Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Cute place to have lunch on 4th street, which also has some nice shops.
37 locals recommend
Burgoo Kitsilano
2272 W 4th AveCute place to have lunch on 4th street, which also has some nice shops.
Delicious brunch!!! They give you lots of food and was featured on the show Diners Drive-ins and Dives. Go early though, because the place is small and there's always a line!
26 locals recommend
Jethro's Fine Grub
3420 Dunbar StreetDelicious brunch!!! They give you lots of food and was featured on the show Diners Drive-ins and Dives. Go early though, because the place is small and there's always a line!
Glory Juice Co.
78 E 2nd AveVery hip, delicious, and healthy cold press juices.
Incredibly delicious and healthy foods, really captures the Vancouver essence.
31 locals recommend
Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods - Kitsilano
1903 W 4th AveIncredibly delicious and healthy foods, really captures the Vancouver essence.
A great coffee shop to hang out or do some work. Has a nice patio and lots of space to sit. Delicious drinks and donuts and it's right by the beach and shopping!
59 locals recommend
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe
A great coffee shop to hang out or do some work. Has a nice patio and lots of space to sit. Delicious drinks and donuts and it's right by the beach and shopping!
Plethore by Faubourg
2156 W 41st AveFrench bakery with delicious foods and drinks.
Very cute place that has everything! High-tea, lunch, desserts, etc.
13 locals recommend
Secret Garden Tea Company
2138 W 40th AveVery cute place that has everything! High-tea, lunch, desserts, etc.
One of our favourite sushi places! Very cheap lunch menu and serves wild salmon only. Small place, but never too busy and has fast service!
7 locals recommend
Wild Sushi
4288 Dunbar StOne of our favourite sushi places! Very cheap lunch menu and serves wild salmon only. Small place, but never too busy and has fast service!
Amazing pizza restaurant! Very popular and is very busy during peak hours but worth the wait!
24 locals recommend
Bufala
5395 West BlvdAmazing pizza restaurant! Very popular and is very busy during peak hours but worth the wait!
Great coffee shop to do work or study as it is very quiet and not busy.
10 locals recommend
Rocanini Coffee Roasters
863 Beatty StGreat coffee shop to do work or study as it is very quiet and not busy.
A phenomenal sushi place! It is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. It's very popular and has high wait periods during peak times.
24 locals recommend
Ajisai Sushi Bar
2081 W 42nd AveA phenomenal sushi place! It is one of the best Japanese restaurants in Vancouver. It's very popular and has high wait periods during peak times.
A great restaurant right by Kits Beach. Has a patio looking right out to the water and the food and drinks are great! Again, due to location, it is very busy during peak periods in the warmer weather.
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveA great restaurant right by Kits Beach. Has a patio looking right out to the water and the food and drinks are great! Again, due to location, it is very busy during peak periods in the warmer weather.
Darby's Public House
2001 Macdonald StA nice bar/restaurant with a roof patio and great food.
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveReally great food and will likely please everyone.
Great food with a spectacular view! Has amazing meals any time of day and has delicious drinks.
249 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveGreat food with a spectacular view! Has amazing meals any time of day and has delicious drinks.
A great sushi restaurant in the centre of downtown! The all-you-can-eat menu is worth it and each table even comes with their own grill to cook meat. Delicious food as well!
17 locals recommend
Shabusen Yakiniku House
755 Burrard StA great sushi restaurant in the centre of downtown! The all-you-can-eat menu is worth it and each table even comes with their own grill to cook meat. Delicious food as well!
Really yummy ice cream with unique flavours! A bit pricey but is sure to be a hit!
353 locals recommend
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StReally yummy ice cream with unique flavours! A bit pricey but is sure to be a hit!
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveA delicious ice cream on 4th!
A great resto in the heart of the Olympic Village with a scenic view, lots of space and a great patio! Great drinks as well.
186 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayA great resto in the heart of the Olympic Village with a scenic view, lots of space and a great patio! Great drinks as well.
JOEY Broadway
1424 West BroadwayA nice restaurant with great drink deals and a lovely space.
Very cute coffee shop in South Granville, a great break from your shopping!
49 locals recommend
Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial DrVery cute coffee shop in South Granville, a great break from your shopping!
A must-see unique restaurant! Everything is natural and the space is beautiful.
44 locals recommend
Forage
1300 Robson StA must-see unique restaurant! Everything is natural and the space is beautiful.
Revolver
325 Cambie StA hip, unique, and tiny coffee shop!
Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard StUnbelievably amazing restaurant in the heart of downtown.
Glowbal
590 W Georgia StAmazing food and drinks in a great location!
Sightseeing
Granville Island is undoubtedly a must see while in Vancouver. The public market offers a variety options for food and they're all delicious! There are amazing restaurants as well. There is a kids market with games for the kids to enjoy and the island is filled with lots of cute shops. Not to mention, there are lots of shops representing beautiful Vancouver's native origins. From the Island you can walk along the sea wall to False Creek and the Olympic Village. You can also take the Seabus to several locations in downtown/yale town and the Olympic Village.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Granville Island is undoubtedly a must see while in Vancouver. The public market offers a variety options for food and they're all delicious! There are amazing restaurants as well. There is a kids market with games for the kids to enjoy and the island is filled with lots of cute shops. Not to mention, there are lots of shops representing beautiful Vancouver's native origins. From the Island you can walk along the sea wall to False Creek and the Olympic Village. You can also take the Seabus to several locations in downtown/yale town and the Olympic Village.
