Guidebook for Vancouver

Jessica
Guidebook for Vancouver

Sightseeing

#22 on Tripadvisor. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Nitobe Gardens.
43 locals recommend
UBC Botanical Garden
6804 SW Marine Dr
43 locals recommend
#22 on Tripadvisor. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Nitobe Gardens.
#4 on Tripadvisor. A gardeners delight. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Shaughnessy Restaurant or Truffles Cafe with views of the garden.
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St
321 locals recommend
#4 on Tripadvisor. A gardeners delight. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Shaughnessy Restaurant or Truffles Cafe with views of the garden.
#7 on Tripadvisor. Gardens + pitch & putt, tennis, lawn bowling, roller hockey, disc golf & basketball. Walk to the "top of the city" & picnic or dine at "Seasons in the Park."
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie St
830 locals recommend
#7 on Tripadvisor. Gardens + pitch & putt, tennis, lawn bowling, roller hockey, disc golf & basketball. Walk to the "top of the city" & picnic or dine at "Seasons in the Park."
#10 on Tripadvisor. Our favourite beach to bbq on the grass and skim board or swim in the shallow water. A favourite place to walk along the beach or stay for the sunset.
264 locals recommend
Spanish Banks
264 locals recommend
#10 on Tripadvisor. Our favourite beach to bbq on the grass and skim board or swim in the shallow water. A favourite place to walk along the beach or stay for the sunset.
#14/#15 on Tripadvisor. Lots to see and do here including the sea wall, public market, and great restaurants and shops.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
1659 locals recommend
#14/#15 on Tripadvisor. Lots to see and do here including the sea wall, public market, and great restaurants and shops.
#28 on Tripadvisor. A nice beach for a quick stroll near shops and restaurants and in the heart of Vancouver.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St
847 locals recommend
#28 on Tripadvisor. A nice beach for a quick stroll near shops and restaurants and in the heart of Vancouver.
Rated #1 park in the world. Walk around the seawall, visit the Vancouver Aquarium, feed the ducks at lost lagoon. Rent a bike on Georgia & Denman and explore the park all day.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
Rated #1 park in the world. Walk around the seawall, visit the Vancouver Aquarium, feed the ducks at lost lagoon. Rent a bike on Georgia & Denman and explore the park all day.
#5 on Tripadvisor. Travellers Choice 2014 winner. A collection of artifacts and art from around the world across from the UBC rose gardens.
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr
502 locals recommend
#5 on Tripadvisor. Travellers Choice 2014 winner. A collection of artifacts and art from around the world across from the UBC rose gardens.
#21 on Tripadvisor. Travellers Choice 2014 winner. A great place for ocean lovers - belugas, dolphins, penguins, sea otters, sea lions and much more.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way
663 locals recommend
#21 on Tripadvisor. Travellers Choice 2014 winner. A great place for ocean lovers - belugas, dolphins, penguins, sea otters, sea lions and much more.
#18 on Tripadvisor. The perfect place for a run or walk through the rainforest.
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th Ave
254 locals recommend
#18 on Tripadvisor. The perfect place for a run or walk through the rainforest.
Stunning university campus on the water.
185 locals recommend
University of British Columbia
185 locals recommend
Stunning university campus on the water.

