Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Best coffee shop to people watch the "Mag Mile" street in Vancouver
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StBest coffee shop to people watch the "Mag Mile" street in Vancouver
Steamworks
375 Water StOne of the best breweries in town, with lots of seasonal local beers.
Black+Blue
1032 Alberni StGreat Chicago style steakhouse, not to be missed when in town.
Tap & Barrel • Convention Centre
1055 Canada PlGreat place to try local beers and wines
Take Five Café
202 E Columbia StGreat coffee joint with delicious treats
Daniel Chocolates
4511 W 10th AveBest place for fresh baked pastries every morning
Named best restaurant in Canada when you feel like splurging
85 locals recommend
Hawksworth Restaurant
801 W Georgia StNamed best restaurant in Canada when you feel like splurging
Espana Restaurant
1118 Denman StBest spanish tapas joint in Vancouver
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StBest sushi place in town
Momo Sushi
6-375 Water StCasual Sushi joint
Cafe Villaggio
1506 Coal Harbour QuayGreat place to grab breakfast on the seawall
Juan De Fuca
1185 W Georgia StGreat coffee bar with healthy snacks
Drinks & Nightlife
Best place for seafood with live music nightly and a good wine selection
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayBest place for seafood with live music nightly and a good wine selection
Lift Bar Grill View
333 Menchion MewsBest patio in the summer with a fireplace on the top level
Arts & Culture
Visit the gallery on Tuesdays where admission is by donation.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StVisit the gallery on Tuesdays where admission is by donation.
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StGreat place to watch movies
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville StGreat place to catch a concert/live performance
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton StGreat place to see a Broadway show/Ballet/Opera
The Orpheum
601 Smithe StGreat place to see the Symphony and see live performances
Sightseeing
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdNice hike with a suspension bridge
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayVisit this place and say hi to the cute Beluga
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StVisit this gallery to learn about the history of Vancouver
Nice architecture and beautiful walk to the seawall
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceNice architecture and beautiful walk to the seawall
Take the gondola to see the best view of the city
249 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Take the gondola to see the best view of the city
Essentials
Urban Fare
177 Davie StDelicious take out and closest grocery store
Shopping
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StDrug store open till midnight
lululemon
2101 W 4th AveVancouver local brand for athletic gear
Urban Waves bike rental
510 Nicola StBest place to rent bikes for a stroll along the seawall
Everything Else
Budget Car & Truck Rental
Car Rental