Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

One of my favourite coffee shops. Where the hip/funky locals go. Free Wifi.
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Greenhorn
994 Nicola St
93 místní doporučují
One of my favourite coffee shops. Where the hip/funky locals go. Free Wifi.
Boutique Italian gem…with a gorgeous outdoor patio, hidden in the neighbourhood. Must make reservations. Martini's are only $6 Sunday-Thursday after 5pm. The Lychee Martini is AMAZING.
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Adesso
1906 Haro Street
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Boutique Italian gem…with a gorgeous outdoor patio, hidden in the neighbourhood. Must make reservations. Martini's are only $6 Sunday-Thursday after 5pm. The Lychee Martini is AMAZING.
The best place to watch the sunset, over a glass of wine….or better yet, a BELLINI! (which are just $4, during their Happy Hours: Mon-Fri 3 to 6 pm & Sun-Thurs 9pm to close)
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Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach Ave
249 místní doporučují
The best place to watch the sunset, over a glass of wine….or better yet, a BELLINI! (which are just $4, during their Happy Hours: Mon-Fri 3 to 6 pm & Sun-Thurs 9pm to close)
Best Thai Food in Vancouver. They have an incredible Happy Hour menu (all appetizers in their main menu are 50% off between 3-6pm)
29 místní doporučují
SalaThai
888 Burrard St
29 místní doporučují
Best Thai Food in Vancouver. They have an incredible Happy Hour menu (all appetizers in their main menu are 50% off between 3-6pm)
A nice, upper scale restaurant where you can enjoy great, local seafood. I saw Goldie Hawn there last time :) Being seated outside on the patio in the day is ideal.
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Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour Quay
145 místní doporučují
A nice, upper scale restaurant where you can enjoy great, local seafood. I saw Goldie Hawn there last time :) Being seated outside on the patio in the day is ideal.
A high-energy, fun, authentic Japanese izakaya (tapas bar). Reservations recommended (604-685-8817) but not accepted Fridays & Saturdays between 6-10pm
42 místní doporučují
Guu with Garlic
1698 Robson St
42 místní doporučují
A high-energy, fun, authentic Japanese izakaya (tapas bar). Reservations recommended (604-685-8817) but not accepted Fridays & Saturdays between 6-10pm
My favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Great service & value. I recommend the coconut curry chicken soup, honey garlic pork meal with spring rolls, or rare steak pho (noodle soup).
Ongba Vietnamese Eatery ( Café Phin And Pho)
976 Denman St
My favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Great service & value. I recommend the coconut curry chicken soup, honey garlic pork meal with spring rolls, or rare steak pho (noodle soup).
A great front patio to take in the views of Gastown
109 místní doporučují
Chill Winston
3 Alexander Street
109 místní doporučují
A great front patio to take in the views of Gastown
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Fresh bread made in an open kitchen. Free wifi.
65 místní doporučují
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall St
65 místní doporučují
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Fresh bread made in an open kitchen. Free wifi.
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Great cozy atmosphere & concept. Feels like a cozy, funky living room. Free wifi.
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Lost + Found Cafe
33 W Hastings St
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One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Great cozy atmosphere & concept. Feels like a cozy, funky living room. Free wifi.
Awesome restaurant/bar for delicious food or a sophisticated drink
371 místní doporučují
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty Street
371 místní doporučují
Awesome restaurant/bar for delicious food or a sophisticated drink
Awesome patio & view of Vancouver! Take the little aqua bus/False Creek Ferry from Sunset beach to Granville Island.
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Bridges Restaurant
1696 Duranleau St
41 místní doporučují
Awesome patio & view of Vancouver! Take the little aqua bus/False Creek Ferry from Sunset beach to Granville Island.

Essentials

Cheapest grocery store in the neighbourhood!
38 místní doporučují
Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman St
38 místní doporučují
Cheapest grocery store in the neighbourhood!

Sightseeing

A fun, scenic way to get to Granville Island. (And much cheaper than a taxi!) You can also have the option to get an all-day-pass and have a beautiful mini-tour around the inlet!
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Aquatic Centre Ferry Dock station
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A fun, scenic way to get to Granville Island. (And much cheaper than a taxi!) You can also have the option to get an all-day-pass and have a beautiful mini-tour around the inlet!
An absolute MUST during your stay in Vancouver. I recommend not going on a weekend, if possible (very crowded).
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Granville Island
1659 místní doporučují
An absolute MUST during your stay in Vancouver. I recommend not going on a weekend, if possible (very crowded).
World renowned! Great for a rainy day, educational activity
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr
502 místní doporučují
World renowned! Great for a rainy day, educational activity
Great place to eat take-out, relax, or people-watch.
537 místní doporučují
English Bay Beach
Beach Avenue
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Great place to eat take-out, relax, or people-watch.

Drinks & Nightlife

A super fun, casual, bar where the locals go. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and AMAZING pulled-pork nachos!!
91 místní doporučují
Score on Davie
1262 Davie St
91 místní doporučují
A super fun, casual, bar where the locals go. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and AMAZING pulled-pork nachos!!
Great place to enjoy a cocktail
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The Diamond
6 Powell St
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Great place to enjoy a cocktail
Favorite (hidden) craft beer spot… with over 100 different beers on tap. Awesome atmosphere-- where the locals go! They also have an amazing smoked salmon eggs benedict brunch (brunch Sat & Sun only)
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander St
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Favorite (hidden) craft beer spot… with over 100 different beers on tap. Awesome atmosphere-- where the locals go! They also have an amazing smoked salmon eggs benedict brunch (brunch Sat & Sun only)
A fun, vibrant, true local bar… filled with young people from Kitsilano (beach, yoga, health, sporty people!)…Great place to catch the game, or have a beer after a day at the beach (across the street)
191 místní doporučují
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall Ave
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A fun, vibrant, true local bar… filled with young people from Kitsilano (beach, yoga, health, sporty people!)…Great place to catch the game, or have a beer after a day at the beach (across the street)

Everything Else

A cute, local, sustainable way to get organic fruits & veggies every Saturday from 9am -2pm
22 místní doporučují
West End Farmers Market
1100 Comox St
22 místní doporučují
A cute, local, sustainable way to get organic fruits & veggies every Saturday from 9am -2pm
Free, beautiful courts to play on!
24 místní doporučují
Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
2099 Beach Ave
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Free, beautiful courts to play on!
Kitsilano Pool is Vancouver's only saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor summer pool is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood of Kitsilano.
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Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall Ave
145 místní doporučují
Kitsilano Pool is Vancouver's only saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor summer pool is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood of Kitsilano.

Shopping

If you need something super cheap for your daily life. Here is your cheapest option!
6 místní doporučují
Dollarama
2201 Kingsway
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If you need something super cheap for your daily life. Here is your cheapest option!