Food Scene

Deluxe baked goods made from scratch every day including cinnamon buns, scones, cookies, pies, loafs plus creative specialties such as Butterscotch Krispie bars & Campfire bars. Soup & sandwiches too!
23 locals recommend
Butter Baked Goods Ltd
4907 MacKenzie St
23 locals recommend
Deluxe baked goods made from scratch every day including cinnamon buns, scones, cookies, pies, loafs plus creative specialties such as Butterscotch Krispie bars & Campfire bars. Soup & sandwiches too!
Right on the beach, a good spot for lunch, drinks and people watching.
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall Ave
191 locals recommend
Right on the beach, a good spot for lunch, drinks and people watching.
A great spot for oyster lovers. Our personal favourites are the beef brisket and fried chicken.
73 locals recommend
Chewies Smoke & Oyster Bar Kitsilano
2201 W 1st Ave
73 locals recommend
A great spot for oyster lovers. Our personal favourites are the beef brisket and fried chicken.
Stunning view of the English Bay. A nice place to enjoy brunch. lunch or dinner.
75 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus St
75 locals recommend
Stunning view of the English Bay. A nice place to enjoy brunch. lunch or dinner.
Ideal for seafood lovers. Beautiful views of False Creek from the patio. Our favourite is the happy hour special - mussles, frites and local beer for $12 3-6pm weekdays in the lounge.
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston Street
103 locals recommend
Ideal for seafood lovers. Beautiful views of False Creek from the patio. Our favourite is the happy hour special - mussles, frites and local beer for $12 3-6pm weekdays in the lounge.
A famous Vancouver hotspot for diners of all ages. Menu by Iron Chef Rob Feenie. Newer locations on the water in English Bay and at the Canada Place Convention Centre.
23 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe West Broadway
1530 West Broadway
23 locals recommend
A famous Vancouver hotspot for diners of all ages. Menu by Iron Chef Rob Feenie. Newer locations on the water in English Bay and at the Canada Place Convention Centre.
Our favourite breakfast place - casual, serves brunch all day, lots of selection.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Zen On Yew
1631 Yew St
33 locals recommend
Our favourite breakfast place - casual, serves brunch all day, lots of selection.
A close place for breakfast. Famous for their legendary Triple O burger if you're looking for a casual lunch or dinner.
8 locals recommend
White Spot Kerrisdale
5367 West Blvd
8 locals recommend
A close place for breakfast. Famous for their legendary Triple O burger if you're looking for a casual lunch or dinner.
A trendy italian restaurant with good selection. We love to go on Tuesdays - all pastas are $11 including our favourite truffle spaghetti with meatballs.
36 locals recommend
Trattoria
1850 W 4th Ave
36 locals recommend
A trendy italian restaurant with good selection. We love to go on Tuesdays - all pastas are $11 including our favourite truffle spaghetti with meatballs.
Featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Casual Asian cuisine featuring hand tossed noodles. Our favourites are the famous beef wrap and sweet soy chicken.
120 locals recommend
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson St
120 locals recommend
Featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Casual Asian cuisine featuring hand tossed noodles. Our favourites are the famous beef wrap and sweet soy chicken.
A great place for dinner before a show or late night drinks.
28 locals recommend
The Marquis
2666 Granville St
28 locals recommend
A great place for dinner before a show or late night drinks.
The closest one.
344 locals recommend
Starbucks
99 Keefer Pl
344 locals recommend
The closest one.
Great for take out
6 locals recommend
Nando's Kerrisdale
2064 W 41st Ave
6 locals recommend
Great for take out
Famous vegetarian restaurant in Kitsilano. Wins awards every year. Has a casual hippie feel. Our favourites are the pizza and chilli. They're famous for Buddha's feast.
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave
228 locals recommend
Famous vegetarian restaurant in Kitsilano. Wins awards every year. Has a casual hippie feel. Our favourites are the pizza and chilli. They're famous for Buddha's feast.
Our favourite place for all you can eat sushi - great lunch and late night (after 9:30pm) specials. We love the salmon nigiri and the short ribs.
Tomokazu
1128 W Broadway
Our favourite place for all you can eat sushi - great lunch and late night (after 9:30pm) specials. We love the salmon nigiri and the short ribs.
A casual place for a meal with a view on the golf course. We like to go for brunch.
21 locals recommend
University Golf Club
5185 University Blvd
21 locals recommend
A casual place for a meal with a view on the golf course. We like to go for brunch.
Our favourite Teppanyaki place. Chefs put on a good show and we love the filet and prawn meal. Go there hungry!
Osaka Teppanyaki
1788 W Broadway
Our favourite Teppanyaki place. Chefs put on a good show and we love the filet and prawn meal. Go there hungry!
Good for Chinese take-out. They offer free delivery!
Ridge Garden Restaurant
4009 Macdonald St
Good for Chinese take-out. They offer free delivery!
Most stunning view of Vancouver. A nice place for a dinner out.
112 locals recommend
Seasons in the Park
West 33rd Avenue
112 locals recommend
Most stunning view of Vancouver. A nice place for a dinner out.
A great place for brunch or drinks on the large patio in front of a fountain. They're famous for their beers of course.
12 locals recommend
Biercraft UBC
3340 Shrum Lane
12 locals recommend
A great place for brunch or drinks on the large patio in front of a fountain. They're famous for their beers of course.
Delicious and reasonable Thai restaurant.
9 locals recommend
Baan Wasana Thai Restaurant
2143 West 41st Avenue
9 locals recommend
Delicious and reasonable Thai restaurant.
Upscale vegan/vegetarian cuisine.
98 locals recommend
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th Ave
98 locals recommend
Upscale vegan/vegetarian cuisine.
Famous for their enormous pancakes with creative toppings - their "fine grub" usually requires a wait for a table.
26 locals recommend
Jethro's Fine Grub
3420 Dunbar Street
26 locals recommend
Famous for their enormous pancakes with creative toppings - their "fine grub" usually requires a wait for a table.
A Vancouver hot spot - big patio with water views and large beer selection. The flatbread and deep fried pickles are delish.
186 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes Way
186 locals recommend
A Vancouver hot spot - big patio with water views and large beer selection. The flatbread and deep fried pickles are delish.
Possibly the largest beer selection available. Great food too.
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st Avenue
245 locals recommend
Possibly the largest beer selection available. Great food too.
Located on Jericho Beach. A casual patio steps from the sand with good food and beer selection. The view is one of a kind! Not your average self-serve beach fair.
24 locals recommend
The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery St
24 locals recommend
Located on Jericho Beach. A casual patio steps from the sand with good food and beer selection. The view is one of a kind! Not your average self-serve beach fair.
Delicious Labanese cuisine if you're craving hummus, falafel and other vegetarian delights. We also like the steak and salad!
52 locals recommend
Nuba in Kitsilano
3116 W Broadway
52 locals recommend
Delicious Labanese cuisine if you're craving hummus, falafel and other vegetarian delights. We also like the steak and salad!
Comfort food at it's best!
37 locals recommend
Burgoo Kitsilano
2272 W 4th Ave
37 locals recommend
Comfort food at it's best!
Great brunch or a meal any time. Excellent drink specials. The social soda is our fave at $4
29 locals recommend
Browns Socialhouse Kitsilano
2296 W 4th Ave
29 locals recommend
Great brunch or a meal any time. Excellent drink specials. The social soda is our fave at $4
Famous in Vancouver for their asian fusion cuisine. Several locations downtown as well.
14 locals recommend
Hapa Beach
1516 Yew St
14 locals recommend
Famous in Vancouver for their asian fusion cuisine. Several locations downtown as well.

