Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
Open everyday you can find lots of great restaurants, a large food market, theatres, views of downtown and much more.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Open everyday you can find lots of great restaurants, a large food market, theatres, views of downtown and much more.
As it's name implies, this is a fantastic location for watching the sunset. Come to dig your toes in the sand, walk the seawall or watch the boats cruise by.
235 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
Beach AveAs it's name implies, this is a fantastic location for watching the sunset. Come to dig your toes in the sand, walk the seawall or watch the boats cruise by.
This beautiful park on the south side of downtown is a local spot where people lie in the sun, have picnics, walk their dogs, or connect with neighbours. It also has a great view of the water.
35 locals recommend
George Wainborn Park
450 Beach CrescentThis beautiful park on the south side of downtown is a local spot where people lie in the sun, have picnics, walk their dogs, or connect with neighbours. It also has a great view of the water.
Want to ride a bike along the seawall come to BSP to rent a bike for the day. Very competitive rates and great customer service. (Rental desk is on Hornby and Pacific)
7 locals recommend
Bicycle Sports Pacific
999 Pacific StWant to ride a bike along the seawall come to BSP to rent a bike for the day. Very competitive rates and great customer service. (Rental desk is on Hornby and Pacific)
This is the location for the False Creek Aquabus. Take it across to Granville Island or all the way down to Science World and Olympic Village. Lots of great stops along the way. Buy a day pass!
54 locals recommend
Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetThis is the location for the False Creek Aquabus. Take it across to Granville Island or all the way down to Science World and Olympic Village. Lots of great stops along the way. Buy a day pass!
Drinks & Nightlife
This local distillery is run by a husband and wife in the neighbourhood. Come for a gin or vodka tasting. Go for GIN&TONIC Friday afterwork gathering with a different food truck outside each week.
13 locals recommend
Long Table Distillery
1451 Hornby StThis local distillery is run by a husband and wife in the neighbourhood. Come for a gin or vodka tasting. Go for GIN&TONIC Friday afterwork gathering with a different food truck outside each week.
Situated right on the seawall this is the perfect spot for lunch. Grab a frothy beer and watch the people cruise by on foot, bike or roller blades. (Locally we call this the Pirate Pub!!)
16 locals recommend
TAPshack • Burrard Bridge
1012 Beach AveSituated right on the seawall this is the perfect spot for lunch. Grab a frothy beer and watch the people cruise by on foot, bike or roller blades. (Locally we call this the Pirate Pub!!)
Food Scene
This restaurant has one of the best patios in town with great seafood and awesome cocktails. Drop in an check out their catch of the day.
6 locals recommend
C Restaurant
1600 Howe StreetThis restaurant has one of the best patios in town with great seafood and awesome cocktails. Drop in an check out their catch of the day.
Great place for a bite to eat with a variety of options on the menu. Come here for a great brunch or some days they have a live Jazz music performer.
Ten Ten Tapas
1010 Beach AveGreat place for a bite to eat with a variety of options on the menu. Come here for a great brunch or some days they have a live Jazz music performer.
Coffee, deli, ice cream and more, this local establishment is a great place to get a quick treat to go.
Prego Caffè e Deli
1625 Hornby StCoffee, deli, ice cream and more, this local establishment is a great place to get a quick treat to go.
Need your morning hit of coffee or a muffin to go? Tartine has it. Great pies, sandwiches and always a busy vibe. Locals love the food and the lady that owns it lives in the same building as the unit
26 locals recommend
Tartine Bread & Pies
770 Beach AveNeed your morning hit of coffee or a muffin to go? Tartine has it. Great pies, sandwiches and always a busy vibe. Locals love the food and the lady that owns it lives in the same building as the unit
This is one of my favourite quick little places to get some filling unique food. It is Lebanese fusion and is quick, healthy and super affordable.
57 locals recommend
Nuba in Yaletown
508 Davie StThis is one of my favourite quick little places to get some filling unique food. It is Lebanese fusion and is quick, healthy and super affordable.
BUILD YOUR OWN PASTA!! For less than $10 you can build your own pasta with as many or few toppings as you like. Enough said.
22 locals recommend
Basil Pasta Bar
636 Davie StBUILD YOUR OWN PASTA!! For less than $10 you can build your own pasta with as many or few toppings as you like. Enough said.
Shopping
This store has an eclectic mix of clothes, interior decorations and plants. Stop by to check out their seasonal foliage and new apparel for the season.
Art Knapp Plantland
1401 Hornby StreetThis store has an eclectic mix of clothes, interior decorations and plants. Stop by to check out their seasonal foliage and new apparel for the season.
Essentials
This is probably your closest grocery shop and will have everything you need. It is a little bit more expensive as some of the food is organic. Great selection though.
398 locals recommend
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StThis is probably your closest grocery shop and will have everything you need. It is a little bit more expensive as some of the food is organic. Great selection though.
Arts & Culture
This theatre shows a variety of indie & documentary films all year round. Be sure to check their monthly listings to see what is showing.
27 locals recommend
Vancouver International Film Centre
1181 Seymour StThis theatre shows a variety of indie & documentary films all year round. Be sure to check their monthly listings to see what is showing.