Guidebook for North Vancouver
Parks & Nature
Beautiful beach. Fantastic sunsets. Great restaurants.
135 locals recommend
Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
1150 Marine DrBeautiful beach. Fantastic sunsets. Great restaurants.
I hope you don't have a weak stomach :) This park is a must see for tourists and locals.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdI hope you don't have a weak stomach :) This park is a must see for tourists and locals.
Grouse Mountain and the famous Grouse Grind. Great views of the city from 3000ft above the mainland. Take the Gondola up or Grouse Grind it to the top.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayGrouse Mountain and the famous Grouse Grind. Great views of the city from 3000ft above the mainland. Take the Gondola up or Grouse Grind it to the top.
Looking to avoid some of lines at the other suspension bridge? Lynn Valley has a free suspension bridge for a slightly different experience.
177 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdLooking to avoid some of lines at the other suspension bridge? Lynn Valley has a free suspension bridge for a slightly different experience.
Feel like going for a hike? This is the place to do it.
63 locals recommend
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
4900 Lynn Valley RdFeel like going for a hike? This is the place to do it.
Quarry Rock hiking trail at is a 2.5km trail to the lookout over breath taking Deep Cove. Don't feel like hiking, Stand up paddle boarding, kayaking or swimming at the beach are also options in Deep Cove village.
158 locals recommend
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailQuarry Rock hiking trail at is a 2.5km trail to the lookout over breath taking Deep Cove. Don't feel like hiking, Stand up paddle boarding, kayaking or swimming at the beach are also options in Deep Cove village.
400 year old old growth cedars can be found right in the city of Vancouver at Stanley Park.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd400 year old old growth cedars can be found right in the city of Vancouver at Stanley Park.
Another great spot to catch the sun, whether in the sand or during happy hour at the Cactus club beach side.
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueAnother great spot to catch the sun, whether in the sand or during happy hour at the Cactus club beach side.
This is a sight to see and there are plenty of other things to do while visiting Squamish.
83 locals recommend
Shannon Falls
This is a sight to see and there are plenty of other things to do while visiting Squamish.
Brackendale Eagles Provincial Park
Bald Eagle World Capital.
If you have heard of the famous "Grouse Grind" ... Lynn Peak is considered the gritter locals version without the crowds and cost. There is a beautiful lookout at the end of the trail. Keep in mind this is longer then the Grouse Grind and there is now tram to take you down.
Lynn Peak Trail
Lynn Peak TrailIf you have heard of the famous "Grouse Grind" ... Lynn Peak is considered the gritter locals version without the crowds and cost. There is a beautiful lookout at the end of the trail. Keep in mind this is longer then the Grouse Grind and there is now tram to take you down.
Getting Around
Fastest and cheapest way to get downtown. Its a fun experience as well. ($3avg)
107 locals recommend
Lonsdale Quay Station
Fastest and cheapest way to get downtown. Its a fun experience as well. ($3avg)
Harbour Air
1055 Canada PlTake a float plane to the island or on a sightseeing adventure.
Rent a bike? Ezee Riders is located downtown by the convention centre. If you don't feel like splurging on a cab or hopping on the bus, I would take a short walk to Lonsdale Quay and take the Seabus ferry across ($3). You will be less then a km walk once you are downtown.
http://www.ezeeriders.com/hours_cwall.html
EzeeRiders Bike Rentals Seawall
1055 Canada PlaceRent a bike? Ezee Riders is located downtown by the convention centre. If you don't feel like splurging on a cab or hopping on the bus, I would take a short walk to Lonsdale Quay and take the Seabus ferry across ($3). You will be less then a km walk once you are downtown.
