Food Scene
Great coffee and treats, friendly staff, and comfy couches. Local artists' work is displayed on the walls and there is a regular open mic night (free admission).
7 locals recommend
Beans on Lonsdale
177 5th Street WestGreat coffee and treats, friendly staff, and comfy couches. Local artists' work is displayed on the walls and there is a regular open mic night (free admission).
There are many sushi joints on Lonsdale but this one is always packed and for good reason. The food is always excellent, the servers are friendly and the sushi chefs yell a hello when you arrrive.
16 locals recommend
Hachi Hana Japanese Restaurant
1426 Lonsdale AveThere are many sushi joints on Lonsdale but this one is always packed and for good reason. The food is always excellent, the servers are friendly and the sushi chefs yell a hello when you arrrive.
Red Burrito Ltd
1455 Lonsdale AveAmazing burritos. That's all.
Shopping
The best antique store ever. Something for every price range and some very unusual items (like a human-size bird mannequin?). Fun!
Salmagundi West
321 W Cordova StThe best antique store ever. Something for every price range and some very unusual items (like a human-size bird mannequin?). Fun!
Everything Else
A nice moderate hike (45 minutes) up to Quarry Rock (part of the Baden-Powell trail). You get a great view of Deep Cove from here. I recommend bringing a picnic lunch!
158 locals recommend
Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailA nice moderate hike (45 minutes) up to Quarry Rock (part of the Baden-Powell trail). You get a great view of Deep Cove from here. I recommend bringing a picnic lunch!
You can find locally-made jewellery, crafts and food at this waterfront market.
323 locals recommend
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtYou can find locally-made jewellery, crafts and food at this waterfront market.
Just across the water from us (12-minute Seabus ride), there are many good restaurants and local fashion designers making their homes here, plus lots of touristy stuff to do too.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Just across the water from us (12-minute Seabus ride), there are many good restaurants and local fashion designers making their homes here, plus lots of touristy stuff to do too.
Do you need some love? A little TLC? Go to this free or by donation yoga centre and I guarantee you'll come out happier than when you went in.
Karma Teachers Centre for Yoga and Meditation
45 W Hastings StDo you need some love? A little TLC? Go to this free or by donation yoga centre and I guarantee you'll come out happier than when you went in.
Essentials
Local fresh produce, good selection of Asian foods (i.e. sushi-making stuff and miso, etc.), vegan options and many condiment choices!
9 locals recommend
Apple Farm Market
2344 West 4th AvenueLocal fresh produce, good selection of Asian foods (i.e. sushi-making stuff and miso, etc.), vegan options and many condiment choices!