Gastown
One of the oldest parts of Vancouver with quirky restaurants and shops!
Yaletown
Awesome restaurants and places to spend your night!
Get to know Vancouver a bit better through a visit to Chinatown! Historic buildings and shops, very interesting to spend an afternoon in!
109 locals recommend
Vancouver Chinatown Festival
100 Keefer StGet to know Vancouver a bit better through a visit to Chinatown! Historic buildings and shops, very interesting to spend an afternoon in!
Parks & Nature
Vancouver's most famous park because of it's stunning views and path along the sea wall! There are bike rental shops right by, which is recommended so you can enjoy all that the park has to offer! Great for picnics too!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdVancouver's most famous park because of it's stunning views and path along the sea wall! There are bike rental shops right by, which is recommended so you can enjoy all that the park has to offer! Great for picnics too!
Has a grass area as well as the beach, you can play beach volley ball or simply hang out. There is a public pool that is fun and safe for kids, as well as a nice park for kids to play. You can also rent paddle boards or kayaks and explore Vancouver from the water! Takes about 15-20 minutes with the 22 bus line right by our house!
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StHas a grass area as well as the beach, you can play beach volley ball or simply hang out. There is a public pool that is fun and safe for kids, as well as a nice park for kids to play. You can also rent paddle boards or kayaks and explore Vancouver from the water! Takes about 15-20 minutes with the 22 bus line right by our house!
Another great beach that extends way longer than Kits Beach. You can play beach volleyball, have BBQ/picnics, or simply lie on the beach. The tide goes out in the afternoons which makes it fun to explore the beach! Lots of parking and easy bus route. Catch the 22 down toward 4th avenue, then take the 4 bus to Wallace street and walk down (takes about 30 mins total to get there).
337 locals recommend
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdAnother great beach that extends way longer than Kits Beach. You can play beach volleyball, have BBQ/picnics, or simply lie on the beach. The tide goes out in the afternoons which makes it fun to explore the beach! Lots of parking and easy bus route. Catch the 22 down toward 4th avenue, then take the 4 bus to Wallace street and walk down (takes about 30 mins total to get there).
With an amazing view, Grouse mountain is a perfect place to be no matter what time of year! During the summer, you can use the lifts to go to the top or do the Grouse Grind trail! And during winter, of course, it has amazing skiing. It takes an hour by bus, be sure to have Google maps ready!
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayWith an amazing view, Grouse mountain is a perfect place to be no matter what time of year! During the summer, you can use the lifts to go to the top or do the Grouse Grind trail! And during winter, of course, it has amazing skiing. It takes an hour by bus, be sure to have Google maps ready!
Try the beach from downtown! Lots of beach area and a nice long walk along the sea wall, you'll have a great view of the West side with the benefits of being downtown! Take the 22 all the way downtown then get off once you get over the bridge and walk toward the beach area! 40 minute bus ride.
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueTry the beach from downtown! Lots of beach area and a nice long walk along the sea wall, you'll have a great view of the West side with the benefits of being downtown! Take the 22 all the way downtown then get off once you get over the bridge and walk toward the beach area! 40 minute bus ride.
Stunning park with great tall trees makes for a beautiful walk! Between UBC and the house. Be safe and don't go after dark!
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveStunning park with great tall trees makes for a beautiful walk! Between UBC and the house. Be safe and don't go after dark!
Entertainment & Activities
Great for walking around and the water front view. You can enjoy the "Fly over Canada" interactive experience to learn a bit more about Canada!
433 locals recommend
Canada Place
999 Canada PlGreat for walking around and the water front view. You can enjoy the "Fly over Canada" interactive experience to learn a bit more about Canada!
Science World is great for children! Super fun and interactive, and definitely unique!
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StScience World is great for children! Super fun and interactive, and definitely unique!
The Vancouver Aquarium is fun for both children and Adults! It is near Stanley park and always has exciting, friendly marine life to visit! It's an hour bus ride: take the 22 toward downtown and transfer to the 19 Stanley Park bus on Homer street till you get to the bus loop!
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThe Vancouver Aquarium is fun for both children and Adults! It is near Stanley park and always has exciting, friendly marine life to visit! It's an hour bus ride: take the 22 toward downtown and transfer to the 19 Stanley Park bus on Homer street till you get to the bus loop!
Shopping
Oakridge mall has a variety of stores including: Aritzia, Banana Republic, The Bay, The Body Shop, Lululemon, Lego Store, Michael Kors, Apple Store, jewelry stores, a food court, and more. Best accessible from taking the 25 bus to Cambie where you will transfer to the Canada Line station and head toward Richmond for one stop to Oakridge Centre.
