Alexandra’s guidebook
Food scene
$$$$ - If you're looking for Instagram worthy High end dining, check out Glowbal. Amazing cocktails, my favourite is the Empress Gin Martini or the Melon Drop!
57 locals recommend
Glowbal
590 W Georgia St$$$$ - If you're looking for Instagram worthy High end dining, check out Glowbal. Amazing cocktails, my favourite is the Empress Gin Martini or the Melon Drop!
$$ - Cold Tea is an Asian fusion restaurant with gorgeous interior and delicious freshly made in house dumplings. Can't think of a single item I don't like here.
Cold Tea Restaurant
1193 Granville Street$$ - Cold Tea is an Asian fusion restaurant with gorgeous interior and delicious freshly made in house dumplings. Can't think of a single item I don't like here.
$$$ - Located on Granville Island, this share style Mexican restaurant is rated as one of the best in the city and is also one of my favourite restaurants. Try the albacore tuna ceviche!
Alimentaria Mexicana
1596 Johnston Street$$$ - Located on Granville Island, this share style Mexican restaurant is rated as one of the best in the city and is also one of my favourite restaurants. Try the albacore tuna ceviche!
$$ - My number one brunch spot. No one does eggs benny quite like Provence.
98 locals recommend
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside Crescent$$ - My number one brunch spot. No one does eggs benny quite like Provence.
$$$ - A very popular brunch spot downtown, get there early because there is guaranteed to be a line. Why? Mimosa flights... need I say more?
26 locals recommend
OEB Breakfast Co. Yaletown
1137 Marinaside Crescent$$$ - A very popular brunch spot downtown, get there early because there is guaranteed to be a line. Why? Mimosa flights... need I say more?
$$ - OBSESSED. Just a short drive away over the Burrard street bridge in Kitsilano, Chewies has the best fired chicken around. Go for brunch and try the hot mama benny, you won't regret it!
Chewie's Biscuit Co
2822 W 4th Ave$$ - OBSESSED. Just a short drive away over the Burrard street bridge in Kitsilano, Chewies has the best fired chicken around. Go for brunch and try the hot mama benny, you won't regret it!
$$ - Super fun arcade bar in Kitsilano. Board games, retro gaming consoles, air hockey, pool and more! There is also a small selection of finger foods.
Glitch Retro Arcade Bar
2287 W Broadway$$ - Super fun arcade bar in Kitsilano. Board games, retro gaming consoles, air hockey, pool and more! There is also a small selection of finger foods.
Sightseeing
A very big tourist hot spot but even as a local I am obsessed! The market has a diverse array of vendors from fresh seafood to delicious desserts. Walk around and check out on of the many restaurants including Granville Island Brewing. There are also several charter companies that offer boat tours and rentals.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
A very big tourist hot spot but even as a local I am obsessed! The market has a diverse array of vendors from fresh seafood to delicious desserts. Walk around and check out on of the many restaurants including Granville Island Brewing. There are also several charter companies that offer boat tours and rentals.
One of the best aquariums I have ever been to that I now recommend to anyone who visits me. The facility is also home to 3 California Sea Lions as well as a marine mammal rehabilitation center for all of the local seals and otters.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayOne of the best aquariums I have ever been to that I now recommend to anyone who visits me. The facility is also home to 3 California Sea Lions as well as a marine mammal rehabilitation center for all of the local seals and otters.
Walk the Stanley Park Sea Wall or rent a bike from one of the many local rental shops. (approx. 2 hour walk / 1 hour bike). I do this weekly in the summer and I still have not gotten over how beautiful the views are. See if you can spot the starfish clinging to the wall or the seals floating just off shore!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdWalk the Stanley Park Sea Wall or rent a bike from one of the many local rental shops. (approx. 2 hour walk / 1 hour bike). I do this weekly in the summer and I still have not gotten over how beautiful the views are. See if you can spot the starfish clinging to the wall or the seals floating just off shore!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Take the downtown ferries
A super cool alternative to ubering or walking around the city is to take one of the many ferry routes. Best part is, there is a dock about a 5 minute walk from my front door down near sunset beach behind the Vancouver Aquatic Centre.
https://granvilleislandferries.bc.ca/dock-locations/