Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Unique Palestinian Cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere
40 locals recommend
Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine
2616 E Hastings StUnique Palestinian Cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere
Bai Bua Thai Cuisine
1-2443 E Hastings StDelicious Thai food in a casual setting
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StBest taco in the city.
Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings StreetWest Coast food with great atmosphere and service
Baci Ristorante
3728 E Hastings StTraditional, authentic Italian food. Week day specials
Pho Don
2838 E Hastings StOpens until 2AM. Homey noodle soups
Laksa King
2546 E Hastings StUnique Malaysian food at great prices
Butchers Block BBQ
4091 Hastings StA great BBQ place for meat lovers
What's Up? Hot Dog!
2481 E Hastings StA nice variety of hotdogs with great service and atmosphere"
Chad Thai Restaurant
4010 E Hastings StGreat little Thai place with delicious dishes
Anton's Pasta Bar
4260 Hastings StFamous for their huge portions. You will be doggy bagging.
Retro, family owned ice cream and candy shop
40 locals recommend
Glenburn Soda Fountain & Confectionery
4090 Hastings StRetro, family owned ice cream and candy shop
Great place for coffee, breakfast or a quick snack. Short 5 minute walk away. Free WiFi
92 locals recommend
McDonald's
2909 Grandview HwyGreat place for coffee, breakfast or a quick snack. Short 5 minute walk away. Free WiFi
Fusion Vietnamese Restaurtant with great food and atmosphere
14 locals recommend
Brokenrice Vietnamese Restaurant
4088 Hastings StFusion Vietnamese Restaurtant with great food and atmosphere
East Village Bakery
2166 E Hastings StExcellent gluten free bake goods.
Italiabakery
2828 E Hastings StGreat Italian bakery
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrBest pizza in town!
Mr Red Cafe
2131 E Hastings StAuthentic Vietnamese Fusion
Parker Street Café
985 Windermere StFamily run neighborhood cafe with locally roasted coffee. 2 blocks away
Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant AveBest donuts in Vancouver
Drinks & Nightlife
Wide selection of beers on tap and hard booze with a small food program.
28 locals recommend
East Vancouver Brewing Company
1675 Venables StWide selection of beers on tap and hard booze with a small food program.
Neighborhood craft brewery and tasting room with great bar food in casual atmosphere.
130 locals recommend
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StNeighborhood craft brewery and tasting room with great bar food in casual atmosphere.
Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers
2270 Dollarton HwySightseeing
Charming old city neighborhood with unique shops and the iconic steam clock.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Charming old city neighborhood with unique shops and the iconic steam clock.
One of the largest Chinatown's in North America. Great place to food, drinks and shopping.
109 locals recommend
Vancouver Chinatown Festival
100 Keefer StOne of the largest Chinatown's in North America. Great place to food, drinks and shopping.
Views of the North Shore Mountains across Burrard Inlet. Enjoy beaches and public outdoor pools in the summer months.
40 locals recommend
New Brighton Park
3201 New Brighton RdViews of the North Shore Mountains across Burrard Inlet. Enjoy beaches and public outdoor pools in the summer months.
Great place to take pictures of downtown Vancouver from the North Shore. Stroll through the year-round public marketer to for fresh produce and fruit.
323 locals recommend
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtGreat place to take pictures of downtown Vancouver from the North Shore. Stroll through the year-round public marketer to for fresh produce and fruit.
Parks & Nature
Chinese water garden. Great spot for photos. Free
221 locals recommend
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StChinese water garden. Great spot for photos. Free
Natural pond and marsh area with waterplants, islands and plenty of bird life. Great place to relax and take photos
12 locals recommend
Hastings Park
2901 E Hastings StNatural pond and marsh area with waterplants, islands and plenty of bird life. Great place to relax and take photos
A natural pond with a mash area. Stocked with rainbow trout. Great place to bird-watch. Only 2 blocks away.
Sanctuary Pond
A natural pond with a mash area. Stocked with rainbow trout. Great place to bird-watch. Only 2 blocks away.
Cates Park
4141 Dollarton HwyNice park along the shoreline of the Burrard inlet
Entertainment & Activities
600 Meter rubber running track with several playing fields, outdoor basketball, volleyball courts, bike jumping, skate board, etc.
6 locals recommend
Empire Field
2901 E Hastings St600 Meter rubber running track with several playing fields, outdoor basketball, volleyball courts, bike jumping, skate board, etc.
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StGreat amusement park for kids of all ages (May=September)
Essentials
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StExcellent fresh produce and fruit at great prices
Biggest grocery store chain. Wide selection at rock bottom prices.
125 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview HwyBiggest grocery store chain. Wide selection at rock bottom prices.
Walmart Sylvan Lake Supercentre
3420 47 AveLarge Walmart store with groceries
Bosa Foods
562 Victoria DrUnique Italian Grocery store with authentic Italian deli and cheeses
Shopping
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlAsian super market with great selection and prices
Costco Wholesale
3550 Brighton AveLarge Costco with lots of parking