Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
Ideally situated at the northwestern edge of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park is one of the city's main tourist destinations, featuring numerous lovely beaches, miles of well-maintained paved trails.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdIdeally situated at the northwestern edge of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park is one of the city's main tourist destinations, featuring numerous lovely beaches, miles of well-maintained paved trails.
Stanley Park's most famous feature. It's an impressive 5.5-mile paved route that loops around the park and, along with adjoining seaside pathways, connects the park to downtown Vancouver.
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
Stanley Park's most famous feature. It's an impressive 5.5-mile paved route that loops around the park and, along with adjoining seaside pathways, connects the park to downtown Vancouver.
A living, breathing urban oasis filled with fine waterfront restaurants, theatres, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes and the most spectacular fresh food market you’ve ever seen
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
A living, breathing urban oasis filled with fine waterfront restaurants, theatres, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes and the most spectacular fresh food market you’ve ever seen
Few neighbourhoods in Vancouver embody the city’s history, diverse cultures and vibrant future like Chinatown.
109 locals recommend
Vancouver Chinatown Festival
100 Keefer StFew neighbourhoods in Vancouver embody the city’s history, diverse cultures and vibrant future like Chinatown.
Kits Beach is one of Vancouver's favourite places to hang out. Little ones can check out the playground.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StKits Beach is one of Vancouver's favourite places to hang out. Little ones can check out the playground.
Take the Grouse Mountain Skyride to the top of the mountain and enjoy restaurants with majestic views, entertaining shows, snow-based winter activities and outdoor adventures in the summer.
249 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Take the Grouse Mountain Skyride to the top of the mountain and enjoy restaurants with majestic views, entertaining shows, snow-based winter activities and outdoor adventures in the summer.
From sophisticated entertainment to unspoiled nature, Grouse Mountain is the pre-eminent all-in-one, four season destination with something for everyone.
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayFrom sophisticated entertainment to unspoiled nature, Grouse Mountain is the pre-eminent all-in-one, four season destination with something for everyone.
Committed to preserving and presenting its history, culture and nature in unique and thrilling ways, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is Canadian in nature. Can you say, 'I Made It?'
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdCommitted to preserving and presenting its history, culture and nature in unique and thrilling ways, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is Canadian in nature. Can you say, 'I Made It?'
If you want a real challenge - or at least a serious workout - try the Grouse Grind. A 2.9-kilometre (3700 ft) trail straight up to the top of Grouse Mountain.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayIf you want a real challenge - or at least a serious workout - try the Grouse Grind. A 2.9-kilometre (3700 ft) trail straight up to the top of Grouse Mountain.
A perfect place to hold hands, saunter through wooded trails and admire spectacular views of the Pacific.
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnA perfect place to hold hands, saunter through wooded trails and admire spectacular views of the Pacific.
Renowned for its picturesque seasonal gardens and begs for a romantic picnic. Pack a delicious basket with a flask of hot chocolate, and then explore the park for the ideal spot to savour the spread.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StRenowned for its picturesque seasonal gardens and begs for a romantic picnic. Pack a delicious basket with a flask of hot chocolate, and then explore the park for the ideal spot to savour the spread.
A beach right in downtown? You bet. Another one of Vancouver's gem is English Bay Beach, located right at the Stanley Park Seawall.
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueA beach right in downtown? You bet. Another one of Vancouver's gem is English Bay Beach, located right at the Stanley Park Seawall.
Boutique shops and Japanese sushi joints co-exist, and the street has a modern European vibe to it, making it one of the best places to watch the fashionable, young and trendy.
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StBoutique shops and Japanese sushi joints co-exist, and the street has a modern European vibe to it, making it one of the best places to watch the fashionable, young and trendy.
This is the birthplace of Vancouver, and its historic cobblestone streets and Victorian buildings make it an ideal place to take an after-dinner stroll.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
This is the birthplace of Vancouver, and its historic cobblestone streets and Victorian buildings make it an ideal place to take an after-dinner stroll.
