Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Delicious pastries and bread baked in house. Also good coffee!
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Small Victory Bakery
1088 Homer StDelicious pastries and bread baked in house. Also good coffee!
Really delicious sushi that's a little "out of the box". A little pricier than typical sushi establishments but worth the extra cost. They also have an outdoor courtyard in the back that's great for a warm summer day.
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Minami
1118 Mainland StReally delicious sushi that's a little "out of the box". A little pricier than typical sushi establishments but worth the extra cost. They also have an outdoor courtyard in the back that's great for a warm summer day.
A local coffee roaster and our go-to for a quick cup of coffee in the mornings. Their cinnamon buns are one of our favourites!
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StA local coffee roaster and our go-to for a quick cup of coffee in the mornings. Their cinnamon buns are one of our favourites!
If you're looking for a romantic place to eat with delicious food and stunning views, look no further. This is definitely more of a "special occasion" place and the cocktails and food never disappoint!
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Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio
1600 Howe StIf you're looking for a romantic place to eat with delicious food and stunning views, look no further. This is definitely more of a "special occasion" place and the cocktails and food never disappoint!
Delicious, handmade, nitrogen ice cream that's perfect for a sweet treat. Not to be missed if you're an ice cream lover!
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Mister Artisan Ice Cream
1141 Mainland StDelicious, handmade, nitrogen ice cream that's perfect for a sweet treat. Not to be missed if you're an ice cream lover!
This Italian eatery has it all! Situated right on the water, this place is affordable, and they have delicious Neapolitan style pizza. Finish your meal with some authentic Italian gelato. Tip: go during happy hour for best value!
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Baggio Gelateria & pizzeria
1089 Marinaside CrescentThis Italian eatery has it all! Situated right on the water, this place is affordable, and they have delicious Neapolitan style pizza. Finish your meal with some authentic Italian gelato. Tip: go during happy hour for best value!
One of our favourite spots for brunch. Affordable, great views and they make a mean Caesar.
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Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside CrescentOne of our favourite spots for brunch. Affordable, great views and they make a mean Caesar.
Our go-to spot for a quick sushi meal. We like to order take out and have it at home since their restaurant is quite small. Bonus: they are right across the street.
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Yamato Sushi
616 Davie StOur go-to spot for a quick sushi meal. We like to order take out and have it at home since their restaurant is quite small. Bonus: they are right across the street.
Hands down our favourite brunch spot for special occasions. It's a little pricier than most places, but the experience, food, and ambience are unmatched.
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Hawksworth Restaurant
801 W Georgia StHands down our favourite brunch spot for special occasions. It's a little pricier than most places, but the experience, food, and ambience are unmatched.
We love Fable for dinner! It's delicious, fresh, farm to table style food in a cozy atmosphere. Tip: ask for seats at the bar and you can watch the chefs in action. Also make a reservation in advance so you don't have to wait in the long line :)
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Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th AveWe love Fable for dinner! It's delicious, fresh, farm to table style food in a cozy atmosphere. Tip: ask for seats at the bar and you can watch the chefs in action. Also make a reservation in advance so you don't have to wait in the long line :)
If you like strong coffee and delicious macarons, this is the place to go. Good for anytime of day, but they're also open late at night as well.
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Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StIf you like strong coffee and delicious macarons, this is the place to go. Good for anytime of day, but they're also open late at night as well.
Greek food that's delicious and authentic. Well priced - especially during happy hour!
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The Greek By Anatoli
1043 Mainland StGreek food that's delicious and authentic. Well priced - especially during happy hour!
Our go-to for a delicious burrito or tacos. They do fun twists on classic Mexican dishes, and also have a great happy hour. It's usually quite busy though, so be prepared to wait a bit to snag a table (or get it to go!)
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Tacofino Yaletown
1025 Mainland StOur go-to for a delicious burrito or tacos. They do fun twists on classic Mexican dishes, and also have a great happy hour. It's usually quite busy though, so be prepared to wait a bit to snag a table (or get it to go!)
