Momo's Guidebook
Food Scene
Modern cafe on Marine Drive in Dundarave with excellent chocolate - croissants - coffee - sandwiches etc. Sunny patio in front.
18 locals recommend
Temper Chocolate & Pastry
2409 Marine DrModern cafe on Marine Drive in Dundarave with excellent chocolate - croissants - coffee - sandwiches etc. Sunny patio in front.
English pub food on Marine Drive in Dundarave. Outdoor patio.
12 locals recommend
The Red Lion Bar & Grill
2427 Marine DrEnglish pub food on Marine Drive in Dundarave. Outdoor patio.
Located at the foot of 25th street at the Dundarave pier. Big deck - great view - excellent menu. The Centennial Seawalk begins at the pier heading east to Ambleside.. Tres Bon !
74 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
150 25th StLocated at the foot of 25th street at the Dundarave pier. Big deck - great view - excellent menu. The Centennial Seawalk begins at the pier heading east to Ambleside.. Tres Bon !
Cheap & cheerful. Eat in or take out to the beach (at the foot of 25th street). Located on Marine Drive in Dundarave. Good quality - nice people.
Dundarave Sushi
2459 Marine DrCheap & cheerful. Eat in or take out to the beach (at the foot of 25th street). Located on Marine Drive in Dundarave. Good quality - nice people.
On Marine Drive in Dundarave : Local coffee shop. Nice people, good coffee, savoury & sweet items, newspapers, outdoor seating (front & back). Neighbourhood vibe *
63 locals recommend
Delany's Coffee House
1105 Denman StOn Marine Drive in Dundarave : Local coffee shop. Nice people, good coffee, savoury & sweet items, newspapers, outdoor seating (front & back). Neighbourhood vibe *
The Bakehouse
2453 Marine DrBreakfast & lunch. Casual eatery on Marine Drive in Dundarave.
Amazing panoramic view & fabulous food. Aboriginal dugout canoe suspended over the dining room. Experience sunset & the magic hour. Tres Bon! Located on the side of the mountain above the Upper Levels Hwy (just west of 21st Street). Make reservations - window seat.
43 locals recommend
Salmon House On The Hill
2229 Folkestone WayAmazing panoramic view & fabulous food. Aboriginal dugout canoe suspended over the dining room. Experience sunset & the magic hour. Tres Bon! Located on the side of the mountain above the Upper Levels Hwy (just west of 21st Street). Make reservations - window seat.
Popular spot * 4360 Marine Drive .. heading west toward Lighthouse Park or Horseshoe Bay. Cool modernist building with a butterfly roofline. Lots of parking (front & back) and indoor - outdoor seating. The owner has a collection of vintage cars which are displayed in the adjoining showroom including an original Corbin Sparrow electric car from the 70's and an Isetta (Italian 2 seater). Fun eye candy *
Stearman Beach is accessed by the next road west : Stearman Ave. Big sandy beach *
Isetta Cafe Bistro
Popular spot * 4360 Marine Drive .. heading west toward Lighthouse Park or Horseshoe Bay. Cool modernist building with a butterfly roofline. Lots of parking (front & back) and indoor - outdoor seating. The owner has a collection of vintage cars which are displayed in the adjoining showroom including an original Corbin Sparrow electric car from the 70's and an Isetta (Italian 2 seater). Fun eye candy *
Stearman Beach is accessed by the next road west : Stearman Ave. Big sandy beach *
Casa Mia Cucina and Mercato
Casual cafe with good Italian fare. open 9-4 (or 5pm). 2215 Marine Drive
Grab a coffee or pizza when you are up Cypress Mountain enjoying the fresh air & view!
The Shed Coffee Bar Pizza
Grab a coffee or pizza when you are up Cypress Mountain enjoying the fresh air & view!
Essentials
Drugstore on the corner of 25th and Marine Drive in the Village of Dundarave.
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StDrugstore on the corner of 25th and Marine Drive in the Village of Dundarave.
This is the closest location for groceries.. 5 blocks east at the corner of Marine & 25th across the street from Shoppers Drug Mart.
403 locals recommend
IGA
2286 W BroadwayThis is the closest location for groceries.. 5 blocks east at the corner of Marine & 25th across the street from Shoppers Drug Mart.
Angry Otter Liquor @ Dundarave
Next to the IGA grocery store. Beer, Wine, Liquor
Shopping
Shops in Dundarave (5 blocks east) plus the Ambleside Farmers Market at the foot of 13th street near the beach.