Kitsilano is one of the city's organic-food hubs, and has extensive restaurants and retail along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
Kitsilano is one of the city's organic-food hubs, and has extensive restaurants and retail along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway.
Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal.
Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal.
61 locals recommend
West End
Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal.
Rainbow flags and sunburst banners adorn the lampposts in this lively neighbourhood in the heart of downtown's dense West End.
39 locals recommend
Davie Village
Rainbow flags and sunburst banners adorn the lampposts in this lively neighbourhood in the heart of downtown's dense West End.
A Foodie’s Paradise - it’s difficult to walk more than a few steps without being tempted by something fresh and delicious.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StA Foodie’s Paradise - it’s difficult to walk more than a few steps without being tempted by something fresh and delicious.
Entertainment & Activities
The Vancouver Aquarium is Canada's largest aquarium and one of the most visited sites in Stanley Park. It is home to more than 70,000 creatures including dolphins, sea otters and anacondas!
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThe Vancouver Aquarium is Canada's largest aquarium and one of the most visited sites in Stanley Park. It is home to more than 70,000 creatures including dolphins, sea otters and anacondas!
Children love splashing around in the pool when the weather’s warm, and Stanley Park is happy to oblige. The Second Beach Pool is right on the beach, and has the advantage of being heated.
31 locals recommend
Second Beach Pool
Children love splashing around in the pool when the weather’s warm, and Stanley Park is happy to oblige. The Second Beach Pool is right on the beach, and has the advantage of being heated.
Kids love to take a turn at the wheel and imagine they're ploughing through arctic ice.
73 locals recommend
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveKids love to take a turn at the wheel and imagine they're ploughing through arctic ice.
So much more than just a toy store, the Kids Market is one of Vancouver's top family destinations.
28 locals recommend
Kids Market, Granville Island
1496 Cartwright StSo much more than just a toy store, the Kids Market is one of Vancouver's top family destinations.
Besides its distinctive, golf-ball shaped geometric architecture, Science World is undoubtedly one of the most hands-on, interactive and non-boring museum you’ll ever come across.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StBesides its distinctive, golf-ball shaped geometric architecture, Science World is undoubtedly one of the most hands-on, interactive and non-boring museum you’ll ever come across.
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
37 locals recommend
The Old Spaghetti Factory (Gastown)
53 Water StFamily-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
Arts & Culture
If you don’t equate Vancouver with “art haven,” it’s time you discovered the fantastic Vancouver Art Gallery.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StIf you don’t equate Vancouver with “art haven,” it’s time you discovered the fantastic Vancouver Art Gallery.
Everything Else
For water sports enthusiast of all kinds, Vancouver has plenty of to offer.
139 locals recommend
Deep Cove Kayak Centre
2156 Banbury RdFor water sports enthusiast of all kinds, Vancouver has plenty of to offer.
Paddleboarding is a great way to explore English Bay, Sunset Beach, and False Creek.
16 locals recommend
Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres
1668 Duranleau StPaddleboarding is a great way to explore English Bay, Sunset Beach, and False Creek.
Each year from March to October, thousands of whales migrate through the waters near Vancouver, making it one of the world’s best locations for prime whale watching.
57 locals recommend
PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf StEach year from March to October, thousands of whales migrate through the waters near Vancouver, making it one of the world’s best locations for prime whale watching.
Fraserview is often touted as one of the best public golf courses in Canada, partly for its majestic rolling greens and partly for its scenic location overlooking the Fraser River.
28 locals recommend
Fraserview Golf Course
7800 Vivian DrFraserview is often touted as one of the best public golf courses in Canada, partly for its majestic rolling greens and partly for its scenic location overlooking the Fraser River.
This terrific heated salt-water pool with its wrap-around view of the city and mountains sits on the ocean's edge and is open through the summer.
145 locals recommend
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveThis terrific heated salt-water pool with its wrap-around view of the city and mountains sits on the ocean's edge and is open through the summer.
The Vancouver local team, the Canucks, play home games at Rogers Arena and are so popular, games are often sold out from the beginning of the hockey season - so always book tickets well in advance!