Definitely one of our favourite bakeries in the city. Located in historic Gastown, this is where you'll want to go to pick up a delicious baked good that's second to none.
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Purebread
159 W Hastings StDefinitely one of our favourite bakeries in the city. Located in historic Gastown, this is where you'll want to go to pick up a delicious baked good that's second to none.
If you're craving Italian, not many do it better. They are a small family-style restaurant that unfortunately doesn't take reservations, so be prepared to wait in line - unless you arrive right before they open. They also do a delicious Italian-inspired brunch on the weekends.
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StIf you're craving Italian, not many do it better. They are a small family-style restaurant that unfortunately doesn't take reservations, so be prepared to wait in line - unless you arrive right before they open. They also do a delicious Italian-inspired brunch on the weekends.
Our favourite ice cream spot in the city. They have a wide variety of flavours and are locally made! We think it's better than Earnest Ice Cream, but you might have to try out both and decide for yourself ;)
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Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveOur favourite ice cream spot in the city. They have a wide variety of flavours and are locally made! We think it's better than Earnest Ice Cream, but you might have to try out both and decide for yourself ;)
Local, handmade ice cream that's perfect on a hot, summer day.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StLocal, handmade ice cream that's perfect on a hot, summer day.
One of our other favourite restaurants in the city. Delicious for dinner and for brunch! It's a great family-style restaurant known for their rotisserie chicken, among other things.
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Homer St. Cafe and Bar
898 Homer StreetOne of our other favourite restaurants in the city. Delicious for dinner and for brunch! It's a great family-style restaurant known for their rotisserie chicken, among other things.
Yummy waffles + ice cream make for the perfect dessert. This place is a 5 min walk away and is one of our favourites for a delicious liege waffle.
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Nero Belgian Waffle Bar
1703 Robson StYummy waffles + ice cream make for the perfect dessert. This place is a 5 min walk away and is one of our favourites for a delicious liege waffle.
You can't have brunch in Vancouver without including Medina Cafe on the list. They are always busy and don't take reservations so be prepared to wait in line! Luckily they're centrally located in downtown so there are plenty of ways to kill time while you wait :)
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Cafe Medina
780 Richards StYou can't have brunch in Vancouver without including Medina Cafe on the list. They are always busy and don't take reservations so be prepared to wait in line! Luckily they're centrally located in downtown so there are plenty of ways to kill time while you wait :)
A family-friendly spot that we like for brunch...mostly because they give you a basket of complimentary mini donuts with your meal ;)
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Glowbal
590 W Georgia StA family-friendly spot that we like for brunch...mostly because they give you a basket of complimentary mini donuts with your meal ;)
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best cocktails in the city located in the iconic Hotel Georgia.
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Prohibition
801 W Georgia StSome of the best cocktails in the city located in the iconic Hotel Georgia.
Hello Goodbye Bar
1120 Hamilton StLive music, good cocktails, a hidden gem.
Located in the iconic Hotel Georgia, this patio is only open seasonally and a great place to grab a cocktail in the evening. It's also open for lunch in the summers if a patio lunch on a rooftop is of interest.
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Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia StLocated in the iconic Hotel Georgia, this patio is only open seasonally and a great place to grab a cocktail in the evening. It's also open for lunch in the summers if a patio lunch on a rooftop is of interest.
We love 33 Acres for a refreshing craft beer. They also have delicious brunch/snack options to choose from and are quite family friendly.
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveWe love 33 Acres for a refreshing craft beer. They also have delicious brunch/snack options to choose from and are quite family friendly.
This is a brewery + winery in one. They also have delicious tapas style food. Reservations are recommended!
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Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy AveThis is a brewery + winery in one. They also have delicious tapas style food. Reservations are recommended!
If you're looking for a place to pick up a bottle of local wine or beer with your meal, the BCL is your best bet. There are also lots of private liquor stores around our apartment, too.
