Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

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Expo and Canada Line
119 locals recommend
Stadium-Chinatown station
119 locals recommend
Expo and Canada Line
London Drugs at Woodwards
120 locals recommend
London Drugs
351 Abbott St
120 locals recommend
London Drugs at Woodwards
Mon-Fri 8 am to 9 pm Sat 9 am to 9 pm Sun 9 am to 8 pm
366 locals recommend
Nesters Market
333 Abbott St
366 locals recommend
Mon-Fri 8 am to 9 pm Sat 9 am to 9 pm Sun 9 am to 8 pm
Classic thin crust 605 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1W7 (604) 681-0650
12 locals recommend
Goldies Pizza
605 W Pender St
12 locals recommend
Classic thin crust 605 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1W7 (604) 681-0650
Great place for sashimi Address: 509 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L2 Phone:(604) 558-3805 Hours: Friday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 5:00–9:30 pm
18 locals recommend
Tsuki Sushi Bar
509 Abbott St
18 locals recommend
Great place for sashimi Address: 509 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2L2 Phone:(604) 558-3805 Hours: Friday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm, 5:00–9:30 pm
11:00 am – 5:00 pm serves a variety of fresh roast meat sandwiches daily, using only the finest local produce and ingredients.....try the porchetta, its amazing
132 locals recommend
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie St
132 locals recommend
11:00 am – 5:00 pm serves a variety of fresh roast meat sandwiches daily, using only the finest local produce and ingredients.....try the porchetta, its amazing
Grill and Bar http://moxies.ca/
23 locals recommend
Moxie's Grill & Bar
180 W Georgia St
23 locals recommend
Grill and Bar http://moxies.ca/
Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim http://www.fairmont.com/pacific-rim-vancouver/willow-stream/
56 locals recommend
Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Pl
56 locals recommend
Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim http://www.fairmont.com/pacific-rim-vancouver/willow-stream/
Our artists and technicians have received the very best training in the industry. They are continually updating their knowledge and expertise from industry experts. http://www.spautopia.ca/
Spa Utopia Health and Wellness Center
999 Canada Pl
Our artists and technicians have received the very best training in the industry. They are continually updating their knowledge and expertise from industry experts. http://www.spautopia.ca/
Good service, great place to rent bikes for the day. http://www.jvbike.com/
12 locals recommend
JV Bike
929 Expo Blvd
12 locals recommend
Good service, great place to rent bikes for the day. http://www.jvbike.com/
Conveniently located at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park, Spokes Bicycle Rentals has been serving Vancouver locals and tourists since 1938. http://www.spokesbicyclerentals.com/
61 locals recommend
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia St
61 locals recommend
Conveniently located at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park, Spokes Bicycle Rentals has been serving Vancouver locals and tourists since 1938. http://www.spokesbicyclerentals.com/
Great spa packages at the Shangri-La Hotel http://www.shangri-la.com/vancouver/shangrila/
6 locals recommend
Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver
1128 W Georgia St
6 locals recommend
Great spa packages at the Shangri-La Hotel http://www.shangri-la.com/vancouver/shangrila/
http://www.blingnailsandbeautylounge.com/
8 locals recommend
Bling Nail Studio
98 Keefer Pl
8 locals recommend
http://www.blingnailsandbeautylounge.com/

