Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
This Greek restaurant is a bit of hike up Davie from the condo, famous for great prices and huge portions. Line ups start at 5pm, but it's open for Lunch and often with little or no line up.
141 locals recommend
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie StThis Greek restaurant is a bit of hike up Davie from the condo, famous for great prices and huge portions. Line ups start at 5pm, but it's open for Lunch and often with little or no line up.
Another nice restaurant IN Stanley Park, you need to drive or hop the shuttle bus to this one though. It's a bit pricey but the location can't be beat.
Sequoia Grill At The Teahouse
Another nice restaurant IN Stanley Park, you need to drive or hop the shuttle bus to this one though. It's a bit pricey but the location can't be beat.
This is my favourite sushi and Japanese food place. It ain't fancy, for sure, but the sushi is cheap and fresh and they have other types of food as well. I often get take out and eat it at home.
8 locals recommend
Akira Sushi
1069 Denman StThis is my favourite sushi and Japanese food place. It ain't fancy, for sure, but the sushi is cheap and fresh and they have other types of food as well. I often get take out and eat it at home.
Good Italian food, a walk up Alberni Street from the condo. Alberni runs parallel with Robson Street.
74 locals recommend
Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard StGood Italian food, a walk up Alberni Street from the condo. Alberni runs parallel with Robson Street.
This old style European Hotel has a bar and restaurant right on English Bay. Food is so so, but the location can't be beat.
20 locals recommend
Sylvia Hotel and Restaurant
1154 Gilford StThis old style European Hotel has a bar and restaurant right on English Bay. Food is so so, but the location can't be beat.
The absolute best place for amazing Dim Sum in Vancouver. If you haven't experienced dim sum, now's your chance - 100's of delicacies served from carts in bamboo steam trays.
16 locals recommend
Pink Pearl Chinese Seafood Restaurant
1132 E Hastings StThe absolute best place for amazing Dim Sum in Vancouver. If you haven't experienced dim sum, now's your chance - 100's of delicacies served from carts in bamboo steam trays.
This is good fast food Thai style, small eat in but mostly for pick up and take away. Good, inexpensive and convenient.
Thai Away Home
1206 Davie StreetThis is good fast food Thai style, small eat in but mostly for pick up and take away. Good, inexpensive and convenient.
Famous international chef has two restaurants in South Granville area - Vij's, takes no reservations so go early. Next door Rangoli, more take away, casual.
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetFamous international chef has two restaurants in South Granville area - Vij's, takes no reservations so go early. Next door Rangoli, more take away, casual.
A popular restaurant with the locals, serves very generous portions of tasty pasta, enough to bring home and enjoy reheated. Very reasonable as well.
Cafe Luxy
1235 Davie StA popular restaurant with the locals, serves very generous portions of tasty pasta, enough to bring home and enjoy reheated. Very reasonable as well.
Great tapas, excellent beer selection, wonderful atmosphere in a groovy neighbourhood. Check it out!
76 locals recommend
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial DrGreat tapas, excellent beer selection, wonderful atmosphere in a groovy neighbourhood. Check it out!
A second Stepho's Greek restaurant opened on Robson every bit as good as the original on Davie. Take your pick.
141 locals recommend
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie StA second Stepho's Greek restaurant opened on Robson every bit as good as the original on Davie. Take your pick.
A great place of a good breakfast or Vietnamese/Chinese fusion food. Reasonably priced, recently renovated.
Fusion Bay Vietnamese & Western Cuisine
1047 Denman StA great place of a good breakfast or Vietnamese/Chinese fusion food. Reasonably priced, recently renovated.
The Spot Cafe
805 Denman StEnjoy a nice breakfast or light lunch here, a short walk from the condo.
Espana Restaurant
1118 Denman StCafe Phin + Pho
Great Pho and Vietnamese food, very casual.
