Guidebook for Vancouver
Essentials
Triple A Market
1626 Commercial DrDonald's Market
2342 E Hastings StPharmachoice Sunrise (Previously Pharmasave)
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StHealth+Beauty products, electronics, snacks, essentials
Shopping
Bosa Foods
562 Victoria DrTiny Finery
2629 E Hastings StLocal, handmade goods
Dilly Dally Toy Store
1161 Commercial DrGreat local toy store with carefully chosen products
Plenty + Spare Naturals
2168 E Hastings StFood Scene
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StThey have the best pork belly in town
Pine House Bakery Hastings
2462 E Hastings StFresh baked egg tarts and BBQ pork buns
Vietnam House Restaurant
2122 E Hastings StYama Cafe
2007 E Hastings StThey're a family who values quality, and makes delicious mochi desserts
They have the flakiest croissants.....but don't open early enough
73 locals recommend
Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin DrThey have the flakiest croissants.....but don't open early enough
Laksa King
2546 E Hastings StLooks can be deceiving!
At the least, order their curry roti
Al Buco Pizzeria
2638 East Hastings StreetGreat thin-crust pizza.....and they deliver!
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrBest patio in any weather
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial DrCarefully curated, but unassuming, menu
Still one of the best Japanese restaurants in town, but you need to get here early for a table
95 locals recommend
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrStill one of the best Japanese restaurants in town, but you need to get here early for a table
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial DrFrench fare on The Drive
Aer Café
2263 E Hastings StGrilled cheese and coffee
Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial DrBest Indian restaurant in the neighbourhood
Bai Bua Thai Cuisine
1-2443 E Hastings StEarnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StPerfect after-dinner walk and treat
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables StBusy place, but still fun to try their hundreds of flavours
Sushi Nanaimo
350 Nanaimo StLots of rolls and sushi on the menu
Parks & Nature
Outdoor pool, unobstructed view of the mountains, and the perfect picnic spot
40 locals recommend
New Brighton Park
3201 New Brighton Rd Outdoor pool, unobstructed view of the mountains, and the perfect picnic spot
Quarry Rock is the perfect hike, followed by a bite in town (Honey's Donuts is famous!)
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveQuarry Rock is the perfect hike, followed by a bite in town (Honey's Donuts is famous!)
Trout Lake Beach
Summers are made for picnics, and this is the local spot
A quick getaway from town, with views of downtown and Stanley Park
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnA quick getaway from town, with views of downtown and Stanley Park
You cannot visit Vancouver without taking a long walk around or through Stanley Park. Say Hi to the beavers at their lake!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdYou cannot visit Vancouver without taking a long walk around or through Stanley Park. Say Hi to the beavers at their lake!
Drinks & Nightlife
Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings StWhat's Up? Hot Dog!
2481 E Hastings StParallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StThe Tiki Bar
1489 E Hastings StEntertainment & Activities
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StRio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayMovie Theatre and Live Theatre