Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Milano Coffee Roasters
156 W 8th AveDELICIOUS coffees, and right beside a park.
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveMost amazing french food, great atmosphere for a date!
Los Cuervos Taqueria & Cantina
603 KingswayBest tacos in the world.
Also a bit of a hidden gem, this one has a tiny patio on it that no one is ever on. Cheap drinks, great specials, and awesome happy hour.
27 locals recommend
Eight 1/2 Restaurant Lounge
151 E 8th AveAlso a bit of a hidden gem, this one has a tiny patio on it that no one is ever on. Cheap drinks, great specials, and awesome happy hour.
This is the restaurant that Kayte manages, its awesome! Traditional Japanese Kushiyaki, awesome cocktails (invented by me!) and great happy hour.
Q Shi Q Japanese BBQ
159 West 4th AvenueThis is the restaurant that Kayte manages, its awesome! Traditional Japanese Kushiyaki, awesome cocktails (invented by me!) and great happy hour.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the weirdest, coolest place I've ever been. It's hard to describe without seeing it, but its the most elaborate tiki bar ever with amazing cocktails, and occasionally live music. Monday is Mai Tai Mondays, where mai tais are only $8 :D
98 locals recommend
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main StThis is the weirdest, coolest place I've ever been. It's hard to describe without seeing it, but its the most elaborate tiki bar ever with amazing cocktails, and occasionally live music. Monday is Mai Tai Mondays, where mai tais are only $8 :D
A cool, hard to find speakeasy style bar. Amazing cocktails and cool underground vibe.
94 locals recommend
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StA cool, hard to find speakeasy style bar. Amazing cocktails and cool underground vibe.
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrBest craft beer in Vancouver, hands down.
It is super close to our house, and has an incredible cocktail list and beer selection.
102 locals recommend
The Cascade Room
2616 Main StIt is super close to our house, and has an incredible cocktail list and beer selection.
This place is our favorite. Happy hour from 4-7 then reverse happy hour from 11-close (usually 1am). Weird 70s decor, couches instead of chairs, really friendly staff.
16 locals recommend
Uncle Abe's
3032 Main StThis place is our favorite. Happy hour from 4-7 then reverse happy hour from 11-close (usually 1am). Weird 70s decor, couches instead of chairs, really friendly staff.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous mountain trails, lots of easy options if you just want to check out our amazing nature. Nice place to spend an afternoon with nature!
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdGorgeous mountain trails, lots of easy options if you just want to check out our amazing nature. Nice place to spend an afternoon with nature!
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailShort, moderate hike with an amazing view of the inlet at the top.
There is a bird conservatory on the top that is super cool. Most beautiful gardens, great view of the city, and sometimes a zip line!
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StThere is a bird conservatory on the top that is super cool. Most beautiful gardens, great view of the city, and sometimes a zip line!
Shopping
Lots of vintage stores all the way from 13th to 23rd. Many random stores that couldn't make it anywhere downtown, lots of handmade clothing and jewlery, weird nick nacks.
205 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetLots of vintage stores all the way from 13th to 23rd. Many random stores that couldn't make it anywhere downtown, lots of handmade clothing and jewlery, weird nick nacks.
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
2949 Main StOnly a couple blocks from our house, has all the cheaper essentials
If you are feeling fancy, or are really interested in organic and ethical foods, this is your haven. I wish I could afford to go here more, the quality obviously comes with a price tag too.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveIf you are feeling fancy, or are really interested in organic and ethical foods, this is your haven. I wish I could afford to go here more, the quality obviously comes with a price tag too.
Getting Around
This station will take you to the airport, or to lots of stops downtown. It also connects you to other skytrain lines.
51 locals recommend
Broadway/City Hall Canada Line Station
496 West BroadwayThis station will take you to the airport, or to lots of stops downtown. It also connects you to other skytrain lines.
Entertainment & Activities
This place is so cool, even for grown ups. It is a centre that teaches about science in cool, interactive ways. (Think those balls that have static inside them, optical illusions, and playing with water currents and wind). They also have an IMAX which shows crazy nature documentaries.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StThis place is so cool, even for grown ups. It is a centre that teaches about science in cool, interactive ways. (Think those balls that have static inside them, optical illusions, and playing with water currents and wind). They also have an IMAX which shows crazy nature documentaries.
A cool, old school bowling alley below the Commodore on Granville street. It has pool tables, cheap beer, and cheap games of bowling. It is not for the faint of heart, it hasn't been cleaned since 1985.
8 locals recommend
Commodore Lanes
838 Granville StA cool, old school bowling alley below the Commodore on Granville street. It has pool tables, cheap beer, and cheap games of bowling. It is not for the faint of heart, it hasn't been cleaned since 1985.
This theatre is awesome. It serves alcohol and shows new and old movies, sometimes hilarious or nerdy ones. They often have late night double features and it's dirt cheap.
100 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayThis theatre is awesome. It serves alcohol and shows new and old movies, sometimes hilarious or nerdy ones. They often have late night double features and it's dirt cheap.