Vancouver SoMa Guidebook
Essentials and Facilities
Life’s essentials are only a short walk - grocery, medical and exercise facilities!
A Legacy from the 2010 Winter Olympics’ curling competition this facility has curling, skating rink, indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym and local library. Nonmembers are welcome for a small fee.
32 locals recommend
Hillcrest Community Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger WayA Legacy from the 2010 Winter Olympics’ curling competition this facility has curling, skating rink, indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym and local library. Nonmembers are welcome for a small fee.
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StNesters is a full grocery store with a deli counter.
Choices is primarily an organic grocery store approximately 1.7 km or a 20 minute walk from SoMa Suite.
398 locals recommend
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StChoices is primarily an organic grocery store approximately 1.7 km or a 20 minute walk from SoMa Suite.
Closest hospital to SoMa Suite for guests supporting family and for healthcare professionals visiting Vancouver.
6 locals recommend
BC Women’s Hospital
4500 Oak StClosest hospital to SoMa Suite for guests supporting family and for healthcare professionals visiting Vancouver.
A medium-sized government liquor store with full selection of beer, wine and spirits.
256 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StA medium-sized government liquor store with full selection of beer, wine and spirits.
A Legacy from the 2010 Winter Olympics, this facility has indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and gym. Nonmembers are welcome for a small fee.
68 locals recommend
Hillcrest Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger WayA Legacy from the 2010 Winter Olympics, this facility has indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna, steam room, and gym. Nonmembers are welcome for a small fee.
Food Scene Galore
The food scene on Main ranges from small local coffee shops to critically acclaimed restaurants, some of which are vegetarian/vegan.
A short walk to an authentic french corner store with great coffee and crepes, and specialty food items.
116 locals recommend
Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StA short walk to an authentic french corner store with great coffee and crepes, and specialty food items.
One of our "go to" restaurants with reliable food and service, and local craft beer on tap. It has a small bar with TV's for sports enthusiasts and an outdoor sunny patio in the afternoons.
14 locals recommend
Chai Lounge
One of our "go to" restaurants with reliable food and service, and local craft beer on tap. It has a small bar with TV's for sports enthusiasts and an outdoor sunny patio in the afternoons.
Authentic silk road themed restaurant with great food with music on some nights.
224 locals recommend
East Is East
3035 W BroadwayAuthentic silk road themed restaurant with great food with music on some nights.
A consistently good licensed sushi restaurant with friendly and fast service with daily specials. The clientele is varied and is welcoming for singles, couples and groups of around 4 people.
30 locals recommend
Dream Sushi
4401 Main StreetA consistently good licensed sushi restaurant with friendly and fast service with daily specials. The clientele is varied and is welcoming for singles, couples and groups of around 4 people.
The Farmer’s Market is every Saturday, 10am–2pm located 2 blocks away at Riley Park. Find locally grown vegetables & fruit; meat, seafood, artisan cheese, bread, herbs, baked goods & prepared foods. Some sampling of beer, spirits and organic wine also offered.
33 locals recommend
Vancouver Farmers Markets
1991 Grant StThe Farmer’s Market is every Saturday, 10am–2pm located 2 blocks away at Riley Park. Find locally grown vegetables & fruit; meat, seafood, artisan cheese, bread, herbs, baked goods & prepared foods. Some sampling of beer, spirits and organic wine also offered.
One of the very best vegetarian restaurants with a friendly vibe and exquisite gourmet cocktails. Consistently ranked in the top 1 or 2 Best Vegan restaurant by Big 7 Travel, taking number 1 in Vancouver in 2022 and named their top pick for the 50 Best Vegan Restaurants in the World in 2019 and second in 2020!
184 locals recommend
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StOne of the very best vegetarian restaurants with a friendly vibe and exquisite gourmet cocktails. Consistently ranked in the top 1 or 2 Best Vegan restaurant by Big 7 Travel, taking number 1 in Vancouver in 2022 and named their top pick for the 50 Best Vegan Restaurants in the World in 2019 and second in 2020!
One of Vancouver's favourite Italian coffee shops now has a presence on Main Street - offering great beans, coffee, sandwiches and gelato.
57 locals recommend
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrOne of Vancouver's favourite Italian coffee shops now has a presence on Main Street - offering great beans, coffee, sandwiches and gelato.
Coffee roasting and providing light breakfast or lunch fare is what this small local company is all about at four locations in Vancouver.
37 locals recommend
Matchstick Riley Park
4807 Main StCoffee roasting and providing light breakfast or lunch fare is what this small local company is all about at four locations in Vancouver.
Long's Noodle House
4853 Main StVery popular but small Chinese restaurant.
A small Italian restaurant with lovely surroundings for the food connoisseur.
18 locals recommend
Autostrada Osteria Main Street
4811 Main StA small Italian restaurant with lovely surroundings for the food connoisseur.
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant
4250 Main StVery popular, very busy and amazing Thai food!
Noodle soup is a must plus other Vietnamese delectables at this popular restaurant (cash or Interac).
