Guidebook for Vancouver
Parks & Nature
5km mili-use path that surrounds the park and takes you past 3 different beaches. Various festival happen at the outdoor amphitheatre within he park. An aquarium. Pitch and Putt golf course lies in between. A salt-water pool on the southwest side. The entrance of the park has a street named Denman that is full of rental shops and places to eat and drink.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd5km mili-use path that surrounds the park and takes you past 3 different beaches. Various festival happen at the outdoor amphitheatre within he park. An aquarium. Pitch and Putt golf course lies in between. A salt-water pool on the southwest side. The entrance of the park has a street named Denman that is full of rental shops and places to eat and drink.
Park, beach, restaurant, tennis, volleyball. Nice park on the North side of the beach.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StPark, beach, restaurant, tennis, volleyball. Nice park on the North side of the beach.
Park and beach. Loads more volleyball than Kitsilano. A short walk to.
337 locals recommend
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdPark and beach. Loads more volleyball than Kitsilano. A short walk to.
Park beach, volleyball, small grill for snacks, hamburgers, and hotdogs.
264 locals recommend
Spanish Banks
Park beach, volleyball, small grill for snacks, hamburgers, and hotdogs.
A short bus ride from downtown out to the ferry. Then right from getting off the ferry you can start the trail from the trail head. It's amazing to get away for the weekend. Plus the ferry ride is spectacular.
8 locals recommend
Mount Elphinstone Provincial Park
Largo RoadA short bus ride from downtown out to the ferry. Then right from getting off the ferry you can start the trail from the trail head. It's amazing to get away for the weekend. Plus the ferry ride is spectacular.
Massive island with loads of things to do. A city bus ride and a ferry.
71 locals recommend
Bowen Island
Massive island with loads of things to do. A city bus ride and a ferry.
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayYou can bike to the top or take the gondola. Amazing views.
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99You can hike to the top or take the gondola. Amazing views.
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueAnother excellent beach. Short walk from downtown.
A great beach along the SeaWall path. It is very nice as a pit stop. There is a cafeteria open most days here. Tuesdays is drum circle night I believe. A tradition here is to applaud when the sun sets over the mountainous horizon.
102 locals recommend
Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrA great beach along the SeaWall path. It is very nice as a pit stop. There is a cafeteria open most days here. Tuesdays is drum circle night I believe. A tradition here is to applaud when the sun sets over the mountainous horizon.
Sunset Beach
Beach AveAnother great beach close to downtown.
Take a trip out here if you have 2-3 days. Buses run out here or you can hitchhike off the ferry from Horshoebay, BC.
104 locals recommend
Tofino
Take a trip out here if you have 2-3 days. Buses run out here or you can hitchhike off the ferry from Horshoebay, BC.
Arts & Culture
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StStunning. Check the program for exhibitions.
Check their program as well, lots of amazing acts come through this beautiful theatre.
96 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton StCheck their program as well, lots of amazing acts come through this beautiful theatre.
Arts Club Theatre Company
162 West 1st AvenueGreat theatre. Check the program.
Great theatre. Check the program.
45 locals recommend
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville StGreat theatre. Check the program.
Amazing amazing island full of amazing people. All the island around this are special. Find a kayak from one of the locals or just spend the weekend relaxing and meeting new friends out there on "island time".
29 locals recommend
Salt Spring Island
Amazing amazing island full of amazing people. All the island around this are special. Find a kayak from one of the locals or just spend the weekend relaxing and meeting new friends out there on "island time".
Entertainment & Activities
Known as Little Italy and great spots on Commercial Drive. Start your stroll at Broadway and Commercial off the transit stops of the 99 express bus or skytrain metro stop.
296 locals recommend
Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveKnown as Little Italy and great spots on Commercial Drive. Start your stroll at Broadway and Commercial off the transit stops of the 99 express bus or skytrain metro stop.
