What’s around and where to go
Food scene
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StThe closest non diy coffee and “better than voodoo” donuts
Traditional French baking with a changing menu if sweet and savoury pastries and best mocha’s in a couple of blocks.
6 locals recommend
L' atelier Patisserie
599 E 5th AveTraditional French baking with a changing menu if sweet and savoury pastries and best mocha’s in a couple of blocks.
Cafe with the overall best hours, best selection. They have a good selection of grocery basics (canned drinks, snacks, prepared meals)
12 locals recommend
Kranky Cafe
228 E 4th AveCafe with the overall best hours, best selection. They have a good selection of grocery basics (canned drinks, snacks, prepared meals)
Zarak is a well run, well designed restaurant where the focus on food is even better. Make sure to reserve ahead of time as walk ins are often and hour wait or more. Brunch is probably the best time to try it with it’s more diverse menu.
6 locals recommend
Zarak by Afghan Kitchen
2102 Main StreetZarak is a well run, well designed restaurant where the focus on food is even better. Make sure to reserve ahead of time as walk ins are often and hour wait or more. Brunch is probably the best time to try it with it’s more diverse menu.
Milano Coffee Roasters
156 W 8th AveThe Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StBotanist
1038 Canada PlNemesis Coffee GNW
555 Great Northern WayLa Fabrique St-George Winery
7 East 7th AvenueTacofino Ocho
8 E 5th AvePurebread
159 W Hastings StAnh And Chi
3388 Main StSightseeing
Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick StThe local park with a good story behind the name.
Third Beach
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdWreck Beach
Southwest Marine DriveGranville Island
Entertainment
There is always something worth checking out at the rio. Think of it more like a rock and roll venue but with movies, burlesque and drag shows instead.
100 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayThere is always something worth checking out at the rio. Think of it more like a rock and roll venue but with movies, burlesque and drag shows instead.
The site of many of the best parties I’ve attended. If there are no events on that interest you, the vintage shop and artist studios might.
Beaumont Studio
316 W 5th AveThe site of many of the best parties I’ve attended. If there are no events on that interest you, the vintage shop and artist studios might.
Neighbourhoods
A great place to Kayak, take a short hike and finish off with a meal or ice cream in the park.
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveA great place to Kayak, take a short hike and finish off with a meal or ice cream in the park.
Gastown
City/town information
A world class mountain resort town for year round activities. Worth a day trip with some a car and some time to plan.
409 locals recommend
Whistler
A world class mountain resort town for year round activities. Worth a day trip with some a car and some time to plan.
Exercise
Need a good workout? Jog over to China Creek and you will find a full running track with a hill and some fitness stations.
14 locals recommend
China Creek North Park
1001 E 7th AveNeed a good workout? Jog over to China Creek and you will find a full running track with a hill and some fitness stations.