http://www.ezeeriders.com/hours_cwall.html
Another bike rental option this one is right on the bus line and about an 8km bus ride to the front doors of the shop. This location is ideal and also gives you quick access to the Stanley Park seawall. http://www.spokesbicyclerentals.com/
61 locals recommend
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia StAnother bike rental option this one is right on the bus line and about an 8km bus ride to the front doors of the shop. This location is ideal and also gives you quick access to the Stanley Park seawall. http://www.spokesbicyclerentals.com/
Great way to get around False Creek, Granville Island and downtown. http://www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/
Stamp's Landing Ferry Dock station
Great way to get around False Creek, Granville Island and downtown. http://www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/
North Shore Taxi
264 Pemberton Ave604-922-2222 is the number to call!
Car2Go is one of the many car share programs. Make sure you download the app and sign up prior to your travels to Vancouver. Car2Go pick up and drop off locations are everywhere throughout the city. https://www.car2go.com/en/vancouver/
8 locals recommend
car2go
Car2Go is one of the many car share programs. Make sure you download the app and sign up prior to your travels to Vancouver. Car2Go pick up and drop off locations are everywhere throughout the city. https://www.car2go.com/en/vancouver/
ZIPCar is one of the many car share programs. Make sure you download the app and sign up prior to your travels to Vancouver. ZIPCar pick up and drop off locations are throughout the city. http://www.zipcar.ca/?redirect_p=0
29 locals recommend
Zipcar
555 Seymour StZIPCar is one of the many car share programs. Make sure you download the app and sign up prior to your travels to Vancouver. ZIPCar pick up and drop off locations are throughout the city. http://www.zipcar.ca/?redirect_p=0
EVO is one of the many car share programs. Make sure you download the app and sign up prior to your travels to Vancouver. EVO pick up and drop off locations are throughout the city. https://evo.ca/
31 locals recommend
Evo Car Share
4567 Canada WayEVO is one of the many car share programs. Make sure you download the app and sign up prior to your travels to Vancouver. EVO pick up and drop off locations are throughout the city. https://evo.ca/
Just in case ... but lets hope you don't have to visit here anytime this trip.
33 locals recommend
St. Paul's Foundation
1081 Burrard StJust in case ... but lets hope you don't have to visit here anytime this trip.
Located a few kms from the condo on the North Shore.
This is just in case ... but lets hope you don't have to visit here anytime this trip.
14 locals recommend
Lions Gate Hospital
231 15th St ELocated a few kms from the condo on the North Shore.
This is just in case ... but lets hope you don't have to visit here anytime this trip.
Taking a trip to Vancouver Island? BC Ferries in the most popular option and cost efficient in comparison to air transit and a lot faster then swimming. Click here for a list of their sailing schedules http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/
24 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay Terminal station
6750 Keith RdTaking a trip to Vancouver Island? BC Ferries in the most popular option and cost efficient in comparison to air transit and a lot faster then swimming. Click here for a list of their sailing schedules http://www.bcferries.com/schedules/
The skytrain is another time & cost efficient way to see Metro Vancouver. For a list of their schedules and train stations click here http://www.translink.ca/en/Schedules-and-Maps/SkyTrain/SkyTrain-Station-and-Elevator-Maps.aspx
117 locals recommend
Main Street-Science World Station
The skytrain is another time & cost efficient way to see Metro Vancouver. For a list of their schedules and train stations click here http://www.translink.ca/en/Schedules-and-Maps/SkyTrain/SkyTrain-Station-and-Elevator-Maps.aspx
The Vancouver Trolley Company - Take a "hop on, hop off" tour around the city. There are multiple pick up locations. Check their website for full details http://www.vancouvertrolley.com/tours
875 Terminal Ave
875 Terminal AvenueThe Vancouver Trolley Company - Take a "hop on, hop off" tour around the city. There are multiple pick up locations. Check their website for full details http://www.vancouvertrolley.com/tours
If you are looking for a guided tour that allows you to "hop on & hop off" as your make your way around the city of Vancouver, then this may be for you. Check out their website for package details https://westcoastsightseeing.com/hop-on-hop-off/ The hop on hop off pickup locations can be found by visiting www.hopmap.ca
6 locals recommend
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing
110 Cambie StreetIf you are looking for a guided tour that allows you to "hop on & hop off" as your make your way around the city of Vancouver, then this may be for you. Check out their website for package details https://westcoastsightseeing.com/hop-on-hop-off/ The hop on hop off pickup locations can be found by visiting www.hopmap.ca
Pacific Central Station in Vancouver opened in 1919. It is a railway station which acts as the western terminus of Via Rail's cross-country The Canadian to Toronto and the northern terminus of Amtrak’s Cascades to Seattle and Portland.
http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/rockies-and-pacific/vancouver
95 locals recommend
Pacific Central Station
1150 Station StPacific Central Station in Vancouver opened in 1919. It is a railway station which acts as the western terminus of Via Rail's cross-country The Canadian to Toronto and the northern terminus of Amtrak’s Cascades to Seattle and Portland.
http://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/rockies-and-pacific/vancouver
Sightseeing
Its on the way to Capilano Suspension Bridge park and Grouse Mountain, might as well stop here as well.