Food Scene

Bao Bei is a unique restaurant in Chinatown that cultivates simple intimate dining experiences by providing small plates meant to be shared amongst a close group of friends and family.
250 locals recommend
Bao Bei
163 Keefer St
250 locals recommend
Bao Bei is a unique restaurant in Chinatown that cultivates simple intimate dining experiences by providing small plates meant to be shared amongst a close group of friends and family.
local craft beer and premium wines on tap, and our comfort food is locally sourced and made from scratch
186 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes Way
186 locals recommend
local craft beer and premium wines on tap, and our comfort food is locally sourced and made from scratch
Mon-Sun 8:30 am - 10 pm
T & T Restaurant
Mon-Sun 8:30 am - 10 pm
The best thin crust pizza in this city....and they deliver! 675 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9 (604) 669-6656
52 locals recommend
Pizza Garden
675 Smithe St
52 locals recommend
The best thin crust pizza in this city....and they deliver! 675 Smithe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9 (604) 669-6656
grab a slice just downstairs
26 locals recommend
Uncle Fatih's Pizza - ABBOTT
638 Abbott St
26 locals recommend
grab a slice just downstairs
also right downstairs
344 locals recommend
Starbucks
99 Keefer Pl
344 locals recommend
also right downstairs
more choices for the perfect cup
95 locals recommend
Blenz Coffee
338 Helmcken St
95 locals recommend
more choices for the perfect cup
Awesome sushi place just downstairs - call for pick up or just come on in (604) 687-4422
38 locals recommend
Sushi Den
609 Abbott St
38 locals recommend
Awesome sushi place just downstairs - call for pick up or just come on in (604) 687-4422
If you like pork this place is a must... http://theflyingpigvan.com/
128 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water Street
128 locals recommend
If you like pork this place is a must... http://theflyingpigvan.com/
307 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5 Phone:(604) 669-4991 Hours: Friday 11:30 am – 1:00 am
165 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton Street
165 locals recommend
307 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5 Phone:(604) 669-4991 Hours: Friday 11:30 am – 1:00 am
Japanese Tapas - gets busy on weekend nights, call to make reservations http://guu-izakaya.com/gastown Dinner [Sun - Thu] 17:00 – 23:30 [Fri - Sat] 17:00 – 24:00
49 locals recommend
Guu with Otokomae
375 Water St
49 locals recommend
Japanese Tapas - gets busy on weekend nights, call to make reservations http://guu-izakaya.com/gastown Dinner [Sun - Thu] 17:00 – 23:30 [Fri - Sat] 17:00 – 24:00
Japanese Tapas - gets really busy especially on weekends, call to make reservations to avoid long waits 1193 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC 604-681-4272
43 locals recommend
Hapa Izakaya Yaletown
1193 Hamilton St
43 locals recommend
Japanese Tapas - gets really busy especially on weekends, call to make reservations to avoid long waits 1193 Hamilton St Vancouver, BC 604-681-4272
One of my favorite....great food and really good drinks...highly recommended 219 Union Street, Vancouver : : 604-568-3230
101 locals recommend
The Union
219 Union St
101 locals recommend
One of my favorite....great food and really good drinks...highly recommended 219 Union Street, Vancouver : : 604-568-3230
grab a Vietnamese sub if you're in the mood
9 locals recommend
Ba Le Sandwich Shop
633 Main St
9 locals recommend
grab a Vietnamese sub if you're in the mood
http://www.acmecafe.ca/ Mon - Fri 8am - 9pm Weekends & Holidays 9am - 9pm We are open every day of the year, except Dec. 24 - 26
34 locals recommend
Acme Cafe
51 W Hastings St
34 locals recommend
http://www.acmecafe.ca/ Mon - Fri 8am - 9pm Weekends & Holidays 9am - 9pm We are open every day of the year, except Dec. 24 - 26
Deep Fried Chicken Wings and Butter Beef.........sooooo good. (604) 682-5777
212 locals recommend
Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia St
212 locals recommend
Deep Fried Chicken Wings and Butter Beef.........sooooo good. (604) 682-5777
Phone:(604) 685-8070 Hours: Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
