Guidebook for North Vancouver
Food Scene
Stunning desserts, beautiful interior. Open early at 7:00 am weekdays, 8:00 am weekends. They serve lunch as well, but close at 6:00pm. Quiche, sandwiches, salads, coffee.
31 locals recommend
BjornBar Bakery
3053 Edgemont BlvdStunning desserts, beautiful interior. Open early at 7:00 am weekdays, 8:00 am weekends. They serve lunch as well, but close at 6:00pm. Quiche, sandwiches, salads, coffee.
The most beautiful view in the city. Fine dining at the top of Grouse Mountain. You must take a gondola to get up the mountain. http://www.observatoryrestaurant.ca
20 locals recommend
The Observatory
6400 Nancy Greene WayThe most beautiful view in the city. Fine dining at the top of Grouse Mountain. You must take a gondola to get up the mountain. http://www.observatoryrestaurant.ca
Waterfront food market and shops. Great views of vancouver. Great restaurants too. Sea bus (passenger ferry) station is there as well.
323 locals recommend
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtWaterfront food market and shops. Great views of vancouver. Great restaurants too. Sea bus (passenger ferry) station is there as well.
Delicious comfort food in a rustic setting. Fondue, beef bourguignon, Kentucky burgoo, and lamb tagine are just some of the offerings.
55 locals recommend
Burgoo
101-1100 Burrard StDelicious comfort food in a rustic setting. Fondue, beef bourguignon, Kentucky burgoo, and lamb tagine are just some of the offerings.
Delany's Coffee House
1105 Denman StHomestyle Greek favorites are served at this long-running, art-filled neighbourhood eatery.
9 locals recommend
Mythos Taverna
1811 Lonsdale AvenueHomestyle Greek favorites are served at this long-running, art-filled neighbourhood eatery.
Our guests often tell us that our bagels are unlike anything they've ever tasted. That's because Rosemary Rocksalt bagelry makes only REAL bagels, Montreal-style.
STEP 1: Boil the bagels in honey water
STEP 2: Bake the bagels in a stone-hearth, open-flame oven which makes the outer layer of the bagel crispy
Eat in or take out. Lunch menu also available.
12 locals recommend
Rosemary Rocksalt
1669 Lonsdale AveOur guests often tell us that our bagels are unlike anything they've ever tasted. That's because Rosemary Rocksalt bagelry makes only REAL bagels, Montreal-style.
STEP 1: Boil the bagels in honey water
STEP 2: Bake the bagels in a stone-hearth, open-flame oven which makes the outer layer of the bagel crispy
Eat in or take out. Lunch menu also available.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
303 Marine DriveEarls is an upscale casual dining restaurant and bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Is by the waterfront in Coal Harbour, overlooking Stanley Park and North Vancouver. It has beautiful views, outdoor patio, fireplace and is romantic. Delicious food and nearby is the Vancouver Olympic cauldron and Canada Place. too.http://liftbarandgrill.com
76 locals recommend
Lift Bar Grill View
333 Menchion MewsIs by the waterfront in Coal Harbour, overlooking Stanley Park and North Vancouver. It has beautiful views, outdoor patio, fireplace and is romantic. Delicious food and nearby is the Vancouver Olympic cauldron and Canada Place. too.http://liftbarandgrill.com
Historic Gastown has a unique feel in Vancouver, with its cobblestone streets and old style street lamps. Victorian architecture has a thriving fashion scene, art galleries and some of the best culinary fare and pubs in Vancouver. There are also very popular night clubs, such as the live band venue the Blarney Stone and MIA. It’s a gathering place for stylish locals and an ideal neighbouhood to explore on foot. Gastown lies along the north of the downtown Vancouver peninsula, from Richards east to Main Street, and south to Hastings Street. https://www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/neighbourhoods/gastown/
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Historic Gastown has a unique feel in Vancouver, with its cobblestone streets and old style street lamps. Victorian architecture has a thriving fashion scene, art galleries and some of the best culinary fare and pubs in Vancouver. There are also very popular night clubs, such as the live band venue the Blarney Stone and MIA. It’s a gathering place for stylish locals and an ideal neighbouhood to explore on foot. Gastown lies along the north of the downtown Vancouver peninsula, from Richards east to Main Street, and south to Hastings Street. https://www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/neighbourhoods/gastown/
Contemporary pub offering Pacific Northwest fare, craft brews & a sprawling patio with scenic views.
107 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Shipyards
8 Lonsdale AveContemporary pub offering Pacific Northwest fare, craft brews & a sprawling patio with scenic views.
Chill restaurant & bar with elevated takes on pub fare such as burgers & pizza, plus weekend brunch.
42 locals recommend
Browns Socialhouse
1764 Lonsdale AvenueChill restaurant & bar with elevated takes on pub fare such as burgers & pizza, plus weekend brunch.
Gathering place offering classic pub fare along with frequent live music, weekly karaoke & pool.
26 locals recommend
Two Lions Public House
2601 Westview DrGathering place offering classic pub fare along with frequent live music, weekly karaoke & pool.
Parks & Nature
A gondola will take you to the top of Grouse Mountain Ski resort where you will see the best view of Vancouver. There is an outdoor lounge with a stunning view, cafe, BBQ, and fine dining restaurant at the top, as well as trails, ziplines, helicopter tours, lumberjack shows and birds of prey shows in the summer.
