John’s guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite and one of the best in the city. Happily only a 10 minute walk from the house. Eat in or take out! 2156 W Broadway
http://www.temakisushi.ca/
47 locals recommend
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayOur favorite and one of the best in the city. Happily only a 10 minute walk from the house. Eat in or take out! 2156 W Broadway
http://www.temakisushi.ca/
Great BC classic for family food. 2518 W Broadway. Famous for burgers [try the Legendary Platter]. Large restaurant plus drive-in.
21 locals recommend
White Spot Kitsilano
2518 W BroadwayGreat BC classic for family food. 2518 W Broadway. Famous for burgers [try the Legendary Platter]. Large restaurant plus drive-in.
Funky 50's style family restaurant. Very popular, at 4th and Arbutus [11 blocks away], 2095 W 4
59 locals recommend
Sophie's Cosmic Cafe
2095 W 4th AveFunky 50's style family restaurant. Very popular, at 4th and Arbutus [11 blocks away], 2095 W 4
Large, very popular, restaurant plus bar, at Broadway and Fir, 1601 W Broadway
251 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrLarge, very popular, restaurant plus bar, at Broadway and Fir, 1601 W Broadway
Very good chain, similar to Earls, very popular, Broadway and Granville, 1530 W Broadway
23 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe West Broadway
1530 West BroadwayVery good chain, similar to Earls, very popular, Broadway and Granville, 1530 W Broadway
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveVegetarian, 12th and Granville
Founded in 1968 when West 4th was the heart of hippydom , open 24 hrs, 7 days per week, 2724 W 4th
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveFounded in 1968 when West 4th was the heart of hippydom , open 24 hrs, 7 days per week, 2724 W 4th
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetIndian food highly recommended. 1488 W 11 [at Granville]
Breakfast Table
3014 Granville StBreakfasts/brunch. Good feedback from bnb guests. 1481 W Broadway [by Granville]
Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th Ave11 AM on, great reviews, not expensive, 1944 W 4th [near Arbutus]
Fiore - South Granville
1485 W 12th AveItalian, 1485 12 at Granville
Northern Chinese & Sichuan dishes, not fancy, not expensive, but good! 1626 W Broadway [near Granville]
Lin Chinese Cuisine and Tea House
1537 W BroadwayNorthern Chinese & Sichuan dishes, not fancy, not expensive, but good! 1626 W Broadway [near Granville]
Bin 4 Burger Lounge
2996 Granville StBurger lounge [pub style] 14th and Granville. Always busy
Popina Canteen
1691 Johnston StSeafood fast food on Granville Island[west edge] good reviews.
A huge favorite for fish & chips etc,, 100 yards west on seawall from Granville Island
Skipper Otto's at Fisherman's Wharf (Granville Island)
1505 W 1st AveA huge favorite for fish & chips etc,, 100 yards west on seawall from Granville Island
A good and somewhat pricey restaurant with a fabulous view of Kitsilano beach west to the ships at anchor and the sunset.
75 locals recommend
The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus StA good and somewhat pricey restaurant with a fabulous view of Kitsilano beach west to the ships at anchor and the sunset.
Breakfast / Lunch only - closes at 3. No reservations, always a lineup! Great reviews!
2153 West 4th Ave
20 locals recommend
Jam Cafe Kitsilano
2153 W 4th AveBreakfast / Lunch only - closes at 3. No reservations, always a lineup! Great reviews!
2153 West 4th Ave
Coquette Brasserie
2685 Arbutus StreetNew, 2685 Arbutus , looks busy. Check it out.
11th and Arbutus, 10 minute walk
Sightseeing
Van Dusen Gardens Fabulous gardens and restaurant. Entrance at Oak and W 33'
Stanley park, filled with gardens, tennis courts, rugby pitches, huge trees, a world class Aquarium and forest trails. Walk or cycle around the 10 k [6 mile] seawall.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdStanley park, filled with gardens, tennis courts, rugby pitches, huge trees, a world class Aquarium and forest trails. Walk or cycle around the 10 k [6 mile] seawall.
The highest hill in Vancouver, a beautiful park with a Conservatory on the top, filled with tropical birds and plants. Located off Cambie and W 33.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StThe highest hill in Vancouver, a beautiful park with a Conservatory on the top, filled with tropical birds and plants. Located off Cambie and W 33.
Very popular suspension bridge over Capilano river canyon in North Vancouver with native art etc, with buses from downtown [see visitors bureau for more info]
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdVery popular suspension bridge over Capilano river canyon in North Vancouver with native art etc, with buses from downtown [see visitors bureau for more info]
A free park with suspension bridge and trails along a beautiful canyon. Take a bus north Vancouver, up Lynn Valley road, get off at Peters road and walk in the park [20 minutes]
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdA free park with suspension bridge and trails along a beautiful canyon. Take a bus north Vancouver, up Lynn Valley road, get off at Peters road and walk in the park [20 minutes]
Up the gondola for fabulous view of the city, skiing, etc, or in season, hike the famous Grouse Grind to the top of the gondola. Wear hiking shoes and allow for an hour or two depending on you fitness level
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayUp the gondola for fabulous view of the city, skiing, etc, or in season, hike the famous Grouse Grind to the top of the gondola. Wear hiking shoes and allow for an hour or two depending on you fitness level
Excellent views of he city, plus massive sand beaches that seem to go for miles, especially when the tide is out. Also beach volleyball. Spanish Banks, is the most westerly of he beaches [unless one chooses to continue on to the nude beaches at Wreck Beach], but Lucarno, and Jericho beaches nearer the city also benefit from the tide exposed sand.
