Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
#22 on Tripadvisor. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Nitobe Gardens.
43 recommandé par les habitants
UBC Botanical Garden
6804 SW Marine Dr#22 on Tripadvisor. The perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the Nitobe Gardens.
#4 on Tripadvisor. A gardeners delight. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Shaughnessy Restaurant or Truffles Cafe with views of the garden.
321 recommandé par les habitants
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St#4 on Tripadvisor. A gardeners delight. Enjoy lunch or dinner at Shaughnessy Restaurant or Truffles Cafe with views of the garden.
#7 on Tripadvisor. Gardens + pitch & putt, tennis, lawn bowling, roller hockey, disc golf & basketball. Walk to the "top of the city" & picnic or dine at "Seasons in the Park."
830 recommandé par les habitants
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie St#7 on Tripadvisor. Gardens + pitch & putt, tennis, lawn bowling, roller hockey, disc golf & basketball. Walk to the "top of the city" & picnic or dine at "Seasons in the Park."
#10 on Tripadvisor. Our favourite beach to bbq on the grass and skim board or swim in the shallow water. A favourite place to walk along the beach or stay for the sunset.
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Spanish Banks
#10 on Tripadvisor. Our favourite beach to bbq on the grass and skim board or swim in the shallow water. A favourite place to walk along the beach or stay for the sunset.
#14/#15 on Tripadvisor. Lots to see and do here including the sea wall, public market, and great restaurants and shops.
1659 recommandé par les habitants
Granville Island
#14/#15 on Tripadvisor. Lots to see and do here including the sea wall, public market, and great restaurants and shops.
#28 on Tripadvisor. A nice beach for a quick stroll near shops and restaurants and in the heart of Vancouver.
847 recommandé par les habitants
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St#28 on Tripadvisor. A nice beach for a quick stroll near shops and restaurants and in the heart of Vancouver.
Rated #1 park in the world. Walk around the seawall, visit the Vancouver Aquarium, feed the ducks at lost lagoon. Rent a bike on Georgia & Denman and explore the park all day.
2658 recommandé par les habitants
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdRated #1 park in the world. Walk around the seawall, visit the Vancouver Aquarium, feed the ducks at lost lagoon. Rent a bike on Georgia & Denman and explore the park all day.
#5 on Tripadvisor. Travellers Choice 2014 winner. A collection of artifacts and art from around the world across from the UBC rose gardens.
502 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr#5 on Tripadvisor. Travellers Choice 2014 winner. A collection of artifacts and art from around the world across from the UBC rose gardens.
#21 on Tripadvisor. Travellers Choice 2014 winner. A great place for ocean lovers - belugas, dolphins, penguins, sea otters, sea lions and much more.
663 recommandé par les habitants
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way#21 on Tripadvisor. Travellers Choice 2014 winner. A great place for ocean lovers - belugas, dolphins, penguins, sea otters, sea lions and much more.
#18 on Tripadvisor. The perfect place for a run or walk through the rainforest.
254 recommandé par les habitants
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th Ave#18 on Tripadvisor. The perfect place for a run or walk through the rainforest.
Stunning university campus on the water.
185 recommandé par les habitants
University of British Columbia
Stunning university campus on the water.
Food Scene
Deluxe baked goods made from scratch every day including cinnamon buns, scones, cookies, pies, loafs plus creative specialties such as Butterscotch Krispie bars & Campfire bars. Soup & sandwiches too!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Butter Baked Goods Ltd
4907 MacKenzie StDeluxe baked goods made from scratch every day including cinnamon buns, scones, cookies, pies, loafs plus creative specialties such as Butterscotch Krispie bars & Campfire bars. Soup & sandwiches too!
Right on the beach, a good spot for lunch, drinks and people watching.
191 recommandé par les habitants
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveRight on the beach, a good spot for lunch, drinks and people watching.