180 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie St
180 locals recommend
Phone:(604) 685-8070 Hours: Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 am
A traditional steakhouse and cocktail bar Phone:(604) 683-7671 Hours: Friday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm
36 locals recommend
Hy's Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
637 Hornby St
36 locals recommend
A traditional steakhouse and cocktail bar Phone:(604) 683-7671 Hours: Friday 11:30 am – 3:00 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm
Minami follows the pioneering footsteps of sister restaurant Miku, introducing the Aburi style or flame seared technique to Vancouver’s thriving sushi scene in 2008.
144 locals recommend
Minami
1118 Mainland St
144 locals recommend
Minami follows the pioneering footsteps of sister restaurant Miku, introducing the Aburi style or flame seared technique to Vancouver’s thriving sushi scene in 2008.
new closer location 200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R6 Phone:(604) 568-3900 www.mikurestaurant.com/
17 locals recommend
Miku Japanese Restaurant
1118 Mainland Street
17 locals recommend
new closer location 200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC V6C 2R6 Phone:(604) 568-3900 www.mikurestaurant.com/
Floata Seafood & Chinese restaurant offers delicious dining, carryout and delivery to Vancouver, British Columbia Great place for dim sum (604)-602-0368
17 locals recommend
Floata Seafood Restaurant
180 Keefer St
17 locals recommend
Floata Seafood & Chinese restaurant offers delicious dining, carryout and delivery to Vancouver, British Columbia Great place for dim sum (604)-602-0368
Caribbean Cuisine, Reggaecentric Environment The Calabash is a Vessel that Supports Food, Drink, Art, and Music. http://calabashbistro.com/
44 locals recommend
Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall St
44 locals recommend
Caribbean Cuisine, Reggaecentric Environment The Calabash is a Vessel that Supports Food, Drink, Art, and Music. http://calabashbistro.com/
Located beside the historic landmark, Canada Place, Miku finds its new home along the waterfront, joining the beautiful Vancouver skyline http://mikurestaurant.com/?page_id=69
169 locals recommend
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville St
169 locals recommend
Located beside the historic landmark, Canada Place, Miku finds its new home along the waterfront, joining the beautiful Vancouver skyline http://mikurestaurant.com/?page_id=69
Café Medina has carved out a niche as a truly exceptional breakfast, lunch and weekend-brunch destination that effortlessly blends eclectic bistro fare, connoisseur-savvy coffee. www.medinacafe.com
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards St
256 locals recommend
Café Medina has carved out a niche as a truly exceptional breakfast, lunch and weekend-brunch destination that effortlessly blends eclectic bistro fare, connoisseur-savvy coffee. www.medinacafe.com
A Belgian restaurant where three-star-Michelin-trained chef Nico Schuermans is winning rave reviews http://www.chambar.com/
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty Street
371 locals recommend
A Belgian restaurant where three-star-Michelin-trained chef Nico Schuermans is winning rave reviews http://www.chambar.com/
Since 1980, our family run bakery has been serving the very best chinese and filipino baked goods and pastries. http://www.newtownbakery.ca/
51 locals recommend
New Town Bakery & Restaurant
148 E Pender St
51 locals recommend
Since 1980, our family run bakery has been serving the very best chinese and filipino baked goods and pastries. http://www.newtownbakery.ca/
An upscale revolving restaurant with Continental cuisine & sweeping views of mountains & ocean http://www.topofvancouver.com/
44 locals recommend
Top Of Vancouver Revolving Restaurant
555 W Hastings St
44 locals recommend
An upscale revolving restaurant with Continental cuisine & sweeping views of mountains & ocean http://www.topofvancouver.com/
Voted “Top Five Izakayas In North America” http://hapaizakaya.com/
15 locals recommend
Hapa Izakaya - Robson
1479 Robson Street
15 locals recommend
Voted “Top Five Izakayas In North America” http://hapaizakaya.com/

