Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Drinks & Nightlife

The place to be "seen"
138 locals recommend
The Parlour
1011 Hamilton Street
138 locals recommend
The place to be "seen"
Vancouver's one and only Country Bar & BBQ with slow-smoked meats + all the fixings, Line Dancing, Bull Riding, DJ & Dance floor!
13 locals recommend
The Yale Saloon
1300 Granville St
13 locals recommend
Vancouver's one and only Country Bar & BBQ with slow-smoked meats + all the fixings, Line Dancing, Bull Riding, DJ & Dance floor!
The best Happy Hour! -Awesome food, unique ambiance!
23 locals recommend
The Fish Shack
1026 Granville Street
23 locals recommend
The best Happy Hour! -Awesome food, unique ambiance!
A Vancouver hotspot - the Fairmont Pacific Rim with a raw bar, refined cocktails, seafood & live music.
56 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Pl
56 locals recommend
A Vancouver hotspot - the Fairmont Pacific Rim with a raw bar, refined cocktails, seafood & live music.
Eco-friendly menu at restaurant with urban-chic decor & patio seating on Maple Tree Square.
109 locals recommend
Chill Winston
3 Alexander Street
109 locals recommend
Eco-friendly menu at restaurant with urban-chic decor & patio seating on Maple Tree Square.
LOCAL Public Eatery is where the laidback warmth of a local pub meets the quality of a great neighbourhood restaurant purveying a fresh take on pub favourites
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall Ave
191 locals recommend
LOCAL Public Eatery is where the laidback warmth of a local pub meets the quality of a great neighbourhood restaurant purveying a fresh take on pub favourites

Food Scene

Open 24 hours!! Great coffee, fresh baking!
74 locals recommend
Breka Bakery & Café
855 Davie St
74 locals recommend
Open 24 hours!! Great coffee, fresh baking!
Best Cheesecake in Vancouver!
19 locals recommend
Trees Organic Coffee Yaletown
1391 Richards St
19 locals recommend
Best Cheesecake in Vancouver!
Fine dining:Italian cuisine in a classy, Tuscan-style dining room with vaulted ceilings, courtyard & a bar.
23 locals recommend
Giardino Restaurant
1328 Hornby St
23 locals recommend
Fine dining:Italian cuisine in a classy, Tuscan-style dining room with vaulted ceilings, courtyard & a bar.
57 locals recommend
Glowbal
590 W Georgia St
57 locals recommend
Featuring the most amazing view of English Bay.
28 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant
1795 Beach Avenue
28 locals recommend
Featuring the most amazing view of English Bay.
Cheap eats-open 24/7!
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave
228 locals recommend
Cheap eats-open 24/7!
The outdoor heated patio provides a lovely view of downtown Vancouver.
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston Street
103 locals recommend
The outdoor heated patio provides a lovely view of downtown Vancouver.
The best Authentic Indian food and chai tea around!
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie Street
264 locals recommend
The best Authentic Indian food and chai tea around!
Nuba offers authentic lebanese cuisine with the freshest ingredients— organic and local when available—and handpicked daily. A large portion of the menu items are vegan. All meats are halal, non-medicated, and hormone free. Food and juices are made to order.
57 locals recommend
Nuba in Yaletown
508 Davie St
57 locals recommend
Nuba offers authentic lebanese cuisine with the freshest ingredients— organic and local when available—and handpicked daily. A large portion of the menu items are vegan. All meats are halal, non-medicated, and hormone free. Food and juices are made to order.
Fresh, organic, Authentic Middle Eastern Fushion menu with live music. A must!
224 locals recommend
East Is East
3035 W Broadway
224 locals recommend
Fresh, organic, Authentic Middle Eastern Fushion menu with live music. A must!
The best americano and cinnamon buns!
Truffles Fine Foods Catering + Kitchens
785 Davie St
The best americano and cinnamon buns!
Blue Water Cafe is Vancouver's definitive destination for seafood, and consistently awarded Best Seafood Restaurant in Vancouver.
204 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton St
204 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe is Vancouver's definitive destination for seafood, and consistently awarded Best Seafood Restaurant in Vancouver.
Tractor serves a range of healthy, fresh and unique salads, soups, sandwiches and stews in a convenient cafeteria-style format.
31 locals recommend
Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods - Kitsilano
1903 W 4th Ave
31 locals recommend
Tractor serves a range of healthy, fresh and unique salads, soups, sandwiches and stews in a convenient cafeteria-style format.
At Firecrust you get the high quality, authentic pizza, value, and casual dining experience as it has always been in Naples. Firecrust prides itself on honoring the heritage of this amazing product while also being true to the energetic and casual street food experience.
8 locals recommend
Firecrust Neapolitan Pizzeria
808 Davie St
8 locals recommend
At Firecrust you get the high quality, authentic pizza, value, and casual dining experience as it has always been in Naples. Firecrust prides itself on honoring the heritage of this amazing product while also being true to the energetic and casual street food experience.
Our mission is to deliver the warmth of Rome by providing the authentic Roman Inspired food and drink experience. Our menu is comprised of fresh, from scratch offerings, made around the clock, every day, throughout the day.
28 locals recommend
Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé
126 Davie St
28 locals recommend
Our mission is to deliver the warmth of Rome by providing the authentic Roman Inspired food and drink experience. Our menu is comprised of fresh, from scratch offerings, made around the clock, every day, throughout the day.
Stylish, modern outpost serving many draft brews & local, seasonal pub grub in an airy interior
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st Avenue
245 locals recommend
Stylish, modern outpost serving many draft brews & local, seasonal pub grub in an airy interior
Contemporary pub offering Pacific Northwest fare, craft brews & a sprawling patio with scenic views.
186 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes Way
186 locals recommend
Contemporary pub offering Pacific Northwest fare, craft brews & a sprawling patio with scenic views.
A family owned and operated brewery in Vancouver, BC.
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th Ave
307 locals recommend
A family owned and operated brewery in Vancouver, BC.
Seafood, burgers & classic comfort dishes on expansive marina-side patio plus weekend brunch.
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour Quay
145 locals recommend
Seafood, burgers & classic comfort dishes on expansive marina-side patio plus weekend brunch.
South Granville’s Cheesecake Etc. is known for its dim lighting and jazz-club ambiance. The moody atmosphere, paired with hushed conversations, is cozy and inviting. Everything goes well until your cheesecake with strawberry sauce or chocolate cheesecake drizzled with caramel sauce and toasted pecans arrives!
27 locals recommend
Cheesecake Etc
2141 Granville St
27 locals recommend
South Granville’s Cheesecake Etc. is known for its dim lighting and jazz-club ambiance. The moody atmosphere, paired with hushed conversations, is cozy and inviting. Everything goes well until your cheesecake with strawberry sauce or chocolate cheesecake drizzled with caramel sauce and toasted pecans arrives!
Where Gastown meets Railtown meets Japantown, Cuchillo serves up Modern Pan-Latin tapas with unique and classic cocktail creations !
62 locals recommend
Cuchillo
261 Powell St
62 locals recommend
Where Gastown meets Railtown meets Japantown, Cuchillo serves up Modern Pan-Latin tapas with unique and classic cocktail creations !
Bright, modern cafe serving elevated, locally sourced vegetarian & vegan dishes, plus cocktails.
98 locals recommend
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th Ave
98 locals recommend
Bright, modern cafe serving elevated, locally sourced vegetarian & vegan dishes, plus cocktails.
Our ingredients are fresh, and our donuts are never ever frozen. Our ingredients are sourced from as close to home as possible, and organic wherever we can. -The best donuts on the planet!
110 locals recommend
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main St
110 locals recommend
Our ingredients are fresh, and our donuts are never ever frozen. Our ingredients are sourced from as close to home as possible, and organic wherever we can. -The best donuts on the planet!
World class Gelato!
28 locals recommend
Baggio Gelateria & pizzeria
1089 Marinaside Crescent
28 locals recommend
World class Gelato!
Waterfront spot with a patio, offering seafood dishes prepared with French style & a popular brunch.
98 locals recommend
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside Crescent
98 locals recommend
Waterfront spot with a patio, offering seafood dishes prepared with French style & a popular brunch.
Fast and inexpensive Greek food on a great street for people watching!
141 locals recommend
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie St
141 locals recommend
Fast and inexpensive Greek food on a great street for people watching!

