Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Lupo Restaurant & Vinoteca
869 Hamilton StAmazing italian food.
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StBest seafood restaurant in the city
Amazing family style dining greek food restaurant that is budget friendly but festive and trendy in atmosphere
37 locals recommend
The Greek By Anatoli
1043 Mainland StAmazing family style dining greek food restaurant that is budget friendly but festive and trendy in atmosphere
Great lattes and "healthy" flat bread pizza - great place to grab a latte before a walk on the seawall
28 locals recommend
Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé
126 Davie StGreat lattes and "healthy" flat bread pizza - great place to grab a latte before a walk on the seawall
Minami
1118 Mainland StBest sushi - sister restaurant to Miku
Always great food and awesome happy hour every day from 3-6 with drinks and food specials (like crab cakes)
165 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton StreetAlways great food and awesome happy hour every day from 3-6 with drinks and food specials (like crab cakes)
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside CrescentAwesome brunch spot for watching people and next to the water
Glowbal
590 W Georgia StAmazing food
An amazing coffee shop/bakery. Buzzing with great conversations and they brew really great coffee
85 locals recommend
Small Victory Bakery
1088 Homer StAn amazing coffee shop/bakery. Buzzing with great conversations and they brew really great coffee
Great seafood and oysters - they have "low tide" specials - appetizers and drinks before 5 pm.
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StGreat seafood and oysters - they have "low tide" specials - appetizers and drinks before 5 pm.
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetGreat specials 3-6 pm daily
You have to visit granville market for a true Vancouver experience
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StYou have to visit granville market for a true Vancouver experience
Essentials
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacy
Urban Fare
177 Davie StThe closest best grocery store for fresh produce, etc.
Sightseeing
It is worth a walk-by, plus this is where shuttles stop to Grouse Mountain and the Capilano bridge. This is also where you can get a lot of great books
158 locals recommend
Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch)
350 W Georgia StIt is worth a walk-by, plus this is where shuttles stop to Grouse Mountain and the Capilano bridge. This is also where you can get a lot of great books
Watch the cruise ships - also a great starting point for your sea wall walk
433 locals recommend
Canada Place
999 Canada PlWatch the cruise ships - also a great starting point for your sea wall walk
Gastown
One of the oldest and trendiest neighborhoods in Vancouver
Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water StThe famous steam clock
One of the newest neighborhoods in Vancouver -great for a bike ride
108 locals recommend
Olympic Village
One of the newest neighborhoods in Vancouver -great for a bike ride
Parks & Nature
Great place to catch some sun by the water. Take out some sushi and enjoy
93 locals recommend
David Lam Park
1300 Pacific BlvdGreat place to catch some sun by the water. Take out some sushi and enjoy
George Wainborn Park
450 Beach CrescentAwesome park to kick back
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdBecause it is Stanley Park!
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StA nice beach to people watch
Sunset Beach
Beach Avean amazing place to watch sunsets
Arts & Culture
Honestly, unless there is an interesting exhibition, this is worth skipping. But, their cafeteria and atmosphere and the buzz and food quality make it all a great stop for lunch.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StHonestly, unless there is an interesting exhibition, this is worth skipping. But, their cafeteria and atmosphere and the buzz and food quality make it all a great stop for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Clough Club
212 Abbott StreetAmazing cocktails
Entertainment & Activities
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdWhere all the concerts are
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayCanucks