Guidebook for Vancouver
Entertainment & Activities
Casual diner, Italian food, reasonably priced. Next door is Prontino- a wine bar with equally good food- some shared menu items. Nice decor.
43 locals raden deze aan
Pronto
3473 Cambie StreetCasual diner, Italian food, reasonably priced. Next door is Prontino- a wine bar with equally good food- some shared menu items. Nice decor.
Great place for everyone! This Community Centre is one of the best in the city. Features include: Library, Blue Parrot Coffee, Indoor Ice rink, fitness and swimming pool, and lots of programs..
68 locals raden deze aan
Hillcrest Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger WayGreat place for everyone! This Community Centre is one of the best in the city. Features include: Library, Blue Parrot Coffee, Indoor Ice rink, fitness and swimming pool, and lots of programs..
Food Scene
A great watering hole with a large beer menu, and a focus on Belgian beers. Great food as well! Eat in the dining room, or just have a drink in the bar area.
91 locals raden deze aan
BierCraft Bistro
3305 Cambie StA great watering hole with a large beer menu, and a focus on Belgian beers. Great food as well! Eat in the dining room, or just have a drink in the bar area.
Great sushi find in the area! Probably one of the best in the city. No reservations, so get there early.
131 locals raden deze aan
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveGreat sushi find in the area! Probably one of the best in the city. No reservations, so get there early.
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon StGreat tacos- fast, fresh, easy, and affordable!
Celebrity chef/reality TV star (Dragon's Den, From Recipes to Riches, Top Chef Canada)this is not your traditional Indian cuisine. A dine-out experience unlike no other. No reservations. MAP INCORRECT
264 locals raden deze aan
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetCelebrity chef/reality TV star (Dragon's Den, From Recipes to Riches, Top Chef Canada)this is not your traditional Indian cuisine. A dine-out experience unlike no other. No reservations. MAP INCORRECT
A little off the beaten path, the owners are terrific and engage you in conversation. Baked goods, great coffee, and some interesting finds to take home with you.http://www.themightyoak.ca/gallery-2
35 locals raden deze aan
The Mighty Oak
198 W 18th AveA little off the beaten path, the owners are terrific and engage you in conversation. Baked goods, great coffee, and some interesting finds to take home with you.http://www.themightyoak.ca/gallery-2
Great food, with a breathtaking view of the city, nestled in Queen Elizabeth Park, just minutes away.
112 locals raden deze aan
Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenueGreat food, with a breathtaking view of the city, nestled in Queen Elizabeth Park, just minutes away.
Love the food, cozy atmosphere. Limited menu with mostly french fare- the salted chocolate mouse is heavenly. Not a lot of tables, so call ahead if you don't want to be disappointed.
27 locals raden deze aan
The Stable House Bistro
1520 W 13th AveLove the food, cozy atmosphere. Limited menu with mostly french fare- the salted chocolate mouse is heavenly. Not a lot of tables, so call ahead if you don't want to be disappointed.
Great food- fresh, flavourful, reasonably priced. Staff friendly and helpful.
38 locals raden deze aan
Locus Restaurant & Lounge
4121 Main StGreat food- fresh, flavourful, reasonably priced. Staff friendly and helpful.
Delicious burgers, this chain originated in Toronto. This is the first location, recently opened in 2015.
Big Smoke Burger
500 West BroadwayDelicious burgers, this chain originated in Toronto. This is the first location, recently opened in 2015.
Made the top ten list of healthy eateries in Vancouver- this is a great sushi spot.
17 locals raden deze aan
Shizenya Restaurant on Broadway
1333 W BroadwayMade the top ten list of healthy eateries in Vancouver- this is a great sushi spot.
Clean, bright, and spacious to fit a larger party of guests (with reservations)-vegetarian or not, you will not be disappointed. Fresh healthy juices available as well.
98 locals raden deze aan
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveClean, bright, and spacious to fit a larger party of guests (with reservations)-vegetarian or not, you will not be disappointed. Fresh healthy juices available as well.
Award winning, this stylish, upscale destination is known for creative Pacific NW dishes, with a popular tasting menu.
