Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StLebanese/Mediterranean - great place
Caribbean cuisine and nice cocktails with cool vibe
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall StCaribbean cuisine and nice cocktails with cool vibe
One of Gastown's best locations for food and drinks
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StOne of Gastown's best locations for food and drinks
Fun food spot and good place for drinks. Gastown's best patio.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetFun food spot and good place for drinks. Gastown's best patio.
Can either grab a great burrito to go, or dine in for some Mexican-fusion cuisine
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StCan either grab a great burrito to go, or dine in for some Mexican-fusion cuisine
MeeT in Gastown
12 Water StVegan!
Revolver
325 Cambie StDowntown's best coffee shop
Closest independent coffee shop w/ good pastries, breakfast and lunch plates
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrClosest independent coffee shop w/ good pastries, breakfast and lunch plates
Noodlebox
1867 W 4th AveGood noodle shop
Good brunch spot, particularly if you're renting bikes at Reckless
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside CrescentGood brunch spot, particularly if you're renting bikes at Reckless
Best gelato in the city. Recommend anytime, or particularly after you've finished (or during) your bike tour along with Seawall.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baggio Gelateria & pizzeria
1089 Marinaside CrescentBest gelato in the city. Recommend anytime, or particularly after you've finished (or during) your bike tour along with Seawall.
Vietnamese-fusion sandwiches. You need to try them!
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bao Down - Gastown
12 Powell StVietnamese-fusion sandwiches. You need to try them!
Spanish tapas. Very yummy and intimate setting (hence the name)
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sardine Can
26 Powell StSpanish tapas. Very yummy and intimate setting (hence the name)
Oyster and seafood spot. Lots of fun.
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StOyster and seafood spot. Lots of fun.
You're going here because you love oysters.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oyster Express
296 Keefer StYou're going here because you love oysters.
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StChinese-fusion. Very good.
My favourite sushi place in Vancouver. Make a reservation, as it's a popular spot.
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StMy favourite sushi place in Vancouver. Make a reservation, as it's a popular spot.
Great Malaysian food - lots of vegetarian dishes.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banana Leaf on Davie
1043 Davie StGreat Malaysian food - lots of vegetarian dishes.
Great Malaysian food - lots of vegetarian dishes.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banana Leaf Malaysian Cafe
1779 Robson StGreat Malaysian food - lots of vegetarian dishes.
Great Malaysian food - lots of vegetarian dishes.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banana Leaf on Denman
1096 Denman StGreat Malaysian food - lots of vegetarian dishes.
One of Vancouver's best restaurants, particularly for seafood.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coast
1054 Alberni StOne of Vancouver's best restaurants, particularly for seafood.
Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard StGreat Italian restaurant.
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StNice coffee and patisseries
Iconic restaurant for seafood and steak. Amazing patio.
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StIconic restaurant for seafood and steak. Amazing patio.
Nice restaurant and great patio in Coal Harbour
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayNice restaurant and great patio in Coal Harbour
Very good Italian restaurant with one of the city's best garden patios.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adesso
1906 Haro StreetVery good Italian restaurant with one of the city's best garden patios.
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StCity's best donuts by far
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StFantastic meat-based sandwiches for lunch
Great independent coffee and pastry shop
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StGreat independent coffee and pastry shop
Tsuki Sushi Bar
509 Abbott StClosest good sushi joint
Chinese restaurant across the street.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Congee Noodle Delight
88 W Pender StChinese restaurant across the street.
Mamie Taylor's
251 E Georgia StVery good restaurant in Chinatown.
Great dinner and brunch spot located very close by. Will likely need reservations during prime dining hours.
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetGreat dinner and brunch spot located very close by. Will likely need reservations during prime dining hours.
One of Whistler's best restaurants
169 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Araxi Restaurant & Oyster Bar
4222 Village SquareOne of Whistler's best restaurants
Acme Cafe
51 W Hastings StGreat breakfast spot 3 mins away.
Sightseeing
Beautiful sanctuary in heart of Chinatown
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StBeautiful sanctuary in heart of Chinatown
Historic steam clock in Gastown
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reloj de vapor de Gastown Vancouver
305 Water StHistoric steam clock in Gastown
If you can stomach it, this is quite the suspension bridge over the Capilano River.
1150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdIf you can stomach it, this is quite the suspension bridge over the Capilano River.
If you have access to a car, it's definitely worth the day trip to go to Whistler and drive the Sea-to-Sky highway to get there.
409 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whistler
If you have access to a car, it's definitely worth the day trip to go to Whistler and drive the Sea-to-Sky highway to get there.