Beach Bay Cafe and Patio
1193 Denman StreetSlightly upscale, great gourmet dining and affordable.
Sightseeing
This is a Must See museum if you are at all interested in indigenous (First Nation) culture. Recently undergone a multimillion $ renovation, it receives rave reviews.
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrThis is a Must See museum if you are at all interested in indigenous (First Nation) culture. Recently undergone a multimillion $ renovation, it receives rave reviews.
This is NOT the West End but in the East End and an very interesting neighbourhood to explore, full of Italian eateries, deli's and coffee shops. Well worth exploring.
7 locals recommend
Commercial Drive Business Society
1726 Commercial DrThis is NOT the West End but in the East End and an very interesting neighbourhood to explore, full of Italian eateries, deli's and coffee shops. Well worth exploring.
You can take a wee ferry from the behind the Aquatic Centre off the seawall walking east to Granville Island. It has a public market, restaurants and shops, enough to amuse you for hours.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
You can take a wee ferry from the behind the Aquatic Centre off the seawall walking east to Granville Island. It has a public market, restaurants and shops, enough to amuse you for hours.
This aquarium just might be one of the best you ever seen, if you're into this sort of thing. It has a high educative mission and has dignified shows and NO KILLER WHALES - they let them all go.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThis aquarium just might be one of the best you ever seen, if you're into this sort of thing. It has a high educative mission and has dignified shows and NO KILLER WHALES - they let them all go.
This is another neighbourhood worth exploring. Full of trendy shops and restaurants including Sophie's Cosmic Cafe and others. You can walk up from Granville Island, or hop a bus or drive.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
This is another neighbourhood worth exploring. Full of trendy shops and restaurants including Sophie's Cosmic Cafe and others. You can walk up from Granville Island, or hop a bus or drive.
Spectacular display gardens in Spring to Autumn + FREE. Drive or take the bus or Skytrain there. It's one of the highest points in the city so you get a good city view too. Take your camera.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StSpectacular display gardens in Spring to Autumn + FREE. Drive or take the bus or Skytrain there. It's one of the highest points in the city so you get a good city view too. Take your camera.
A city botanical garden, go by car or bus. Acres of interesting plants and sculpture. It's the closest botanical gardens to the condo.
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StA city botanical garden, go by car or bus. Acres of interesting plants and sculpture. It's the closest botanical gardens to the condo.
A genuine Japanese garden, it's close to the BC Museum of Anthropology, if you have time check out both.
27 locals recommend
Nitobe Memorial Garden
1895 Lower MallA genuine Japanese garden, it's close to the BC Museum of Anthropology, if you have time check out both.
A real "Plant Museum" out at UBC, take the Express Bus or drive. Acres of interesting plants plus a lovely gift shop.
43 locals recommend
UBC Botanical Garden
6804 SW Marine DrA real "Plant Museum" out at UBC, take the Express Bus or drive. Acres of interesting plants plus a lovely gift shop.
Vancouver has the 2nd largest Chinatown in N. America. It has a night market during Summer. Loads of interesting shops and restaurants.
37 locals recommend
Chinatown BBQ
130 E Pender StVancouver has the 2nd largest Chinatown in N. America. It has a night market during Summer. Loads of interesting shops and restaurants.
This is OLD Vancouver, you can walk there along the seawall going East from the foot of Denman. Restaurants and bars galore.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
This is OLD Vancouver, you can walk there along the seawall going East from the foot of Denman. Restaurants and bars galore.
Access from the foot of Denman going East. Check out the yachts in the marinas, continue on to the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.
80 locals recommend
Coal Harbour
Access from the foot of Denman going East. Check out the yachts in the marinas, continue on to the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre.
The longest suspension bridge in the world, I'm told. Afraid of heights? Have a go, this might cure you.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThe longest suspension bridge in the world, I'm told. Afraid of heights? Have a go, this might cure you.
A man made resort a la Aspen. Fantastic scenery, beautiful drive up on the Sea to Sky highway. Site of Winter Olympics 2010. Longest peak to peak gondola ride in the world.
