Kitsilano At It’s Best

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Kitsilano At It’s Best

Neighbourhoods

In the 1960s, beachside Kitsilano was Vancouver's hippy hangout, drawing comparisons to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury. Today, Kitsilano still has plenty of culture, now mostly occupied by young urban professionals and families who enjoy a modern version of that relaxed atmosphere – this is the birthplace of global yoga brand, lululemon athletica. The neighbourhood brings together a collection of attractions, beach and parks, residential streets, and a couple of main commercial districts. “Kits,” as it’s known locally, has most of the commercial activity along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, but you’ll also find shops and restaurants in the areas close to the beach.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
190 locals recommend
In the 1960s, beachside Kitsilano was Vancouver's hippy hangout, drawing comparisons to San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury. Today, Kitsilano still has plenty of culture, now mostly occupied by young urban professionals and families who enjoy a modern version of that relaxed atmosphere – this is the birthplace of global yoga brand, lululemon athletica. The neighbourhood brings together a collection of attractions, beach and parks, residential streets, and a couple of main commercial districts. “Kits,” as it’s known locally, has most of the commercial activity along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, but you’ll also find shops and restaurants in the areas close to the beach.

Food scene

Some of our favorite eating spots all in the neighbourhood, walking distance to most.
Favorite local Ice Cream Parlour
7 locals recommend
La Glace
2785 W 16th Ave
7 locals recommend
Favorite local Ice Cream Parlour
We love our ice cream and you will love this place and their waffle cones too!
130 locals recommend
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th Ave
130 locals recommend
We love our ice cream and you will love this place and their waffle cones too!
Northern style Vietnamese Cuisine, quick simple and delicious. Cash only
47 locals recommend
Mr Red Cafe
2131 E Hastings St
47 locals recommend
Northern style Vietnamese Cuisine, quick simple and delicious. Cash only
Who said gourmet doughnuts? Oh and grab some of their phenomenal coffee too.
59 locals recommend
49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - WEST 4TH
2198 W 4th Ave
59 locals recommend
Who said gourmet doughnuts? Oh and grab some of their phenomenal coffee too.
Farm to Table Canadian cuisine, reservations recommended
104 locals recommend
Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th Ave
104 locals recommend
Farm to Table Canadian cuisine, reservations recommended
Wonderful ambience and food
52 locals recommend
Nuba in Kitsilano
3116 W Broadway
52 locals recommend
Wonderful ambience and food
Wonderful pastry selection and divine coffee
88 locals recommend
Purebread
159 W Hastings St
88 locals recommend
Wonderful pastry selection and divine coffee
Modern Thai food in a more upscale setting
66 locals recommend
Maenam
1938 W 4th Ave
66 locals recommend
Modern Thai food in a more upscale setting
Chinese Hotpot
6 locals recommend
HaiDiLao Hotpot West Broadway
3204 West Broadway
6 locals recommend
Chinese Hotpot
Contemporary Canadian fare and creative cocktails
62 locals recommend
AnnaLena
1809 W 1st Ave
62 locals recommend
Contemporary Canadian fare and creative cocktails
Charming French cafe serving the classics, open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
42 locals recommend
Au Comptoir
2278 W 4th Ave
42 locals recommend
Charming French cafe serving the classics, open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Contemporary Japanese cuisine served in a creative way.
15 locals recommend
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine
2775 W 16th Ave
15 locals recommend
Contemporary Japanese cuisine served in a creative way.