai Basil Restaurant
1215 Thurlow StBest Thai restaurant in Vancouver, take out or eat in. Nothing over $10 on the menu.
Sushi Itoga
1668 Robson StInexpensive, OceanWise certified sushi
Davie Street
Davie Street29 cent wings on Mondays after 7pm. Need I say more?
Ramen chain from Japan. Line up to slurp your noodles from this famous chain. Salty goodness.
120 locals recommend
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StRamen chain from Japan. Line up to slurp your noodles from this famous chain. Salty goodness.
Kingyo
871 Denman StUpper scale Japanese Izakaya food. A must-try.
Great for fancy drinks and Chinese food. A little $$, but totally worth it.
250 locals recommend
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StGreat for fancy drinks and Chinese food. A little $$, but totally worth it.
Best Mexican food downtown. Also wet your whistle on their fine selection of beers.
16 locals recommend
The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina
1049 Granville StreetBest Mexican food downtown. Also wet your whistle on their fine selection of beers.
Kaide Sushi Bar
1375 Richards StreetFabulous sushi!
Lemon pepper chicken wings, as recommended by Anthony Bourdain.
212 locals recommend
Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StLemon pepper chicken wings, as recommended by Anthony Bourdain.
La Taqueria Pinche Taco
322 W Hastings StThese tacos will make your day!
Do you have a discerning taste for coffee? This is the spot!
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StDo you have a discerning taste for coffee? This is the spot!
Do you have a discerning taste for coffee? This is the spot on your Yaletown visit
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StDo you have a discerning taste for coffee? This is the spot on your Yaletown visit
Excellent Brunch. However, it's on the higher end but absolutely delicious.
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StExcellent Brunch. However, it's on the higher end but absolutely delicious.
Lolita's
1326 Davie StreetMexican food and delicious drinks.
The best Caesar in Vancouver. A great spot for seafood but beware, it's pricey.
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StThe best Caesar in Vancouver. A great spot for seafood but beware, it's pricey.
Everything Else
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StAll your pharmacy needs at reasonable prices.
Granville Island public market is a must-stop on your Vancouver itinerary. Food, music, cute shops, cafes can all be found on Granville Island.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Granville Island public market is a must-stop on your Vancouver itinerary. Food, music, cute shops, cafes can all be found on Granville Island.
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StClosest liquor store to our place.
Cupcakes
1168 Denman StreetCheck out this Cupcakes for out of this world cupcakes.
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StMust-try donuts for the donut connoisseur.
Award-winning gelateria, you will not be disappointed. However, brace yourself for the lineup on a nice evening.
77 locals recommend
Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova StAward-winning gelateria, you will not be disappointed. However, brace yourself for the lineup on a nice evening.
Burrard
Closest Skytrain station to Waterfront or East Vancouver.
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station
Skytrain station to the airport.
Closest Skytrain station with Skytrain going to the airport.
105 locals recommend
Vancouver City Centre Station
Closest Skytrain station with Skytrain going to the airport.
A Vancouver must do: seawall, beaches, big trees, a pool, excellent views, a lake, aquarium and more!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA Vancouver must do: seawall, beaches, big trees, a pool, excellent views, a lake, aquarium and more!
Check out Science World for rotating exhibits for kids of all ages.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StCheck out Science World for rotating exhibits for kids of all ages.
The Aquarium is great thing to do. Beluga whales, dolphins, west coast marine life and a pair of sea otters that hold hands as they float around!
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThe Aquarium is great thing to do. Beluga whales, dolphins, west coast marine life and a pair of sea otters that hold hands as they float around!
You feel like watching a movie after a day of exploring the city? This theater has the latest films and it's only a couple of blocks away.
259 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StYou feel like watching a movie after a day of exploring the city? This theater has the latest films and it's only a couple of blocks away.
Closest place to Stanley park to rent a bike. A wide array of rental bikes, they will set you up with everything you need.
61 locals recommend
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia StClosest place to Stanley park to rent a bike. A wide array of rental bikes, they will set you up with everything you need.