79 locals recommend
Cleveland Dam
Cleveland DamIts on the way to Capilano Suspension Bridge park and Grouse Mountain, might as well stop here as well.
Take a walk, run, rent a bike or rollerblade around the seawall and stop at one of the many beaches along the way.
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
Take a walk, run, rent a bike or rollerblade around the seawall and stop at one of the many beaches along the way.
Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water StBe there at noon or anytime on the hour.
Restaurants, Grocery shopping, Sightseeing, boutiques, Galleries, Brewery ... Granville Island has it all.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Restaurants, Grocery shopping, Sightseeing, boutiques, Galleries, Brewery ... Granville Island has it all.
World famous! Take a road trip along the breathtaking sea to sky highway. Make sure your camera has lots of memory and battery because you'll be stopping along the way at one of the many viewpoints.
409 locals recommend
Whistler
World famous! Take a road trip along the breathtaking sea to sky highway. Make sure your camera has lots of memory and battery because you'll be stopping along the way at one of the many viewpoints.
Lions Gate Bridge
Lions Gate Bridge RoadGreat views from the top.
Go and see where the 2010 Winter Olympics began. Great views of the North Shore Mountains from here and plenty of restaurants & shopping.
48 locals recommend
Olympic Cauldron @ Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada PlGo and see where the 2010 Winter Olympics began. Great views of the North Shore Mountains from here and plenty of restaurants & shopping.
Lots to do here. Beach, boating, hiking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, shopping and plenty of restaurants & cafes. Go for a hike on the Quarry Rock trail to the Deep Cove lookout and back (5km).
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveLots to do here. Beach, boating, hiking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, shopping and plenty of restaurants & cafes. Go for a hike on the Quarry Rock trail to the Deep Cove lookout and back (5km).
If you are on your way up to Whistler, this is a great pit stop. Pack a picnic lunch and go for a short hike out to the falls at Brandywine Falls Park.
46 locals recommend
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
If you are on your way up to Whistler, this is a great pit stop. Pack a picnic lunch and go for a short hike out to the falls at Brandywine Falls Park.
Check out the old mining museum and sift for your own gold nuggets.
72 locals recommend
Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper DrCheck out the old mining museum and sift for your own gold nuggets.
Its a wine wonderland. BC's wine country. This is about a 4hour drive. Bring your swim suit and a towel, they are many places to stop and take a dip along the way.
21 locals recommend
Osoyoos
Its a wine wonderland. BC's wine country. This is about a 4hour drive. Bring your swim suit and a towel, they are many places to stop and take a dip along the way.
Vancouver Chinatown Festival
100 Keefer StGastown
West End
West Vancouver
English Bay
North Vancouver
Lower Lonsdale
Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveOlympic Village
Lots of great restaurants and boutique shops in Olympic Village.
Kitsilano
False Creek
Entertainment & Activities
FORE! You won't get these views from your golf cart anywhere else. If it looks familiar your right, this is the site location for the movie Happy Gilmore with Adam Sandler and Bob Barker! "The price is wrong Bob".
12 locals recommend
Furry Creek Golf & Country Club
150 Country Club RdFORE! You won't get these views from your golf cart anywhere else. If it looks familiar your right, this is the site location for the movie Happy Gilmore with Adam Sandler and Bob Barker! "The price is wrong Bob".
Squamish has plenty of things to do including taking a trip to the top of "the Chief" on the Sea to Sky Gondola.
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99Squamish has plenty of things to do including taking a trip to the top of "the Chief" on the Sea to Sky Gondola.
Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Mountain biking and hiking. OR just take a drive and experience the views from the top.
370 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdSkiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Mountain biking and hiking. OR just take a drive and experience the views from the top.
Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Mountain biking and hiking. OR just take a drive and experience the views from the top. I like the hike on the Dog Mountain trail. 5km round trip with amazing views of the city.
