Guidebook for North Vancouver and Surrounding Areas
Food Scene
Tap & Barrel • Shipyards
8 Lonsdale AveLonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtThe Observatory
6400 Nancy Greene WayFine dining at the top of the mountain. Amazing view
The closest coffee shop to our house. Located at the base of the Grouse Mountain ski hill
323 locals recommend
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrThe closest coffee shop to our house. Located at the base of the Grouse Mountain ski hill
The best doughnuts in Vancouver! Deep Cove is a lovely place to explore. A small, quaint, town near the ocean with beautiful views.
109 locals recommend
Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant AveThe best doughnuts in Vancouver! Deep Cove is a lovely place to explore. A small, quaint, town near the ocean with beautiful views.
Delicious pastries and coffee. Located in Edgemont Village, nearby to our house. There are many small food shops, restaurants and gift shops.
31 locals recommend
BjornBar Bakery
3053 Edgemont BlvdDelicious pastries and coffee. Located in Edgemont Village, nearby to our house. There are many small food shops, restaurants and gift shops.
A true Japanese Sushi restaurant, very good quality ingredients and pride in their product. This is a casual setting and a very small restaurant.
14 locals recommend
Hamaei Japanese Restaurant
2601 Westview DrA true Japanese Sushi restaurant, very good quality ingredients and pride in their product. This is a casual setting and a very small restaurant.
Sushi Bella North Vancouver
152 Lonsdale AveA fusion sushi restaurant.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrGood ambience, close to the beach
MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetVegan restaurant
Fresh, raw, local oysters. Happy Hour is 3-6, when oysters are $1.50 each
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StFresh, raw, local oysters. Happy Hour is 3-6, when oysters are $1.50 each
Delicious, unique food, upscale atmosphere, close to the beach
Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio - Ambleside
1351 Bellevue AveDelicious, unique food, upscale atmosphere, close to the beach
Bufala Edgemont
3280 Edgemont BlvdNicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StGuu with Garlic
1698 Robson StFun, Casual Japanese restaurant
Fancy, high-end meals, with amazing view of Vancouver and beautiful aboriginal art displayed
43 locals recommend
Salmon House On The Hill
2229 Folkestone WayFancy, high-end meals, with amazing view of Vancouver and beautiful aboriginal art displayed
Lonsdale Artisan Farmers' Market
123 Carrie Cates CtCactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveCentral Vancouver
Beach view
Entertainment & Activities
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayGreat for children
Also watch an IMAX movie there
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGreat for children
Also watch an IMAX movie there
Great for children and families or anyone interested in Marine life
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayGreat for children and families or anyone interested in Marine life
Maplewood Farm
405 Seymour River PlThis is a petting zoo and small farm, great for kids
Planetarium Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StA beautiful natural spa. Good for couples or alone. Silent spa
162 locals recommend
Scandinave Spa Whistler
8010 Mons RdA beautiful natural spa. Good for couples or alone. Silent spa
Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
851 W Queens RdA public swimming pool nearby
Community Centre | West Vancouver
2121 Marine DrA public swimming pool and ice rink
Parks & Nature
Grouse Grind
Grouse GrindGrouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdAmbleside Dog Beach
Nice location for a beach
A beautiful walk around Stanley Park. It would take about 2 hours to walk the whole thing but you can easily walk only a short distance and get a good feel for the walk and scenery. Bikes are available for rent nearby. The bike ride is idilic.
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
A beautiful walk around Stanley Park. It would take about 2 hours to walk the whole thing but you can easily walk only a short distance and get a good feel for the walk and scenery. Bikes are available for rent nearby. The bike ride is idilic.
A great playground for children, has a waterpark in the summer. Lots of restaurants, cafes and shopping nearby
34 locals recommend
John Lawson Park
17th StreetA great playground for children, has a waterpark in the summer. Lots of restaurants, cafes and shopping nearby
Beautiful natural setting of the West Coast landscape with a waterfall
83 locals recommend
Shannon Falls
Beautiful natural setting of the West Coast landscape with a waterfall
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park
Wreck Beach
Southwest Marine DriveNudist beach
Beautiful setting
Hip beach, lots of people, beach volleyball, cool places to eat
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StHip beach, lots of people, beach volleyball, cool places to eat
Steveston
Locarno Beach
Spanish Banks
Central Vancouver beach
Food, people, relaxing on the beach in summer
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueCentral Vancouver beach
Food, people, relaxing on the beach in summer
Sightseeing
Granville Island
China town: Chinese architecture, foods and gardens.
Sun Yet Sen garden is a traditional Chinese garden.
6 locals recommend
Vancouver Chinatown Merchants
508 Taylor StChina town: Chinese architecture, foods and gardens.
Sun Yet Sen garden is a traditional Chinese garden.
Beautiful walk over a free suspension bridge and a walk in the gorgeous Pacific North West Forest
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdBeautiful walk over a free suspension bridge and a walk in the gorgeous Pacific North West Forest
Suspension bridge and a treetop adventure walk and other sights and activities. Learn more about the Pacific North West here
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdSuspension bridge and a treetop adventure walk and other sights and activities. Learn more about the Pacific North West here
Chinatown
Quaint village with a few restaurants, aboriginal art galleries and the ferry
83 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay
Quaint village with a few restaurants, aboriginal art galleries and the ferry
Whistler
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtBowen Island
A quick ferry ride away. Cute island suburb of Vancouver
Drinks & Nightlife
An area downtown, which has many trendy restaurants and bars and some shopping
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
An area downtown, which has many trendy restaurants and bars and some shopping
An area downtown, which has many trendy restaurants and bars. Also many trendy stores for shopping and tourist shops.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
An area downtown, which has many trendy restaurants and bars. Also many trendy stores for shopping and tourist shops.
Friday night market with live music and small, local vendors
71 locals recommend
Shipyards Night Market
19 Wallace MewsFriday night market with live music and small, local vendors
Shopping
Big mall with indoor and outdoor shops, many types of shops, including designer shops. Many restaurants and cafes, a play zone inside for children
65 locals recommend
Park Royal South
Park Royal SouthBig mall with indoor and outdoor shops, many types of shops, including designer shops. Many restaurants and cafes, a play zone inside for children
Essentials
Most of the food is organic. This store is more expensive than other grocery stores
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveMost of the food is organic. This store is more expensive than other grocery stores
Loblaws City Market
1650 Lonsdale AveHas a good selection of food and pharmacy needs
BC Liquor Stores
1199 Lynn Valley RdAlcohol
Thrifty Foods
845 Marine DrThe closest grocery store to our house
7 minute drive away