10 locals recommend
Pho Cilantro Restaurant
4197 Fraser StNoodle soup is a must plus other Vietnamese delectables at this popular restaurant (cash or Interac).
A delicious vegetarian and vegan restaurant with a casual, fun atmosphere.
Meet has locations on Main Street, in Yaletown and Gastown, ranking 2nd in Vancouver in 2022 by Big 7 Travel.
120 locals recommend
MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetA delicious vegetarian and vegan restaurant with a casual, fun atmosphere.
Meet has locations on Main Street, in Yaletown and Gastown, ranking 2nd in Vancouver in 2022 by Big 7 Travel.
Published
3593 Main StRated Best Restaurant in Canada, May 2022
Vancouver's 2nd Largest Park
The second largest park after Stanley Park, Q.E. Park has spectacular views of the city, gardens, a conservatory that is great on rainy days, restaurant, tennis courts, and pitch & putt golf course.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StThe second largest park after Stanley Park, Q.E. Park has spectacular views of the city, gardens, a conservatory that is great on rainy days, restaurant, tennis courts, and pitch & putt golf course.
Skytrain Connector
The closest Skytrain-Canada Line station to the suite. Northbound trains take you to downtown Vancouver in mere minutes and Southbound trains to River Rock Casino and YVR Airport.
88 locals recommend
King Edward Station
The closest Skytrain-Canada Line station to the suite. Northbound trains take you to downtown Vancouver in mere minutes and Southbound trains to River Rock Casino and YVR Airport.
Entertainment
Discover live music at East is East, The Shameful Tiki Room and Music on Main at Heritage Hall and others before going downtown.
One of the last single screen theatres in Vancouver playing first run films with an emphasis on non-Hollywood releases.
67 locals recommend
The Park Theatre
3440 Cambie StOne of the last single screen theatres in Vancouver playing first run films with an emphasis on non-Hollywood releases.
Science related activities for adults and children with exhibits related to the Pacific Northwest.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StScience related activities for adults and children with exhibits related to the Pacific Northwest.
Hosting Music on Main, pop-up markets and makers markets among other events.
Music on Main has produced more than 500 events featuring in excess of 1,000 musicians and 100 world premieres at Heritage Hall on Main Street.
Heritage Hall
3102 Main StHosting Music on Main, pop-up markets and makers markets among other events.
Music on Main has produced more than 500 events featuring in excess of 1,000 musicians and 100 world premieres at Heritage Hall on Main Street.
Gastro Pubs and Eateries
A more adult-oriented selection of establishments, some with entertainment and games.
A local eatery and bar with Greek food and live entertainment (bands) on select nights.
39 locals recommend
The Main
4210 Main StA local eatery and bar with Greek food and live entertainment (bands) on select nights.
Visiting this authentic Tiki lounge is like spending a night in the South Pacific! Its blacked out windows, authentic cocktails and decor and occasional music or burlesque show brings the South Pacific to South Main! Go early as this small room fills up fast.
98 locals recommend
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main StVisiting this authentic Tiki lounge is like spending a night in the South Pacific! Its blacked out windows, authentic cocktails and decor and occasional music or burlesque show brings the South Pacific to South Main! Go early as this small room fills up fast.
Friendly proprietors greet thirsty guests in this Portland themed venue. There are two levels with high ceilings and beautiful wood details, a true Cascadia vibe. Guests are seated at either comfy booths or long wood slab tables. Rotating taps of craft beer from Portland, OR and accompanying food including pizza, burgers and grits are served. "Put a Bird On It" has been voted as one of the best chicken on a waffle dishes in Vancouver.
94 locals recommend
Portland Craft
3835 Main StFriendly proprietors greet thirsty guests in this Portland themed venue. There are two levels with high ceilings and beautiful wood details, a true Cascadia vibe. Guests are seated at either comfy booths or long wood slab tables. Rotating taps of craft beer from Portland, OR and accompanying food including pizza, burgers and grits are served. "Put a Bird On It" has been voted as one of the best chicken on a waffle dishes in Vancouver.
Shopping on Main
The shopping choices range from high end baby clothes and furniture to rare antiques.
Our favourite boutique with a focus on modern design. Some products include lighting, furniture, decor, apothecary, textiles, cards and gift ideas. The proprietors are friendly, helpful and generous with their ideas.
13 locals recommend
Nineteen Ten
4366 Main StOur favourite boutique with a focus on modern design. Some products include lighting, furniture, decor, apothecary, textiles, cards and gift ideas. The proprietors are friendly, helpful and generous with their ideas.
Book Warehouse Main St.
4118 Main StA selection of books and gifts for all ages.
A modern candy store with a variety of old time favourites and newer concoctions and ice cream treats!
7 locals recommend
Yum Sweet Shop
4150 Main StA modern candy store with a variety of old time favourites and newer concoctions and ice cream treats!
Women and Men's clothing and accessories both new and gently used designer items.
89 locals recommend
Front & Company
3772 Main StWomen and Men's clothing and accessories both new and gently used designer items.
West Coast Kids
4428 Main StDesigner baby, toddler and children's products.