Essentials

-Natural & Organic grocery shopping
398 locals recommend
Choices Markets
1202 Richards St
398 locals recommend
-Natural & Organic grocery shopping

Parks & Nature

537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach Avenue
537 locals recommend
Stanley Park is one of the city's main tourist destinations, . Featuring beautiful beaches, miles of well-maintained paved and dirt trails, Canada's largest aquarium and an array of kid friendly spots.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park is one of the city's main tourist destinations, . Featuring beautiful beaches, miles of well-maintained paved and dirt trails, Canada's largest aquarium and an array of kid friendly spots.
Upmarket neighbourhood with many quirky shops and upscale eateries. Known for scenic Kits beach, Vanier Park, the Planetarium, and Museum of Vancouver.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
190 locals recommend
Upmarket neighbourhood with many quirky shops and upscale eateries. Known for scenic Kits beach, Vanier Park, the Planetarium, and Museum of Vancouver.

Getting Around

10 locals recommend
Reckless Electric
1357 Hornby St
10 locals recommend
67 locals recommend
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie St
67 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

FlyOver Canada uses state-of-the-art technology to reveal some of Canada’s most awe-inspiring sights. You will hang suspended, your feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west. A unique experience for all!
189 locals recommend
FlyOver Canada
999 Canada Place
189 locals recommend
FlyOver Canada uses state-of-the-art technology to reveal some of Canada’s most awe-inspiring sights. You will hang suspended, your feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west. A unique experience for all!
Time to catch a BC Lions Game!
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific Blvd
418 locals recommend
Time to catch a BC Lions Game!

Shopping

The iconic shopping strip in Vancouver is a must !
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson St
789 locals recommend
The iconic shopping strip in Vancouver is a must !
http://www.shopwest4th.com/explore/
75 locals recommend
West 4th Avenue
West 4th Avenue
75 locals recommend
http://www.shopwest4th.com/explore/
204 locals recommend
Nordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson St
204 locals recommend