Guidebook for Vancouver
Five absolute must-try food options
You can walk to these five amazing restaurants in 3 minutes.
They all have 4.4+ stars and over 1000+ reviews.
Serves craft beers, modern vegetarian & vegan cuisine inspired by Vietnamese culture
46 locals recommend
Chau Veggie Express
5052 Victoria DrServes craft beers, modern vegetarian & vegan cuisine inspired by Vietnamese culture
Authentic dim sum experience and atmosphere.
31 locals recommend
Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
4989 Victoria DrAuthentic dim sum experience and atmosphere.
Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen
5155 Victoria DrLocal favorite Vietnamese Pho restaurant.
Open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM.
These are some of the freshest and most authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches in Vancouver. It's been a core staple of the Victoria Drive neighborhood for years. You'll often see lineups here every morning. It's a quick wait and definitely worth it.
6 locals recommend
Banh Mi Saigon
5397 Victoria DrOpen daily from 8 AM - 5 PM.
These are some of the freshest and most authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwiches in Vancouver. It's been a core staple of the Victoria Drive neighborhood for years. You'll often see lineups here every morning. It's a quick wait and definitely worth it.
Parks & Nature
130 acres of luscious greenery consisting of multiple attractions and a magnificent viewpoint of Vancouver.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie St130 acres of luscious greenery consisting of multiple attractions and a magnificent viewpoint of Vancouver.
One of the few lakes you can hike around in the city. Great for a post-workout stroll after a drop-in at their respectable fitness center.
192 locals recommend
Trout Lake Beach
One of the few lakes you can hike around in the city. Great for a post-workout stroll after a drop-in at their respectable fitness center.
Essentials
Retail store chain. Has a pharmacy, electronics, housewares, cosmetics, and grocery items.
285 locals recommend
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StRetail store chain. Has a pharmacy, electronics, housewares, cosmetics, and grocery items.
Getting Around
Many bus stops are nearby. Here are a list of the most useful.
If your destination is Burnaby/Metrotown, take the skytrain at
Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station.
From the house:
Walk towards Victoria Drive, and walk two blocks south towards E 41st Avenue. Cross the street and take the bus that says #41 Joyce. This bus will take you to Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station and you can Skytrain towards Burnaby from here.
52 locals recommend
Joyce–Collingwood
5099 Joyce StIf your destination is Burnaby/Metrotown, take the skytrain at
Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station.
From the house:
Walk towards Victoria Drive, and walk two blocks south towards E 41st Avenue. Cross the street and take the bus that says #41 Joyce. This bus will take you to Joyce-Collingwood Skytrain Station and you can Skytrain towards Burnaby from here.
If your destination is Downtown Vancouver, take the Expo Line Skytrain at Commericial-Broadway Skytrain Station.
From the house:
Walk towards Victoria Drive, and wait at the corner of the block for the bus that says #20 Downtown. This bus will take you to Commercial-Broadway Skytrain Station and you can take the Expo Line Skytrain towards Downtown Vancouver from here.
98 locals recommend
Commercial Platform 3 station
If your destination is Downtown Vancouver, take the Expo Line Skytrain at Commericial-Broadway Skytrain Station.
From the house:
Walk towards Victoria Drive, and wait at the corner of the block for the bus that says #20 Downtown. This bus will take you to Commercial-Broadway Skytrain Station and you can take the Expo Line Skytrain towards Downtown Vancouver from here.
To #49 bus stop:
Walk towards Victoria Drive, then walk two blocks towards E 41st Avenue, and wait at the northwest corner of the intersection for the bus that says #49 UBC.
To Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
Take the #49 UBC bus to Oakridge-41st Station. Take the southbound Canada Line Skytrain to YVR-Airport Station.
To Richmond:
Take the #49 UBC bus to Oakridge-41st Station. Take the southbound Canada Line Skytrain to Richmond-Brighouse Station.
To UBC:
Take the #49 UBC bus to UBC.
Oakridge - 41st Avenue Station
To #49 bus stop:
Walk towards Victoria Drive, then walk two blocks towards E 41st Avenue, and wait at the northwest corner of the intersection for the bus that says #49 UBC.
To Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
Take the #49 UBC bus to Oakridge-41st Station. Take the southbound Canada Line Skytrain to YVR-Airport Station.
To Richmond:
Take the #49 UBC bus to Oakridge-41st Station. Take the southbound Canada Line Skytrain to Richmond-Brighouse Station.
To UBC:
Take the #49 UBC bus to UBC.