32 locals raden deze aan
West Restaurant
2881 Granville StAward winning, this stylish, upscale destination is known for creative Pacific NW dishes, with a popular tasting menu.
Probably the freshest fish and chips in the city. Lots of interesting products as well. The menu is simple, and more of a take-out place (there is a small counter with bar stools). Large portions.
84 locals raden deze aan
The Fish Counter
3825 Main StProbably the freshest fish and chips in the city. Lots of interesting products as well. The menu is simple, and more of a take-out place (there is a small counter with bar stools). Large portions.
Vegetarian. Seasonal menus, using local ingredients. Great reviews.
184 locals raden deze aan
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StVegetarian. Seasonal menus, using local ingredients. Great reviews.
Live music venue, with great food. Check out the calendar on the website for what's going on.
15 locals raden deze aan
Cottage Bistro
Live music venue, with great food. Check out the calendar on the website for what's going on.
Hidden Gem, on a residential street, just east of Main. People have conversations here, you won't find people on their cellphones! Limited seating, but we have found people don't linger too long, you will usually find a seat by the time your order is served. Great coffee, food, (tomato basil soup sells out fast), and unique items for sale, carefully curated by the shop owners, who are local artists in Vancouver.
116 locals raden deze aan
Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StHidden Gem, on a residential street, just east of Main. People have conversations here, you won't find people on their cellphones! Limited seating, but we have found people don't linger too long, you will usually find a seat by the time your order is served. Great coffee, food, (tomato basil soup sells out fast), and unique items for sale, carefully curated by the shop owners, who are local artists in Vancouver.
Essentials
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StGreat selection of organic groceries.
Top quality cuts of meat and fish, and staff are knowledgable to help you, for those nights in when you want to cook at home.
24 locals raden deze aan
Windsor Quality Meats
4110 Main StTop quality cuts of meat and fish, and staff are knowledgable to help you, for those nights in when you want to cook at home.
This grocery store is about a 5-minute drive, and carries a wide selection of organic and healthy foods. 1-hour underground parking is included with your purchase.
726 locals raden deze aan
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveThis grocery store is about a 5-minute drive, and carries a wide selection of organic and healthy foods. 1-hour underground parking is included with your purchase.
Safeway Pharmacy
1611 Davie StReasonable prices, with grocery, drugstore items.
Everything Else
Homemade natural ingredients. Try their coffee toffee or salted caramel. Often a queue, well worth the wait!
130 locals raden deze aan
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveHomemade natural ingredients. Try their coffee toffee or salted caramel. Often a queue, well worth the wait!
For the drugstore necessities, including prescriptions, this is conveniently located about 10 minutes walk from the suite.
692 locals raden deze aan
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StFor the drugstore necessities, including prescriptions, this is conveniently located about 10 minutes walk from the suite.
The well known, Vancouver-based original yoga wear! This location is the lab, where you can see new ideas being spun into creation, as well as purchase from a small selection.
64 locals raden deze aan
lululemon
2101 W 4th AveThe well known, Vancouver-based original yoga wear! This location is the lab, where you can see new ideas being spun into creation, as well as purchase from a small selection.
Healthy juices, cleanses and snacks-tucked in on a great little shopping area of South Granville.
7 locals raden deze aan
Heirloom Juice Co.
2861 Granville StreetHealthy juices, cleanses and snacks-tucked in on a great little shopping area of South Granville.
Not just country style furniture- the selection is carefully curated and features some of the best in both Canadian and international design.
CF Interiors
848 E Hastings StNot just country style furniture- the selection is carefully curated and features some of the best in both Canadian and international design.
Only open for brunch until 3pm. The food is prepared perfectly. Try the pork belly hash, with the homemade bbq sauce. Lots of choices, and very popular: be prepared to wait on weekends.
7 locals raden deze aan
Thyme To Indulge Catering & Bistro
2858 Main StreetOnly open for brunch until 3pm. The food is prepared perfectly. Try the pork belly hash, with the homemade bbq sauce. Lots of choices, and very popular: be prepared to wait on weekends.