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayThe Vancouver local team, the Canucks, play home games at Rogers Arena and are so popular, games are often sold out from the beginning of the hockey season - so always book tickets well in advance!
From ancient cultural artifacts to contemporary aboriginal carvings, the extensive UBC Museum of Anthropology features nearly 600,000 ethnographic and archeological objects from across the globe.
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrFrom ancient cultural artifacts to contemporary aboriginal carvings, the extensive UBC Museum of Anthropology features nearly 600,000 ethnographic and archeological objects from across the globe.
Rain or shine, this flower-filled oasis features a tropical climate, lush foliage and exotic free-flying birds, all set beneath an oversized glass dome.
80 locals recommend
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StRain or shine, this flower-filled oasis features a tropical climate, lush foliage and exotic free-flying birds, all set beneath an oversized glass dome.
Vancouver Bullion & Currency Exchange
800 W Pender StBest place to go for money exchange.
JV Bike
929 Expo BlvdThe nearest bicycle rental
Unforgettable Ultimate Flying Ride soaring east to west over some of the most spectacular scenery the country has to offer.
189 locals recommend
FlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceUnforgettable Ultimate Flying Ride soaring east to west over some of the most spectacular scenery the country has to offer.
Inexpensive and fun, Aquabus and False Creek Ferries provide short rides across the False Creek Inlet, from the downtown side (north) to the Granville Island side (south) and many stops in between.
16 locals recommend
Aquabus to Granville
Inexpensive and fun, Aquabus and False Creek Ferries provide short rides across the False Creek Inlet, from the downtown side (north) to the Granville Island side (south) and many stops in between.
Drinks & Nightlife
A sultry bar with pumping house music and creative cocktails.
11 locals recommend
Society Dining Lounge
1257 Hamilton StreetA sultry bar with pumping house music and creative cocktails.
Stop by Doolin’s for a pint or two in one of Vancouver’s oldest Irish pubs.
21 locals recommend
Doolin's Irish Pub
654 Nelson StreetStop by Doolin’s for a pint or two in one of Vancouver’s oldest Irish pubs.
Outstanding cocktails, fantastic service, and the food, c'est magnifique!
158 locals recommend
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StOutstanding cocktails, fantastic service, and the food, c'est magnifique!
Dark, swanky bar with a patio, shaking up Asian-inspired cocktails to pair with fusion small plates.
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StDark, swanky bar with a patio, shaking up Asian-inspired cocktails to pair with fusion small plates.
Bustling hangout offering house-brewed beers & a weekly small-batch tasting plus unique pub grub.
87 locals recommend
Yaletown Distillery Bar + Kitchen
1131 Mainland StBustling hangout offering house-brewed beers & a weekly small-batch tasting plus unique pub grub.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StVancouver's best all season patio!
Modern Canadian fare & some 60 wines by the glass served in a chic heritage building with a patio.
57 locals recommend
Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton StModern Canadian fare & some 60 wines by the glass served in a chic heritage building with a patio.
Food Scene
Aminimalist space specializing in plates of cured meats and cheeses paired with an exceptional wine list.
63 locals recommend
Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender StAminimalist space specializing in plates of cured meats and cheeses paired with an exceptional wine list.
Famed for moules frites and its Chambar Ale, the dark and sexy Chambar also spits out superb hand-crafted drinks that pair perfectly with its many tantalizing appetizers.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetFamed for moules frites and its Chambar Ale, the dark and sexy Chambar also spits out superb hand-crafted drinks that pair perfectly with its many tantalizing appetizers.
When even the servers are rocking shades, you know that there must be a serious patio here. It’s always a party on Cardero’s marina-side patio where wine and beer flow abundantly.
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayWhen even the servers are rocking shades, you know that there must be a serious patio here. It’s always a party on Cardero’s marina-side patio where wine and beer flow abundantly.
Share a delightful meal at Seasons in the Park, a panoramic restaurant that overlooks the gardens and beyond.
112 locals recommend
Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenueShare a delightful meal at Seasons in the Park, a panoramic restaurant that overlooks the gardens and beyond.
