Guidebook for Vancouver
Entertainment & Activities
Pacific National Exhibition grounds. Location of Playland amusement park, summer exhibition and Vancouver Giants hockey team
19 locals recommend
Pacific National Exhibition
Pacific National Exhibition grounds. Location of Playland amusement park, summer exhibition and Vancouver Giants hockey team
One of Vancouver's gems!
Outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, great beach trails, planground.
35 locals recommend
New Brighton Park
One of Vancouver's gems!
Outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, great beach trails, planground.
Sightseeing
Home of jockey Mario Gutierrez who raced I'll Have Another in a bid for the 2012 Triple Crown
38 locals recommend
Hastings Park Racecourse
188 N Renfrew StHome of jockey Mario Gutierrez who raced I'll Have Another in a bid for the 2012 Triple Crown
Food Scene
If you want amazing authentic Chinese food, stop on by James' on Hastings.
11 locals recommend
James On Hastings Chinese Restaurant
2683 E Hastings StIf you want amazing authentic Chinese food, stop on by James' on Hastings.
Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings StreetWonderful, intimate Italian restaurant.
Great food, fabulous staff.
They make all their own condiments.
Their milk shakes are to die for!
57 locals recommend
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StGreat food, fabulous staff.
They make all their own condiments.
Their milk shakes are to die for!
The Laughing Bean Coffee Co.
2695 E Hastings StGreat local coffee shop.
Family restaurant has been in this neighbourhood for decades!
18 locals recommend
The Slocan Restaurant
2715 E Hastings StFamily restaurant has been in this neighbourhood for decades!
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlSame as Starbucks everywhere.
East Village Bakery
2166 E Hastings StAmazing baked goods. Can't be beat.
Black Rook Bakehouse
2474 E Hastings StAnother amazing bakery close by. They also serve coffee.
Trendy little breakfast spot, but get there early to avoid the line ups!
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StTrendy little breakfast spot, but get there early to avoid the line ups!
Sushi Nanaimo
350 Nanaimo StGreat local sushi restaurant
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StGREAT tacos and other Mexican food. Also serves brunch.
Sweet Tooth Cafe
2404 E Hastings StGreat Thai food! Small cafe style restaurant.
Shopping
Pharmacy, groceries, toiletries.
Open untli midnight.
Full Canada Post services.
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacy, groceries, toiletries.
Open untli midnight.
Full Canada Post services.
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StPharmacy, toiletries, groceries.
Value Village
1820 E Hastings StSecond hand everything store
Baaad Anna's Yarn Store
2667 E Hastings StIf you like to knit, you definitely need to stop in and say hi to Baad Anna!
Essentials
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StWonderful local grocery store.
Rio Friendly Meats
2477 E Hastings StOur favourite local butcher
Ugo & Joe's Lucky Meats
Local Italian grocery store
Bianca-Maria Italian Foods
2469 E Hastings StFabulous Italian deli and grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our local award-winning breweries.
Sample a flight for $4 (4 beers) or enjoy a sleeve for $3.50.
Best known for Lord of the Hops and Gypsy Tears.
130 locals recommend
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StOne of our local award-winning breweries.
Sample a flight for $4 (4 beers) or enjoy a sleeve for $3.50.
Best known for Lord of the Hops and Gypsy Tears.
Winner of Canada's best beer - Old Jalopy!
Some sampling available, but standing room only to get your growler filled.
62 locals recommend
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StWinner of Canada's best beer - Old Jalopy!
Some sampling available, but standing room only to get your growler filled.
Great place to catch the Canucks on the big screen or sing karaoke on a Friday night!
7 locals recommend
PressBox Pub
2889 E Hastings StGreat place to catch the Canucks on the big screen or sing karaoke on a Friday night!
Everything Else
Chiropractor and Massage clinic - in case you need an adjustment while you are visiting.
Dr.Yu Acupuncture Clinic
4095 E Hastings StChiropractor and Massage clinic - in case you need an adjustment while you are visiting.
Vancity Credit Union - Hastings Community Branch
2510 E Hastings StVanCity Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
1715 Commercial DrRoyal Bank Branch - open Saturdays
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
2497 E Hastings StTD Bank with Saturday hours
East Hastings Street
East Hastings StreetCIBC branch
BMO Bank of Montreal
2515 E Hastings StBMO Branch
Great local cold beer and wine store with a large selection of locally brewed beer in bomber bottles. Wine tastings on Friday evenings.
22 locals recommend
High Point Beer Wine Spirits
2769 E Hastings StGreat local cold beer and wine store with a large selection of locally brewed beer in bomber bottles. Wine tastings on Friday evenings.