Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StThe best Pizza in town!
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StDelicious high-end dining at one of Vancouver's finest restaurants.
Bao Down - Gastown
12 Powell StAwesome Bao Buns done in a fun fusion way.
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StIconic West Coast tacos!
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StCosy, Romantic, Delicious, Awesome cocktails
Wildebeest
120 W Hastings StCarnivore heaven!
MeeT in Gastown
12 Water StVegetarian/ Vegan comfort food!
The Juice Truck
Delicious cold-pressed juices!
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetBest Happy Hour in the city! from 4pm-6pm
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StBest oysters in town!
Our favourite swanky fusion restaurant. Stop by before or after at the Keefer for a drink!
250 locals recommend
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StOur favourite swanky fusion restaurant. Stop by before or after at the Keefer for a drink!
Autostrada Osteria Downtown
350 W Pender StThe most romantic room, with the best italian food around.
Hard to get in to, long waits, a Vancouver classic.
Mind blowing Italian food.
172 locals recommend
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StHard to get in to, long waits, a Vancouver classic.
Mind blowing Italian food.
Canada's best Indian food by world famous chef Vikram Vij.
Note! There are long lines but you can have appies and drinks while you wait. A must do.
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetCanada's best Indian food by world famous chef Vikram Vij.
Note! There are long lines but you can have appies and drinks while you wait. A must do.
Nook
1525 Yew StBeachside Italian perfection.
Purebread
159 W Hastings StBEST treats.
Milano Coffee Roasters
156 W 8th AveClose by coffee bar :)
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StA Hipsters delight.
Momo Sushi
6-375 Water StCheap, fresh, delicious sushi
Drinks & Nightlife
The Diamond
6 Powell StGood cocktails, nice view of gastown
The Pint Public House
455 Abbott StJust a great neighbourhood bar!
The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StFantastic Whiskey Selection!
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StYou'll always meet a friend at the Keefer
Lolita's
1326 Davie StreetCosy beachy bar by English Bay. Perfect way to end a beach day.
Six Acres
203 Carrall StAwesome craft beer selection
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveDelicious brunch and beer
Entertainment & Activities
Walk or ride a bike down the seawall. Its a beautiful path that surrounds the downtown peninsula.
A must do
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
Walk or ride a bike down the seawall. Its a beautiful path that surrounds the downtown peninsula.
A must do
Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender StParks & Nature
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdGrouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayHike the Grouse Grind and get fit!
Or take the Gondola up :)
One of the best, liveliest beaches in the city. Fun for soaking in the sun, beach volley ball, paddle boarding, the list goes on!
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StOne of the best, liveliest beaches in the city. Fun for soaking in the sun, beach volley ball, paddle boarding, the list goes on!
Sightseeing
A wonderful little spot in the city full of artist shops, restaurants, markets and much more.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
A wonderful little spot in the city full of artist shops, restaurants, markets and much more.
Shopping
Amazing minimalist clothing store. Clean lines, good cuts, Canadian Brand.
11 locals recommend
OAK + FORT
151 Water StAmazing minimalist clothing store. Clean lines, good cuts, Canadian Brand.
Kit and Ace
165 Water StAnother canadian classic
Old Faithful Shop
320 W Cordova StEssentials
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StGood for basics
Urban Fare
177 Davie StDelicious gourmet foods.
London Drugs
351 Abbott StPharmacy
Aquarius Medical Clinic
179 Davie StOpen most days with short waits and good doctors.