Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Reasonably priced delicious/authentic Thai food. Their red and green curries are always my go-to options.
49 locals recommend
Thai Basil Restaurant
1215 Thurlow StReasonably priced delicious/authentic Thai food. Their red and green curries are always my go-to options.
Intimate little Italian restaurant just around the corner of our house (about a 2-minute walk to the restaurant from our house). It is a tiny and cozy Italian restaurant. If you are in town for an intimate night out, check it out! :)
18 locals recommend
La Buca Restaurant
4025 Macdonald StIntimate little Italian restaurant just around the corner of our house (about a 2-minute walk to the restaurant from our house). It is a tiny and cozy Italian restaurant. If you are in town for an intimate night out, check it out! :)
My favourite brunch place!!! The settings (both inside and outside) are very neat!
59 locals recommend
Sophie's Cosmic Cafe
2095 W 4th AveMy favourite brunch place!!! The settings (both inside and outside) are very neat!
Their coffee is one of the best tasting coffee in town! Hands down! It is always busy on a sunny day though. But definitely worth the waiting.
59 locals recommend
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe
Their coffee is one of the best tasting coffee in town! Hands down! It is always busy on a sunny day though. But definitely worth the waiting.
Drinks & Nightlife
COLONY
3255 W BroadwayRustic modern feelings. Great place to chill out.
Classic dance club! Take the night bus (N22) back home or call a cab after closing time (around 3 am).
30 locals recommend
The Portside Pub
7 Alexander StClassic dance club! Take the night bus (N22) back home or call a cab after closing time (around 3 am).
Essentials
Safeway 2 Ltc
2733 West BroadwayLook for your daily and weekly discounted items! :)
Their organic bulk section is very good. It is located in the heart of Kits! It is a great place to have a morning coffee or smoothie on a weekend day! Enjoy the view there (people watching).
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveTheir organic bulk section is very good. It is located in the heart of Kits! It is a great place to have a morning coffee or smoothie on a weekend day! Enjoy the view there (people watching).
The closest grocer to our house. About 10 minutes walk. It is a bit pricier than safeway though.
398 locals recommend
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StThe closest grocer to our house. About 10 minutes walk. It is a bit pricier than safeway though.
Shopping
Take bus #2 no MacDonald St. directly to downtown. In about 15-20 minutes you can satisfy your shopping addiction in one of the best shopping centres in North America.
571 locals recommend
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StTake bus #2 no MacDonald St. directly to downtown. In about 15-20 minutes you can satisfy your shopping addiction in one of the best shopping centres in North America.
West 4th Avenue
West 4th AvenueIt's got a little bit everything and it's very trendy!
Sightseeing
It is summer, you can't miss the ocean view from wreck beach. It is clothing optional. :)
197 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallIt is summer, you can't miss the ocean view from wreck beach. It is clothing optional. :)
Bring your beach blanket for a day of sun tanning at Kits beach or Kits pool. Always packed! Great view of the ocean and the north shore mountains! After that, grab a cool drink from the Local Pub. It's got the best location! Or head to the sushi place right across the street from the Local. You are not going to be disappointed.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StBring your beach blanket for a day of sun tanning at Kits beach or Kits pool. Always packed! Great view of the ocean and the north shore mountains! After that, grab a cool drink from the Local Pub. It's got the best location! Or head to the sushi place right across the street from the Local. You are not going to be disappointed.
Arts & Culture
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StGranville Island is the most beautiful and cozy place in Vancouver as far as music, food, arts are all concerned. There are lots of authentic arts shops, coffee shops, public market and outdoor performance. A must-see!
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Granville Island is the most beautiful and cozy place in Vancouver as far as music, food, arts are all concerned. There are lots of authentic arts shops, coffee shops, public market and outdoor performance. A must-see!
Parks & Nature
Try the Grouse Grind trail or the YMCA trail. The Grouse Mountain is a must-see in Vancouver.
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayTry the Grouse Grind trail or the YMCA trail. The Grouse Mountain is a must-see in Vancouver.
It is one of the best parks in the world. You will not be disappointed at all. Everyone can find something to do there!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdIt is one of the best parks in the world. You will not be disappointed at all. Everyone can find something to do there!