190 locals recommend
Mt Seymour
Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Mountain biking and hiking. OR just take a drive and experience the views from the top. I like the hike on the Dog Mountain trail. 5km round trip with amazing views of the city.
Located right in Stanley Park make sure to check on groupon.com for discounted ticket sales. Website can be found by visiting http://www.vanaqua.org/
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayLocated right in Stanley Park make sure to check on groupon.com for discounted ticket sales. Website can be found by visiting http://www.vanaqua.org/
Yoga anyone? There are many YYoga locations around the city. Look up their class schedule online here https://www.yyoga.ca/
7 locals recommend
YYOGA Northshore Elements
1233 Lynn Valley RdYoga anyone? There are many YYoga locations around the city. Look up their class schedule online here https://www.yyoga.ca/
Seadoos, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Flyboards, city tours, Vancouver Water Adventures will help you get wet in the water.
http://www.vancouverwateradventures.com/
8 locals recommend
Vancouver Water Adventures
1812 Boatlift LnSeadoos, Kayaks, Paddleboards, Flyboards, city tours, Vancouver Water Adventures will help you get wet in the water.
http://www.vancouverwateradventures.com/
Food Scene
Great surf shop style restaurant good for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Grab a burger for sure or come for brunch!
17 locals recommend
Raglan's Bistro
15 Lonsdale AveGreat surf shop style restaurant good for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Grab a burger for sure or come for brunch!
Excellent value. Mmm spicy tuna sashimi. My go to items are the tuna sashimi, miso soup, spinach gomae and a green tea :) I've eaten here dozens of times.
17 locals recommend
Sushi Town in North Van
1227 Marine DrExcellent value. Mmm spicy tuna sashimi. My go to items are the tuna sashimi, miso soup, spinach gomae and a green tea :) I've eaten here dozens of times.
Stop in for a pint and say hello to Jeff at the bar. Stick around for a steak, delicious!
7 locals recommend
Hurricane Grill
1137 Marinaside CrescentStop in for a pint and say hello to Jeff at the bar. Stick around for a steak, delicious!
Browns Socialhouse
1764 Lonsdale AvenueI love their "Tahitian tuna healthy social bowl".
Located in the Shipyards in Lower Lonsdale, this is the largest Tap & Barrel restaurant in Vancouver. Beers O' Plenty.
107 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Shipyards
8 Lonsdale AveLocated in the Shipyards in Lower Lonsdale, this is the largest Tap & Barrel restaurant in Vancouver. Beers O' Plenty.
Healthy, Fresh Lebanese with some fantastic vegetarian, vegan and organic menu options. Be sure to book a reservation, Gastown is the closest location. Full menu ... http://www.nuba.ca/
117 locals recommend
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StHealthy, Fresh Lebanese with some fantastic vegetarian, vegan and organic menu options. Be sure to book a reservation, Gastown is the closest location. Full menu ... http://www.nuba.ca/
Is it Sunday Funday again? Well it is at Local Public Eatery with $6 double bloody Caesers in a boot. Soo Canadian of them.
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveIs it Sunday Funday again? Well it is at Local Public Eatery with $6 double bloody Caesers in a boot. Soo Canadian of them.
a minute walk from the condo. Typical west coast roadhouse burger chain with "bottomless sides".
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
a minute walk from the condo. Typical west coast roadhouse burger chain with "bottomless sides".
High end steak house in down town Vancouver. I took a page from their book ... "Immerse yourself in the elegance of art deco and the warmth of mahogany wood. The opulent surroundings are designed to heighten your senses as you savour the richness of your wine, the discreet, impeccable service and, of course, the flavourful tenderness of the steak." I mean a quote from their website. I will have mine medium rare please with a side of Amarone.
70 locals recommend
Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
615 Seymour StHigh end steak house in down town Vancouver. I took a page from their book ... "Immerse yourself in the elegance of art deco and the warmth of mahogany wood. The opulent surroundings are designed to heighten your senses as you savour the richness of your wine, the discreet, impeccable service and, of course, the flavourful tenderness of the steak." I mean a quote from their website. I will have mine medium rare please with a side of Amarone.
Specializing in 100% Gluten Free healthy, fast food options.