Small shop on Marine Drive in Dundarave with interesting items including gifts, jewelry, tea towels, bowls, slippers, soap, cards, woman’s clothing, accessories, children’s books & trinkets. Lovely staff.
Red Horses Gallery
2412 Marine DrSmall shop on Marine Drive in Dundarave with interesting items including gifts, jewelry, tea towels, bowls, slippers, soap, cards, woman’s clothing, accessories, children’s books & trinkets. Lovely staff.
Ami Boutique
2463 Marine DrA curated collection of women’s clothing & accessories on Marine Drive in Dundarave.
Limelight Floral Design Inc
2451 Marine DrLovely little floral shop in Dundarave
Open on Sunday 9-2 from May to October. Located at the foot of 13th Street in the parking lot by the beach. 10 minute drive from the house. Favourites: Bad Dog Bread, the mushroom guy, organic growers & the flower lady *
Ambleside Artisan Farmer's Market
1000 Argyle AveOpen on Sunday 9-2 from May to October. Located at the foot of 13th Street in the parking lot by the beach. 10 minute drive from the house. Favourites: Bad Dog Bread, the mushroom guy, organic growers & the flower lady *
Sightseeing
Nice walk 3 blocks west of the house. Sandy beach (at low tide). Some amazing homes & gardens along exclusive Radcliffe Ave including Kerr Cottage & the ‘French Chateau next door. Beach access mid block and at the end - turn left on Maple Lane that leads you down to the park & beach* (& washroom May-Oct)
West Bay Park
3482 Marine DrNice walk 3 blocks west of the house. Sandy beach (at low tide). Some amazing homes & gardens along exclusive Radcliffe Ave including Kerr Cottage & the ‘French Chateau next door. Beach access mid block and at the end - turn left on Maple Lane that leads you down to the park & beach* (& washroom May-Oct)
Sandy Beach, playground. Beach House Restaurant. The Seawalk starts at the 25th Street pier heading east.
7 locals recommend
Dundarave Park
25th StreetSandy Beach, playground. Beach House Restaurant. The Seawalk starts at the 25th Street pier heading east.
On Park Lane (one block east of the house.) You will see a new wooden staircase that leads you down to the beach. If you like continue walking along the rocky shoreline east (at low tide) to the sandy beach, playground & 25th street pier & the Beach House Restaurant in Dundarave. (5 blocks). Good shoes required *
Altamont Beach Park
2930 Park LnOn Park Lane (one block east of the house.) You will see a new wooden staircase that leads you down to the beach. If you like continue walking along the rocky shoreline east (at low tide) to the sandy beach, playground & 25th street pier & the Beach House Restaurant in Dundarave. (5 blocks). Good shoes required *
Pack a lunch & go for a hike. Lots of trails. Park yourself on one of the giant rocks by the sea & enjoy. If you are lucky you might see a whale, seal or otter swim by or eagles, herons etc flying overhead. Magical :-)
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnPack a lunch & go for a hike. Lots of trails. Park yourself on one of the giant rocks by the sea & enjoy. If you are lucky you might see a whale, seal or otter swim by or eagles, herons etc flying overhead. Magical :-)
Lovely park, watch the ferries sail by on route to Nanaimo & the Gulf Islands. If you are lucky you might see a whale or seal 🦭 At low tide you can walk to this island. Need good shoes or sandals. Take a lunch & head over to the south side of this little island, park yourself on a rock & enjoy! Keep an eye on the tide so you don’t have to wade back to shore 🏝️
81 locals recommend
Whytecliff Park
7102 Marine DrLovely park, watch the ferries sail by on route to Nanaimo & the Gulf Islands. If you are lucky you might see a whale or seal 🦭 At low tide you can walk to this island. Need good shoes or sandals. Take a lunch & head over to the south side of this little island, park yourself on a rock & enjoy! Keep an eye on the tide so you don’t have to wade back to shore 🏝️
People love the suspension bridge & treetop adventure. Lots of educational information about the bridge, First Nations & nature.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdPeople love the suspension bridge & treetop adventure. Lots of educational information about the bridge, First Nations & nature.
There is an award winning fantasy playground near the pier. This park is also home to the Harmony Arts Festival & other events. Close to Crema Cafe on Bellevue & 15th.
34 locals recommend
John Lawson Park
17th StreetThere is an award winning fantasy playground near the pier. This park is also home to the Harmony Arts Festival & other events. Close to Crema Cafe on Bellevue & 15th.