264 locals recommend
Spanish Banks
Excellent views of he city, plus massive sand beaches that seem to go for miles, especially when the tide is out. Also beach volleyball. Spanish Banks, is the most westerly of he beaches [unless one chooses to continue on to the nude beaches at Wreck Beach], but Lucarno, and Jericho beaches nearer the city also benefit from the tide exposed sand.
Get information, book concert tickets, tours etc. 200 Burrard Street, near Convention Center, Seabus etc
25 locals recommend
Vancouver Visitor Centre
200 Burrard StGet information, book concert tickets, tours etc. 200 Burrard Street, near Convention Center, Seabus etc
The Chinese communty began in he 1890's as we imported workers to build the railroads or mine the gold. Whether for food or sightseeing, Chinatown has charm. Efforts are now underway to revitalize the Chinese community here. Check out the Chinatown BarBQ for a taste of traditional food, plus great pictures from the past.
171 locals recommend
Chinatown
The Chinese communty began in he 1890's as we imported workers to build the railroads or mine the gold. Whether for food or sightseeing, Chinatown has charm. Efforts are now underway to revitalize the Chinese community here. Check out the Chinatown BarBQ for a taste of traditional food, plus great pictures from the past.
Cool Coffee Shops
A variety of coffee shops for the caffeine deprived.
Long standing local roaster with amazing donuts to go with it.
59 locals recommend
49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - WEST 4TH
2198 W 4th AveLong standing local roaster with amazing donuts to go with it.
Arbutus Coffee
2200 Arbutus StTruly a cool old coffee shop, good sandwiches, 2200 Arbutus
Their There
2042 W 4th AveHighly rated, 2042 W 4th [ near Arbutus]
Very popular, in a heritage building near London Drugs, and IGA supermarket, ranked #9 in the city, 2300 W Broadway
79 locals recommend
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StVery popular, in a heritage building near London Drugs, and IGA supermarket, ranked #9 in the city, 2300 W Broadway
New and trendy, bakery and espresso, 3070 Granville near 15th
85 locals recommend
Small Victory Bakery
1088 Homer StNew and trendy, bakery and espresso, 3070 Granville near 15th
Have a Latte, buy books. This Starbucks is in the large Chapters Book store, at Granville and Broadway
344 locals recommend
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlHave a Latte, buy books. This Starbucks is in the large Chapters Book store, at Granville and Broadway
French bakery, Coffee and croissants etc !
2668 Arbutus just past 11th
a 10 minute walk
Plaisir Sucré
2668 Arbutus StFrench bakery, Coffee and croissants etc !
2668 Arbutus just past 11th
a 10 minute walk
Neighbourhoods
Areas of interest, including Kitsilano, South Granville, Granville Island, Olympic Village, Point Grey, Queen Elizabeth Park, Yaletown, Chinatown, Gastown, and the West end
Technically the house is in the south edge of Kitsilano, but the real action [shopping?] is along 4th Avenue, from Burrard west to Larch. Once the home of the hippy scene, it has since become much more expensive due to its access to the beach, and a convenient route to UBC and to downtown
Once the beach area was the home of a First Nations village, and was named after Chief Khatsahlano. Now the beach has a restaurant, beach volleyball, and an excellent swimming pool.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
Technically the house is in the south edge of Kitsilano, but the real action [shopping?] is along 4th Avenue, from Burrard west to Larch. Once the home of the hippy scene, it has since become much more expensive due to its access to the beach, and a convenient route to UBC and to downtown
Once the beach area was the home of a First Nations village, and was named after Chief Khatsahlano. Now the beach has a restaurant, beach volleyball, and an excellent swimming pool.
UBC with over 60,000 students yearly, is situated on a more that 400 hectare [988 acre] site on Point Grey, the most westerly part of the city . The Museum of Anthropology is a must see; fabulous carvings and art set above a wonderful vista of the Salish Sea [Gulf of Georgia]
7 locals recommend
West Point Grey
UBC with over 60,000 students yearly, is situated on a more that 400 hectare [988 acre] site on Point Grey, the most westerly part of the city . The Museum of Anthropology is a must see; fabulous carvings and art set above a wonderful vista of the Salish Sea [Gulf of Georgia]
Built for housing for Olympic athletes in 2010 on the south-east end of False Creek, now is an upscale condo development with excellent restaurants, bakeries, brew pubs etc. Watch the dragon boat races on False Creek or visit Science World
83 locals recommend
Olympic Village Square
Built for housing for Olympic athletes in 2010 on the south-east end of False Creek, now is an upscale condo development with excellent restaurants, bakeries, brew pubs etc. Watch the dragon boat races on False Creek or visit Science World
Once a warehouse area [eg Yale locks; hence the name], now a super-trendy condo area on the north side of False Creek walk the seawall, then check our the food services in the area.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
Once a warehouse area [eg Yale locks; hence the name], now a super-trendy condo area on the north side of False Creek walk the seawall, then check our the food services in the area.
Located between Stanley Park, English Bay, the Harbour and the city center, the West End was once the cool place to live, and still is for many. Vancouver's gay village is centered in the Davie street area. The Robson street shops are trendy, and nearby Albernie has some very upscale retailers.
61 locals recommend
West End
Located between Stanley Park, English Bay, the Harbour and the city center, the West End was once the cool place to live, and still is for many. Vancouver's gay village is centered in the Davie street area. The Robson street shops are trendy, and nearby Albernie has some very upscale retailers.
Art
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrTraveler advice
Getting around
Bus Routes
Our home is served by both #16 bus (Arbutus) to downtown as well as #33 to UBC and Vancouver General Hospital. Number 33 also stops at Cambie and 25th[aka King Edward] and connects to the Canada Line rapid transit to and from Airport.