Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Great food and nice atmosphere. Try the brussel sprouts side dish!
56 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Olympic Village
127 W 2nd Ave Great food and nice atmosphere. Try the brussel sprouts side dish!
Tons of beer and wine on tap and large food too. Great location.
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueTons of beer and wine on tap and large food too. Great location.
Tons of beer and wine on tap and good menu for food too. Great location.
186 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes Way Tons of beer and wine on tap and good menu for food too. Great location.
Terra Breads
1605 Manitoba St frresh bread, sandwiches, pizzas and snacks
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlSteel Toad Brewing Co. Ltd.
97 East 2nd AvenueBig Rock Brewery
310 W 4th AveTacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova St Great tacos and mexican food
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StMario's Gelati Ltd.
88 E 1st AveEarnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StSolly's Bagelry
368 W 7th AveJewish deli. Great bagels, sandwiches, desserts and cinnamon buns
Toko Foods Ltd
223 W 7th AveGreat chinese food
Menchie's
2315 Cambie StFrozen yogurt
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayDelicious Italian food
Sushi Bang
2315 Cambie Stsmall little sushi place that we go to alot!
Nightingale
1017 W Hastings StLa Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon StGreat authentic tacos!
Pizzeria Farina
915 Main StNicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StGuu with Otokomae
375 Water StJapanese food
Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé
126 Davie StGreat coffee and light meals
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StProvence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside CrescentHomer St. Cafe and Bar
898 Homer StreetGreat chicken!
Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall StreetYolks
1598 E Hastings StPeaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th AveGreat Chinese food, dim sum, noodles..
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveLocal brewery
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveThere is a pharmacy, some groceries, a post office, photo centre and everything in between
285 locals recommend
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings St There is a pharmacy, some groceries, a post office, photo centre and everything in between
Save-On-Foods
2308 Cambie StVancouver General Hospital
899 W 12th AveMount St. Joseph's Hospital
3080 Prince Edward StGetting Around
Olympic Village
Canada Line skytrain station to the airport and to downtown
Take this little tug boat to Granville Island or Yaletown. It's a nice way to get around as a tourist. Another company that runs this type of transport is the Aquabus ferries (their logo is a rainbow). Both are great.
33 locals recommend
The Village Dock station
Take this little tug boat to Granville Island or Yaletown. It's a nice way to get around as a tourist. Another company that runs this type of transport is the Aquabus ferries (their logo is a rainbow). Both are great.
Pacific Central Station
1150 Station StTrain station
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie StVancouver International Airport
3211 Grant McConachie WayThe airport!
Arts & Culture
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StBMO Theatre Centre
162 W 1st AveNew theatre in town
Shopping
MEC Vancouver
111 E 2nd AveThe best sporting goods store in town
The Island is great for art, food, and being along the water. There's a huge market where they sell fruits/veg, fresh baked goods, salads, cheeses, fresh pasta... and local artisans sell their stuff. There is also a kids market.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston St The Island is great for art, food, and being along the water. There's a huge market where they sell fruits/veg, fresh baked goods, salads, cheeses, fresh pasta... and local artisans sell their stuff. There is also a kids market.
Winners
798 Granville St My favourite store for clothing, shoes, gifts, housewares and kids items.
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StSightseeing
Yaletown
Shopping and restaurants
Gastown
An older part of town with gift shops, restaurants and shops
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdGranville Island
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceParks & Nature
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StFun and trendy beach
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdNice beach
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallNaked beach at the University of BC!
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StVanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StBeautiful Gardens