Drive up the mountain & check out the view & pop up village & 'the Shed' coffee bar/pizza *
Cypress Lookout 2
3850 Cypress Bowl RoadDrive up the mountain & check out the view & pop up village & 'the Shed' coffee bar/pizza *
The suspension bridge is part of the Baden Powell Trail. Great place for a hike & it's free! In North Vancouver : about a 15-20 minute drive from the house.
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdThe suspension bridge is part of the Baden Powell Trail. Great place for a hike & it's free! In North Vancouver : about a 15-20 minute drive from the house.
Technically called the Centennial Seawalk. It starts at the 25th street pier heading east to the 17th street pier in Ambleside & beyond to the Ferry Building Art Gallery, 15th street pier, beach & off leash dog park at the end near the Lions Gate Bridge.
10 locals recommend
West Vancouver Seawall
2240 Bellevue AveTechnically called the Centennial Seawalk. It starts at the 25th street pier heading east to the 17th street pier in Ambleside & beyond to the Ferry Building Art Gallery, 15th street pier, beach & off leash dog park at the end near the Lions Gate Bridge.
Located in NorthVancouver in Lower Lonsdale. Beautiful sunsets & views across the harbour to downtown Vancouver. There is a Friday night market (may12 - Sept 15). Food trucks, Beer Garden, Music, Market. Grab some food & enjoy on the pier. Located close to the Polygon Gallery (fantastic modernist building) a the foot of Lonsdale. Photo based work. The Londsdale Quay Market is just west.
34 locals recommend
The Shipyards
125 Victory Ship WayLocated in NorthVancouver in Lower Lonsdale. Beautiful sunsets & views across the harbour to downtown Vancouver. There is a Friday night market (may12 - Sept 15). Food trucks, Beer Garden, Music, Market. Grab some food & enjoy on the pier. Located close to the Polygon Gallery (fantastic modernist building) a the foot of Lonsdale. Photo based work. The Londsdale Quay Market is just west.
Panoramic views to downtown & the lower mainland from Mt, Baker in Washington state to the Gulf Islands. Super special at the magic hour *
20 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Vancouver outlook
Cypress Bowl RoadPanoramic views to downtown & the lower mainland from Mt, Baker in Washington state to the Gulf Islands. Super special at the magic hour *
Art
A small but lovely art museum featuring local artists, modernist art & architecture. It is across the street from the District Hall, a mid century modern building which recently underwent extensive restoration.
West Vancouver Museum
680 17th StA small but lovely art museum featuring local artists, modernist art & architecture. It is across the street from the District Hall, a mid century modern building which recently underwent extensive restoration.
Fantastic modernist building. Fabulous permanent collection of post war artists including 2 paintings by BCBinning (designer of the house), a room devoted to Emily Carr paintings and pastels and an impressive collection of historical indigenous masks. This museum is the crown jewel of Whistler. Don't miss it.
You can walk underneath the museum. It sits above a dry river bed and is suspended by 2 points. Designed by Patkau Architects
178 locals recommend
Audain Art Museum
4350 Blackcomb WayFantastic modernist building. Fabulous permanent collection of post war artists including 2 paintings by BCBinning (designer of the house), a room devoted to Emily Carr paintings and pastels and an impressive collection of historical indigenous masks. This museum is the crown jewel of Whistler. Don't miss it.
You can walk underneath the museum. It sits above a dry river bed and is suspended by 2 points. Designed by Patkau Architects
Lots of good exhibits. 4 floors to explore. located downtown across the street from the Hotel Vancouver. Good restaurant on the second floor. Sit outside on the terrace *
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StLots of good exhibits. 4 floors to explore. located downtown across the street from the Hotel Vancouver. Good restaurant on the second floor. Sit outside on the terrace *
Fantastic building. Designed by Patkau Architects.
It is the largest non-profit photographic gallery in Western Canada. Fabulous views over the water to the city skyline. Nice gallery shop & cafe. Lovely plaza that leads to the Shipyards area & pier. Fun area in North Vancouver. If you want to get there quickly take the upper levels hwy east to the Lonsdale exit & go south down to the water. The gallery is at the foot of Lonsdale.
25 locals recommend
The Polygon Gallery
101 Carrie Cates CtFantastic building. Designed by Patkau Architects.
It is the largest non-profit photographic gallery in Western Canada. Fabulous views over the water to the city skyline. Nice gallery shop & cafe. Lovely plaza that leads to the Shipyards area & pier. Fun area in North Vancouver. If you want to get there quickly take the upper levels hwy east to the Lonsdale exit & go south down to the water. The gallery is at the foot of Lonsdale.