Known for its brews. Limited menu, uses bread from Nelson the Seagull, and Earnest ice cream features in the desserts.
307 locals raden deze aan
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveKnown for its brews. Limited menu, uses bread from Nelson the Seagull, and Earnest ice cream features in the desserts.
From hair to spa services, located in an Arthur Erickson designed building, Suki's is well known to Vancouverites for your pampering needs.
Suki's Salon & Spa
3157 Granville StFrom hair to spa services, located in an Arthur Erickson designed building, Suki's is well known to Vancouverites for your pampering needs.
Shopping
Interesting finds, worth a look for that unique gift or home furnishing.
16 locals raden deze aan
Walrus Design Inc
3408 Cambie StInteresting finds, worth a look for that unique gift or home furnishing.
Rackets & Runners
3880 Oak StGreat place to get running and racket gear- the 'go-to' spot in the city!
Black Dog Video
1470 Commercial DrThis little video rental shop has some great finds.
One of the best malls outside of downtown. Lots of top name brand stores, as well as Hudson's Bay, and a well-stocked Safeway grocery store. A short 5 minute drive, or 1 stop on the Skytrain.
200 locals raden deze aan
Oakridge Centre
650 W 41st AveOne of the best malls outside of downtown. Lots of top name brand stores, as well as Hudson's Bay, and a well-stocked Safeway grocery store. A short 5 minute drive, or 1 stop on the Skytrain.
Arts & Culture
Local movie theatre- get a taste of the old-time movie theatres that are in every neighbourhood in Vancouver. Check the listings to see what's on!
67 locals raden deze aan
The Park Theatre
3440 Cambie StLocal movie theatre- get a taste of the old-time movie theatres that are in every neighbourhood in Vancouver. Check the listings to see what's on!
If you're looking for a night at the theatre, this is a short drive and a great venue. Check out their website for what's playing!
45 locals raden deze aan
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville StIf you're looking for a night at the theatre, this is a short drive and a great venue. Check out their website for what's playing!
Sightseeing
Drive a short 20minutes to get to Grouse Mountain. Hike the Grind- world famous!, or take the gondola to the top and relax with a cup of coffee or grab a bite, while enjoying the view of Vancouver.
249 locals raden deze aan
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Drive a short 20minutes to get to Grouse Mountain. Hike the Grind- world famous!, or take the gondola to the top and relax with a cup of coffee or grab a bite, while enjoying the view of Vancouver.
130-acre park at your doorstep:trails,tennis courts,lawn bowling,pitch'n'putt,roller hockey,basketball,Bloedel conservatory,sculptures,Painter's corner(seasonal). Fine restaurant: Seasons in the Park.
830 locals raden deze aan
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie St130-acre park at your doorstep:trails,tennis courts,lawn bowling,pitch'n'putt,roller hockey,basketball,Bloedel conservatory,sculptures,Painter's corner(seasonal). Fine restaurant: Seasons in the Park.
Stroll through the park, and learn about a variety of plant species, take a guided tour(seasonal) or do your own self-guided tour. During Christmas, the Lights are a must do!
321 locals raden deze aan
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StStroll through the park, and learn about a variety of plant species, take a guided tour(seasonal) or do your own self-guided tour. During Christmas, the Lights are a must do!
Science World carries different exhibits, fun for the whole family. Built during Expo '86, this is a must-do while in Vancouver. A short 10 minute drive away.
837 locals raden deze aan
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StScience World carries different exhibits, fun for the whole family. Built during Expo '86, this is a must-do while in Vancouver. A short 10 minute drive away.
Stroll through Olympic Village, created for the 2010 olympics, or take your bike along the seawall. Enjoy lunch at Terra Breads or Craft Brew Pub, sit and watch the world go by, or take a sea taxi.
19 locals raden deze aan
Olympic Village (Southeast False Creek)
Salt StreetStroll through Olympic Village, created for the 2010 olympics, or take your bike along the seawall. Enjoy lunch at Terra Breads or Craft Brew Pub, sit and watch the world go by, or take a sea taxi.
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayBest views of the lower mainland.