Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
A pub-style restaurant with a wonderful patio to soak in the sunshine and the views of the mountains. Recommended for summer.
11 locals recommend
TAPshack • Coal Harbour
1199 W Cordova StA pub-style restaurant with a wonderful patio to soak in the sunshine and the views of the mountains. Recommended for summer.
Great Japanese Ramen. One of Vancouver's first's. Sometimes you may have to line up, but it's worth it!
52 locals recommend
Kintaro Ramen
788 Denman StGreat Japanese Ramen. One of Vancouver's first's. Sometimes you may have to line up, but it's worth it!
Nice local alternative to Starbucks. Bring your own cup/thermo and save $0.20!
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StNice local alternative to Starbucks. Bring your own cup/thermo and save $0.20!
True Confections Denman
866 Denman StA dessert shop; a nice stop #2 after dinner.
A popular place to get dessert after dinner, or some sweets in the afternoon. Try the macaroons!
94 locals recommend
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StA popular place to get dessert after dinner, or some sweets in the afternoon. Try the macaroons!
Great seafood in a welcoming and lively atmosphere. Call ahead to reserve a seat!
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayGreat seafood in a welcoming and lively atmosphere. Call ahead to reserve a seat!
Award winning gelato! Owned by winner of two gold medals at competitions in Italy
77 locals recommend
Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova StAward winning gelato! Owned by winner of two gold medals at competitions in Italy
Location #2 of a Vancouver classic: great value Greek Food. Expect lineups, or skip the line and get a take-away!
141 locals recommend
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie StLocation #2 of a Vancouver classic: great value Greek Food. Expect lineups, or skip the line and get a take-away!
Tableau Bar Bistro
1181 Melville StWonderful French Food nearby the apartment.
Our favourite place to eat Sushi. If taking public transport, take bus #240 from Georgia & Broughton to Marine Drive & Bridgeman Ave.
17 locals recommend
Sushi Town in North Van
1227 Marine DrOur favourite place to eat Sushi. If taking public transport, take bus #240 from Georgia & Broughton to Marine Drive & Bridgeman Ave.
The first ever location of the Canadian Coffee chain. Try their matcha.
95 locals recommend
Blenz Coffee
338 Helmcken StThe first ever location of the Canadian Coffee chain. Try their matcha.
Our favourite place for Korean Food. Be sure to get the seafood pancake!
7 locals recommend
Ma Dang Goul
847 Denman StOur favourite place for Korean Food. Be sure to get the seafood pancake!
Milano Espresso Bar Denman Street
849 Denman StGreat coffee! "West Coast Heart, Italian Soul"
Nook
1525 Yew StLovely Italian style sit-down pizzeria!
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StHokkaido style ramen
Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard St"Old world charm, new world vibe"
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StNice place for a fancy brunch!
A relaxed steakhouse. If it is your birthday, dessert is on the house!
159 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StA relaxed steakhouse. If it is your birthday, dessert is on the house!
Fantastic latte, cappuccino, and donuts! The Main Street location is even better!
59 locals recommend
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe
Fantastic latte, cappuccino, and donuts! The Main Street location is even better!
A bit further away, but worth the trek out there for amazing coffee. Bus #19 on Pender takes you pretty close to it.
122 locals recommend
49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - MAIN
2902 Main StA bit further away, but worth the trek out there for amazing coffee. Bus #19 on Pender takes you pretty close to it.
A coffee experience that can't be missed for those that love precision, taste notes, and comparing different blends.
189 locals recommend
Revolver
325 Cambie StA coffee experience that can't be missed for those that love precision, taste notes, and comparing different blends.
Everything Else
Great place to relax after lunch/dinner, or simply sit on the benches and soak in the view.
28 locals recommend
Harbour Green Park
1199 W Cordova StGreat place to relax after lunch/dinner, or simply sit on the benches and soak in the view.
Closest skytrain station to the apartment. Access to Expo & Millenium Line. For Canada Line, check out City Centre station
94 locals recommend
Burrard
Closest skytrain station to the apartment. Access to Expo & Millenium Line. For Canada Line, check out City Centre station
Closest Canada Line skytrain stop. Takes you all the way to YVR airport.
105 locals recommend
Vancouver City Centre Station
Closest Canada Line skytrain stop. Takes you all the way to YVR airport.
Access to the Sea Bus to North Vancouver (Lonsdale Quay), Canada Line, Expo Line, Millennium Line, West Coast Express, and more!
158 locals recommend
Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetAccess to the Sea Bus to North Vancouver (Lonsdale Quay), Canada Line, Expo Line, Millennium Line, West Coast Express, and more!
Money's Dry Cleaning and Alterations
1338 Alberni StDry-cleaning for your fashion emergencies.
Shopping
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StIndoor shopping centre.
Robson Street
1155 Robson StShopping, shopping, shopping!
The Chocolate Mousse Kitchenware
1553 Robson StAn independently owned kitchenware shop. A Vancouver classic.
Pharmacy and a good place to buy anything you may have forgot for your trip.
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacy and a good place to buy anything you may have forgot for your trip.
Essentials
Safeway Robson
1766 Robson StLarge grocery store. 7-10min walk from the apartment.
Grocery store with a more organic and premium selection. 5min walk. This location also has a really nice deli that serves hot food.
425 locals recommend
Urban Fare
177 Davie StGrocery store with a more organic and premium selection. 5min walk. This location also has a really nice deli that serves hot food.
Grocery store that offers an organic selection, as well as a deli for a good lunch.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveGrocery store that offers an organic selection, as well as a deli for a good lunch.
Sightseeing
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia StOne of the largest bike rental shops for Stanley Park.
A must see for all visits to Vancouver. Ride a bike around the seawall, check out the totem poles, or pay a visit to the aquarium!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA must see for all visits to Vancouver. Ride a bike around the seawall, check out the totem poles, or pay a visit to the aquarium!
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueA nice 20min stroll away from the apartment.
Olympic Cauldron @ Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada PlPart of the 2010 Winter Olympics.
From the apartment, to the Lagoon, around it, and back, is approximately 5km. A great morning/evening run or a nice stroll.
36 locals recommend
Lost Lagoon
From the apartment, to the Lagoon, around it, and back, is approximately 5km. A great morning/evening run or a nice stroll.
Coal Harbour Marina Ltd
1525 Coal Harbour QuayGreat place to check out some yachts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zabu Chicken
1635 Robson StKorean friend chicken, great with korean beer!
Arts & Culture
Raining? Feeling like sitting down for a bit? Why not catch a movie?
259 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StRaining? Feeling like sitting down for a bit? Why not catch a movie?