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayA gondola will take you to the top of Grouse Mountain Ski resort where you will see the best view of Vancouver. There is an outdoor lounge with a stunning view, cafe, BBQ, and fine dining restaurant at the top, as well as trails, ziplines, helicopter tours, lumberjack shows and birds of prey shows in the summer.
Capilano Suspension Bridge crosses the Capilano river in the 1,300 year old Douglas Fir rainforest. There is a Treetops Adventure: 7 suspended footbridges offering views 110 feet above the forest floor. The new Cliffwalk follows a granite precipice along Capilano River. Coffee shop, souvenir store and sometimes musicians.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdCapilano Suspension Bridge crosses the Capilano river in the 1,300 year old Douglas Fir rainforest. There is a Treetops Adventure: 7 suspended footbridges offering views 110 feet above the forest floor. The new Cliffwalk follows a granite precipice along Capilano River. Coffee shop, souvenir store and sometimes musicians.
In the park is the Cleveland dam, the salmon hatchery, a camp that groups of up to 44 can book, and a network of trails that wind into the rainforest along the Capilano river all the way to Ambleside Park by the ocean. http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/capilano-river-regional-park
40 locals recommend
Capilano River Regional Park
5077 Capilano RdIn the park is the Cleveland dam, the salmon hatchery, a camp that groups of up to 44 can book, and a network of trails that wind into the rainforest along the Capilano river all the way to Ambleside Park by the ocean. http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/capilano-river-regional-park
Come learn about salmon! The salmon hatchery is run by the department of oceans and fisheries and has free admission. The salmon are released into the Capilano river. http://vancouversnorthshore.com/things-to-do/attractions/capilano-salmon-hatchery/
42 locals recommend
Capilano River Hatchery
4500 Capilano Park RdCome learn about salmon! The salmon hatchery is run by the department of oceans and fisheries and has free admission. The salmon are released into the Capilano river. http://vancouversnorthshore.com/things-to-do/attractions/capilano-salmon-hatchery/
Sightseeing
Scenic spot and another entrance to the Capilano River Regional park. Network of trails that will take you down to the salmon hatchery and beyond.http://vancouversnorthshore.com/media/2015/02/Capilano-River-Regional-Park-MAP.pdf
79 locals recommend
Cleveland Dam
Cleveland DamScenic spot and another entrance to the Capilano River Regional park. Network of trails that will take you down to the salmon hatchery and beyond.http://vancouversnorthshore.com/media/2015/02/Capilano-River-Regional-Park-MAP.pdf
The sea bus is a passenger ferry that takes about 12 minutes to cross over to Vancouver, arriving next to iconic Canada Place & the cruise ship terminal. Spectacular views as you approach Vancouver and on the return trip as you approach North Vancouver. It costs $2.75. With a single fare, you can transfer as many times as you need for up to 90 minutes. You can hop on and off for errands and as long as you make your final transfer within 90 minutes, and tap out before the expiry of your in-system time (120 minutes), you won’t need to pay for a second fare. https://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Single-Fares.aspx
107 locals recommend
Lonsdale Quay Station
The sea bus is a passenger ferry that takes about 12 minutes to cross over to Vancouver, arriving next to iconic Canada Place & the cruise ship terminal. Spectacular views as you approach Vancouver and on the return trip as you approach North Vancouver. It costs $2.75. With a single fare, you can transfer as many times as you need for up to 90 minutes. You can hop on and off for errands and as long as you make your final transfer within 90 minutes, and tap out before the expiry of your in-system time (120 minutes), you won’t need to pay for a second fare. https://www.translink.ca/en/Fares-and-Passes/Single-Fares.aspx
Arts & Culture
Iconic historic building houses a large collection of art, located across from Nordstroms and the Pacific Centre mall. There is a courtyard which often has events going on and food trucks are parked along Howe St for those who wish to eat outside.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StIconic historic building houses a large collection of art, located across from Nordstroms and the Pacific Centre mall. There is a courtyard which often has events going on and food trucks are parked along Howe St for those who wish to eat outside.
Shopping
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StLarge selection of clothing stores that range from Old Navy, H&M, Free People, Urban Barn, Anthropolgy, Zara, Aritzia, Sportscheck, etc. Food court and great stand alone restaurants such as Cactus Club Cafe, Milestones and the Keg, etc.
65 locals recommend
Park Royal South
Park Royal SouthLarge selection of clothing stores that range from Old Navy, H&M, Free People, Urban Barn, Anthropolgy, Zara, Aritzia, Sportscheck, etc. Food court and great stand alone restaurants such as Cactus Club Cafe, Milestones and the Keg, etc.
Edgemont village is a quaint shopping street that offers the Bank of Montreal, Queens Stationary and Post office, a toy store, KidsBooks book store, BjornBar Bakery, Cobs Bakery, a Nobu Japanese restaurant, Edgemont Liquor Shoppe, etc.
43 locals recommend
Edgemont Village Wines
3145 Edgemont BlvdEdgemont village is a quaint shopping street that offers the Bank of Montreal, Queens Stationary and Post office, a toy store, KidsBooks book store, BjornBar Bakery, Cobs Bakery, a Nobu Japanese restaurant, Edgemont Liquor Shoppe, etc.