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This is a great way to spend the day (if you like sea life) and just a 20 minute walk away...
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThis is a great way to spend the day (if you like sea life) and just a 20 minute walk away...
This is my go-to beach & less than a 10 minute walk away - it is less crowded than English Bay and there is also a heated pool, concession stand & playground here.
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Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrThis is my go-to beach & less than a 10 minute walk away - it is less crowded than English Bay and there is also a heated pool, concession stand & playground here.
There is lots of wildlife in our park, and you can hang out with most of it around the lagoon.
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Lost Lagoon
There is lots of wildlife in our park, and you can hang out with most of it around the lagoon.
This is the main beach in the West End & by far the busiest...great for people watching & close to all of the shops and restaurants in the area. It's also the best place to view Celebration of Light.
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueThis is the main beach in the West End & by far the busiest...great for people watching & close to all of the shops and restaurants in the area. It's also the best place to view Celebration of Light.
The Seawall is a scenic 22 km path that lines Vancouver’s waterfront. Perfect for a walk, cycle, rollerblade or jog, it is the most popular recreational spot in the city.
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Seawall
SeawallThe Seawall is a scenic 22 km path that lines Vancouver’s waterfront. Perfect for a walk, cycle, rollerblade or jog, it is the most popular recreational spot in the city.
This quaint hotel overlooks English Bay and is a great place to visit with friends (other than when they have live entertainment - it is relatively quiet, so you can actually hear your company)
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Sylvia Hotel and Restaurant
1154 Gilford StThis quaint hotel overlooks English Bay and is a great place to visit with friends (other than when they have live entertainment - it is relatively quiet, so you can actually hear your company)
This community centre has a library and gym. They offer a variety of classes and exercise programs.
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West End Community Centre
870 Denman StThis community centre has a library and gym. They offer a variety of classes and exercise programs.
This small island is buzzing with a colourful artistic community, fine waterfront restaurants, theatres, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes & a fantastic fresh food market.
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Granville Island
This small island is buzzing with a colourful artistic community, fine waterfront restaurants, theatres, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes & a fantastic fresh food market.
If you love rides, games, live entertainment, shopping, food of all sorts, taking your chance with lady luck ;-) you must check this out during our annual fair August 16 - September 1
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Pacific National Exhibition
If you love rides, games, live entertainment, shopping, food of all sorts, taking your chance with lady luck ;-) you must check this out during our annual fair August 16 - September 1
Relax and enjoy one Vancouver's best views from the North Shore's waterfront market & shops! With over 80 specialty shops and services, this is a nice way to spend an afternoon.
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Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtRelax and enjoy one Vancouver's best views from the North Shore's waterfront market & shops! With over 80 specialty shops and services, this is a nice way to spend an afternoon.
There are many ways you can fill your day at Grouse Mountain. It offers wildlife viewing, guided tours, strenuous hikes, casual strolls, ziplining & helicopter excursions.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayThere are many ways you can fill your day at Grouse Mountain. It offers wildlife viewing, guided tours, strenuous hikes, casual strolls, ziplining & helicopter excursions.
This is a popular clothing-optional beach. There are 473 steps from the top to the bottom, so be prepared for a bit of a hike, but there are vendors offering a variety of items, food & beverages.
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallThis is a popular clothing-optional beach. There are 473 steps from the top to the bottom, so be prepared for a bit of a hike, but there are vendors offering a variety of items, food & beverages.
Robson Street is packed with stores and restaurants, from Granville St. to Jervis St. Home to over 100 shops, it's also the epicentre of downtown Vancouver's shopping district.
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Robson Street
1155 Robson StRobson Street is packed with stores and restaurants, from Granville St. to Jervis St. Home to over 100 shops, it's also the epicentre of downtown Vancouver's shopping district.
As Vancouver’s historic heart and the epicenter of independent design, culture, food and fashion, Gastown delivers one-of-a-kind experiences to visitors and locals alike.
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Gastown
As Vancouver’s historic heart and the epicenter of independent design, culture, food and fashion, Gastown delivers one-of-a-kind experiences to visitors and locals alike.
Shopping
No Frills
This is the closest full grocery store.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StThis is the closest Pharmacy (Drug Store).
