Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Amazing dinner menu; family style and signature cocktails. Reso's are required. However, they welcome walk-ins at the bar. Friendly staff and bartender.
62 locals recommend
AnnaLena
1809 W 1st Ave
62 locals recommend
Amazing dinner menu; family style and signature cocktails. Reso's are required. However, they welcome walk-ins at the bar. Friendly staff and bartender.
Delicious lattes! Also, they have a great avocado and eggs on toast. A great way to start the day. Owners are friendly and very welcoming.
Kahve Coffee
1822 W 1st Ave
Delicious lattes! Also, they have a great avocado and eggs on toast. A great way to start the day. Owners are friendly and very welcoming.
Fish and Veg with a fun and energetic vibe brought to you by the folks who brought you Nook and Tavola - two other amazing restaurants to check out. Nook is a few blocks away and Tavola (Italian restaurant) is near Stanley Park so it's a 7 min taxi ride away.
15 locals recommend
Oddfish Restaurant
1889 W 1st Ave
15 locals recommend
Fish and Veg with a fun and energetic vibe brought to you by the folks who brought you Nook and Tavola - two other amazing restaurants to check out. Nook is a few blocks away and Tavola (Italian restaurant) is near Stanley Park so it's a 7 min taxi ride away.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants for dinner and brunch - full of love, energy and community. There are two locations (Kits and Stanley Park area). The Kits location is two blocks away.
209 locals recommend
Nook
1525 Yew St
209 locals recommend
One of my favorite Italian restaurants for dinner and brunch - full of love, energy and community. There are two locations (Kits and Stanley Park area). The Kits location is two blocks away.
Granville Island is a public market, brewery and thriving artist community with a lot of great artisan shops and restaurants.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island is a public market, brewery and thriving artist community with a lot of great artisan shops and restaurants.
Amazing homemade pasta. Must visit for brunch or dinner. Dinner is more on the romantic vibe, as it's a small place.
172 locals recommend
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander St
172 locals recommend
Amazing homemade pasta. Must visit for brunch or dinner. Dinner is more on the romantic vibe, as it's a small place.
Great cocktails if you like tequila and mescal. Latin American small plates, creative entrees & cocktails in arty, industrial-chic surrounds.
62 locals recommend
Cuchillo
261 Powell St
62 locals recommend
Great cocktails if you like tequila and mescal. Latin American small plates, creative entrees & cocktails in arty, industrial-chic surrounds.
Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
250 locals recommend
Bao Bei
163 Keefer St
250 locals recommend
Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
Seasonal Italian fare from a chalkboard menu is served family-style in an intimate room.
59 locals recommend
La Quercia
3689 W 4th Ave
59 locals recommend
Seasonal Italian fare from a chalkboard menu is served family-style in an intimate room.
Weekly local farmers market. Every Sunday from 10am - 2pm.
27 locals recommend
Kitsilano Farmers Market
2690 Larch St
27 locals recommend
Weekly local farmers market. Every Sunday from 10am - 2pm.
True to its hippy roots, Kitsilano is home to one of the city’s oldest vegetarian restaurants, The Naam. Open 24-hours a day, the restaurant’s yam fries with miso gravy have inspired many a late-night stop after a night out on the town.
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave
228 locals recommend
True to its hippy roots, Kitsilano is home to one of the city’s oldest vegetarian restaurants, The Naam. Open 24-hours a day, the restaurant’s yam fries with miso gravy have inspired many a late-night stop after a night out on the town.
Great patio on the water. Amazing view and good seafood.
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour Quay
145 locals recommend
Great patio on the water. Amazing view and good seafood.

Parks & Nature

Kitsilano (Kits) Beach is 3 blocks away from the condo. There are many community sports leagues to join or simply use the facilities - outdoor community pool, SUP, Kayak and boat rentals, as well as free volleyball, tennis and basketball courts nearby.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano (Kits) Beach is 3 blocks away from the condo. There are many community sports leagues to join or simply use the facilities - outdoor community pool, SUP, Kayak and boat rentals, as well as free volleyball, tennis and basketball courts nearby.
Local Hike with amazing view from the top. Not difficult. Approx 35min up and 25 down. Go to Orso Cafe afterwards for avocado toast and great latte.
158 locals recommend
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell Trail
158 locals recommend
Local Hike with amazing view from the top. Not difficult. Approx 35min up and 25 down. Go to Orso Cafe afterwards for avocado toast and great latte.
Great hiking trail. not difficult.
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park Rd
352 locals recommend
Great hiking trail. not difficult.
Great easy hike/trail up to a dam.
6 locals recommend
Capilano Pacific Trail
Capilano Pacific Trail
6 locals recommend
Great easy hike/trail up to a dam.

Arts & Culture

1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St
1154 locals recommend
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr
502 locals recommend
Theatre on the beach. Bard on the Beach is a Shakespeare festival held annually from June to September each year.
62 locals recommend
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte Ave
62 locals recommend
Theatre on the beach. Bard on the Beach is a Shakespeare festival held annually from June to September each year.
The Maritime Museum tells the stories of Canada's ties to the Pacific and the Arctic. As a centre for life-long learning, the Museum interprets our ongoing interaction with the sea through exhibitions and programs for people of all ages.
14 locals recommend
Maritime Museum station
Ferry Ramp
14 locals recommend
The Maritime Museum tells the stories of Canada's ties to the Pacific and the Arctic. As a centre for life-long learning, the Museum interprets our ongoing interaction with the sea through exhibitions and programs for people of all ages.

Drinks & Nightlife

250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer St
250 locals recommend
Great wines and appetizer menu. Funky vibe and not touristy.
49 locals recommend
Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy Ave
49 locals recommend
Great wines and appetizer menu. Funky vibe and not touristy.
Funky, young and energetic vibe. It's a mix between a restaurant and lounge.
138 locals recommend
The Parlour
1011 Hamilton Street
138 locals recommend
Funky, young and energetic vibe. It's a mix between a restaurant and lounge.
Nice rooftop lounge for a cocktail or two.
43 locals recommend
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia St
43 locals recommend
Nice rooftop lounge for a cocktail or two.
Nice rooftop lounge for a cocktail or two. (note there is a restaurant below the rooftop patio)
139 locals recommend
Black+Blue
1032 Alberni St
139 locals recommend
Nice rooftop lounge for a cocktail or two. (note there is a restaurant below the rooftop patio)

Shopping

204 locals recommend
Nordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson St
204 locals recommend
High-end department store.
111 locals recommend
Holt Renfrew
737 Dunsmuir St
111 locals recommend
High-end department store.

Essentials

Organic labels, products and produce.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
726 locals recommend
Organic labels, products and produce.
Small and cute local grocery store for odds and ends.
17 locals recommend
Be Fresh Local Market
1900 W 1st Ave
17 locals recommend
Small and cute local grocery store for odds and ends.

Getting Around

8 locals recommend
Black Top & Checker Cabs
450 Beach Crescent
8 locals recommend