Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Provence Mediterranean Grill
4473 West 10th AvenueFab French food.
Jolly's Indian Bistro
2928 West 4th AvenueExcellent Indian food.
Burgoo
4434 W 10th AveDelicious stews and salads.
One of the best local restaurants, specializing in locally sourced foods. Adjoining bakery that provides desserts to die for!
22 locals recommend
Trafalgars Bistro
2603 West 16th AvenueOne of the best local restaurants, specializing in locally sourced foods. Adjoining bakery that provides desserts to die for!
Okay- it's not the best coffee in the world, but Canadians LOVE doughnuts and Tim Horton's doughtnuts are good :D
191 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StOkay- it's not the best coffee in the world, but Canadians LOVE doughnuts and Tim Horton's doughtnuts are good :D
Kerkis Greek Taverna
3605 W 4th AveNOM!
Sister restaurant to Provence Mediterranean Grill but specializing in seafood.
98 locals recommend
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside CrescentSister restaurant to Provence Mediterranean Grill but specializing in seafood.
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave24 hour vegetarian restaurant- a Vancouver icon
Moderne Burger
865 W BroadwayGreat family burger place!
Sophie's Cosmic Cafe
2095 W 4th AveSuper Kits restaurant for family food.
Wonderful breakfast/lunch location- but super popular so you may have to wait.
25 locals recommend
Paul's Omelettery Restaurant
2211 Granville StreetWonderful breakfast/lunch location- but super popular so you may have to wait.
Wonderful French restaurant hidden away in the French Cultural Centre. Friendly staff and delicious food. Important note- it's CASH only!
18 locals recommend
Café Salade de Fruits
1545 W 7th AveWonderful French restaurant hidden away in the French Cultural Centre. Friendly staff and delicious food. Important note- it's CASH only!
Donair Dude
1172 Davie StInexpensive, filling and delicious!
Amazing Indian food using locally produced food. Vegetarian, vegan and carnivorous options. A bit more expensive, but worth it.
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetAmazing Indian food using locally produced food. Vegetarian, vegan and carnivorous options. A bit more expensive, but worth it.
Everything Else
Safeway Point Grey
4575 W 10th AveIf you're staying for a while and need to stock up.
Stong's Market
2150 Dollarton HwyLocally owned, independent grocery store with great selection.
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StJust down the hill from us if you prefer organic/health food.
Almond Park
3600 W 12th AveLovely park for the little ones.
Lovely forest trails that wend their way all the way UBC!
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveLovely forest trails that wend their way all the way UBC!
Trimble Park
2250 Trimble StAnother lovely local park for the children.
Lord Byng Pool & Fitness Centre
3990 W 14th AveJust down the back alley for some exercise!
Parthenon Market
3089 W BroadwayWonderful greek delicatessen plus so much more!
Wonderful fresh food market, restaurants, arts and crafts. You can take a little ferry across the harbour to the downtown as well!
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StWonderful fresh food market, restaurants, arts and crafts. You can take a little ferry across the harbour to the downtown as well!
Patisserie Bordeaux
3675 West 10th AvenueFabulous french bakery- super croissants!
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrWonderful collection of First Nations art and carvings
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious harbour front restaurant. Upper floor is fancy, main floor more family oriented.
41 locals recommend
Bridges Restaurant
1696 Duranleau StDelicious harbour front restaurant. Upper floor is fancy, main floor more family oriented.
Entertainment & Activities
It's one of the few local movie theatres left in the city. Lovely large auditorium and walking distance from our place.
39 locals recommend
Dunbar Theatre
4555 Dunbar StIt's one of the few local movie theatres left in the city. Lovely large auditorium and walking distance from our place.