31 locals recommend
Oakridge
Oakridge mall has a variety of stores including: Aritzia, Banana Republic, The Bay, The Body Shop, Lululemon, Lego Store, Michael Kors, Apple Store, jewelry stores, a food court, and more. Best accessible from taking the 25 bus to Cambie where you will transfer to the Canada Line station and head toward Richmond for one stop to Oakridge Centre.
Pacific Centre is a much bigger mall than Oakridge and has every retail store you can imagine. Right outside of the mall there are two streets that have extensive shopping as well: Granville and Robson. Follow those streets and you will fulfill your shopping needs! Easy to get to by taking the 25 to the Cambie then transfer to the Canada Line heading to Waterfront and get off at Vancouver City Centre - it'll drop you off inside the mall!
571 locals recommend
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StPacific Centre is a much bigger mall than Oakridge and has every retail store you can imagine. Right outside of the mall there are two streets that have extensive shopping as well: Granville and Robson. Follow those streets and you will fulfill your shopping needs! Easy to get to by taking the 25 to the Cambie then transfer to the Canada Line heading to Waterfront and get off at Vancouver City Centre - it'll drop you off inside the mall!
West 4th has plenty of cute stores and is nice for window shopping! With great places to eat as well, it's a good way to spend your morning or afternoon.
12 locals recommend
Urban Outfitters
2199 W 4th AveWest 4th has plenty of cute stores and is nice for window shopping! With great places to eat as well, it's a good way to spend your morning or afternoon.
McArthur Glen is an outlet mall right by the airport! It is very new and has lots of your favourite brands at discounts! It takes less than an hour by bus, just take the 25 toward Cambie and transfer to the Canada Line station heading to Richmond YVR and get off on Templeton Station.
190 locals recommend
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdMcArthur Glen is an outlet mall right by the airport! It is very new and has lots of your favourite brands at discounts! It takes less than an hour by bus, just take the 25 toward Cambie and transfer to the Canada Line station heading to Richmond YVR and get off on Templeton Station.
Essentials
Grocery store that has virtually everything to fill your needs! All types of essential grocery items as well as life essentials (toiletries, etc). 15-20 minute walk from the house!
6 locals recommend
Safeway
Grocery store that has virtually everything to fill your needs! All types of essential grocery items as well as life essentials (toiletries, etc). 15-20 minute walk from the house!
Grocery store with lots of options and will cover your essential grocery trip. It seems to have more organic items and can be more expensive. Less than a 10 minute bus ride with the 22!
398 locals recommend
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StGrocery store with lots of options and will cover your essential grocery trip. It seems to have more organic items and can be more expensive. Less than a 10 minute bus ride with the 22!
London Drugs will have all of your bare necessities and more! It has a photo lab and electronic section, a pharmacy, and your basic needs. 15 minutes by bus if you take the 22 down to West Broadway and transfer to the 9 Boundary bus and get off on Vine Street.
120 locals recommend
London Drugs
351 Abbott StLondon Drugs will have all of your bare necessities and more! It has a photo lab and electronic section, a pharmacy, and your basic needs. 15 minutes by bus if you take the 22 down to West Broadway and transfer to the 9 Boundary bus and get off on Vine Street.
Shoppers has all your basic necessities, a pharmacy, and an extensive beauty product section. It's a 20 minute walk or you can take the bus. The recommended bus is the 16 Arbutus, just walk down toward Arbutus street (less than a 10 minute walk from the house) and get on the 16th till 41st street. 41st street has both London Drugs and Shoppers!
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StShoppers has all your basic necessities, a pharmacy, and an extensive beauty product section. It's a 20 minute walk or you can take the bus. The recommended bus is the 16 Arbutus, just walk down toward Arbutus street (less than a 10 minute walk from the house) and get on the 16th till 41st street. 41st street has both London Drugs and Shoppers!
Arts & Culture
Library Square
300 W Georgia StBeautiful library in downtown Vancouver, worth seeing!
UBC campus is absolutely beautiful in what it has to offer: the view, the buildings, and the atmosphere. Incredibly close to the house, just take the 25 bus to the bus loop in UBC and it only takes 25 minutes!
185 locals recommend
University of British Columbia
UBC campus is absolutely beautiful in what it has to offer: the view, the buildings, and the atmosphere. Incredibly close to the house, just take the 25 bus to the bus loop in UBC and it only takes 25 minutes!
Go to the Museum of Vancouver to learn about Vancouver's unique history! Right by the water which will make a nice afternoon. 20 minutes by bus taking the 22!
144 locals recommend
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StGo to the Museum of Vancouver to learn about Vancouver's unique history! Right by the water which will make a nice afternoon. 20 minutes by bus taking the 22!
The Vancouver Art Gallery always has exciting exhibitions and art pieces! In the heart of downtown, definitely worth checking out! It also has a very cute and delicious cafe/restaurant which we recommend!
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StThe Vancouver Art Gallery always has exciting exhibitions and art pieces! In the heart of downtown, definitely worth checking out! It also has a very cute and delicious cafe/restaurant which we recommend!