409 locals recommend
Whistler
A man made resort a la Aspen. Fantastic scenery, beautiful drive up on the Sea to Sky highway. Site of Winter Olympics 2010. Longest peak to peak gondola ride in the world.
A bit of merry ol'England is our provincial capital, Victoria. Ride a double decker bus, go to the Royal BC Museum. A day trip or you can take Harbour Air, for a quicker flight.
38 locals recommend
Harbour Road
Harbour RoadA bit of merry ol'England is our provincial capital, Victoria. Ride a double decker bus, go to the Royal BC Museum. A day trip or you can take Harbour Air, for a quicker flight.
So named after a famous First Nations person, easily visible from the seawall. Keep walking and you'll see the Lion's Gate Bridge.
8 locals recommend
Siwash Rock
So named after a famous First Nations person, easily visible from the seawall. Keep walking and you'll see the Lion's Gate Bridge.
You can catch a BC Ferry here to the Sunshine Coast or Vancouver or Bowen Islands in case you wish to explore further afield.
47 locals recommend
Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station
You can catch a BC Ferry here to the Sunshine Coast or Vancouver or Bowen Islands in case you wish to explore further afield.
A West Coast park right on the ocean in West Van, the essence of the Pacific Northwest. Great views of the city.
236 locals recommend
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnA West Coast park right on the ocean in West Van, the essence of the Pacific Northwest. Great views of the city.
Everything Else
From this spot you can take a wee ferry for a modest cost across to Granville Island or to Kitsilano. You walk along the seawall east to behind the Aquatic Centre.
Ferry Ramp
From this spot you can take a wee ferry for a modest cost across to Granville Island or to Kitsilano. You walk along the seawall east to behind the Aquatic Centre.
This is one of the closest Skytrain stations to the condo. Transfer to get onto the system. This is the original Expo line. I will also map the Canada Line that goes to and from the airport.
94 locals recommend
Burrard
This is one of the closest Skytrain stations to the condo. Transfer to get onto the system. This is the original Expo line. I will also map the Canada Line that goes to and from the airport.
An up and coming neighbourhood, you can eventually walk to on the seawall going east.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
An up and coming neighbourhood, you can eventually walk to on the seawall going east.
Vancouver's New Trade and Convention Centre - you can walk there on the seawall via Coal Harbour.
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceVancouver's New Trade and Convention Centre - you can walk there on the seawall via Coal Harbour.
The owner of this condo lives on a farm in Mt. Lehman, the oldest village in the Fraser Valley and old river port. He has lived here since 1980 and raises cattle and other livestock.
Bradner
The owner of this condo lives on a farm in Mt. Lehman, the oldest village in the Fraser Valley and old river port. He has lived here since 1980 and raises cattle and other livestock.
The largest nude beach in of NA. It is a bit of a hike down to the beach, park you car on Marine Drive. Left is the gay section, right is the straight section. 10,000 frequent beach on a sunny day.
197 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallThe largest nude beach in of NA. It is a bit of a hike down to the beach, park you car on Marine Drive. Left is the gay section, right is the straight section. 10,000 frequent beach on a sunny day.
Essentials
Hey, if you're feeling flush and just gotta have that organic chicken or exotic yoghurt - Whole Foods has got it, (along with the price mind), but you're on holiday. Enjoy! They also have a cafe.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveHey, if you're feeling flush and just gotta have that organic chicken or exotic yoghurt - Whole Foods has got it, (along with the price mind), but you're on holiday. Enjoy! They also have a cafe.
This is the least expensive and closest grocery story to the condo.
38 locals recommend
Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman StThis is the least expensive and closest grocery story to the condo.
We have a Downtown Urban Costco, if you're a member. It is down near Roger's Arena and the big stadium.