Shopping

#99 on Tripadvisor. Head to this charming neighbourhood to explore local restaurants and shops.
24 locals recommend
Kerrisdale
24 locals recommend
#99 on Tripadvisor. Head to this charming neighbourhood to explore local restaurants and shops.
#43 on Tripadvisor. Trendy upscale shops and restaurants on old brick roads.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
483 locals recommend
#43 on Tripadvisor. Trendy upscale shops and restaurants on old brick roads.
Our favourite ice cream spot. The vegan coconut chocolate chunk is delish!
130 locals recommend
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th Ave
130 locals recommend
Our favourite ice cream spot. The vegan coconut chocolate chunk is delish!

Arts & Culture

#21 on Tripadvisor. Early and late shows - always a good laugh!
29 locals recommend
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Vancouver
17755 Cambie St
29 locals recommend
#21 on Tripadvisor. Early and late shows - always a good laugh!
Our favourite local movie theater with huge seats.
39 locals recommend
Dunbar Theatre
4555 Dunbar St
39 locals recommend
Our favourite local movie theater with huge seats.
Another great local theater showing more films including film festival picks and foreign films.
87 locals recommend
Fifth Avenue Cinemas
2110 Burrard St
87 locals recommend
Another great local theater showing more films including film festival picks and foreign films.

Drinks & Nightlife

A great pub for dinner and a drink and maybe a dance after.
51 locals recommend
Bimini's Beer Hall
2010 W 4th Ave
51 locals recommend
A great pub for dinner and a drink and maybe a dance after.

Essentials

A locally owned chain - a great place to get anything you'd want to cook the perfect meal.
12 locals recommend
Marketplace IGA
3535 West 41st Avenue
12 locals recommend
A locally owned chain - a great place to get anything you'd want to cook the perfect meal.
A locally owned grocery store with great weekly specials.
52 locals recommend
Stong's Market
2150 Dollarton Hwy
52 locals recommend
A locally owned grocery store with great weekly specials.
Larger grocery store chain with anything you'll need.
6 locals recommend
Safeway
6 locals recommend
Larger grocery store chain with anything you'll need.