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StIf you're looking for a place to pick up a bottle of local wine or beer with your meal, the BCL is your best bet. There are also lots of private liquor stores around our apartment, too.
close to 33 acres in case you're feeling like a craft brewery tour.
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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main Stclose to 33 acres in case you're feeling like a craft brewery tour.
Parks & Nature
Rent a bike and bike around the seawall at Stanley Park - a must do in Vancouver during the summer.
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Parc Stanley
610 Pipeline RdRent a bike and bike around the seawall at Stanley Park - a must do in Vancouver during the summer.
Beach within walking distance in the West End or you can hop on a bus that will go straight there. This is where the Celebration of Lights fireworks happen as well during the summer.
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English Bay
Beach within walking distance in the West End or you can hop on a bus that will go straight there. This is where the Celebration of Lights fireworks happen as well during the summer.
This is a more secluded park on the North Shore that offers some easy hiking trails, rock climbing (if you have the equipment!), and nice views. Easiest to access by car.
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Lighthouse Park
4902 Beacon LnThis is a more secluded park on the North Shore that offers some easy hiking trails, rock climbing (if you have the equipment!), and nice views. Easiest to access by car.
Lynn Canyon has nice, easy hiking trails, a free suspension bridge, and also some lovely swimming holes. It gets quite busy during the summer but worth a visit.
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Parc du canyon Lynn
3663 Park RdLynn Canyon has nice, easy hiking trails, a free suspension bridge, and also some lovely swimming holes. It gets quite busy during the summer but worth a visit.
An easy, shaded hiking trail on the North Shore by Deep Cove. You can easily spend a day here, hiking the trail, hanging out by the beach/cove (rent a kayak to explore if you like), and of course a visit to Honey's Doughnuts for the best donuts in the city :)
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Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailAn easy, shaded hiking trail on the North Shore by Deep Cove. You can easily spend a day here, hiking the trail, hanging out by the beach/cove (rent a kayak to explore if you like), and of course a visit to Honey's Doughnuts for the best donuts in the city :)
For a more easily accessible trail, visit the Pacific Spirit trails by the UBC area. It's all well shaded, and there are bike trails too if you'd like to bike.
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveFor a more easily accessible trail, visit the Pacific Spirit trails by the UBC area. It's all well shaded, and there are bike trails too if you'd like to bike.
This is where our long stretch of beaches lie. Free parking, also accessible by transit, it's a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Also a great place to take in the sunset!
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Spanish Banks
This is where our long stretch of beaches lie. Free parking, also accessible by transit, it's a great place to spend a sunny afternoon. Also a great place to take in the sunset!
Easily accessible by transit (Canada Line to King Edward station), this park has lots of lovely paths to walk with beautiful flowers, ponds, etc. You can also go for a round of mini golf here, or visit the Bloedel Conservatory. If you'd like to stop for a meal, Seasons in the Park is the restaurant in the park that has delicious food and great views of the city.
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Parc Queen Elizabeth
4600 Cambie StEasily accessible by transit (Canada Line to King Edward station), this park has lots of lovely paths to walk with beautiful flowers, ponds, etc. You can also go for a round of mini golf here, or visit the Bloedel Conservatory. If you'd like to stop for a meal, Seasons in the Park is the restaurant in the park that has delicious food and great views of the city.
You can take the gondola ride up to the peak, or alternatively, you can do the famous "Grouse Grind" - a tough hike up to the peak, and take the gondola back down afterwards. Tourists are known to attempt this hike unprepared...just know that it's not for the faint of heart and don't attempt it in flip flops or sandals.
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Mont Grouse
6400 Nancy Greene WayYou can take the gondola ride up to the peak, or alternatively, you can do the famous "Grouse Grind" - a tough hike up to the peak, and take the gondola back down afterwards. Tourists are known to attempt this hike unprepared...just know that it's not for the faint of heart and don't attempt it in flip flops or sandals.