"Responding to the lack of healthy, fast, food in Vancouver’s downtown core, SMAK opens its first location to serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner to stay or take away. SMAK is your destination for the highest quality, delicious, local food" http://smakfastfood.com/
8 locals recommend
SMAK Healthy Fast Food
1139 W Pender StSpecializing in 100% Gluten Free healthy, fast food options.
"Responding to the lack of healthy, fast, food in Vancouver’s downtown core, SMAK opens its first location to serve you breakfast, lunch and dinner to stay or take away. SMAK is your destination for the highest quality, delicious, local food" http://smakfastfood.com/
Voted #1 pizza joint in Vancouver and its conveniently located on the North Shore. Here is their full menu: http://www.alberellopizzeria.com/ If you go, let me know how it is.
6 locals recommend
Alberello Pizzeria
115 15th St WVoted #1 pizza joint in Vancouver and its conveniently located on the North Shore. Here is their full menu: http://www.alberellopizzeria.com/ If you go, let me know how it is.
Oysters & Bubbles? This is the perfect spot in Gastown. There are two locations in Vancouver.
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StOysters & Bubbles? This is the perfect spot in Gastown. There are two locations in Vancouver.
Great food, cozy atmosphere and spectacular beer selection. Tucked away in Gastown's east end.
207 locals recommend
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StGreat food, cozy atmosphere and spectacular beer selection. Tucked away in Gastown's east end.
Upscale restaurant bar with a great patio on the water (Pier 7) with views of the Vancouver skyline. Happy hour 4-6 with buck a shuck oysters ($1 ~ sweet deal!)
59 locals recommend
PIER 7 Restaurant + Bar
25 Wallace MewsUpscale restaurant bar with a great patio on the water (Pier 7) with views of the Vancouver skyline. Happy hour 4-6 with buck a shuck oysters ($1 ~ sweet deal!)
Shopping
This mall has everything you need within walking distance. Liquor store, WalMart, Sears and plenty of other shopping.
57 locals recommend
Capilano Mall
935 Marine DrThis mall has everything you need within walking distance. Liquor store, WalMart, Sears and plenty of other shopping.
This is a shopping village...bring the wallet. Loaded with high end shopping and cafes.
170 locals recommend
Park Royal
2002 Park Royal SThis is a shopping village...bring the wallet. Loaded with high end shopping and cafes.
Downtown Vancouver shopping at its best. If its a "big name brand" store its likely on Robson. You will likely work up an appetite with all of that shopping, not to worry lots of restaurants on Robson as well. You should probably try Japadog at 530 Robson St, http://www.japadog.com/robson_En.html
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StDowntown Vancouver shopping at its best. If its a "big name brand" store its likely on Robson. You will likely work up an appetite with all of that shopping, not to worry lots of restaurants on Robson as well. You should probably try Japadog at 530 Robson St, http://www.japadog.com/robson_En.html
Restaurants, grocery shopping, sightseeing, boutiques, galleries, brewery ... Granville Island has it all. Quick little secret to getting around downtown, take a False Creek Ferry (water taxi)! http://www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StRestaurants, grocery shopping, sightseeing, boutiques, galleries, brewery ... Granville Island has it all. Quick little secret to getting around downtown, take a False Creek Ferry (water taxi)! http://www.granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/
You can't be staying on the North Shore and not know where to buy all your gear that you may have left at home. Mountain Equipment Co-operative (MEC) North Vancouver is about a 5 mins drive from the condo. Website: http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Services/Stores/NorthVancouver.jsp
12 locals recommend
MEC North Vancouver
212 Brooksbank AveYou can't be staying on the North Shore and not know where to buy all your gear that you may have left at home. Mountain Equipment Co-operative (MEC) North Vancouver is about a 5 mins drive from the condo. Website: http://www.mec.ca/AST/ContentPrimary/Services/Stores/NorthVancouver.jsp
Everything Else
Chances are if you are coming by air you will be landing here :) You can take a cab in to the city or Skytrain and Seabus is also cost efficient.
123 locals recommend
Vancouver International Airport
3211 Grant McConachie WayChances are if you are coming by air you will be landing here :) You can take a cab in to the city or Skytrain and Seabus is also cost efficient.