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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sophie's Cosmic Cafe
2095 W 4th Ave"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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Las Margaritas
1999 W 4th AveThe best Mexican! The house chips are top class.
Terra Breads
1605 Manitoba StFreshly baked baguettes & pastries
Gluten Free baked goods, yummy coffee.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Culprit Coffee Company
2028 Vine StreetGluten Free baked goods, yummy coffee.
True delectable Canadian cuisine. Try the warm kale salad.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th AveTrue delectable Canadian cuisine. Try the warm kale salad.
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveCaesars in a boot!
AnnaLena
1809 W 1st AveThe new trendy spot in town.
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveVegetarian restaurant open 24 hours/day
A great place to sit down and enjoy a coffee. Try the German Chocolate Cake!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arbutus Coffee
2200 Arbutus StA 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th Ave"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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
1535 W 6th AveFor 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Go Fish
1505 W 1st AveIf 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StFancy-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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StModern 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetThe 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hi-Nippon Japanese Restaurant
2274 W 4th Avegreat sushi around the corner! Grab a booth & take your shoes off.
Sightseeing
Best place to catch catch sunsets, people watch, and stroll.
847 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa Kitsilano
1499 Arbutus StBest 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla Granville
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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería de Arte de Vancouver
750 Hornby StGreat 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StThe first and largest traditional Chinese Garden built outside of China.
Getting Around
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie StBike Rentals!
Essentials
All your grocery needs. There is also a Safeway just across the street, as well as butchers and fish stores.
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveAll 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitsilano Farmers Market
2690 Larch StDuring 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StOpen 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corduroy Restaurant
1943 Cornwall AveRock-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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main Stsecret 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Celebrities Nightclub
1022 Davie StVancouver'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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdVoted 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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sendero Grouse Grind
6400 Nancy Greene Way"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 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Garibaldi Lake
Our favourite hike. You'll need a car, about 4-6 hours roundtrip, stunning glacier lake views.