A local mountain that's great for hiking in the summer. Moderate hikers will appreciate a not-so-tough workout that provides a great view. Our favourite trails include Hollyburn and St. Mark's Summit.
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Domaine skiable de Cypress Mountain
6000 Cypress Bowl RdA local mountain that's great for hiking in the summer. Moderate hikers will appreciate a not-so-tough workout that provides a great view. Our favourite trails include Hollyburn and St. Mark's Summit.
Entertainment & Activities
Aquarium de Vancouver
845 Avison WayStop here during your day at Stanley Park!
Fun for the whole family. Spend the day checking out local growers and artisans at the public market, take the kids to the arcade, watch the street performers, or simply stroll along the water. Keep in mind that parking is limited here so it's best to transit or take the sea bus down.
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Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StFun for the whole family. Spend the day checking out local growers and artisans at the public market, take the kids to the arcade, watch the street performers, or simply stroll along the water. Keep in mind that parking is limited here so it's best to transit or take the sea bus down.
If you're looking for a cinematic adventure, try the VIP theatre! You can easily get there via the Canada Line, which will take you right there. Purchase tickets in advance to select your seats and enjoy comfy seats and a meal during your movie of choice.
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Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway and VIP
452 SW Marine DrIf you're looking for a cinematic adventure, try the VIP theatre! You can easily get there via the Canada Line, which will take you right there. Purchase tickets in advance to select your seats and enjoy comfy seats and a meal during your movie of choice.
This is the closest movie theatre to us, about a 10 minute walk away.
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Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StThis is the closest movie theatre to us, about a 10 minute walk away.
Arts & Culture
Every summer, at Vanier Park, Bard on the Beach is always a hit. They put on great productions of Shakespeare's plays and it's a good time for the whole family. Purchase tickets in advance.
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte AveEvery summer, at Vanier Park, Bard on the Beach is always a hit. They put on great productions of Shakespeare's plays and it's a good time for the whole family. Purchase tickets in advance.
Located in the heart of downtown, the art gallery is small but worth a visit if you have the time. They have rotating exhibits so check the website beforehand to see if it's of interest.
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Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StLocated in the heart of downtown, the art gallery is small but worth a visit if you have the time. They have rotating exhibits so check the website beforehand to see if it's of interest.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store to our building if you're looking to pick up groceries for a meal at home. Lots of options for all dietary preferences.
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Choices Markets
1202 Richards StThis is the closest grocery store to our building if you're looking to pick up groceries for a meal at home. Lots of options for all dietary preferences.
Another local grocery store nearby for all your grocery needs.
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott StAnother local grocery store nearby for all your grocery needs.
This is the "fanciest" grocery store of the three nearby our building. Everything you'll need for a delicious meal in can be found here.
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Urban Fare
177 Davie StThis is the "fanciest" grocery store of the three nearby our building. Everything you'll need for a delicious meal in can be found here.
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Avea higher end grocery store.
Sightseeing
This "village" was built for the 2010 Winter Olympics in order to house athletes. It's developed into quite the little neighbourhood with lots of good eateries and green space to enjoy. Easily accessible via the Canada Line - it's just one stop over.
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Olympic Village
This "village" was built for the 2010 Winter Olympics in order to house athletes. It's developed into quite the little neighbourhood with lots of good eateries and green space to enjoy. Easily accessible via the Canada Line - it's just one stop over.
This cauldron was built for the 2010 Winter Olympics and is now a waterfront fixture. You can easily walk down to the cauldron from our place, or you can hop on the Canada Line to Waterfront Station to see it, too.
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Chaudron olympique @ Place Jack Poole
1055 Canada PlThis cauldron was built for the 2010 Winter Olympics and is now a waterfront fixture. You can easily walk down to the cauldron from our place, or you can hop on the Canada Line to Waterfront Station to see it, too.
For a suspension bridge experience like no other, this is the place! A little pricy, but worth visiting - especially if you have kids.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdFor a suspension bridge experience like no other, this is the place! A little pricy, but worth visiting - especially if you have kids.