Guidebook for Vancouver
Arts & Culture
This is the arts and cultural center of Vancouver. Tons of theatres and art shops, all on a little island. Also a huge market, with all kinds of prepped food, and specialty foods.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
This is the arts and cultural center of Vancouver. Tons of theatres and art shops, all on a little island. Also a huge market, with all kinds of prepped food, and specialty foods.
Parks & Nature
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA rain-forest inside the city> Just as awesome as it sounds
Your closest beach. One of the most beautiful scenes in Vancouver. Check out sunset, go for a run/walk, or play some beach volleyball.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StYour closest beach. One of the most beautiful scenes in Vancouver. Check out sunset, go for a run/walk, or play some beach volleyball.
Your closest nude beach. Down 384 stairs to a great sunset spot. Free expression area - you'll see all walks of life and all kinds of skin here.
197 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallYour closest nude beach. Down 384 stairs to a great sunset spot. Free expression area - you'll see all walks of life and all kinds of skin here.
Food Scene
Your best and healthiest coffee shop. They do a Paleo Latte which is amazing, and they do a Bulletproof Style coffee with coconut oil and butter (my favorite). All glutten free, and many vegan options for snacks. WiFi too.
43 locals recommend
Culprit Coffee Company
2028 Vine StreetYour best and healthiest coffee shop. They do a Paleo Latte which is amazing, and they do a Bulletproof Style coffee with coconut oil and butter (my favorite). All glutten free, and many vegan options for snacks. WiFi too.
Your closest higher-quality sushi. Don't go to isushi, or BC Sushi.
Temaki knows how to do sushi well. They don't really have signature dishes, but they do regular sushi quite well.
47 locals recommend
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayYour closest higher-quality sushi. Don't go to isushi, or BC Sushi.
Temaki knows how to do sushi well. They don't really have signature dishes, but they do regular sushi quite well.
A very hip, sometimes loud, wild atmosphere. With that, comes wild sushi creations you will love. This sushi could be described as Comfort Sushi, or sushi for the younger generation. Deep fried rolls, lots of cool sauces, and saucy people.
77 locals recommend
The Eatery
3431 W BroadwayA very hip, sometimes loud, wild atmosphere. With that, comes wild sushi creations you will love. This sushi could be described as Comfort Sushi, or sushi for the younger generation. Deep fried rolls, lots of cool sauces, and saucy people.
Amazing, high-level coffee shop. They brew one coffee at a time, in multiple ways. They also have cold brew. Try the Nitro, but beware of high caffeine content.
79 locals recommend
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StAmazing, high-level coffee shop. They brew one coffee at a time, in multiple ways. They also have cold brew. Try the Nitro, but beware of high caffeine content.
Really good burgers from happy animals. Grass-fed beef, garlic fries, good cocktails.
75 locals recommend
Romer's Burger Bar
1873 W 4th AveReally good burgers from happy animals. Grass-fed beef, garlic fries, good cocktails.
Essentials
Most organic, highest quality, most expensive. The fresh food here is VERY reasonable. I often go to Whole Foods for meals.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveMost organic, highest quality, most expensive. The fresh food here is VERY reasonable. I often go to Whole Foods for meals.
Shopping
You're best drug-store, which has cosmetics, electronics, and some foods.
120 locals recommend
London Drugs
351 Abbott StYou're best drug-store, which has cosmetics, electronics, and some foods.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun for the whole family. This place is really cool.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StFun for the whole family. This place is really cool.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and a fantastic patio across from Kits Beach. Very popular.
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveGreat food and a fantastic patio across from Kits Beach. Very popular.