Sightseeing
Universidad de British Columbia
Gorgeous in summer. Check it out if there’s snow
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Conmemorativo Nitobe
1895 Lower MallGorgeous in summer. Check it out if there’s snow
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrDon’t miss this place
Blue whale skeleton! Museum is usually empty
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beaty Biodiversity Museum
2212 Main MallBlue whale skeleton! Museum is usually empty
Jardín Botánico de la UBC
6804 SW Marine DrGreenheart TreeWalk
6804 SW Marine DrParque Regional Espíritu del Pacífico
5495 W 16th AveGreat way to kill an hour on the water at a cheap price
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False Creek Ferries
1804 Boatlift LnGreat way to kill an hour on the water at a cheap price
Google low tide and go then
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa de Jericó
3941 Point Grey RdGoogle low tide and go then
Parque de la Playa Kitsilano
1499 Arbutus StGalería de Arte de Vancouver
750 Hornby StTerrific gift shop, too
Acuario de Vancouver
845 Avison WayLove the jellyfish
Find the Circle Craft store. It’s wonderful
1659 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla Granville
Find the Circle Craft store. It’s wonderful
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdDon’t miss tree top walk
Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper DrCatch BOOM,!
Carretera Sea to Sky
36800 British Columbia 99Vallea Lumina
4293 Mountain SquareOur favourite thing to do in Whistler
Whistler
Museo de la Villa de Burnaby
6501 Deer Lake AveShopping
Fun ride on toys. Special exhibitions. Giant aquarium and bowling alley
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tsawwassen Mills
5000 Canoe Pass WyFun ride on toys. Special exhibitions. Giant aquarium and bowling alley
Good deals if you know what you want
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdGood deals if you know what you want
West 4th Avenue
West 4th AvenueShoes on fourth and knix
It’s very strange. Best dollar type store for things you don’t need. Love the fast food court. There are two sides, so find the giant fried chicken place.
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aberdeen Centre
4151 Hazelbridge WayIt’s very strange. Best dollar type store for things you don’t need. Love the fast food court. There are two sides, so find the giant fried chicken place.
Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli
4156 Hastings StMissing Italian? Shop here
John Fluevog Shoes
65 Water StFunky shoes from the original store
Neighbourhoods
4 blocks from east from here, great local shops with 2 pharmacies, 3 grocery stores , 2 liquor stores and a movie theatre
Dunbar Street
Dunbar Street4 blocks from east from here, great local shops with 2 pharmacies, 3 grocery stores , 2 liquor stores and a movie theatre
Favourite eats
These are some of our favourite places to dine
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayHidden gem. Make a reservation
Red Star Seafood Restaurant
8181 Cambie Rd.Go to the restaurant in Richmond not Granville st
Lots and lots of honey sauce. Park close to restaurant. Do not wander further down Main St. It is not safe. Order to go and pick up or skip the dishes or other delivery service
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Juke Fried Chicken
182 Keefer StLots and lots of honey sauce. Park close to restaurant. Do not wander further down Main St. It is not safe. Order to go and pick up or skip the dishes or other delivery service
Like advice for Jukes. Order in thru delivery service ! Do not drive there
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ramen Butcher
223 E Georgia StLike advice for Jukes. Order in thru delivery service ! Do not drive there
Angus T Bakery & Café
1036 Mainland StExpect long lines. So good
Minami
1118 Mainland StI like lunch more than dinner
Salty’s Lobster Shack
1675 Venables StreetFind their food truck or go to east van brewery. Great beer, too
Chickpea Restaurant
4298 Main St Vegan. We split sabich
Jam Cafe Kitsilano
2153 W 4th AveLong lines . Go early
Order fresh fish to cook at home or buy their fish and chips at counter
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Finest At Sea
4675 Arbutus StOrder fresh fish to cook at home or buy their fish and chips at counter
Minerva Restaurant
2411 W 41st AveRyan Reynolds might be at next table
Bao Down OV
115 W 2nd AveLooks grungy but spectacular food
Anh And Chi
3388 Main StEverything is amazing
Close to home and great food. Need a reservation
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Buca Restaurant
4025 Macdonald StClose to home and great food. Need a reservation
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
2996 Granville StMassive burgers
Orange vegan is to die for. Espresso flake is remarkable 2 stores for more variety than available at grocery stores
353 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StOrange vegan is to die for. Espresso flake is remarkable 2 stores for more variety than available at grocery stores
Giardino Restaurant
1328 Hornby StPricy but good
Close to house. Order the rose water Persian pistachio ice cream if in stock aka akbar mashti
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Glace
2785 W 16th AveClose to house. Order the rose water Persian pistachio ice cream if in stock aka akbar mashti
So touristy but cool for winter storms
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus StSo touristy but cool for winter storms
Love the ciders and names of beers. Fun food!
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StLove the ciders and names of beers. Fun food!
How to get there and back. Click on photo for route
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aeropuerto Internacional de Vancouver
3211 Grant McConachie WayHow to get there and back. Click on photo for route
Consejos para la ciudad
Costumbres y cultura
Try to be Canadian
Always be very polite. Say “ please”and “thank you” excessively
Costumbres y cultura
Drive like a local
Wait your turn. Traffic here works like shuffling a deck of cards. Your turn, then my turn. Aggressive, rude drivers are generally tourists
Costumbres y cultura
It’s ok to ask for help or directions
Vancouver locals are very friendly and happy to help
No te pierdas
DO NOT GO HERE
Do not go to Main and Hastings St in the downtown east side. Don’t even drive through there as the denizens tend to stumble across the street. It’s post apocalyptic.
Qué debes empacar
You might get snow…you will get rain
Winters can be cold and very wet here. Warm boots and a cozy water proof coat are a good idea. By cold, I mean it might go down to 0 Celsius. Not prairie or east coast cold but we are wimps . Forget umbrellas …wear a coat with a hood.
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Parking enforcement
Watch the parking signs. You will get ticketed and towed if you do not follow the posted regulations. No Parking after 3 pm strictly enforced in downtown areas
Costumbres y cultura
Tips
Tip your servers generously as most are not paid a living wage
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Lanes change directions
On the Stanley park causeway and the tunnel going from the ferry, the middle lane changes direction. There are red “x” and yellow lights which indicate the lane is going to change direction or has changed direction. Drive only in the lane with the green sign or you will be hit by oncoming cars!
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Bike lanes and bike traffic lights
Downtown intersections have traffic lights for cars and for bikes. They also have bike lanes that you must cross to turn corners. Watch out for cyclists and be aware of the lights.