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Fun things about Vancouver
Playland opens June 18th and the PNE (Agricultural Fair) opens in August. So much fun! Easily spend the day on the rides and come back for concerts at night.
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StPlayland opens June 18th and the PNE (Agricultural Fair) opens in August. So much fun! Easily spend the day on the rides and come back for concerts at night.
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdGreat for hockey games and concerts
Full of artisan shops, food market, specialty crafts, and so much more. Down by the harbour with spectacular views of the city and the ocean. Catch a water taxi and cross over to the downtown side.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Full of artisan shops, food market, specialty crafts, and so much more. Down by the harbour with spectacular views of the city and the ocean. Catch a water taxi and cross over to the downtown side.
Deep Cove Kayak Centre
2156 Banbury RdVancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayVanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StIncredible experience
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StBeautiful tropical dome
Food scene
Sushi Nanaimo
350 Nanaimo StTry their specialty rolls. Drunken Tiger roll is Awesome!
Mr Red Cafe
2131 E Hastings StTop notch Vietnamese food
Try their curries, fried rice, beef salad. So good. Eat in or pick up yourself.
17 locals recommend
Bai Bua Thai Cuisine
1-2443 E Hastings StTry their curries, fried rice, beef salad. So good. Eat in or pick up yourself.
Authentic Japanese Tapas- place is loud and fun. Sit at the bar for the whole experience. Open very late.
54 locals recommend
Guu Original Thurlow
838 Thurlow StAuthentic Japanese Tapas- place is loud and fun. Sit at the bar for the whole experience. Open very late.
Cafè Calabria
1745 Commercial DrBest coffee, sandwiches and gelato . They only accept cash.
Best steamed Chinese buns- try the barbecue pork either baked or steamed.
51 locals recommend
New Town Bakery & Restaurant
148 E Pender StBest steamed Chinese buns- try the barbecue pork either baked or steamed.
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StGreat coffee walking distance
A Vancouver institution for vegetarian and vegan options. Located on the west side close to UBC. If you are heading that way - check out the Museum of Anthropology on campus.
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveA Vancouver institution for vegetarian and vegan options. Located on the west side close to UBC. If you are heading that way - check out the Museum of Anthropology on campus.
The Burrow
2781 Commercial DriveMexican food with a vegan, vegetarian twist. Great local beers.
Try their taste tester and if you are lucky, the rib truck is parked outside. 10 minute walk from the suite.
130 locals recommend
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StTry their taste tester and if you are lucky, the rib truck is parked outside. 10 minute walk from the suite.
Downlow Chicken Shack
905 Commercial DrGreat fried chicken burgers and fries. 10 minute wait.
Arriva Ristorante Ltd
1537 Commercial DrTraditional Italian food in a beautiful ambiance.
Great atmosphere with beautiful view of the harbour located at Granville Island. Area for dancing on the weekends.
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetGreat atmosphere with beautiful view of the harbour located at Granville Island. Area for dancing on the weekends.
Sightseeing
Want a work-out! Hike up this challenging hike and take the gondola down for amazing views from Grouse Mountain.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayWant a work-out! Hike up this challenging hike and take the gondola down for amazing views from Grouse Mountain.
One of the best city parks in the world. Take a horse driven carriage, rent a tandem bike, or walk the sea wall for epic views of the city. Malkin Bowl has outdoor theatre shows in the summer. The Tea House restaurant is also worth a visit.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdOne of the best city parks in the world. Take a horse driven carriage, rent a tandem bike, or walk the sea wall for epic views of the city. Malkin Bowl has outdoor theatre shows in the summer. The Tea House restaurant is also worth a visit.
Chinatown
Take a walk to English Bay and visit the many restaurants or stroll along the seawall. Head up the hill to the fashionable shops along Robson Street. Need more shopping- try Granville Street, Pacific Centre Mall. Head out for dinner, or a beer, then catch a show.
211 locals recommend
Downtown Vancouver
Take a walk to English Bay and visit the many restaurants or stroll along the seawall. Head up the hill to the fashionable shops along Robson Street. Need more shopping- try Granville Street, Pacific Centre Mall. Head out for dinner, or a beer, then catch a show.
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdRent bikes and enjoy the scenic views along the sea wall.
Beautiful beach that also has an Olympic size salt water pool(not heated). The mariners museum is close by and you can walk all the way to Granville Island. Great fish n chip place along the way.
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StBeautiful beach that also has an Olympic size salt water pool(not heated). The mariners museum is close by and you can walk all the way to Granville Island. Great fish n chip place along the way.
Take a walk on the sea wall , afterward stop in at for some food at any of the restaurants around the beach. If you want some fun, sign up for a game of pitch n putt nearby in Stanley Park.
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueTake a walk on the sea wall , afterward stop in at for some food at any of the restaurants around the beach. If you want some fun, sign up for a game of pitch n putt nearby in Stanley Park.
Great hiking in the mountains. Take a drive across to the north shore and explore the mountains. Who knows you might see a bear :)
370 locals recommend
Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdGreat hiking in the mountains. Take a drive across to the north shore and explore the mountains. Who knows you might see a bear :)
Incredible nature 15 minutes drive a way and a gorgeous hike in our forests.
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdIncredible nature 15 minutes drive a way and a gorgeous hike in our forests.
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdLive music
The Orpheum
601 Smithe StClassical music, opera, jazz shows
Nearby Neighbourhood Services
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StGrocery store
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StPharmacy walking distance and other things you might need
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StIndoor pool a block away. 25 metre pool with sauna, whirlpool and weight room. Best time to go is during the day before 3:00pm.
22 locals recommend
Templeton Park Pool
700 Templeton DrIndoor pool a block away. 25 metre pool with sauna, whirlpool and weight room. Best time to go is during the day before 3:00pm.
Sorrento Barbers
2417 E Hastings St