Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Revolver
325 Cambie StSuper cool coffee shop with specialty coffee!
Guu Garden
888 Nelson StFor healthy fusion Japanese food!
Guu with Garlic
1698 Robson StSpecialty Japanese food you have never tried before!
My personal go-to restaurant; Japanese Izakaya with tons of authentic Japanese skewers, drinks, sakes, and oden!
19 locals recommend
Zakkushi on Denman
823 Denman StMy personal go-to restaurant; Japanese Izakaya with tons of authentic Japanese skewers, drinks, sakes, and oden!
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveFor stunning views of English Bay!
Super cool architecture, with stunning views of coal harbour!
167 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlSuper cool architecture, with stunning views of coal harbour!
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetGo during their Appy Hours!
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StKingyo
871 Denman StJJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StIconic Local Vancouver Coffee shop
Cheesecake Etc
2141 Granville StBest cheesecake in town. Open only at night.
Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova StDelicious authentic Italian gelato!
Mister Artisan Ice Cream
1141 Mainland StIce-cream made with nitrogen, must try!
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StFor dine in or takeout! Great tacos and burrito!
f you're looking for a quiet place to work and sip some quality coffee, Honolulu Coffee is the spot. They only use 100% Kona coffee and their indoor atmosphere and outdoor patio absolutely stunning.
11 locals recommend
Honolulu Coffee Nelson
888 Nelson Stf you're looking for a quiet place to work and sip some quality coffee, Honolulu Coffee is the spot. They only use 100% Kona coffee and their indoor atmosphere and outdoor patio absolutely stunning.
As popular as Vancouver Lookout is as a tourist attraction, you do have to pay an admission fee to get a lift up to the top of the building. Instead, opt for free entry to Cloud 9 in the West End and just enjoy a drink or dessert at the restaurant!
24 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant
1400 Robson StreetAs popular as Vancouver Lookout is as a tourist attraction, you do have to pay an admission fee to get a lift up to the top of the building. Instead, opt for free entry to Cloud 9 in the West End and just enjoy a drink or dessert at the restaurant!
Drinks & Nightlife
An underground restaurant/bar for cocktails, nibbles & a stage for live performances.
171 locals recommend
Guilt & Co
An underground restaurant/bar for cocktails, nibbles & a stage for live performances.
Opened just about a year ago, in place of where Killjoy used to be, Hello Goodbye's doors are seemingly unwelcoming without a visible entrance sign or glamorous lobby. But as soon as you are lured underground by the doorman, be transported to a hip subterranean oasis serving up well crafted drinks with DJs and live music for your late night escapades.
24 locals recommend
Hello Goodbye Bar
1120 Hamilton StOpened just about a year ago, in place of where Killjoy used to be, Hello Goodbye's doors are seemingly unwelcoming without a visible entrance sign or glamorous lobby. But as soon as you are lured underground by the doorman, be transported to a hip subterranean oasis serving up well crafted drinks with DJs and live music for your late night escapades.
With entrance doors like a dungeon and drinks that roar with the opulence of the 20s, The Prohibition at the Rosewood Hotel is a secret hide away for all your deepest desires for luxury and indulgence. Dress up in your fanciest attire, glide down their stately set of stairs into a dark room of live jazz, velvety pillows and forbidden libations. .
38 locals recommend
Prohibition
801 W Georgia StWith entrance doors like a dungeon and drinks that roar with the opulence of the 20s, The Prohibition at the Rosewood Hotel is a secret hide away for all your deepest desires for luxury and indulgence. Dress up in your fanciest attire, glide down their stately set of stairs into a dark room of live jazz, velvety pillows and forbidden libations. .
With exposed brick walls, rare top shelf liqueurs, a cozy vibe, and a view that overlooks the enchanting streets of Gastown, The Diamond really is a hidden gem. And don't forget to visit their backroom ?, they play sick future beats and hip hop.
189 locals recommend
The Diamond
6 Powell StWith exposed brick walls, rare top shelf liqueurs, a cozy vibe, and a view that overlooks the enchanting streets of Gastown, The Diamond really is a hidden gem. And don't forget to visit their backroom ?, they play sick future beats and hip hop.
Parks & Nature
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdMUST GO!!
Arts & Culture
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StFree entrance after 5PM on Tuesdays!
Shopping
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StLargest shopping mall in Downtown.
Hudson's Bay
674 Granville StIconic Canadian Department Store.
The Cross Decor & Design
1198 Homer StSuper cool furniture and decoration store in Yaletown!
lululemon
2101 W 4th AveSightseeing
Gastown
Also stunning at night! Checkout the steam clock!
Cool neighbourhood with stunning views of Downtown Vancouver. Great for walking and biking!
108 locals recommend
Olympic Village
Cool neighbourhood with stunning views of Downtown Vancouver. Great for walking and biking!
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StCoal Harbour
Yaletown
Walk just 5 minutes over to the Vancouver Convention Centre and try FlyOver Canada for $23, or even less if you're a student. Explore the most beautiful corners of the entire country in this simulated cross Canada flight.
189 locals recommend
FlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceWalk just 5 minutes over to the Vancouver Convention Centre and try FlyOver Canada for $23, or even less if you're a student. Explore the most beautiful corners of the entire country in this simulated cross Canada flight.
Entertainment & Activities
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard St