Main Street, Riley Park and Vancouver Suggestions
Food scene
Authentic middle eastern. Great tapas. Nice ambiance including dancers and music. Incredible food.
224 locals recommend
East Is East
3035 W BroadwayAuthentic middle eastern. Great tapas. Nice ambiance including dancers and music. Incredible food.
Possibly the best restaurant in town on a sunny day. Nestled at the top of the hill at Queen Elizabeth Park is the restaurant with surreal views of the city and botanical gardens.
112 locals recommend
Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenuePossibly the best restaurant in town on a sunny day. Nestled at the top of the hill at Queen Elizabeth Park is the restaurant with surreal views of the city and botanical gardens.
Awesome tapas restaurant right on Main street. Cozy atmosphere, great eats and fantastic drinks.
32 locals recommend
GRUB
4328 Main StAwesome tapas restaurant right on Main street. Cozy atmosphere, great eats and fantastic drinks.
My favorite restaurant in Vancouver. Italian food with set menus that will leave you fully satiated but looking for more! The challenge is getting a reso so book early!
180 locals recommend
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayMy favorite restaurant in Vancouver. Italian food with set menus that will leave you fully satiated but looking for more! The challenge is getting a reso so book early!
Hands-down the best Vietnamese spot in this area. Cool ambiance, great meals, fun atmosphere
132 locals recommend
Anh And Chi
3388 Main StHands-down the best Vietnamese spot in this area. Cool ambiance, great meals, fun atmosphere
Great tapas space on Fraser street. Not far from our place. Delicious, creative meals.
22 locals recommend
Say Mercy
4298 Fraser StGreat tapas space on Fraser street. Not far from our place. Delicious, creative meals.
El Camino's
3250 Main StCool spot for drinks right in the heart of Main street
Absolutely divine Indian food. Savory dishes and great ambiance. Loved it!
Sula Indian Restaurant, Main Street
4172 Main StreetAbsolutely divine Indian food. Savory dishes and great ambiance. Loved it!
Great food, unique ambiance. Really nice dishes. We had a great experience here
38 locals recommend
Locus Restaurant & Lounge
4121 Main StGreat food, unique ambiance. Really nice dishes. We had a great experience here
Awesome italian fare on main street close to our house. Easy walk and great cuisine.
18 locals recommend
Autostrada Osteria Main Street
4811 Main StAwesome italian fare on main street close to our house. Easy walk and great cuisine.
New taphouse that offers 30 rotating taps with 20 Steamworks features and 10 guest taps plus 100 person seating on a giant outside patio at Main & 7th ave.
Steamworks Mount Pleasant
2275 Main StreetNew taphouse that offers 30 rotating taps with 20 Steamworks features and 10 guest taps plus 100 person seating on a giant outside patio at Main & 7th ave.
Sightseeing
Large public park only blocks from our place which includes Pitch & Putt golf, pickleball courts, tennis courts, frisbee golf, and other activities. Also has botanical gardens and a conservatory.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StLarge public park only blocks from our place which includes Pitch & Putt golf, pickleball courts, tennis courts, frisbee golf, and other activities. Also has botanical gardens and a conservatory.
Great place for skiing, hiking or eating. Take a gondola up or the Grind then enjoy the views or stay for some fine dining
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayGreat place for skiing, hiking or eating. Take a gondola up or the Grind then enjoy the views or stay for some fine dining
Although its about 2hrs from our house, a short jaunt to Whister is always worth the time. The mountain is world renowned for skiing, but also for mountain biking. Tons of things to occupy you for an overnighter or just a day trip
409 locals recommend
Whistler
Although its about 2hrs from our house, a short jaunt to Whister is always worth the time. The mountain is world renowned for skiing, but also for mountain biking. Tons of things to occupy you for an overnighter or just a day trip
Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Discover kilometres of trails, beautiful beaches, local wildlife, great eats, natural, cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures. The park offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences for all ages and interests, including Canada’s largest aquarium.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdExplore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Discover kilometres of trails, beautiful beaches, local wildlife, great eats, natural, cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures. The park offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences for all ages and interests, including Canada’s largest aquarium.
Not for the faint of heart or anyone with a fear of heights (like me). Insane views of pristine forest and raging waters. Just not for me
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdNot for the faint of heart or anyone with a fear of heights (like me). Insane views of pristine forest and raging waters. Just not for me
Events & Activities
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayGreat spot to educate yourself and your kids. Especially on a rainy day.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGreat spot to educate yourself and your kids. Especially on a rainy day.
