Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Panaderia Latina Bakery
4906 Joyce StFresh baking, empanadas are delicious.
Fresh bakery with Chinese pastries , steamed buns and baked goods. Always warm and fresh.
A good quick stop before you get on the skytrain.
Bao Bakery
5115 Joyce StFresh bakery with Chinese pastries , steamed buns and baked goods. Always warm and fresh.
A good quick stop before you get on the skytrain.
Tim Hortons
8888 University Dr EServing delicious Italian food - Tuesday night pasta specials are a great value.
23 locals recommend
Trattoria Burnaby
4501 KingswayServing delicious Italian food - Tuesday night pasta specials are a great value.
Kimu Japanese Cuisine
4441 Boundary RdSushi - including aburi dishes. Very nice food.
Great breakfast- go for the eggs bennedict, and no one will judge you if you end up with the waffles
109 locals recommend
Yolks
1598 E Hastings StGreat breakfast- go for the eggs bennedict, and no one will judge you if you end up with the waffles
Amazing upscale breakfast. Best to reserve or go early to ensure a table.
They also have a great patio in the summer.
Great atmosphere inside and out.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetAmazing upscale breakfast. Best to reserve or go early to ensure a table.
They also have a great patio in the summer.
Great atmosphere inside and out.
Everything Else
Big Feet
3516 KingswayChinese reflexology foot massage.
Some call it torture- others call it heaven- you decide.
Parks & Nature
Central Park Playground
6110 Boundary RoadSeveral trails to walk or jog nestled in giant BC cedar trees.
Walking trails around seawall and through the park, bike path, beaches, pools, playgrounds, tennis courts to name a few things. Iconic must-see place to visit in Vancouver.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdWalking trails around seawall and through the park, bike path, beaches, pools, playgrounds, tennis courts to name a few things. Iconic must-see place to visit in Vancouver.
Park with conservatory, water fountain, stunning views manicured gardens- Good for photos.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StPark with conservatory, water fountain, stunning views manicured gardens- Good for photos.
Amazing views of the north shore and of the Lions Gate Bridge. There is a concession stand, cafe and washrooms here as well for a break as you walk the picturesque seawall.
37 locals recommend
Prospect Point Lookout
5601 Stanley Park DrAmazing views of the north shore and of the Lions Gate Bridge. There is a concession stand, cafe and washrooms here as well for a break as you walk the picturesque seawall.
Shopping
Metrotown
Essentials
Grocery store stocking all the basics. Has a small Starbucks tucked in the corner
46 locals recommend
Safeway Collingwood
3410 KingswayGrocery store stocking all the basics. Has a small Starbucks tucked in the corner
Sightseeing
Food market and artisan shops surrounded by water and a view of downtown. Including a kids market, restaurants, bars.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Food market and artisan shops surrounded by water and a view of downtown. Including a kids market, restaurants, bars.
Arts & Culture
Lovely space downtown, and they have a donation Tuesdays if you are travelling on a budget. The also carry an extensive collection of Emily Carr's work on the 4th floor.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StLovely space downtown, and they have a donation Tuesdays if you are travelling on a budget. The also carry an extensive collection of Emily Carr's work on the 4th floor.
Arts and cultural artifacts from the around the world. Historical to contemporary. The MOA is unique as a museum as their entire collection is on display. It is wonderful to explore and open numerous drawers in a variety of rooms.
They have an extensive First Nations collection as well and outdoor space with a Haida House and a Mortuary House. Built by Haida artist Bill Reid and ‘Namgis artist Doug Cranmer
The museum is free for Indigenous people.
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrArts and cultural artifacts from the around the world. Historical to contemporary. The MOA is unique as a museum as their entire collection is on display. It is wonderful to explore and open numerous drawers in a variety of rooms.
They have an extensive First Nations collection as well and outdoor space with a Haida House and a Mortuary House. Built by Haida artist Bill Reid and ‘Namgis artist Doug Cranmer
The museum is free for Indigenous people.