Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

"Best place to start your diet, best place to end your diet" - Known for brunch, but go early on weekends to avoid the line ups.
59 locals recommend
Sophie's Cosmic Cafe
2095 W 4th Ave
59 locals recommend
"Best place to start your diet, best place to end your diet" - Known for brunch, but go early on weekends to avoid the line ups.
The best Mexican! The house chips are top class.
48 locals recommend
Las Margaritas
1999 W 4th Ave
48 locals recommend
The best Mexican! The house chips are top class.
Freshly baked baguettes & pastries
124 locals recommend
Terra Breads
1605 Manitoba St
124 locals recommend
Freshly baked baguettes & pastries
Gluten Free baked goods, yummy coffee.
43 locals recommend
Culprit Coffee Company
2028 Vine Street
43 locals recommend
Gluten Free baked goods, yummy coffee.
True delectable Canadian cuisine. Try the warm kale salad.
76 locals recommend
The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th Ave
76 locals recommend
True delectable Canadian cuisine. Try the warm kale salad.
Caesars in a boot!
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall Ave
191 locals recommend
Caesars in a boot!
The new trendy spot in town.
62 locals recommend
AnnaLena
1809 W 1st Ave
62 locals recommend
The new trendy spot in town.
Vegetarian restaurant open 24 hours/day
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave
228 locals recommend
Vegetarian restaurant open 24 hours/day
A great place to sit down and enjoy a coffee. Try the German Chocolate Cake!
38 locals recommend
Arbutus Coffee
2200 Arbutus St
38 locals recommend
A great place to sit down and enjoy a coffee. Try the German Chocolate Cake!
"Farm to table" - delicious restaurant right on 4th. Great for everything from brunch to dinner.`
104 locals recommend
Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th Ave
104 locals recommend
"Farm to table" - delicious restaurant right on 4th. Great for everything from brunch to dinner.`
For a fancier meal - "minimalist, farm-to-table eatery serving organic wine & contemporary Pacific Northwest meals." About 15 minute walk
45 locals recommend
Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
1535 W 6th Ave
45 locals recommend
For a fancier meal - "minimalist, farm-to-table eatery serving organic wine & contemporary Pacific Northwest meals." About 15 minute walk
If you're walking or biking to Granville island, this is a fun stop for fish and chips along the water.
61 locals recommend
Go Fish
1505 W 1st Ave
61 locals recommend
If you're walking or biking to Granville island, this is a fun stop for fish and chips along the water.
Fancy-ish Chinatown restaurant known for their waffles with toppings such as Milk Chocolate Lavender, White Chocolate Pistachio Rosewater, Salted Caramel, and Fig Orange Marmalade.
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards St
256 locals recommend
Fancy-ish Chinatown restaurant known for their waffles with toppings such as Milk Chocolate Lavender, White Chocolate Pistachio Rosewater, Salted Caramel, and Fig Orange Marmalade.
Modern Chinese-French Fusion in the heart of Chinatown. Share-style plates.
250 locals recommend
Bao Bei
163 Keefer St
250 locals recommend
Modern Chinese-French Fusion in the heart of Chinatown. Share-style plates.
The Best Indian Food in all of North America. Doors open at 5 and no reservations - cozy spot so does fill up fast, expect to wait in line. Highly recommend.
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie Street
264 locals recommend
The Best Indian Food in all of North America. Doors open at 5 and no reservations - cozy spot so does fill up fast, expect to wait in line. Highly recommend.
great sushi around the corner! Grab a booth & take your shoes off.
17 locals recommend
Hi-Nippon Japanese Restaurant
2274 W 4th Ave
17 locals recommend
great sushi around the corner! Grab a booth & take your shoes off.

Sightseeing

Best place to catch catch sunsets, people watch, and stroll.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St
847 locals recommend
Best place to catch catch sunsets, people watch, and stroll.
A must see when you're visiting. Check out the market for yummy goods and the NetLoft for all your craft curiosities. Grab an ice cream, sit outside, listen to the local musicians.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
1659 locals recommend
A must see when you're visiting. Check out the market for yummy goods and the NetLoft for all your craft curiosities. Grab an ice cream, sit outside, listen to the local musicians.
Great rainy day activity. Admission is usually $20, though Tuesdays after 5 it is by donation :)
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St
1154 locals recommend
Great rainy day activity. Admission is usually $20, though Tuesdays after 5 it is by donation :)
The first and largest traditional Chinese Garden built outside of China.
221 locals recommend
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St
221 locals recommend
The first and largest traditional Chinese Garden built outside of China.

Getting Around

Bike Rentals!
67 locals recommend
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie St
67 locals recommend
Bike Rentals!

Essentials

All your grocery needs. There is also a Safeway just across the street, as well as butchers and fish stores.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
726 locals recommend
All your grocery needs. There is also a Safeway just across the street, as well as butchers and fish stores.
During the Summer & Fall there are local farmer's markets on Larch & 12th. Google "Kitsilano Farmers Market" for the latest calendar.
27 locals recommend
Kitsilano Farmers Market
2690 Larch St
27 locals recommend
During the Summer & Fall there are local farmer's markets on Larch & 12th. Google "Kitsilano Farmers Market" for the latest calendar.

Everything Else

Open 24/7 - Amazingly convenient. For any little things you may have forgotten. Includes post office.
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer St
692 locals recommend
Open 24/7 - Amazingly convenient. For any little things you may have forgotten. Includes post office.

Drinks & Nightlife

Rock-Paper-Scissors night on Mondays! Cozy restaurant/bar, can get quite busy & loud.
48 locals recommend
Corduroy Restaurant
1943 Cornwall Ave
48 locals recommend
Rock-Paper-Scissors night on Mondays! Cozy restaurant/bar, can get quite busy & loud.
secret hideaway, no signs - you'll know it's open if the red light is on.
94 locals recommend
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main St
94 locals recommend
secret hideaway, no signs - you'll know it's open if the red light is on.
Vancouver's premier gay nightclub, though popular with all as they are known for hosting some of the world's best DJ's. Especially popular Tuesday & Friday nights. Check website in advance if any shows are going on.
96 locals recommend
Celebrities Nightclub
1022 Davie St
96 locals recommend
Vancouver's premier gay nightclub, though popular with all as they are known for hosting some of the world's best DJ's. Especially popular Tuesday & Friday nights. Check website in advance if any shows are going on.

Parks & Nature

Voted one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Renting bikes and going for a loop is one of the best ways to get a sense for Vancouver.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
Voted one of the most beautiful parks in the world. Renting bikes and going for a loop is one of the best ways to get a sense for Vancouver.
"nature's stairmaster" - a gruelling steep hike (average time, 1.5 hour) with a great view. One of Van's most popular (& busiest) hikes. Considered a rite of passage by some.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene Way
233 locals recommend
"nature's stairmaster" - a gruelling steep hike (average time, 1.5 hour) with a great view. One of Van's most popular (& busiest) hikes. Considered a rite of passage by some.
Our favourite hike. You'll need a car, about 4-6 hours roundtrip, stunning glacier lake views.
39 locals recommend
Garibaldi Lake
39 locals recommend
Our favourite hike. You'll need a car, about 4-6 hours roundtrip, stunning glacier lake views.