190 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
605 Expo BlvdWe have a Downtown Urban Costco, if you're a member. It is down near Roger's Arena and the big stadium.
Arts & Culture
A large public pool close to the seawall, close to the condo. Behind here is the wee ferry to Granville Island.
42 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquatic Centre
1050 Beach AveA large public pool close to the seawall, close to the condo. Behind here is the wee ferry to Granville Island.
Each Summer from July to late August Theatre Under the Stars, a local tradition, offers up musical entertainment. An easy stroll from the condo. They have a cafe/bar if you also want to eat there.
Theatre Under The Stars
610 Pipeline RoadEach Summer from July to late August Theatre Under the Stars, a local tradition, offers up musical entertainment. An easy stroll from the condo. They have a cafe/bar if you also want to eat there.
Each July there is a big Folk Music Festival at Jericho Park across from English Bay. It's a happening man! In an incredible location over 3 days.
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
275 E 1st AveEach July there is a big Folk Music Festival at Jericho Park across from English Bay. It's a happening man! In an incredible location over 3 days.
Great sandy beach across from English Bay - next to Jericho and Lacarno beaches that go for several miles along that coastline. Ask a local to show you the Sleeping Beauty, hint - look at mountains.
Bus Stop @ Spanish Banks Loop station
Great sandy beach across from English Bay - next to Jericho and Lacarno beaches that go for several miles along that coastline. Ask a local to show you the Sleeping Beauty, hint - look at mountains.
There's always something happening at one of Vancouver theaters. Check out: The Stanley, The Art's Club, Waterfront, Centre for Performing Arts as well to see what's on over the summer season.
96 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton StThere's always something happening at one of Vancouver theaters. Check out: The Stanley, The Art's Club, Waterfront, Centre for Performing Arts as well to see what's on over the summer season.
A popular east side entertainment centre, offers dance, plays and musical events through the season. Close to Commercial Drive neighbourhood, lots of groovy restaurants nearby.
71 locals recommend
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StA popular east side entertainment centre, offers dance, plays and musical events through the season. Close to Commercial Drive neighbourhood, lots of groovy restaurants nearby.
From English Bay look south and observe the brightly coloured tents. This is Bard on the Beach - several productions each summer in this glorious setting. Take the wee ferry across.
62 locals recommend
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte AveFrom English Bay look south and observe the brightly coloured tents. This is Bard on the Beach - several productions each summer in this glorious setting. Take the wee ferry across.
Yes, there are beaches off the seawall in Stanley Park, 2nd and 3rd. At 2nd beach there's a big pool, great for kids. You can't miss it next to the concession stand.
31 locals recommend
Second Beach Pool
Yes, there are beaches off the seawall in Stanley Park, 2nd and 3rd. At 2nd beach there's a big pool, great for kids. You can't miss it next to the concession stand.
Third beach is a bit further along the way from 2nd beach, more sand less kids, more adults, further walk or you can drive or take the shuttle. A bit further on is Siwash Rock.
192 locals recommend
Third Beach
Third beach is a bit further along the way from 2nd beach, more sand less kids, more adults, further walk or you can drive or take the shuttle. A bit further on is Siwash Rock.
Shopping
A pretty famous gay and lesbian bookstore but they let straight people in as well. Full of interesting things other than books too, like those 'love aids' you've always had a hankering after.
Little Sister's Book & Art Emporium
1238 Davie StA pretty famous gay and lesbian bookstore but they let straight people in as well. Full of interesting things other than books too, like those 'love aids' you've always had a hankering after.
Drinks & Nightlife
Granville pedestrian mall from Georgia to Drake, loaded with bars and nightclubs.
The Granville Strip
1050 Granville StGranville pedestrian mall from Georgia to Drake, loaded with bars and nightclubs.
Good neighbourhood pub with nightly specials, very friendly, good Happy Hour. Music and dancing some nights.
6 locals recommend
The Park at English Bay
1755 Davie StGood neighbourhood pub with nightly specials, very friendly, good Happy Hour. Music and dancing some nights.