Essentials
Safeway Pharmacy
1611 Davie StOpen until midnight, 12am, 00:00 or 24:00.
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveNot open as late as Safeway.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lots of music in this neighbourhood. Granville street gets crazy at night on the weekends, but not worth avoiding a show at the music venues on the strip.
25 locals recommend
Vogue Theatre
918 Granville StLots of music in this neighbourhood. Granville street gets crazy at night on the weekends, but not worth avoiding a show at the music venues on the strip.
Lots of music in this neighbourhood. Granville street gets crazy at night on the weekends, but not worth avoiding a show at the music venues on the strip.
79 locals recommend
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville StLots of music in this neighbourhood. Granville street gets crazy at night on the weekends, but not worth avoiding a show at the music venues on the strip.
Great music venue for smaller shows. Check the program for when you are in town.
67 locals recommend
Biltmore Cabaret
2755 Prince Edward StGreat music venue for smaller shows. Check the program for when you are in town.
A place to fill growlers and a social setting to drink beers from the brewery and eat snacks. Tip: A growler glass bottle costs 3-4$ at first, but every fill up after you only pay for the beer. Another tip: then take this growler and some cups and head to the beach.
134 locals recommend
Main Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveA place to fill growlers and a social setting to drink beers from the brewery and eat snacks. Tip: A growler glass bottle costs 3-4$ at first, but every fill up after you only pay for the beer. Another tip: then take this growler and some cups and head to the beach.
A place to fill growlers and a social setting to drink beers from the brewery and eat snacks. Tip: A growler glass bottle costs 3-4$ at first, but every fill up after you only pay for the beer. Another tip: then take this growler and some cups and head to the beach.
289 locals recommend
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StA place to fill growlers and a social setting to drink beers from the brewery and eat snacks. Tip: A growler glass bottle costs 3-4$ at first, but every fill up after you only pay for the beer. Another tip: then take this growler and some cups and head to the beach.
A place to fill growlers and a social setting to drink beers from the brewery and eat snacks. Tip: A growler glass bottle costs 3-4$ at first, but every fill up after you only pay for the beer. Another tip: then take this growler and some cups and head to the beach.
107 locals recommend
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrA place to fill growlers and a social setting to drink beers from the brewery and eat snacks. Tip: A growler glass bottle costs 3-4$ at first, but every fill up after you only pay for the beer. Another tip: then take this growler and some cups and head to the beach.
Kitsilano Liquor Store
2289 W BroadwayLiquor store to buy cheaper and great beers. Very close to you.
The Regal Beagle
2283 W BroadwayHappy hour has cheap draught beer of Phillips Blue Buck.
Corduroy Restaurant
1943 Cornwall AveSpecial place with comedy and casual bar music.
Storm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial DrA board game bar with food.
Storm Crow Alehouse
1619 W BroadwayA board game bar with food.
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrExcellent beers.
This place and few others around here are cheaper as they are close to the university.
11 locals recommend
The Fringe Café
3124 W BroadwayThis place and few others around here are cheaper as they are close to the university.
This hostel is a great cheap beer bar on the ground floor. It's a special place to hang out and meet new people immediately. Has large picnic style tables and Pitchers of beer for 11$. You can't go wrong or have a bad night. Also, it is a great place to start or end the night as the area, Gastown, is very nice to walk around in and bar/restaurant hop.
6 locals recommend
The Cambie Hostel - Gastown
310 Cambie StThis hostel is a great cheap beer bar on the ground floor. It's a special place to hang out and meet new people immediately. Has large picnic style tables and Pitchers of beer for 11$. You can't go wrong or have a bad night. Also, it is a great place to start or end the night as the area, Gastown, is very nice to walk around in and bar/restaurant hop.
The Orpheum
601 Smithe StAnother music venue to check out.
Steamworks
375 Water StGreat craft beer and food and pool downstairs.
Fortune Sound Club
147 E Pender StGreat place for music shows.
Rickshaw Theatre
254 E Hastings StGreat place. Check their program.
Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro & Bar
730 Main StPool and a good chill vibe.
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StJust go here and have a drink.