Big aquarium with lots to see. Easy to spend a full day checking out all the fauna and flora. Fun for the fam.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayBig aquarium with lots to see. Easy to spend a full day checking out all the fauna and flora. Fun for the fam.
Best local mountain for skiing, boarding or sledding. Easy to get to and can be done in less than a day.
370 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdBest local mountain for skiing, boarding or sledding. Easy to get to and can be done in less than a day.
A fun but very challenging hike straight up Grouse Mountain on the north shore. Its a nearly vertical hike through the forest. Its not for people with health issues.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayA fun but very challenging hike straight up Grouse Mountain on the north shore. Its a nearly vertical hike through the forest. Its not for people with health issues.
AAA baseball farm team that places out of Nat Bailey which is about a 10min walk from our place. Great to see games in the sun with some hot dogs and beers
83 locals recommend
Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club
4601 Ontario StAAA baseball farm team that places out of Nat Bailey which is about a 10min walk from our place. Great to see games in the sun with some hot dogs and beers
One of Canada's only nudist beaches located right near scenic UBC. It used to attract true, purist nudists and weird people, but its evolved into a fun, energetic, action packed beach
55 locals recommend
Wreck Beach
Southwest Marine DriveOne of Canada's only nudist beaches located right near scenic UBC. It used to attract true, purist nudists and weird people, but its evolved into a fun, energetic, action packed beach
Neighbourhoods
Trendiest area in Vancouver. Its just north of us on Main street. Begins around 17th ave on Main and goes down toward terminal ave. Lots of shopping, restaurants, bars, and other stores
82 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant
Trendiest area in Vancouver. Its just north of us on Main street. Begins around 17th ave on Main and goes down toward terminal ave. Lots of shopping, restaurants, bars, and other stores
One of the top entertainment districts in Vancouver. Home to a number of higher end restaurants, bars , lounges, and stores.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
One of the top entertainment districts in Vancouver. Home to a number of higher end restaurants, bars , lounges, and stores.
Coffee shops & Bakeries
Higher end coffee shop with great baked goods and sandwiches. You can pull up a chair and work or chat
37 locals recommend
Matchstick Riley Park
4807 Main StHigher end coffee shop with great baked goods and sandwiches. You can pull up a chair and work or chat
High end bakery where you can get coffees, artesian sandwiches, muffins etc. Its close to our place and best of all open 24/7
6 locals recommend
Breka Bakery & Café (Main st)
4554 Main StreetHigh end bakery where you can get coffees, artesian sandwiches, muffins etc. Its close to our place and best of all open 24/7
Fancier coffees for true coffee connoisseurs. Right on Main walkable from our place
91 locals recommend
Caffè Artigiano
763 Hornby StFancier coffees for true coffee connoisseurs. Right on Main walkable from our place
Great coffee shop and bakery. Nice picnic tables outside so you can relax in the sun while you eat/drink
57 locals recommend
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrGreat coffee shop and bakery. Nice picnic tables outside so you can relax in the sun while you eat/drink
Grocery & Supplies
Stadium Market
4899 Main St
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StCity advice
Getting around
The #3 bus or Canada Line fastest options to downtown
For public transportation, your best bets to get downtown (or elsewhere would be to take a bus (#3 runs regularly right in front of our house and terminates at the Waterfront) or the Canada Line (subway) which also ends at Waterfront station near Coal Harbor downtown
Getting around
Uber, Lyft, Yellow Cab, or rideshare (Evo) all available
If you dont want to take public transit, you can call an Uber, Lyft or taxi to pick you up. Another option is a rideshare app callled EVO (a BCAA product). You need to register to use Evo, but its worth the effort
Don't miss
Farmers market at Riley Park on Ontario
The Market is open every Saturday, 10am-2pm year-round at 30th & Ontario. About an 8-10min walk from our house
Don't miss
BC Ale Trail
With 220+ craft breweries on 21 Ale Trails throughout British Columbia, the BC Ale Trail showcases extraordinary craft beer communities and the super, natural landscapes that surround them. Let the BC Ale Trail be your guide to your next Ale-venture!
We live close to the the trail known as the Brewery Creek - Vancouver Ale Trail. From the Downtown brewpubs to Kitsilano and Mount Pleasant’s diverse range of breweries, restaurants and taphouses, there is a beer and brewery for every taste on the Brewery Creek Vancouver Ale Trail. Just search "Vancouver Ale Trail" for more info