Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Lovely neighborhood place to meet, great food and very friendly staff
11 locals recommend
Bean Brothers Cafe
2179 W 41st AveLovely neighborhood place to meet, great food and very friendly staff
They have the most amazing treats - all delicious and made fresh every day - definitely worth checking out if you have a sweet tooth!
23 locals recommend
Butter Baked Goods Ltd
4907 MacKenzie StThey have the most amazing treats - all delicious and made fresh every day - definitely worth checking out if you have a sweet tooth!
Great local spot for Dim Sum - very busy but the food is good and it's close to home!
7 locals recommend
Golden Ocean Seafood Restaurant
2046 W 41st AveGreat local spot for Dim Sum - very busy but the food is good and it's close to home!
This is actually our favorite spot for date night! The food is amazing (especially if you like Japanese!), the staff are friendly, and the ambiance is very upbeat - on the weekends the music is a bit loud but it's a lot of fun - popular for the after work crowd.
14 locals recommend
Hapa Izakaya Coal Harbour
909 West Cordova StreetThis is actually our favorite spot for date night! The food is amazing (especially if you like Japanese!), the staff are friendly, and the ambiance is very upbeat - on the weekends the music is a bit loud but it's a lot of fun - popular for the after work crowd.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very central location - nice ambiance, friendly staff - great place to go for a drink and a bite to eat!
18 locals recommend
Lukes Corner Bar
2996 Granville StreetVery central location - nice ambiance, friendly staff - great place to go for a drink and a bite to eat!
Sightseeing
So much to see and do on this quaint little "island" in the heart of the city! Great place to pick up some fresh food for dinner or some great crafts made by local artists...
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
So much to see and do on this quaint little "island" in the heart of the city! Great place to pick up some fresh food for dinner or some great crafts made by local artists...
Take the gondola up the mountain or climb the Grouse Grind! Beautiful view of the city and always something going on - skiing in the winter (Christmas wonderland in December) and hiking in the summer!
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayTake the gondola up the mountain or climb the Grouse Grind! Beautiful view of the city and always something going on - skiing in the winter (Christmas wonderland in December) and hiking in the summer!
Gastown has an eclectic array of shops - lots of local souvenirs and some native art - fun place for sightseeing and people watching!
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Gastown has an eclectic array of shops - lots of local souvenirs and some native art - fun place for sightseeing and people watching!
Take the elevator up to the top revolving floor - where you can see all around downtown and even over to the North Shore mountains!
30 locals recommend
Harbour Centre
555 W Hastings StTake the elevator up to the top revolving floor - where you can see all around downtown and even over to the North Shore mountains!
Parks & Nature
A very famous trail to clim among Vancouverites! If you love the outdoors and hiking this should definitely be on your list of things to do!
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayA very famous trail to clim among Vancouverites! If you love the outdoors and hiking this should definitely be on your list of things to do!
They have a great suspension bridge and it's free! Great place to take the family - kind of off the beaten track but beautiful forest and fresh B.C. Air...
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdThey have a great suspension bridge and it's free! Great place to take the family - kind of off the beaten track but beautiful forest and fresh B.C. Air...
Essentials
They have pretty much everything you need - a great Canadian Drug store with everything from electronics to make up and snacks!
285 locals recommend
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StThey have pretty much everything you need - a great Canadian Drug store with everything from electronics to make up and snacks!
This is one of the newer stores - easy to get to, lots of parking (and all underground so you don't get wet!) - very clean and fresh food.
54 locals recommend
Safeway Marpole
8475 Granville StThis is one of the newer stores - easy to get to, lots of parking (and all underground so you don't get wet!) - very clean and fresh food.
Shopping
Nordstrom's is great for all kinds of shopping - whether you are looking for a $50 dress or a $5,000 dress - the staff are by far the friendliest and the service is amazing - it's also the only department store with a bar in it so you can stop for a drink after a long day of shopping!
204 locals recommend
Nordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson StNordstrom's is great for all kinds of shopping - whether you are looking for a $50 dress or a $5,000 dress - the staff are by far the friendliest and the service is amazing - it's also the only department store with a bar in it so you can stop for a drink after a long day of shopping!
There are lots of cute little shops along West Fourth - great for some unique finds and some delicious food as well!
75 locals recommend
West 4th Avenue
West 4th AvenueThere are lots of cute little shops along West Fourth - great for some unique finds and some delicious food as well!