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveGood beer.
Sightseeing
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveSea Kayaking and excellent food. A city bus ride out there.
Food Scene
Amazing authentic bagels sold here. Open 24/7. You can get pre-made bagels here of various flavours. My preference is the egg, cheese, smoked meat and tomato bagel in the morning and a classic smoked meat bagel at 3am after a night out. There are a few around town so it's a must to stop at one of these in town.
51 locals recommend
Siegel's Bagels
1883 Cornwall AveAmazing authentic bagels sold here. Open 24/7. You can get pre-made bagels here of various flavours. My preference is the egg, cheese, smoked meat and tomato bagel in the morning and a classic smoked meat bagel at 3am after a night out. There are a few around town so it's a must to stop at one of these in town.
They serve Poutine and beer. A must stop if you are unsure what "Poutine" is. Google it and it is a canadian classic late night food dish.
17 locals recommend
La Belle Patate Vancouver
1215 Davie StThey serve Poutine and beer. A must stop if you are unsure what "Poutine" is. Google it and it is a canadian classic late night food dish.
Funky sushi shop that is excellent and always a good social vibe.
53 locals recommend
The General Public Sushi Lodge
3289 Main StFunky sushi shop that is excellent and always a good social vibe.
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon StAmazing street style tacos.
Funky sushi place with a great social vibe. Same owners as "The General Sushi" as listed in my recommendations.
77 locals recommend
The Eatery
3431 W BroadwayFunky sushi place with a great social vibe. Same owners as "The General Sushi" as listed in my recommendations.
An amazing taqueria as well. A few locations around Vancouver, and the original location is out in the surf town of "Tofino", hence the name. Worth the travel on the ferry to Tofino if you get the chance as well.
207 locals recommend
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StAn amazing taqueria as well. A few locations around Vancouver, and the original location is out in the surf town of "Tofino", hence the name. Worth the travel on the ferry to Tofino if you get the chance as well.
An amazing taqueria as well. A few locations around Vancouver, and the original location is out in the surf town of "Tofino", hence the name. Worth the travel on the ferry to Tofino if you get the chance as well.
23 locals recommend
Tacofino Yaletown
1025 Mainland StAn amazing taqueria as well. A few locations around Vancouver, and the original location is out in the surf town of "Tofino", hence the name. Worth the travel on the ferry to Tofino if you get the chance as well.
Great stop for food and well crafted caesars. This place is always a time with a great patio.
91 locals recommend
Score on Davie
1262 Davie StGreat stop for food and well crafted caesars. This place is always a time with a great patio.
Arbutus Coffee
2200 Arbutus StMy favourite spot with a nice veranda patio.
Solly's Bagelry
368 W 7th AveAnother amazing bagel shop
Good nachos, amazing patio and music all the time. Check the program for your type of music. This is part of the Arts Club Theatre right next door incase you want to catch a show and a meal first. I heard there is a deal for that.
9 locals recommend
Backstage Lounge
1585 Johnston StGood nachos, amazing patio and music all the time. Check the program for your type of music. This is part of the Arts Club Theatre right next door incase you want to catch a show and a meal first. I heard there is a deal for that.
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayGreat food and rooftop patio. Great brunch.
Great place for good food and takeaway lunches for going to the beach.
17 locals recommend
Be Fresh Local Market
1900 W 1st AveGreat place for good food and takeaway lunches for going to the beach.
Lucky Taco
1685 Yew StGreat taco shop right down the street.
The Kitchen Table
1618 Yew StGreat patio. Has music and interesting layout inside. Great beers as well.
Chewies Smoke & Oyster Bar Kitsilano
2201 W 1st AveI wouldn't miss this place.
Special brunch place. I think it's only open for breakfast/lunch time.
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StSpecial brunch place. I think it's only open for breakfast/lunch time.
Cafe Du Soleil
1393 Commercial DrGreat breakfast and brunch place.
Aphrodite's Organic Pie Shop
3598 W 4th AvePies = Amazing