A great spot for oyster lovers. Our personal favourites are the beef brisket and fried chicken.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Chewies Smoke & Oyster Bar Kitsilano
2201 W 1st AveA great spot for oyster lovers. Our personal favourites are the beef brisket and fried chicken.
Stunning view of the English Bay. A nice place to enjoy brunch. lunch or dinner.
75 recommandé par les habitants
The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus StStunning view of the English Bay. A nice place to enjoy brunch. lunch or dinner.
Ideal for seafood lovers. Beautiful views of False Creek from the patio. Our favourite is the happy hour special - mussles, frites and local beer for $12 3-6pm weekdays in the lounge.
103 recommandé par les habitants
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetIdeal for seafood lovers. Beautiful views of False Creek from the patio. Our favourite is the happy hour special - mussles, frites and local beer for $12 3-6pm weekdays in the lounge.
A famous Vancouver hotspot for diners of all ages. Menu by Iron Chef Rob Feenie. Newer locations on the water in English Bay and at the Canada Place Convention Centre.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Cactus Club Cafe West Broadway
1530 West BroadwayA famous Vancouver hotspot for diners of all ages. Menu by Iron Chef Rob Feenie. Newer locations on the water in English Bay and at the Canada Place Convention Centre.
Our favourite breakfast place - casual, serves brunch all day, lots of selection.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Zen On Yew
1631 Yew StOur favourite breakfast place - casual, serves brunch all day, lots of selection.
A close place for breakfast. Famous for their legendary Triple O burger if you're looking for a casual lunch or dinner.
8 recommandé par les habitants
White Spot Kerrisdale
5367 West BlvdA close place for breakfast. Famous for their legendary Triple O burger if you're looking for a casual lunch or dinner.
A trendy italian restaurant with good selection. We love to go on Tuesdays - all pastas are $11 including our favourite truffle spaghetti with meatballs.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Trattoria
1850 W 4th AveA trendy italian restaurant with good selection. We love to go on Tuesdays - all pastas are $11 including our favourite truffle spaghetti with meatballs.
Featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Casual Asian cuisine featuring hand tossed noodles. Our favourites are the famous beef wrap and sweet soy chicken.
120 recommandé par les habitants
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StFeatured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Casual Asian cuisine featuring hand tossed noodles. Our favourites are the famous beef wrap and sweet soy chicken.
A great place for dinner before a show or late night drinks.
28 recommandé par les habitants
The Marquis
2666 Granville StA great place for dinner before a show or late night drinks.
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlThe closest one.
Nando's Kerrisdale
2064 W 41st AveGreat for take out
Famous vegetarian restaurant in Kitsilano. Wins awards every year. Has a casual hippie feel. Our favourites are the pizza and chilli. They're famous for Buddha's feast.
228 recommandé par les habitants
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveFamous vegetarian restaurant in Kitsilano. Wins awards every year. Has a casual hippie feel. Our favourites are the pizza and chilli. They're famous for Buddha's feast.
Our favourite place for all you can eat sushi - great lunch and late night (after 9:30pm) specials. We love the salmon nigiri and the short ribs.
Tomokazu
1128 W BroadwayOur favourite place for all you can eat sushi - great lunch and late night (after 9:30pm) specials. We love the salmon nigiri and the short ribs.
A casual place for a meal with a view on the golf course. We like to go for brunch.
21 recommandé par les habitants
University Golf Club
5185 University BlvdA casual place for a meal with a view on the golf course. We like to go for brunch.
Our favourite Teppanyaki place. Chefs put on a good show and we love the filet and prawn meal. Go there hungry!
Osaka Teppanyaki
1788 W BroadwayOur favourite Teppanyaki place. Chefs put on a good show and we love the filet and prawn meal. Go there hungry!
Ridge Garden Restaurant
4009 Macdonald StGood for Chinese take-out. They offer free delivery!
Most stunning view of Vancouver. A nice place for a dinner out.
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Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenueMost stunning view of Vancouver. A nice place for a dinner out.
