Dany’s guidebook
Food scene
Starbucks
1752 Commercial Dra few minutes walk from our home
Small grocery store with organic and local produce, 7-10 minute walk
41 locals recommend
Queensdale Market
3030 Lonsdale AveSmall grocery store with organic and local produce, 7-10 minute walk
Indian Fusion Restaurant
2045 Lonsdale AveTheir butter chicken is to die for!
North Van has some great sushi spots, but we always come back to Sushi Bella
49 locals recommend
Sushi Bella North Vancouver
152 Lonsdale AveNorth Van has some great sushi spots, but we always come back to Sushi Bella
Westview Oriental Restaurant Ltd
2609 Westview DrAnother 5 minute walking favourite stop, the local watering hole :)
42 locals recommend
Browns Socialhouse
1764 Lonsdale AvenueAnother 5 minute walking favourite stop, the local watering hole :)
Once you have tasted Bjorn's pastries, you will be spoiled for life! Ask about their rooftop seating area - it's a local secret!
31 locals recommend
BjornBar Bakery
3053 Edgemont BlvdOnce you have tasted Bjorn's pastries, you will be spoiled for life! Ask about their rooftop seating area - it's a local secret!
Sightseeing
An all season attraction that include skiing, skating, snowshoeing, hiking, zip-lining, wildlife education and fine dining. Take the bus there from our home!
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayAn all season attraction that include skiing, skating, snowshoeing, hiking, zip-lining, wildlife education and fine dining. Take the bus there from our home!
Our personal favourite for skiing - amazing views. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are also available, beautiful hiking and small lakes in the summer months
370 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdOur personal favourite for skiing - amazing views. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are also available, beautiful hiking and small lakes in the summer months
Enjoy the beauty of the canyon and its trails. Very accessible with easy to moderate trails. The Ecology Centre has educational programs and a gift shop, also a small restaurant on site.
23 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
Enjoy the beauty of the canyon and its trails. Very accessible with easy to moderate trails. The Ecology Centre has educational programs and a gift shop, also a small restaurant on site.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdCleveland Dam
Cleveland DamA little out of the way, but worth the detour. A windy road will take you to a small parking lot (also accessible by bus, but it will take a while) and you will walk of easy-moderate trails leading to the open ocean. Bring a bottle of wine and some cheese and enjoy a stunning sunset while watching the sailboats making their way home.
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnA little out of the way, but worth the detour. A windy road will take you to a small parking lot (also accessible by bus, but it will take a while) and you will walk of easy-moderate trails leading to the open ocean. Bring a bottle of wine and some cheese and enjoy a stunning sunset while watching the sailboats making their way home.
Medical - just in case
Lions Gate Hospital
231 15th St Ejust a 5 minute drive away with an emergency room.
Recreation
A modern facility with something for everyone. Pool, hot tub, spa, full gym, coffee shop and variety of fitness and music classes
13 locals recommend
Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
851 W Queens RdA modern facility with something for everyone. Pool, hot tub, spa, full gym, coffee shop and variety of fitness and music classes
This a long stretching trail that is great for biking and walking, through the woods all the way to the seawall.
9 locals recommend
Mosquito Creek
This a long stretching trail that is great for biking and walking, through the woods all the way to the seawall.
Our favourite place when we want to escape city life and get lost in the mountains ... hiking, climbing, waterfalls .... it is paradise
88 locals recommend
Squamish
Our favourite place when we want to escape city life and get lost in the mountains ... hiking, climbing, waterfalls .... it is paradise
This beautiful park is enjoyed by all .. beautifully developed trails, seawall, beaches, restaurants, pools .... a must see when in Vancouver. Keep an eye out for whales, dolphins and seals
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdThis beautiful park is enjoyed by all .. beautifully developed trails, seawall, beaches, restaurants, pools .... a must see when in Vancouver. Keep an eye out for whales, dolphins and seals
A great park just a few minutes away, with a playground, running track, soccer fields, outdoor gym, water pad and a beautiful trail along the creek that will make you think there is no way you are in a city. One of our favourite places to walk our dog.
6 locals recommend
Mahon Park
A great park just a few minutes away, with a playground, running track, soccer fields, outdoor gym, water pad and a beautiful trail along the creek that will make you think there is no way you are in a city. One of our favourite places to walk our dog.
One of the things we love about Vancouver is that we can ski in the morning and then hit the beach in the afternoon! Ambleside is gorgeous, and just steps away from all the food and shopping you need to feel fulfilled.
35 locals recommend
Ambleside
One of the things we love about Vancouver is that we can ski in the morning and then hit the beach in the afternoon! Ambleside is gorgeous, and just steps away from all the food and shopping you need to feel fulfilled.
Shopping
Safeway Westview
2601 Westview Drjust a 5 minute walk, grocery and some takeout options
Puccini's Deli
2027 Lonsdale Ave