This is just 2 blocks away and has a variety of stores, including grocery, pharmacy, liquor, dollarstore, UPS, Canada Post, and fast food restaurants.
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Denman Place Mall
1030 Denman StThis is just 2 blocks away and has a variety of stores, including grocery, pharmacy, liquor, dollarstore, UPS, Canada Post, and fast food restaurants.
This is the next closest grocery store & the biggest in the area, they have a pharmacy, flower shop, hot & cold deli.
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Safeway Robson
1766 Robson StThis is the next closest grocery store & the biggest in the area, they have a pharmacy, flower shop, hot & cold deli.
This is the biggest liquor store in the area, but there is another smaller one a little closer, but it has less variety and can be more expensive
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StThis is the biggest liquor store in the area, but there is another smaller one a little closer, but it has less variety and can be more expensive
London Drugs is the nearest store which offers the most variety - electronics, computers, cosmetics, household items, food and they have a pharmacy and photo developing lab.
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London Drugs
351 Abbott StLondon Drugs is the nearest store which offers the most variety - electronics, computers, cosmetics, household items, food and they have a pharmacy and photo developing lab.
Food Scene
This is my favorite Thai restaurant, the food is authentic & the service is awesome.
Khunnai Chang Thai Cuisine
This is my favorite Thai restaurant, the food is authentic & the service is awesome.
This restaurant had line-ups to get in for a good portion of the day....they finally opened up another one on Robson street, so you could visit either one now, and not have to wait so long to get in.
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Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie StThis restaurant had line-ups to get in for a good portion of the day....they finally opened up another one on Robson street, so you could visit either one now, and not have to wait so long to get in.
This is prime beach viewing...and they make great wings & bloody Caesar's too!
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Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveThis is prime beach viewing...and they make great wings & bloody Caesar's too!
There are a ton of sushi restaurants around, this is the one I like best in the immediate area.
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Akira Sushi
1069 Denman StThere are a ton of sushi restaurants around, this is the one I like best in the immediate area.
Another great viewing spot & a pretty good menu and friendly staff.
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Milestones Grill and Bar
1210 Denman StreetAnother great viewing spot & a pretty good menu and friendly staff.
This is my go-to brunch spot when not wanting a view - good food, value & service
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Joe's Grill
3048 Main StThis is my go-to brunch spot when not wanting a view - good food, value & service
Vera's Burger Shack
2922 Main StGreat (organic) burgers
Authentic Cantonese food for a reasonable price. They also have a separate vegetarian kitchen, and are open late.
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Hon's Wun Tun House
1339 Robson StAuthentic Cantonese food for a reasonable price. They also have a separate vegetarian kitchen, and are open late.
Raincity Grill features a menu comprised of locally sourced food, incorporating their trademark 100-Mile Tasting Menu. It's pricier, but both the food & service are great!
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Raincity Grill - Closed.
1193 Denman StRaincity Grill features a menu comprised of locally sourced food, incorporating their trademark 100-Mile Tasting Menu. It's pricier, but both the food & service are great!
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my go-to, especially when I have visitors - great view, good food & very friendly service (as well as 10 different caesar's to choose from ;-))
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Bayside Lounge
1755 Davie StThis is my go-to, especially when I have visitors - great view, good food & very friendly service (as well as 10 different caesar's to choose from ;-))
Sightseeing
This spectacular 22-hectare (55-acre) garden in the heart of Vancouver has matured into a botanical garden of international stature since opening to the public in 1975.
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StThis spectacular 22-hectare (55-acre) garden in the heart of Vancouver has matured into a botanical garden of international stature since opening to the public in 1975.
The Picturesque Canada Place is on the Burrard Inlet. It is the home of the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver's World Trade Centre & FlyOver Canada
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Canada Place
999 Canada PlThe Picturesque Canada Place is on the Burrard Inlet. It is the home of the Vancouver Convention Centre, the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver's World Trade Centre & FlyOver Canada
This is a great location for a picnic, a leisurely hike, or a refreshing swim in one of the many popular swimming holes. It features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon.
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Lynn Valley
This is a great location for a picnic, a leisurely hike, or a refreshing swim in one of the many popular swimming holes. It features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon.
Arts & Culture
The Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest in Western Canada. This summer features Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything
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Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StThe Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest in Western Canada. This summer features Douglas Coupland: everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything