Joshua’s guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite local sushi restaurant a casual 10 minute walk from the house. (note - closed on Sunday & holidays)
http://www.temakisushi.ca/
47 locals recommend
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayOur favorite local sushi restaurant a casual 10 minute walk from the house. (note - closed on Sunday & holidays)
http://www.temakisushi.ca/
Great hand crafted local pizza and a selection of craft beers not too far from the house.
http://corduroypie.com/
20 locals recommend
Corduroy Pie Company
758 W 16th AveGreat hand crafted local pizza and a selection of craft beers not too far from the house.
http://corduroypie.com/
Fantastic ramen - lines out the door almost every night. but worth it.
22 locals recommend
Ramen Danbo日本拉麫
1833 W 4th AveFantastic ramen - lines out the door almost every night. but worth it.
Tacofino - Kitsilano
1909 W 4th AveTacos - with style. what else is there to say?
A top 10 in Canada restaurant with creative Canadian fare
http://www.annalena.ca/
62 locals recommend
AnnaLena
1809 W 1st AveA top 10 in Canada restaurant with creative Canadian fare
http://www.annalena.ca/
Elevates pub fare with an amazing patio (Stamps Landing) for a summers drink.
https://www.discovermahony.com/
36 locals recommend
Mahony & Sons
601 Stamps LandingElevates pub fare with an amazing patio (Stamps Landing) for a summers drink.
https://www.discovermahony.com/
One of the oldest sushi restaurants in Vancouver and the origins of the California Roll. Chef Tojo has been a staple in Vancouver for decades for a reason.
https://tojos.com/
52 locals recommend
Tojo's Restaurant
1133 West BroadwayOne of the oldest sushi restaurants in Vancouver and the origins of the California Roll. Chef Tojo has been a staple in Vancouver for decades for a reason.
https://tojos.com/
A quintessential BC family friendly restaurant - great variety of foods with plenty of kid friendly options. Many in the city - but west 4th location is closest.
https://www.whitespot.ca/
21 locals recommend
White Spot Kitsilano
2518 W BroadwayA quintessential BC family friendly restaurant - great variety of foods with plenty of kid friendly options. Many in the city - but west 4th location is closest.
https://www.whitespot.ca/
An amazing local secret. The cafe is upstairs in the Jericho sailing club is has decent casual food and a phenomenal view.
https://thegalley.ca/
24 locals recommend
The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StAn amazing local secret. The cafe is upstairs in the Jericho sailing club is has decent casual food and a phenomenal view.
https://thegalley.ca/
Brilliant public market - ready to feed any appetite. Full of street performers and flavours and absolute stop for any visitor.
https://granvilleisland.com/
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StBrilliant public market - ready to feed any appetite. Full of street performers and flavours and absolute stop for any visitor.
https://granvilleisland.com/
Neighbourhoods
Great local cafes, restaurants and shopping.
A casual 20 minute walk away.
http://www.shopwest4th.com/
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
Great local cafes, restaurants and shopping.
A casual 20 minute walk away.
http://www.shopwest4th.com/
High end shopping, cafes and local restaurants a 15 minute walk away
https://southgranville.org/
22 locals recommend
South Granville
High end shopping, cafes and local restaurants a 15 minute walk away
https://southgranville.org/
One of a few neighbourhoods loaded with great craft breweries. Great for strolling between them and sample some local favorites
82 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant
One of a few neighbourhoods loaded with great craft breweries. Great for strolling between them and sample some local favorites
Historical part of the city with red brick buildings, cafes, restaurants and shops. As well as the steam clock.
https://gastown.org/about/gastown-bia/
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Historical part of the city with red brick buildings, cafes, restaurants and shops. As well as the steam clock.
https://gastown.org/about/gastown-bia/
A culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city. Also known as Little Italy!
https://thedrive.ca/
296 locals recommend
Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveA culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city. Also known as Little Italy!
https://thedrive.ca/
Sightseeing
A 1,000 acre park in the heart of the city, surrounded by water and amazing city views. A walk or bike around the sea wall is well worth the effort.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA 1,000 acre park in the heart of the city, surrounded by water and amazing city views. A walk or bike around the sea wall is well worth the effort.
Serving up epic views of the city with plenty to do atop the mountain (walks, skiing, and restaurants). For the healthy at heart there is the Grouse Grind (think stairs straight up the mountain - over an hours hike for most)
https://www.grousemountain.com/
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayServing up epic views of the city with plenty to do atop the mountain (walks, skiing, and restaurants). For the healthy at heart there is the Grouse Grind (think stairs straight up the mountain - over an hours hike for most)
https://www.grousemountain.com/
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayGreat for families.
Full network of hiking and biking trails within the University lands
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/pacific-spirit-regional-park
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveFull network of hiking and biking trails within the University lands
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/pacific-spirit-regional-park
Fantastic marketplace for arts, crafts and local foods.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StFantastic marketplace for arts, crafts and local foods.
Craft Breweries
R&B Ale & Pizza House
1-54 E 4th AveGreat variety of local beers and hand crafted pizzas.
More local beers and a pizza truck just outside the door.
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveMore local beers and a pizza truck just outside the door.
Faculty Brewing Co.
1830 Ontario StHandful of small batch beers.
BREWHALL
97 E 2nd AveLarge size brew hall with craft beers and food.
https://brewhall.com/
Traveler advice
Getting around
Buses to and from our place
We are close to bus lines #16 (to downtown) and #33 to UBC & Vancouver General Hospital. Bus routes can be found at: https://www.translink.ca/
Ways to save
Local Groceries
We are one block from the Loblaws City Market (Arbutus) - when you can get most anything you need for any meals at home during your stay.
https://www.loblaws.ca/
Getting around
City Bikes are nearby
If you want to cycle around the city you may use the shared bikes from the station at the end of the block. We are also on the Arbutus Greenway - a dedicated bike path - a great way to get around.
https://www.mobibikes.ca/
Traveling with kids
Indoor entertainment - Science World
A great day of learning and playing for kids big and small.
https://www.scienceworld.ca/
Traveling with kids
Indoor entertainment - Aquarium
A great view of BC seas - the Vancouver aquarium is very well done.
https://www.vanaqua.org/