Guidebook for Vancouver
Exploring Parks, Mountains and the Ocean
World renowned park located right in the heart of the city of Vancouver. Walk the seawall, explore.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdWorld renowned park located right in the heart of the city of Vancouver. Walk the seawall, explore.
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayGreat views of the city. Skiing in winter, hiking in summer.
All year round adventures: Winter: world-class skiing; Summer: hiking, mountain-biking; Restaurants, hotels and village
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Visutý most na vrcholu Whistler Mountain
All year round adventures: Winter: world-class skiing; Summer: hiking, mountain-biking; Restaurants, hotels and village
The first and main beach of Vancouver. Located at south-west edge of downtown Vancouver
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueThe first and main beach of Vancouver. Located at south-west edge of downtown Vancouver
Visit Deep Cove's restaurants after or before hiking up Quarry Rock for great views of the city.
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Lomový kámen
Baden Powell TrailVisit Deep Cove's restaurants after or before hiking up Quarry Rock for great views of the city.
Outdoor pool located by the ocean, great views of the mountains
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New Brighton Pool
3201 New Brighton RdOutdoor pool located by the ocean, great views of the mountains
50 meter high bridge stretches across a beautiful canyon and free of charge; has great hiking trails
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Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park Rd50 meter high bridge stretches across a beautiful canyon and free of charge; has great hiking trails
Silnice Sea to Sky
36800 British Columbia 99Great views and hiking at the top of of the gondola
City/town information
Victoria
Beautiful British Columbia's capital city
Food scene
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StHomemade jams, locally sourced breakfast and lunch
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StLocally sourced, homemade food items for brunch
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StWest coast inspired tacos
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrMediterranean-Lebanese fair that is locally sourced
Thai Basil Restaurant
1215 Thurlow StAuthentic Thai food located on Commercial drive
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrNeapolitan pizza
Great take out for authentic Japanese sushi and other Japanese foods and groceries
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Fujiya Japanese Foods - Main
912 Clark DrGreat take out for authentic Japanese sushi and other Japanese foods and groceries
Gallery Bistro located inside the Vancouver Art Gallery: has a great patio (and in door dining) https://www.1931gallerybistro.com/
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Vancouverská galerie umění
750 Hornby StGallery Bistro located inside the Vancouver Art Gallery: has a great patio (and in door dining) https://www.1931gallerybistro.com/
Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard StGreat happy hour and lunch specials
Culinary school that operates a “Breakfast, Burger and Beer” establishment in a casual fun atmosphere
NSCS Discovery Cafe & Restaurant
1515 Discovery StCulinary school that operates a “Breakfast, Burger and Beer” establishment in a casual fun atmosphere
Vancouver's best kept secret. Stunning views from second Floor, Jericho Sailing Centre with great food at a reasonable price.
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The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StVancouver's best kept secret. Stunning views from second Floor, Jericho Sailing Centre with great food at a reasonable price.
Juicy and succulent fried chicken, antibiotic free, free fun chicken from Two Rivers.
Due to its popularity, be prepared to wait for 30 minutes to an hour. Call for reservations if you are in a hurry.
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Downlow Chicken Shack
905 Commercial DrJuicy and succulent fried chicken, antibiotic free, free fun chicken from Two Rivers.
Due to its popularity, be prepared to wait for 30 minutes to an hour. Call for reservations if you are in a hurry.
Japadog is a hot dog business started in 2005 by a Japanese couple who have moved to Canada. They have one store downtown Vancouver along Robson Street as well as few more hot dog trailers where you can buy some of their signature Terimayo Hot Dog with Teriyaki sauce, mayo and seaweed.
Japadog (Burrard & Pender)
899 Burrard StJapadog is a hot dog business started in 2005 by a Japanese couple who have moved to Canada. They have one store downtown Vancouver along Robson Street as well as few more hot dog trailers where you can buy some of their signature Terimayo Hot Dog with Teriyaki sauce, mayo and seaweed.
If you are an ice cream aficionado, head to any of the Earnest Ice Creams. Here you can combine fan favourites “Salted Caramel” “Whiskey Hazelnut” or “London Fog. Grab a pint to skip the long line during the hot seasons.
Also try: Commercial Drive’s Elephant Garden Creamery
Earnest Ice Cream | Quebec St.
If you are an ice cream aficionado, head to any of the Earnest Ice Creams. Here you can combine fan favourites “Salted Caramel” “Whiskey Hazelnut” or “London Fog. Grab a pint to skip the long line during the hot seasons.
Also try: Commercial Drive’s Elephant Garden Creamery
A casual restaurant that offers delicious Mexican favorites: tacos, tortas, huaraches. burritos and margaritas in a family friendly environment.
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Sal y Limón
701 KingswayA casual restaurant that offers delicious Mexican favorites: tacos, tortas, huaraches. burritos and margaritas in a family friendly environment.
Direct from Vietnam, the legendary “Lunch Lady” brings an exquisite Vietnamese street food fused to the heart of Commercial Drive. This spot is a true gem and a hot new favourite among Vancouver’s foodie population. Note: Be prepared for a wait. Leave your name & number at the front and take a short stroll around the Drive.
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Lunch Lady
1046 Commercial DrDirect from Vietnam, the legendary “Lunch Lady” brings an exquisite Vietnamese street food fused to the heart of Commercial Drive. This spot is a true gem and a hot new favourite among Vancouver’s foodie population. Note: Be prepared for a wait. Leave your name & number at the front and take a short stroll around the Drive.
