Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
A great park to relax, view the False Creek Harbour, and perhaps take in an outdoor movie or free music event (8 min walk)
93 locals recommend
David Lam Park
1300 Pacific BlvdA great park to relax, view the False Creek Harbour, and perhaps take in an outdoor movie or free music event (8 min walk)
Take in a scenic tour of the False Creek waterway for the price of a transit ticket. Seals and other wildlife are not uncommon and the SeaBus has convenient stops like Granville Island. (6 min walk)
19 locals recommend
Yaletown station
Take in a scenic tour of the False Creek waterway for the price of a transit ticket. Seals and other wildlife are not uncommon and the SeaBus has convenient stops like Granville Island. (6 min walk)
This sandy beach is one of Vancouver's most popular summer attractions. Complete with a swimming raft, lifeguards, volleyball, restaurants, and a view of incoming ships and the Pacific! (9 min drive)
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueThis sandy beach is one of Vancouver's most popular summer attractions. Complete with a swimming raft, lifeguards, volleyball, restaurants, and a view of incoming ships and the Pacific! (9 min drive)
Granville island is a lively, world-renowned public market and center for the arts. (9 minute scenic seabus ride or 6 minute drive)
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Granville island is a lively, world-renowned public market and center for the arts. (9 minute scenic seabus ride or 6 minute drive)
A beautiful and popular sandy beach. Great for relaxing, hanging out, taking in the view and enjoying the sun. (19 min walk)
235 locals recommend
Sunset Beach
Beach AveA beautiful and popular sandy beach. Great for relaxing, hanging out, taking in the view and enjoying the sun. (19 min walk)
Recently named the #1 park in the world by TripAdvisor, this amazing world-famous park encompasses a 400 hectare West Coast Rainforest in the middle of urban Vancouver. (6 min drive)
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdRecently named the #1 park in the world by TripAdvisor, this amazing world-famous park encompasses a 400 hectare West Coast Rainforest in the middle of urban Vancouver. (6 min drive)
Shopping
Renting kayaks is an exciting and authentically Vancouver way to explore the placid and beautiful False Creek waterway. Harbor seals and other wildlife are not uncommon. (10 min walk)
Kayak Vancouver
1292 Richards StRenting kayaks is an exciting and authentically Vancouver way to explore the placid and beautiful False Creek waterway. Harbor seals and other wildlife are not uncommon. (10 min walk)
The largest mall in downtown Vancouver, you will always find something interesting if you're in the mood to shop :) (14 min walk)
21 locals recommend
Pacific Centre Po
The largest mall in downtown Vancouver, you will always find something interesting if you're in the mood to shop :) (14 min walk)
Drinks & Nightlife
This well known Vancouver Restaurant, Pub and Brewery is a fun place to unwind and has been serving Vancouverites for over 20 years. (3 min walk)
112 locals recommend
Yaletown Brewing Company
1111 Mainland StThis well known Vancouver Restaurant, Pub and Brewery is a fun place to unwind and has been serving Vancouverites for over 20 years. (3 min walk)
CRAFT Beer Market is a fun restaurant/pub with the feel of a German beer hall and over 100 different beers and wines on tap!
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueCRAFT Beer Market is a fun restaurant/pub with the feel of a German beer hall and over 100 different beers and wines on tap!
Everything Else
BC place hosts a wide variety of sports matches, concerts and special events. This was the main stadium for the 2010 Olympics and is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions. (6 min walk)
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdBC place hosts a wide variety of sports matches, concerts and special events. This was the main stadium for the 2010 Olympics and is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps and BC Lions. (6 min walk)
Home to the world famous Vancouver Canucks Hockey Team, Rogers Arena hosts a wide variety of events and concerts. (12 min walk)
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHome to the world famous Vancouver Canucks Hockey Team, Rogers Arena hosts a wide variety of events and concerts. (12 min walk)
Robson street is Vancouver's most famous shopping district and is lined with unique and trendy shops and restaurants. (~15 min walk to beginning of shopping area)
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StRobson street is Vancouver's most famous shopping district and is lined with unique and trendy shops and restaurants. (~15 min walk to beginning of shopping area)
Entertainment & Activities
A great place for kids or people of all ages, Science world has rotating exhibits on everything from the human body to ancient Egypt to Dinosaurs depending on when you go. (20 min walk)
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StA great place for kids or people of all ages, Science world has rotating exhibits on everything from the human body to ancient Egypt to Dinosaurs depending on when you go. (20 min walk)
Food Scene
Great seafood restaurant if you're looking for something a little more upscale with good value (4 minute walk)
204 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StGreat seafood restaurant if you're looking for something a little more upscale with good value (4 minute walk)
One of our absolute favourites, this popular Canadian chain has amazing food, a great atmosphere, does a great job of blending fine and casual dining and employes several celebrity chefs. (6 min walk)
180 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StOne of our absolute favourites, this popular Canadian chain has amazing food, a great atmosphere, does a great job of blending fine and casual dining and employes several celebrity chefs. (6 min walk)
Another one of our favourites Earls is a great Canadian restaurant chain, falling somewhere between fine and casual dining and it rarely disappoints. (3 min walk)
251 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrAnother one of our favourites Earls is a great Canadian restaurant chain, falling somewhere between fine and casual dining and it rarely disappoints. (3 min walk)
This very kid-friendly restaurant chain provides great value for great food with a salad, coffee and ice-cream included free with every entrée. (19 min walk)
37 locals recommend
The Old Spaghetti Factory (Gastown)
53 Water StThis very kid-friendly restaurant chain provides great value for great food with a salad, coffee and ice-cream included free with every entrée. (19 min walk)
Delicious fresh mexican food for reasonable prices just around the corner. (5 min walk)
13 locals recommend
Salsa & Agave Mexican Grill
1205 Pacific BlvdDelicious fresh mexican food for reasonable prices just around the corner. (5 min walk)
Excellent Malaysian food, first recommended by one of our guests. Good prices and only blocks away. (2 min walk)
8 locals recommend
Freshbowl
360 Cambie StExcellent Malaysian food, first recommended by one of our guests. Good prices and only blocks away. (2 min walk)