Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrSome of the best coffee and the atmosphere is light and airy!
If you're needing a little treat or something sweet to end your evening, you want to stop in here. They also serve great coffee!
You have to try Crack, it's the best! Seriously.
88 locals recommend
Purebread
159 W Hastings StIf you're needing a little treat or something sweet to end your evening, you want to stop in here. They also serve great coffee!
You have to try Crack, it's the best! Seriously.
The interior design is perfection, the outdoor patio is refreshing and the tacos are to-die-for! You don't want to miss this if you enjoy tacos.
207 locals recommend
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StThe interior design is perfection, the outdoor patio is refreshing and the tacos are to-die-for! You don't want to miss this if you enjoy tacos.
We love going here and setting the price we want to pay per person then allowing the chef and the server to decide what we will enjoy for our meal. We always give suggestions of what we like or dislike and each an every time it's perfection!
40 locals recommend
Wildebeest
120 W Hastings StWe love going here and setting the price we want to pay per person then allowing the chef and the server to decide what we will enjoy for our meal. We always give suggestions of what we like or dislike and each an every time it's perfection!
One of the best patio's in the city along with delicious food and perfect place to people watch.
109 locals recommend
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetOne of the best patio's in the city along with delicious food and perfect place to people watch.
I love the truffle popcorn and it's perfect if you have young children with you!
66 locals recommend
Six Acres
203 Carrall StI love the truffle popcorn and it's perfect if you have young children with you!
We've been going here since it opened and love the new location. Being right outside our door it's the perfect spot for dinner or for your early mornings. They are used to the demands of family breakfasts that you won't be alone if you decide to go out for breakfast instead of dealing with the mess at home.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetWe've been going here since it opened and love the new location. Being right outside our door it's the perfect spot for dinner or for your early mornings. They are used to the demands of family breakfasts that you won't be alone if you decide to go out for breakfast instead of dealing with the mess at home.
A new location, but worth the wait for their lavender latte and their salted caramel waffles. But don't miss out on their savory skillets, you'll walk away feeling pleasantly full for your adventures around the city.
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StA new location, but worth the wait for their lavender latte and their salted caramel waffles. But don't miss out on their savory skillets, you'll walk away feeling pleasantly full for your adventures around the city.
If you're wanting a bit of relaxation and pampering in the middle of the city, this is it. It's an oasis and you'll feel like you're on a retreat. It's also a great place to people watch!
43 locals recommend
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia StIf you're wanting a bit of relaxation and pampering in the middle of the city, this is it. It's an oasis and you'll feel like you're on a retreat. It's also a great place to people watch!
The best Ice Cream in the city. It's a 20 min walk from our place, but the scenery is gorgeous along the seawall and if there is a line, it's worth the wait for their earl grey ice cream.
353 locals recommend
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StThe best Ice Cream in the city. It's a 20 min walk from our place, but the scenery is gorgeous along the seawall and if there is a line, it's worth the wait for their earl grey ice cream.
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StThey don't take reservations, but it's worth it!
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveLocal craft beer with usually a food truck outside!
Drinks & Nightlife
They have life music every night and it's one of our favorite places to go when we have something to celebrate or we want a fun night out with drinks and people watching!
56 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada PlThey have life music every night and it's one of our favorite places to go when we have something to celebrate or we want a fun night out with drinks and people watching!
Arts & Culture
Situated in the old City Hall, the team at the Art Gallery do a wonderful job curating each and every exhibit that comes through. Go on a Tuesday evening and you can pay by donation!
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StSituated in the old City Hall, the team at the Art Gallery do a wonderful job curating each and every exhibit that comes through. Go on a Tuesday evening and you can pay by donation!
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StLearn all about the history of Vancouver.
Essentials
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StA quick walk away you'll find everything you need for your stay!
If you've forgotten something on your list, we always pop into here. If you're really into Asian style cooking, this is the place you want to shop.
326 locals recommend
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlIf you've forgotten something on your list, we always pop into here. If you're really into Asian style cooking, this is the place you want to shop.
Go for a walk and enjoy the scenery as well as the high selection of foods here in Olympic Village. You'll see where all the athletes stayed in 2010 as well walk away with a grocery bag full of lovely treats not found at Nesters.
425 locals recommend
Urban Fare
177 Davie StGo for a walk and enjoy the scenery as well as the high selection of foods here in Olympic Village. You'll see where all the athletes stayed in 2010 as well walk away with a grocery bag full of lovely treats not found at Nesters.
If you're into organic and love Whole Foods, walk over the Cambie street bridge and enjoy the view before doing your shopping.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveIf you're into organic and love Whole Foods, walk over the Cambie street bridge and enjoy the view before doing your shopping.
Getting Around
You can't miss it, it's right outside our door up the stairs to your left.
119 locals recommend
Stadium-Chinatown station
You can't miss it, it's right outside our door up the stairs to your left.
Entertainment & Activities
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGreat for children and adults alike!
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayParks & Nature
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueStanley Park
610 Pipeline RdJust can't miss this beautiful forest.
You can hike up the grouse grind (or the BCMC) and enjoy the beautiful views at the top. Or, take the gondola and take it easy! I've done both. :D
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayYou can hike up the grouse grind (or the BCMC) and enjoy the beautiful views at the top. Or, take the gondola and take it easy! I've done both. :D