Enter the bike path through Stanley Park and follow the tranquil seawall that leads to English Bay. As you reach the first stretch of beaches, tucked away there is the cozy Teahouse Restaurant.
52 locals recommend
The Teahouse in Stanley Park
7501 Stanley Park DrEnter the bike path through Stanley Park and follow the tranquil seawall that leads to English Bay. As you reach the first stretch of beaches, tucked away there is the cozy Teahouse Restaurant.
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StFrom food to cocktails, Pourhouse is top notch.
Five-Star Dining - Let the glittering city entertain your eyes as fresh cuisine delights your tastes.
20 locals recommend
The Observatory
6400 Nancy Greene WayFive-Star Dining - Let the glittering city entertain your eyes as fresh cuisine delights your tastes.
In Vancouver, you’ll find no shortage of restaurants with a view, but when it comes to sky-high vantage points, there’s one that tops them all - Cloud 9 Restaurant & Lounge.
24 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant
1400 Robson StreetIn Vancouver, you’ll find no shortage of restaurants with a view, but when it comes to sky-high vantage points, there’s one that tops them all - Cloud 9 Restaurant & Lounge.
Don’t miss dining at the legendary Boathouse Kits Beach, a delicious seafood restaurant with unparalleled views.
75 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus StDon’t miss dining at the legendary Boathouse Kits Beach, a delicious seafood restaurant with unparalleled views.
Celebrated Indian restaurant offering inventive cuisine & a lively atmosphere. Probably some of the best Indian food in town!
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetCelebrated Indian restaurant offering inventive cuisine & a lively atmosphere. Probably some of the best Indian food in town!
The best patio in the city. Breathtaking sunsets. And an iconic location on the beach in English Bay.
249 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveThe best patio in the city. Breathtaking sunsets. And an iconic location on the beach in English Bay.
Enjoy panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and the Olympic Cauldron.
167 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlEnjoy panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and the Olympic Cauldron.
Modern pizzeria in a former jail & horse stable, with certified Neapolitan-style pies & a bar.
112 locals recommend
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StModern pizzeria in a former jail & horse stable, with certified Neapolitan-style pies & a bar.
Casual, airy seafood spot with a long bar, a lively atmosphere & happy-hour specials.
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StCasual, airy seafood spot with a long bar, a lively atmosphere & happy-hour specials.
Heritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food.
207 locals recommend
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StHeritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food.
A warm & woody space with booths serving creative French bistro fare plus local wines & beers.
68 locals recommend
Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall StreetA warm & woody space with booths serving creative French bistro fare plus local wines & beers.
Destination in a heritage warehouse space offering sustainable seafood with innovative touches.
204 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StDestination in a heritage warehouse space offering sustainable seafood with innovative touches.
Delicious seafood served a variety of ways & inventive cocktails in a modern, nautical-themed space.
23 locals recommend
The Fish Shack
1026 Granville StreetDelicious seafood served a variety of ways & inventive cocktails in a modern, nautical-themed space.
Pacific NW fine-dining room in the Pan Pacific Hotel featuring sweeping views of water & mountains.
15 locals recommend
Five Sails Restaurant
999 Canada PlPacific NW fine-dining room in the Pan Pacific Hotel featuring sweeping views of water & mountains.
Exquisitely fresh, gorgeously presented sushi (including "ethereal" aburi) and other phenomenal Japanese dishes put this high-end Downtowner into a class by itself!
17 locals recommend
Miku Japanese Restaurant
1118 Mainland StreetExquisitely fresh, gorgeously presented sushi (including "ethereal" aburi) and other phenomenal Japanese dishes put this high-end Downtowner into a class by itself!
Upscale Italian dishes, handmade pastas & choice wines in warm room plus wood-fired pies at the bar.
30 locals recommend
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
1154 Robson StUpscale Italian dishes, handmade pastas & choice wines in warm room plus wood-fired pies at the bar.
Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine
520 Robson StCheap, quick and delicious!
Great menu options with rich and delicious plating. Top it up with great wine!
128 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetGreat menu options with rich and delicious plating. Top it up with great wine!
Essentials
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlThe nearest grocery store.