Guidebook for Vancouver
Arts & Culture
The Art Gallery hosts international exhibits and features a floor dedicated to artists from British Columbia. Well paired with a stroll down Robson.
158 locals recommend
English Bay
The Art Gallery hosts international exhibits and features a floor dedicated to artists from British Columbia. Well paired with a stroll down Robson.
Canada Place
999 Canada PlA huge casino right on the water.
Food Scene
Vancouver's favourite Greek restaurant! I definitely suggest making reservations, as a line is guaranteed.
141 locals recommend
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie StVancouver's favourite Greek restaurant! I definitely suggest making reservations, as a line is guaranteed.
The Fish House in Stanley Park
8901 Stanley Park DrAn excellent location for a romantic dinner. ;)
My very favourite restaurant in Van. Incredible food and service, but without any pretension. A French-Belgian menu, with an impressive beer and wine list.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetMy very favourite restaurant in Van. Incredible food and service, but without any pretension. A French-Belgian menu, with an impressive beer and wine list.
Goldfish Pacific Kitchen
1118 Mainland StGreat spot for spying on visiting celebs! lol
A Vancouver favourite! Great seafood and incredible view of English Bay. Save this spot for sunset on the patio upstairs!
28 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant
1795 Beach AvenueA Vancouver favourite! Great seafood and incredible view of English Bay. Save this spot for sunset on the patio upstairs!
Thai House Restaurant
1116 Robson StFantastic Thai dishes in a casual setting, overlooking Robson St.
Sightseeing
An absolute must! For the true local's experience try jogging or cycling the seawall, or even hiking any of the park's many trails! Incredible views, all the way around.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdAn absolute must! For the true local's experience try jogging or cycling the seawall, or even hiking any of the park's many trails! Incredible views, all the way around.
The BEST aquarium I've ever seen! Learn about the local waters of the coast of BC; visit the bats and sloths in the interactive Amazon exhibit; and watch the antics of our famous otters and whales!
8 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium Catering & Events
The BEST aquarium I've ever seen! Learn about the local waters of the coast of BC; visit the bats and sloths in the interactive Amazon exhibit; and watch the antics of our famous otters and whales!
The suspension bridge is both a historical landmark and an incredible way to experience the forests outside Vancouver.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThe suspension bridge is both a historical landmark and an incredible way to experience the forests outside Vancouver.
The BEST view of the city! Take the gondola to the top and enjoy the view from the Grouse Nest restaurant. Well-paired with the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
249 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
The BEST view of the city! Take the gondola to the top and enjoy the view from the Grouse Nest restaurant. Well-paired with the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
The Auabus offers fun tours of False Creek with great views of the city, only reachable from the water! It is also an easier way to access Granville Island-and there is a dock close to the flat!
54 locals recommend
Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetThe Auabus offers fun tours of False Creek with great views of the city, only reachable from the water! It is also an easier way to access Granville Island-and there is a dock close to the flat!
A giant stone fixture honouring the First Nations people of BC. Also a great spot for photos!
11 locals recommend
Inukshuk
1700 Beach AveA giant stone fixture honouring the First Nations people of BC. Also a great spot for photos!
Everything Else
Spruce Body Lab
A high end massage clinic and medi-spa at the entrance to Yaletown!
Just a few blocks from the apartment, this is a great stretch of beach for jogging and cycling. It's just around the bend from the famous Vancouver Inukshuk and English Bay beach.
235 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
Beach AveJust a few blocks from the apartment, this is a great stretch of beach for jogging and cycling. It's just around the bend from the famous Vancouver Inukshuk and English Bay beach.
Shopping
Robson Street
1155 Robson StShopping, shopping, shopping!
This stop boasts an incredible market with local flavours and fares. The island also hosts numerous galleries and stalls for choosing mementos of your stay.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
This stop boasts an incredible market with local flavours and fares. The island also hosts numerous galleries and stalls for choosing mementos of your stay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Explore Vancouver's first neighbourhood. Enjoy the cobbled streets, great private boutiques and galleries, or spend the day on your very own pub crawl. Be sure to check out the famous steam clock.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Explore Vancouver's first neighbourhood. Enjoy the cobbled streets, great private boutiques and galleries, or spend the day on your very own pub crawl. Be sure to check out the famous steam clock.
Yaletown is where the young and beautiful go to play! A plethora of boutiques and some of the greatest restaurants in North America are waiting. Plenty of nightclubs to choose from-dress your best!
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
Yaletown is where the young and beautiful go to play! A plethora of boutiques and some of the greatest restaurants in North America are waiting. Plenty of nightclubs to choose from-dress your best!