Getting Around
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie StClosest ferry taxi station to go to Olympic Village, Granville Island, Yaletown, Kitsilano, West End
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Plaza of Nations Ferry Dock station
Closest ferry taxi station to go to Olympic Village, Granville Island, Yaletown, Kitsilano, West End
Seabus South Lot - Lot #1390
601 W Waterfront RdSeaBus to go to North Shore
Water airport to catch float planes to Victoria and other locations
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbour Air
1055 Canada PlWater airport to catch float planes to Victoria and other locations
Closest train station. If you're going to the Airport, take the train to Waterfront Station, and then switch lines to the Canada Line and take the train to the Airport. Give yourself one (1) hour from the time you leave the loft.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stadium-Chinatown station
Closest train station. If you're going to the Airport, take the train to Waterfront Station, and then switch lines to the Canada Line and take the train to the Airport. Give yourself one (1) hour from the time you leave the loft.
Drinks & Nightlife
Guilt & Co
Cool spot, and there's often 'improv' music.
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StCocktail lounge with nice small plates
Good pub with good food and great selection of beers
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StGood pub with good food and great selection of beers
Steamworks
375 Water StGastown's brewery.
Good brewery located in Mount Pleasant area.
307 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveGood brewery located in Mount Pleasant area.
My favourite brewery. Take the growlers in the Loft and get them filled up for your stay!
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StMy favourite brewery. Take the growlers in the Loft and get them filled up for your stay!
Great cocktail lounge. High end, so dress (and play) the part.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada PlGreat cocktail lounge. High end, so dress (and play) the part.
Massive beer selection, and good pub food too.
245 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueMassive beer selection, and good pub food too.
Good patio for drinks and food.
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayGood patio for drinks and food.
The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StFun spot for drinks in Gastown
Reward yourself after hiking the Chief with a local beer.
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Howe Sound Brewing
37801 Cleveland AveReward yourself after hiking the Chief with a local beer.
Essentials
London Drugs
351 Abbott StExtensive pharmacy
Grocery store with everything you'll need
366 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StGrocery store with everything you'll need
Parks & Nature
This is where the locals go. Accessible from the Seawall, whether walking or riding a bike.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Third Beach
This is where the locals go. Accessible from the Seawall, whether walking or riding a bike.
Beautiful lagoon located on the edge of Stanley Park.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lost Lagoon
Beautiful lagoon located on the edge of Stanley Park.
Hidden lake in Stanley Park. Follow the trails to get there.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beaver Lake
Hidden lake in Stanley Park. Follow the trails to get there.
North America's largest urban park - yeah, that's right, it's bigger than Central Park in NYC! There are many trails in the park, and then there's the Seawall running around the outside. The Aquarium is also located in the Park.
2658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdNorth America's largest urban park - yeah, that's right, it's bigger than Central Park in NYC! There are many trails in the park, and then there's the Seawall running around the outside. The Aquarium is also located in the Park.
It's a trek to get there, but it's worth it for the view of the North Shore and the City skyline
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa de Jericó
3941 Point Grey RdIt's a trek to get there, but it's worth it for the view of the North Shore and the City skyline
Iconic "Kits Beach". I've been sunburned playing beach volleyball there more times than I care to remember.
847 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa Kitsilano
1499 Arbutus StIconic "Kits Beach". I've been sunburned playing beach volleyball there more times than I care to remember.
Entertainment & Activities
Acuario de Vancouver
845 Avison WayPretty spectacular aquarium
Great place with kids or without.
837 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Science World en TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGreat place with kids or without.
One of the longest, outdoor saltwater pools in the world.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveOne of the longest, outdoor saltwater pools in the world.
Beautiful setting for an outdoor pool
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrBeautiful setting for an outdoor pool
Best local mountain for skiing
370 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Área de esquí de Cypress Mountain
6000 Cypress Bowl RdBest local mountain for skiing
You can either take the gondola up to see the view from the top, or... try the Grouse Grind for your daily (weekly?) dose of exercise. Will take you an hour if you're relatively in shape. And it's straight up the mountain!
249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
You can either take the gondola up to see the view from the top, or... try the Grouse Grind for your daily (weekly?) dose of exercise. Will take you an hour if you're relatively in shape. And it's straight up the mountain!
If you like spas, you'll love this one.
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Scandinave Spa Whistler
8010 Mons RdIf you like spas, you'll love this one.
Hike the Chief near Squamish. On par with the Grouse Grind, and with the view of the Howe Sound.
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stawamus Chief
Hike the Chief near Squamish. On par with the Grouse Grind, and with the view of the Howe Sound.