A great place for brunch or drinks on the large patio in front of a fountain. They're famous for their beers of course.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Biercraft UBC
3340 Shrum LaneA great place for brunch or drinks on the large patio in front of a fountain. They're famous for their beers of course.
Baan Wasana Thai Restaurant
2143 West 41st AvenueDelicious and reasonable Thai restaurant.
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveUpscale vegan/vegetarian cuisine.
Famous for their enormous pancakes with creative toppings - their "fine grub" usually requires a wait for a table.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Jethro's Fine Grub
3420 Dunbar StreetFamous for their enormous pancakes with creative toppings - their "fine grub" usually requires a wait for a table.
A Vancouver hot spot - big patio with water views and large beer selection. The flatbread and deep fried pickles are delish.
186 recommandé par les habitants
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayA Vancouver hot spot - big patio with water views and large beer selection. The flatbread and deep fried pickles are delish.
Possibly the largest beer selection available. Great food too.
245 recommandé par les habitants
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenuePossibly the largest beer selection available. Great food too.
Located on Jericho Beach. A casual patio steps from the sand with good food and beer selection. The view is one of a kind! Not your average self-serve beach fair.
24 recommandé par les habitants
The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StLocated on Jericho Beach. A casual patio steps from the sand with good food and beer selection. The view is one of a kind! Not your average self-serve beach fair.
Delicious Labanese cuisine if you're craving hummus, falafel and other vegetarian delights. We also like the steak and salad!
52 recommandé par les habitants
Nuba in Kitsilano
3116 W BroadwayDelicious Labanese cuisine if you're craving hummus, falafel and other vegetarian delights. We also like the steak and salad!
Burgoo Kitsilano
2272 W 4th AveComfort food at it's best!
Great brunch or a meal any time. Excellent drink specials. The social soda is our fave at $4
29 recommandé par les habitants
Browns Socialhouse Kitsilano
2296 W 4th AveGreat brunch or a meal any time. Excellent drink specials. The social soda is our fave at $4
Famous in Vancouver for their asian fusion cuisine. Several locations downtown as well.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Hapa Beach
1516 Yew StFamous in Vancouver for their asian fusion cuisine. Several locations downtown as well.
Shopping
#99 on Tripadvisor. Head to this charming neighbourhood to explore local restaurants and shops.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Kerrisdale
#99 on Tripadvisor. Head to this charming neighbourhood to explore local restaurants and shops.
#43 on Tripadvisor. Trendy upscale shops and restaurants on old brick roads.
483 recommandé par les habitants
Yaletown
#43 on Tripadvisor. Trendy upscale shops and restaurants on old brick roads.
Our favourite ice cream spot. The vegan coconut chocolate chunk is delish!
130 recommandé par les habitants
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveOur favourite ice cream spot. The vegan coconut chocolate chunk is delish!
Arts & Culture
#21 on Tripadvisor. Early and late shows - always a good laugh!
29 recommandé par les habitants
Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club Vancouver
17755 Cambie St#21 on Tripadvisor. Early and late shows - always a good laugh!
Dunbar Theatre
4555 Dunbar StOur favourite local movie theater with huge seats.
Another great local theater showing more films including film festival picks and foreign films.
87 recommandé par les habitants
Fifth Avenue Cinemas
2110 Burrard StAnother great local theater showing more films including film festival picks and foreign films.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great pub for dinner and a drink and maybe a dance after.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Bimini's Beer Hall
2010 W 4th AveA great pub for dinner and a drink and maybe a dance after.
Essentials
A locally owned chain - a great place to get anything you'd want to cook the perfect meal.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Marketplace IGA
3535 West 41st AvenueA locally owned chain - a great place to get anything you'd want to cook the perfect meal.
A locally owned grocery store with great weekly specials.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Stong's Market
2150 Dollarton HwyA locally owned grocery store with great weekly specials.
Safeway
Larger grocery store chain with anything you'll need.