If you want a great view of the mountains or see the Olympic Torch, this is a great view point. It would be a great stop on the way to Gastown
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceIf you want a great view of the mountains or see the Olympic Torch, this is a great view point. It would be a great stop on the way to Gastown
Old character part of town with a good selection of bars, restaurants,clothing boutiques and the famous Steam Clock.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Old character part of town with a good selection of bars, restaurants,clothing boutiques and the famous Steam Clock.
Want a fantastic view of the city? Take the Tram up or if you want a physical challenge, hike up the Grouse Grind. You can take the Seabus over and take a bus that drops you off at the base
249 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Want a fantastic view of the city? Take the Tram up or if you want a physical challenge, hike up the Grouse Grind. You can take the Seabus over and take a bus that drops you off at the base
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveOrganic lovers paradise
Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall StreetIf you want a breakfast spot, drop in here.
You want to get away from the the crowd? This vast beach is shallow so you can wade a few hundred feet and only be waste deep. Family's tend to gather here.
264 locals recommend
Spanish Banks
You want to get away from the the crowd? This vast beach is shallow so you can wade a few hundred feet and only be waste deep. Family's tend to gather here.
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrA great collection of Aboriginal art.
Bayshore Bicycle Rentals
Cheaper than Spokes about $29/day
Drinks & Nightlife
Score on Davie
1262 Davie StSports pub carries all the important games. Good drink specials.
The Capital
1178 Davie St$4.95 food menu every day of the week.
No trip to Vancouver is complete without a visit to the Morrissey. If you are lucky, you may see a famous actor or band member pop in here for a quiet drink. Gets rowdy on the weekends.
19 locals recommend
The Morrissey
1227 Granville StNo trip to Vancouver is complete without a visit to the Morrissey. If you are lucky, you may see a famous actor or band member pop in here for a quiet drink. Gets rowdy on the weekends.
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville StCheck it out for shows and concerts.
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StBest selection of beers in downtown Vancouver.
Check out this new brewery for a tasty treat. The Saturday/Sunday waffle brunch is to die for.
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveCheck out this new brewery for a tasty treat. The Saturday/Sunday waffle brunch is to die for.
Brewery with fantastic atmosphere and even more fantastic beers. Put this one on the list.
289 locals recommend
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StBrewery with fantastic atmosphere and even more fantastic beers. Put this one on the list.
PumpJack Pub
1167 Davie StA popular gay community watering hole
1181 Davie St
1188 Davie StreetHip gay lounge spot with modern design.
The Fountainhead Pub
1025 Davie StGreat gay bar with a chill vibe.
Shopping
Kin's Farm Market
1160 Davie StFresh fruits and veggies.
If you are in the mood for new pair of shoes, visit Gravity Pope.
19 locals recommend
gravitypope Footwear Vancouver
2205 W 4th AveIf you are in the mood for new pair of shoes, visit Gravity Pope.
Marquis Wine Cellars
1034 Davie StWest End's best selection of wines
Sightseeing
Beautiful nature walk under a canopy of large trees which follows a river, crosses a suspension bridge and loops back. 1 hour bus ride from the house that takes you to the park entrance.
177 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdBeautiful nature walk under a canopy of large trees which follows a river, crosses a suspension bridge and loops back. 1 hour bus ride from the house that takes you to the park entrance.
You come to BC for mountains, the ocean and the trees-this park has a fantastic view of the Coastal Mountains from the edge of the ocean. The 240 bus from Georgia take you to the park entrance.
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnYou come to BC for mountains, the ocean and the trees-this park has a fantastic view of the Coastal Mountains from the edge of the ocean. The 240 bus from Georgia take you to the park entrance.
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StKits Beach: a really popular beach for the sporty type.
A must. Come for the sunset, it's breath taking. It's about a 15-20 minute walk from the house. Stroll down Thurlow Street to the water and walk west to English Bay along the seawall.
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueA must. Come for the sunset, it's breath taking. It's about a 15-20 minute walk from the house. Stroll down Thurlow Street to the water and walk west to English Bay along the seawall.