Guidebook for Vancouver

Emily
Guidebook for Vancouver

Essentials

Organic, fresh and tasty food! A little on the expensive side.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
726 locals recommend
Organic, fresh and tasty food! A little on the expensive side.
Everything you need and on the cheaper side for the area. Free underground parking if you are driving.
84 locals recommend
Safeway Robson
1766 Robson St
84 locals recommend
Everything you need and on the cheaper side for the area. Free underground parking if you are driving.
Very good selection of take out food, one of my favorite places to grab food on the go!
425 locals recommend
Urban Fare
177 Davie St
425 locals recommend
Very good selection of take out food, one of my favorite places to grab food on the go!

Food Scene

My favorite breakfast/brunch spot downtown. Especially for the scones!
68 locals recommend
Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall Street
68 locals recommend
My favorite breakfast/brunch spot downtown. Especially for the scones!
Best donair in the city, hands down. Grab it to go and take a walk down to the beach!
20 locals recommend
Donair Dude
1172 Davie St
20 locals recommend
Best donair in the city, hands down. Grab it to go and take a walk down to the beach!
Closest Starbucks to my place.
323 locals recommend
Starbucks
1752 Commercial Dr
323 locals recommend
Closest Starbucks to my place.
One of the best patio's in Vancouver - right on the water! It usually fills up pretty quick as it is a local favorite.
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour Quay
145 locals recommend
One of the best patio's in Vancouver - right on the water! It usually fills up pretty quick as it is a local favorite.
Delicious breakfast with some healthier options. I haven't tried dinner but I imagine it is delicious! Most ingredients are local and sustainable.
44 locals recommend
Forage
1300 Robson St
44 locals recommend
Delicious breakfast with some healthier options. I haven't tried dinner but I imagine it is delicious! Most ingredients are local and sustainable.

Sightseeing

Every visitor to Vancouver should spend some time in Stanley Park. I usually run the Seawall but just a heads up it can get busy in the summer!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
Every visitor to Vancouver should spend some time in Stanley Park. I usually run the Seawall but just a heads up it can get busy in the summer!
Vancouver's clothing optional beach - but one of best beaches I have ever seen. The view is stunning. Beware, there is a 10 minute hike up/down stairs to get to the beach!
197 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower Mall
197 locals recommend
Vancouver's clothing optional beach - but one of best beaches I have ever seen. The view is stunning. Beware, there is a 10 minute hike up/down stairs to get to the beach!
Take a nice walk down to see the Olympic Cauldron from the 2010 Winter Olympics. Also more spectacular waterfront views.
48 locals recommend
Olympic Cauldron @ Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada Pl
48 locals recommend
Take a nice walk down to see the Olympic Cauldron from the 2010 Winter Olympics. Also more spectacular waterfront views.
Huge botanical garden in the middle of Vancouver. Spend an afternoon walking and grab high tea for a break!
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St
321 locals recommend
Huge botanical garden in the middle of Vancouver. Spend an afternoon walking and grab high tea for a break!
One of the oldest corners in Vancouver. Can't miss seeing this neighborhood on your stop in Vancouver. It's my favorite nighttime stroll and awesome places to grab a beer!
237 locals recommend
Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water St
237 locals recommend
One of the oldest corners in Vancouver. Can't miss seeing this neighborhood on your stop in Vancouver. It's my favorite nighttime stroll and awesome places to grab a beer!

Arts & Culture

Great art gallery located just down the street!
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St
1154 locals recommend
Great art gallery located just down the street!

Everything Else

Take a shot at doing the Grouse Grind during the summer! This hike can be pretty tough, but the view is so rewarding. Not a far way out of the city and is a great morning activity.
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way
1038 locals recommend
Take a shot at doing the Grouse Grind during the summer! This hike can be pretty tough, but the view is so rewarding. Not a far way out of the city and is a great morning activity.

Entertainment & Activities

Vancouver's own amusement park! Great for children.
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings St
174 locals recommend
Vancouver's own amusement park! Great for children.