Guidebook for Vancouver
Getting Around
Canada Line - SkyTrain
Canada Line - SkyTrainEvo Car Share
4567 Canada WayEvo spots right beside my apartment - not the place on the map.
Parks & Nature
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdBeautiful for biking or walking the seawall!
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StGreat busy beach
Third Beach
Rent a bike and go around Stanley Park and stop at this beach!
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueGreat beach
Difficult hike for a very rewarding view. Come prepared to sweat
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayDifficult hike for a very rewarding view. Come prepared to sweat
Great day hike with amazing views of Howe Sound - 5 hours return. Intermediate level
20 locals recommend
Saint Marks Summit
Great day hike with amazing views of Howe Sound - 5 hours return. Intermediate level
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailEasy Day Hike - 1.5 hours return
Food Scene
Cute hidden local spot closet to my place for a great vibe and good breakfast.
93 locals recommend
Greenhorn
994 Nicola StCute hidden local spot closet to my place for a great vibe and good breakfast.
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StAwesome brunch or lunch spot - always busy.
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StBrunch spot
Freshii
1185 W Georgia StQuick healthy bites
SMAK Healthy Fast Food
1139 W Pender StQuick healthy bites
Ebisu On Robson
827 Bute StGood sushi - little more expensive but worth it
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StAwesome Mexican
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StAmazing Lebonese food!
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveGreat beach patio that turns into a fun spot at night too
The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus StGorgeous views on the water
Best location and view of English Bay - can't get closer to the beach than this place!
249 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveBest location and view of English Bay - can't get closer to the beach than this place!
Nook
1525 Yew StGreat Italian hole in the wall! Bigger location in Kitsilano as well
Six Acres
203 Carrall StGood little patio and great vibe in Gastown
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveAmazing local ice cream!
Glory Juice Co.
78 E 2nd AveUnbelievable Acai Bowls
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StGreat seafood - always busy!
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StGourmet epic donuts!
Purebread
159 W Hastings StUnbelievable cafe with the best pastries in town - started in Whistler!
Terra Breads
1605 Manitoba StFresh bread and cafe - local and amazing
Best doughnuts if you are in the area - also a great cafe always busy!
109 locals recommend
Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant AveBest doughnuts if you are in the area - also a great cafe always busy!
Finch's
353 W Pender StEpic sandwiches
More upscale lunch and dinner spot, still affordable and great food
172 locals recommend
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StMore upscale lunch and dinner spot, still affordable and great food
Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy AveGreat food - also a brewery, beautiful inside decor. Still casual
The Greek By Anatoli
1043 Mainland StGood greek spot in Yaletown - tapas
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StMore high end seafood spot
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrBomb Mexican
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrBomb Mexican
Sightseeing
Granville Island
Market with lots of local foods and goods - a must!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveUrban Fare
177 Davie StIGA
2286 W BroadwaySafeway Robson
1766 Robson StShopping
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StNordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson StStrip of stores - Zara, Aritzia, Footlocker, Forever 21, Banana Republic, Nike, and more
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StStrip of stores - Zara, Aritzia, Footlocker, Forever 21, Banana Republic, Nike, and more
Arts & Culture
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St