Chef Akira Kishomoto creates a wide range of authentic and tasty Japanese food. The amazing aspect of this award-winning eatery, is the tender care shown towards creating the perfect dish with a lot of detail given to presentation and artistic flair. The restaurant is closed on Mondays, and be prepared for a waiting line as this place is extremely popular.
Arrive early or book a table and take a walk down Commercial Drive. The servers will text you when your table is ready.
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Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrChef Akira Kishomoto creates a wide range of authentic and tasty Japanese food. The amazing aspect of this award-winning eatery, is the tender care shown towards creating the perfect dish with a lot of detail given to presentation and artistic flair. The restaurant is closed on Mondays, and be prepared for a waiting line as this place is extremely popular.
Arrive early or book a table and take a walk down Commercial Drive. The servers will text you when your table is ready.
Tucked away on Commercial Drive is a restaurant that has over 15 unique poutines, gravy-soaked fries and an assortment of Canadian comfort food in the form of burgers, sandwiches and fish and chips. With its fast service, generous portions and fair prices, Belgian Fries is one of Vancouver’s “go to” restaurants.
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Belgian Fries
1885 Commercial DrTucked away on Commercial Drive is a restaurant that has over 15 unique poutines, gravy-soaked fries and an assortment of Canadian comfort food in the form of burgers, sandwiches and fish and chips. With its fast service, generous portions and fair prices, Belgian Fries is one of Vancouver’s “go to” restaurants.
Kulinarya is the place to go for home-cooked, fresh and authentic Filipino food. This this cozy and friendly restaurant has a wide range of delicious and original Pinoy dishes. Though Filipino food generally consists of a lot of meat and seafood, Kulinarya has a varied vegetarian menu and gluten free options as well. Kulinarya gets filled up pretty fast for their breakfast menu, so arrive early.
Kulinarya Filipino Eatery
1134 Commercial DrKulinarya is the place to go for home-cooked, fresh and authentic Filipino food. This this cozy and friendly restaurant has a wide range of delicious and original Pinoy dishes. Though Filipino food generally consists of a lot of meat and seafood, Kulinarya has a varied vegetarian menu and gluten free options as well. Kulinarya gets filled up pretty fast for their breakfast menu, so arrive early.
Drinks and Nightlife
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac StOff the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StStorm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveParallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StWhiskey Six BBQ
826 Renfrew StOrganic BBQ with locally sourced food
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrWhiskey, more whiskey, and even more whiskey. Scotch, blended, Canadian, Bourbon, Japanese, or Rye. Try a whiskey cocktail and Fish & Chips/Chicken Quesadilla/Southern Fried Chicken. A cozy, trendy bar located on Commercial Drive.
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Fets Whisky Kitchen
1230 Commercial DrWhiskey, more whiskey, and even more whiskey. Scotch, blended, Canadian, Bourbon, Japanese, or Rye. Try a whiskey cocktail and Fish & Chips/Chicken Quesadilla/Southern Fried Chicken. A cozy, trendy bar located on Commercial Drive.
Essentials
Great market with fresh produce, organic and less expensive products, and ready made Chinese food to go!
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Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StGreat market with fresh produce, organic and less expensive products, and ready made Chinese food to go!
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlAsian grocery store
1st Avenue Liquor Store
2800 E 1st AveCold beer and wine store
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings St Pharmacy / Drugstore
Renzullo Food Market
1370 Nanaimo StLocal Italian Delicatessen with great coffee
Canadian owned and operated large store with about everything you need in the way of food, basic clothing, cosmetics, pharmacy and electronics at a reasonable price
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Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview HwyCanadian owned and operated large store with about everything you need in the way of food, basic clothing, cosmetics, pharmacy and electronics at a reasonable price
Sightseeing
Botanická zahrada VanDusen
5251 Oak St Fifty-five acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver
Great views of the city, upscale dining at Seasons in the Park
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Park královny Alžběty
4600 Cambie StGreat views of the city, upscale dining at Seasons in the Park
Beautiful public market on the water with local shops, restaurants and artists
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Granville Island
Beautiful public market on the water with local shops, restaurants and artists
Gastown
Historical neighbourhood in Vancouver
Vancouverská galerie umění
750 Hornby StTuesday nights are donation night for entry
Olympic Village Square
Walk the seawall along False creek
Outdoor live musicals are performed in Stanley park (during the summer months only)
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Theatre under the Stars
610 Pipeline RdOutdoor live musicals are performed in Stanley park (during the summer months only)
Site of the 2010 Winter Olympics Cauldron and Expo 86
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Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceSite of the 2010 Winter Olympics Cauldron and Expo 86
Renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest.
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrRenowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nations of the Pacific Northwest.
Neighbourhoods
This is our neighbourhood. Commonly known as "East Village or Hastings-Sunrise"
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Hastings-Sunrise
This is our neighbourhood. Commonly known as "East Village or Hastings-Sunrise"
Beachside community with its relaxed atmosphere, great restaurants, shops and pubs.
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Kitsilano
Beachside community with its relaxed atmosphere, great restaurants, shops and pubs.
Experience an active West Coast fishing community complete with the requisite pubs, museums, and a fish market! Just a 20-minute drive south of Vancouver and part of the suburb of Richmond, Steveston sits at the mouth of the Fraser River and was once the largest fishing port and cannery centre on the West Coast.
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Steveston Fisherman's Wharf
3866 Bayview StreetExperience an active West Coast fishing community complete with the requisite pubs, museums, and a fish market! Just a 20-minute drive south of Vancouver and part of the suburb of Richmond, Steveston sits at the mouth of the Fraser River and was once the largest fishing port and cannery centre on the West Coast.