Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Wonderful city view, a tourist favorite located in the Queen Elizabeth Park
112 locals recommend
Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenueWonderful city view, a tourist favorite located in the Queen Elizabeth Park
Popular Farmer's Market open year round. Open 10-2 on Saturdays with a variety of vendors selling home grown veggies, bakery goods, flowers etc. Lots of organic items. Food trucks for a quick bite
33 locals recommend
Riley Park Farmers Market - Winter
50 Ontario StPopular Farmer's Market open year round. Open 10-2 on Saturdays with a variety of vendors selling home grown veggies, bakery goods, flowers etc. Lots of organic items. Food trucks for a quick bite
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrWho doesn't like Starbucks? Conveniently located all over the City
A laid back coffee shop in Kerrisdale offering everything from cinnamon buns to pizza. All day breakfast and a huge selection of beverages. Free WIFI
11 locals recommend
Bean Brothers Cafe
2179 W 41st Ave A laid back coffee shop in Kerrisdale offering everything from cinnamon buns to pizza. All day breakfast and a huge selection of beverages. Free WIFI
Main Street – it’s everything but mainstream. It’s old and new with parts that are hip, hippy-ish, and hipster-ish. It’s charming, quirky and quaint with an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, and diners, and its “X-factor” just keeps growing. Lots of choices to eat! http://itstodiefor.ca/where-to-eat-in-vancouver-a-complete-neighborhood-guide/best-places-to-eat-near-main-street-and-mount-pleasant/
205 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetMain Street – it’s everything but mainstream. It’s old and new with parts that are hip, hippy-ish, and hipster-ish. It’s charming, quirky and quaint with an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, and diners, and its “X-factor” just keeps growing. Lots of choices to eat! http://itstodiefor.ca/where-to-eat-in-vancouver-a-complete-neighborhood-guide/best-places-to-eat-near-main-street-and-mount-pleasant/
Shopping
A well known tourist attraction as well as a favorite of the locals. Popular eateries and bars; "fresh from the market" food; quality treats for every foodie; city and ocean views. You are going to love it!
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StA well known tourist attraction as well as a favorite of the locals. Popular eateries and bars; "fresh from the market" food; quality treats for every foodie; city and ocean views. You are going to love it!
Vancouver's most stylish shopping destination, with over 150 premium shops and services; the Bay Department store, Crate & Barrel, Apple, MaxMara, Hugo Boss, Stuart Weitzman, Tiffany, Coach etc. Open 7 days a week. Stop for a bite in the Food Fair, one of two Chinese restaurants, or the White Spot for a burger. A Safeway grocery store located here.
200 locals recommend
Oakridge Centre
650 W 41st AveVancouver's most stylish shopping destination, with over 150 premium shops and services; the Bay Department store, Crate & Barrel, Apple, MaxMara, Hugo Boss, Stuart Weitzman, Tiffany, Coach etc. Open 7 days a week. Stop for a bite in the Food Fair, one of two Chinese restaurants, or the White Spot for a burger. A Safeway grocery store located here.
A lovely walkable neighbourhood with lots of coffee shops, casual eateries and bakeries. There you will also find a large drugstore, public Library, Community Center with indoor pool, a skating rink and a variety of shops selling everything from camera equipment to books to clothes.
24 locals recommend
Kerrisdale
A lovely walkable neighbourhood with lots of coffee shops, casual eateries and bakeries. There you will also find a large drugstore, public Library, Community Center with indoor pool, a skating rink and a variety of shops selling everything from camera equipment to books to clothes.
Parks & Nature
One of the most beautiful parks in the city located only 5 short blocks from our house. A popular tourist attraction with magnificent floral displays in the summer. Great for a stroll or a jog. On the weekends you are guaranteed to see a wedding shoot or two!
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StOne of the most beautiful parks in the city located only 5 short blocks from our house. A popular tourist attraction with magnificent floral displays in the summer. Great for a stroll or a jog. On the weekends you are guaranteed to see a wedding shoot or two!
Located in the heart of Vancouver, and 1/2 block from our house, the gardens feature a large plant collection divided into botanical and geographical themes. Both a casual coffee shop and fine dining restaurant located onsite. A wonderful spot for a quiet stroll, taking photos or just contemplating nature.
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StLocated in the heart of Vancouver, and 1/2 block from our house, the gardens feature a large plant collection divided into botanical and geographical themes. Both a casual coffee shop and fine dining restaurant located onsite. A wonderful spot for a quiet stroll, taking photos or just contemplating nature.
Arts & Culture
The Arts Club Theatre Company presents vibrant and entertaining plays at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage and Goldcorp Stage. This season's line up includes Broadway musicals, comedies, dramas and some of the old classics.
18 locals recommend
Arts Club Theatre Company
162 West 1st AvenueThe Arts Club Theatre Company presents vibrant and entertaining plays at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Granville Island Stage and Goldcorp Stage. This season's line up includes Broadway musicals, comedies, dramas and some of the old classics.
Located in the South Granville area, this is the Arts Clubs second location and serves up a different selection of theatrical productions. Open year round.
45 locals recommend
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville StLocated in the South Granville area, this is the Arts Clubs second location and serves up a different selection of theatrical productions. Open year round.
Getting Around
The Canada Line skytrain station from YVR to Downtown Vancouver
29 locals recommend
Oakridge 41st Avenue station
The Canada Line skytrain station from YVR to Downtown Vancouver
A stop on the Canada Line Skytrain between YVR and downtown connecting to major bus routes
88 locals recommend
King Edward Station
A stop on the Canada Line Skytrain between YVR and downtown connecting to major bus routes
Entertainment & Activities
Formerly called General Motors (GM) Place, this is a huge indoor sports arena home to the Vancouver Canucks hockey team. Also known as THE place for musical concerts and events https://rogersarena.com
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayFormerly called General Motors (GM) Place, this is a huge indoor sports arena home to the Vancouver Canucks hockey team. Also known as THE place for musical concerts and events https://rogersarena.com
Sightseeing
World Renowned Park and Tourist Attraction http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/what-to-do.aspx
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdWorld Renowned Park and Tourist Attraction http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/what-to-do.aspx