Guidebook for Vancouver
Parks & Nature
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueWalk, run or rent a bike to cruise along here and it is a journey with the ocean always at your side. It is stunning.
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
Walk, run or rent a bike to cruise along here and it is a journey with the ocean always at your side. It is stunning.
There are so many networks of trails in Stanley Park. I've lived here most of my life and still have not explored them all. Explore our green rainforest right next to the city, yet bounded by water. It's the best of every world.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdThere are so many networks of trails in Stanley Park. I've lived here most of my life and still have not explored them all. Explore our green rainforest right next to the city, yet bounded by water. It's the best of every world.
Drinks & Nightlife
Guilt & Co
Live music every day of the week!
Only a green light and a doorman dressed in a black suit will give you a clue as to the entrance of this downstairs club. Depend on sassy live jazz assuaging your soul, matched by luxurious cocktails.
38 locals recommend
Prohibition
801 W Georgia StOnly a green light and a doorman dressed in a black suit will give you a clue as to the entrance of this downstairs club. Depend on sassy live jazz assuaging your soul, matched by luxurious cocktails.
If you or your partner snuck a glittery dress and heels into the suitcase and require a venue to practice extravagant lounging, head down Burrard Street to the Lobby Lounge at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Distant ceilings, a blazing central modern fireplace, and crisp modern art set the scene for the sublime live music that you'll discover there seven nights a week. Wink at the pianist playing a white Fazioli grande, and relax with a Vancouver Club martini as you luxuriate in the company of others, and contemplate the finer things in life.
56 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada PlIf you or your partner snuck a glittery dress and heels into the suitcase and require a venue to practice extravagant lounging, head down Burrard Street to the Lobby Lounge at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Distant ceilings, a blazing central modern fireplace, and crisp modern art set the scene for the sublime live music that you'll discover there seven nights a week. Wink at the pianist playing a white Fazioli grande, and relax with a Vancouver Club martini as you luxuriate in the company of others, and contemplate the finer things in life.
Essentials
This is a fantastic grocery store for a broad range of foods, and it is across the street.
403 locals recommend
IGA
2286 W BroadwayThis is a fantastic grocery store for a broad range of foods, and it is across the street.
Shopping
Robson Street
1155 Robson StThis is a chic strip for shopping for clothes and accessories!
Arts & Culture
This is our wonderful art gallery, a couple blocks away. There are always amusing, gorgeous, and intriguing exhibitions on. Highly recommended!
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StThis is our wonderful art gallery, a couple blocks away. There are always amusing, gorgeous, and intriguing exhibitions on. Highly recommended!
Food Scene
Go out of your way for brunch here. What restaurant in the middle of downtown Vancouver is not open for dinner? Medina, because they do brunch so darn well. Perfect little waffles with home made white chocolate cardamom sauce and freshly made marmalade, or a savoury paella? Your choice...
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StGo out of your way for brunch here. What restaurant in the middle of downtown Vancouver is not open for dinner? Medina, because they do brunch so darn well. Perfect little waffles with home made white chocolate cardamom sauce and freshly made marmalade, or a savoury paella? Your choice...
Bin 941 serves inventive bites in a snug, funky dining space that often fills up. It is a city block away.
24 locals recommend
Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
941 Davie StreetBin 941 serves inventive bites in a snug, funky dining space that often fills up. It is a city block away.
Shi Zen Ya serves brown rice sushi, and always uses fresh, high quality ingredients. Its service is great, and it is perfect for a delicious lunch or dinner. It's also directly downstairs.
27 locals recommend
Shizenya
965 Hornby StShi Zen Ya serves brown rice sushi, and always uses fresh, high quality ingredients. Its service is great, and it is perfect for a delicious lunch or dinner. It's also directly downstairs.
Entertainment & Activities
Check out the Omnimax theatre here for stunning, immersive experiences, like the local history of the Canadian Pacific Railway!
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St Check out the Omnimax theatre here for stunning, immersive experiences, like the local history of the Canadian Pacific Railway!
This is a fun spot to learn about marine biology, see all kinds of live sea creatures, and stroll through the tropical atrium searching for sloths and parrots.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThis is a fun spot to learn about marine biology, see all kinds of live sea creatures, and stroll through the tropical atrium searching for sloths and parrots.