Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

One of my favourite coffee shops. Where the hip/funky locals go. Free Wifi.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greenhorn
994 Nicola St
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of my favourite coffee shops. Where the hip/funky locals go. Free Wifi.
Boutique Italian gem…with a gorgeous outdoor patio, hidden in the neighbourhood. Must make reservations. Martini's are only $6 Sunday-Thursday after 5pm. The Lychee Martini is AMAZING.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Adesso
1906 Haro Street
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boutique Italian gem…with a gorgeous outdoor patio, hidden in the neighbourhood. Must make reservations. Martini's are only $6 Sunday-Thursday after 5pm. The Lychee Martini is AMAZING.
The best place to watch the sunset, over a glass of wine….or better yet, a BELLINI! (which are just $4, during their Happy Hours: Mon-Fri 3 to 6 pm & Sun-Thurs 9pm to close)
249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach Ave
249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best place to watch the sunset, over a glass of wine….or better yet, a BELLINI! (which are just $4, during their Happy Hours: Mon-Fri 3 to 6 pm & Sun-Thurs 9pm to close)
Best Thai Food in Vancouver. They have an incredible Happy Hour menu (all appetizers in their main menu are 50% off between 3-6pm)
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SalaThai
888 Burrard St
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Thai Food in Vancouver. They have an incredible Happy Hour menu (all appetizers in their main menu are 50% off between 3-6pm)
A nice, upper scale restaurant where you can enjoy great, local seafood. I saw Goldie Hawn there last time :) Being seated outside on the patio in the day is ideal.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour Quay
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A nice, upper scale restaurant where you can enjoy great, local seafood. I saw Goldie Hawn there last time :) Being seated outside on the patio in the day is ideal.
A high-energy, fun, authentic Japanese izakaya (tapas bar). Reservations recommended (604-685-8817) but not accepted Fridays & Saturdays between 6-10pm
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guu with Garlic
1698 Robson St
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A high-energy, fun, authentic Japanese izakaya (tapas bar). Reservations recommended (604-685-8817) but not accepted Fridays & Saturdays between 6-10pm
My favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Great service & value. I recommend the coconut curry chicken soup, honey garlic pork meal with spring rolls, or rare steak pho (noodle soup).
Ongba Vietnamese Eatery ( Café Phin And Pho)
976 Denman St
My favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Great service & value. I recommend the coconut curry chicken soup, honey garlic pork meal with spring rolls, or rare steak pho (noodle soup).
A great front patio to take in the views of Gastown
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chill Winston
3 Alexander Street
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great front patio to take in the views of Gastown
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Fresh bread made in an open kitchen. Free wifi.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall St
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Fresh bread made in an open kitchen. Free wifi.
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Great cozy atmosphere & concept. Feels like a cozy, funky living room. Free wifi.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lost + Found Cafe
33 W Hastings St
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Great cozy atmosphere & concept. Feels like a cozy, funky living room. Free wifi.
Awesome restaurant/bar for delicious food or a sophisticated drink
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty Street
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome restaurant/bar for delicious food or a sophisticated drink
Awesome patio & view of Vancouver! Take the little aqua bus/False Creek Ferry from Sunset beach to Granville Island.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bridges Restaurant
1696 Duranleau St
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome patio & view of Vancouver! Take the little aqua bus/False Creek Ferry from Sunset beach to Granville Island.

Essentials

Cheapest grocery store in the neighbourhood!
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman St
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheapest grocery store in the neighbourhood!

Sightseeing

A fun, scenic way to get to Granville Island. (And much cheaper than a taxi!) You can also have the option to get an all-day-pass and have a beautiful mini-tour around the inlet!
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aquatic Centre Ferry Dock station
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A fun, scenic way to get to Granville Island. (And much cheaper than a taxi!) You can also have the option to get an all-day-pass and have a beautiful mini-tour around the inlet!
An absolute MUST during your stay in Vancouver. I recommend not going on a weekend, if possible (very crowded).
1659 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla Granville
1659 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An absolute MUST during your stay in Vancouver. I recommend not going on a weekend, if possible (very crowded).
World renowned! Great for a rainy day, educational activity
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
World renowned! Great for a rainy day, educational activity
Great place to eat take-out, relax, or people-watch.
537 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa de la Bahía de Ingles
Beach Avenue
537 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great place to eat take-out, relax, or people-watch.

Drinks & Nightlife

A super fun, casual, bar where the locals go. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and AMAZING pulled-pork nachos!!
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Score on Davie
1262 Davie St
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A super fun, casual, bar where the locals go. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and AMAZING pulled-pork nachos!!
Great place to enjoy a cocktail
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Diamond
6 Powell St
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great place to enjoy a cocktail
Favorite (hidden) craft beer spot… with over 100 different beers on tap. Awesome atmosphere-- where the locals go! They also have an amazing smoked salmon eggs benedict brunch (brunch Sat & Sun only)
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alibi Room
157 Alexander St
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Favorite (hidden) craft beer spot… with over 100 different beers on tap. Awesome atmosphere-- where the locals go! They also have an amazing smoked salmon eggs benedict brunch (brunch Sat & Sun only)
A fun, vibrant, true local bar… filled with young people from Kitsilano (beach, yoga, health, sporty people!)…Great place to catch the game, or have a beer after a day at the beach (across the street)
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall Ave
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A fun, vibrant, true local bar… filled with young people from Kitsilano (beach, yoga, health, sporty people!)…Great place to catch the game, or have a beer after a day at the beach (across the street)

Everything Else

A cute, local, sustainable way to get organic fruits & veggies every Saturday from 9am -2pm
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West End Farmers Market
1100 Comox St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A cute, local, sustainable way to get organic fruits & veggies every Saturday from 9am -2pm
Free, beautiful courts to play on!
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
2099 Beach Ave
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Free, beautiful courts to play on!
Kitsilano Pool is Vancouver's only saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor summer pool is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood of Kitsilano.
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall Ave
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitsilano Pool is Vancouver's only saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor summer pool is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood of Kitsilano.

Shopping

If you need something super cheap for your daily life. Here is your cheapest option!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dollarama
2201 Kingsway
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you need something super cheap for your daily life. Here is your cheapest option!