Drinks & Nightlife

The Keefer Bar is a place where you can come to escape the rush and unwind in a unique atmosphere where cocktails, food and music are in harmony....great drinks, good company....highly recommended.
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer St
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar is a place where you can come to escape the rush and unwind in a unique atmosphere where cocktails, food and music are in harmony....great drinks, good company....highly recommended.
Social House - awesone wings, great beer selection....gets really busy during hockey game nights so get there a little earlier reserve a seat.
72 locals recommend
The Pint Public House
455 Abbott St
72 locals recommend
Social House - awesone wings, great beer selection....gets really busy during hockey game nights so get there a little earlier reserve a seat.
Located in Vancouver's Gastown district, Lamplighter is the city's busiest pub. Enjoy friendly service, local pub fare and a large selection of craft beer
52 locals recommend
The Lamplighter Public House
92 Water St
52 locals recommend
Located in Vancouver's Gastown district, Lamplighter is the city's busiest pub. Enjoy friendly service, local pub fare and a large selection of craft beer
beer, beer, beer..... http://www.drinkfreshbeer.com/
112 locals recommend
Yaletown Brewing Company
1111 Mainland St
112 locals recommend
beer, beer, beer..... http://www.drinkfreshbeer.com/
and theres more beer..... http://steamworks.com/
45 locals recommend
Steamworks
375 Water St
45 locals recommend
and theres more beer..... http://steamworks.com/
a good place to come for cocktails
189 locals recommend
The Diamond
6 Powell St
189 locals recommend
a good place to come for cocktails
Gluten-Free Friendly, Vegan Friendly, Romantic, Late Night, Live Music, Free Wi-Fi, Outdoor Dining
109 locals recommend
Chill Winston
3 Alexander Street
109 locals recommend
Gluten-Free Friendly, Vegan Friendly, Romantic, Late Night, Live Music, Free Wi-Fi, Outdoor Dining
Everything on the menu is $4.95. Closer location is on Hastings and Cambie http://thefamouswarehouse.com/
21 locals recommend
The Famous Warehouse
989 Granville St
21 locals recommend
Everything on the menu is $4.95. Closer location is on Hastings and Cambie http://thefamouswarehouse.com/
Steak House and Bar Phone:(604) 633-2534 Hours: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm – 1:30 am
159 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland St
159 locals recommend
Steak House and Bar Phone:(604) 633-2534 Hours: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm – 1:30 am
a French restaurant in Vancouver, is an easy place to unwind and enjoy French-inspired food and drinks Phone:(604) 639-8692
24 locals recommend
Tableau Bar Bistro
1181 Melville St
24 locals recommend
a French restaurant in Vancouver, is an easy place to unwind and enjoy French-inspired food and drinks Phone:(604) 639-8692
Main Street's premiere entertainment hub and concert venue (604) 558-0928 electricowl.ca
13 locals recommend
Electric Owl
926 Main Street
13 locals recommend
Main Street's premiere entertainment hub and concert venue (604) 558-0928 electricowl.ca
L'Abattoir is located in the center of Gastown between historic Gaoler's Mews and Blood Alley. http://www.labattoir.ca/
158 locals recommend
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall St
158 locals recommend
L'Abattoir is located in the center of Gastown between historic Gaoler's Mews and Blood Alley. http://www.labattoir.ca/

Shopping

Rexall Drug Store
40 locals recommend
Rexall
88 W Pender St
40 locals recommend
Rexall Drug Store
Pacific Centre shopping Mall - tons of shops and easy access to more shopping off Robson st. Check hours and website http://www.pacificcentre.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx
571 locals recommend
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia St
571 locals recommend
Pacific Centre shopping Mall - tons of shops and easy access to more shopping off Robson st. Check hours and website http://www.pacificcentre.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.costco.ca/
190 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
605 Expo Blvd
190 locals recommend
http://www.costco.ca/

Sightseeing

Gastown was Vancouver's first downtown core...lots of cool shops and eatery options.
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
1068 locals recommend
Gastown was Vancouver's first downtown core...lots of cool shops and eatery options.
The Seawall is a scenic 22 km path that lines Vancouver’s waterfront...it is the most popular recreational spot in the city. http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/seawall.aspx
118 locals recommend
Seawall
Seawall
118 locals recommend
The Seawall is a scenic 22 km path that lines Vancouver’s waterfront...it is the most popular recreational spot in the city. http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/seawall.aspx
Vancouver Convention Centre www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/‎
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada Place
204 locals recommend
Vancouver Convention Centre www.vancouverconventioncentre.com/‎
Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in Chinatown Hours: Friday 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Phone: (604) 662-3207
221 locals recommend
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St
221 locals recommend
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in Chinatown Hours: Friday 9:30 am – 7:00 pm Phone: (604) 662-3207
Granville Island Public Market http://granvilleisland.com/
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market http://granvilleisland.com/
The Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene Way
233 locals recommend
The Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. http://www.capbridge.com/
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano Rd
1150 locals recommend
The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a simple suspension bridge crossing the Capilano River in the District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. http://www.capbridge.com/
Canada Place is a building situated on the Burrard Inlet waterfront of Vancouver, British Columbia. http://www.canadaplace.ca/
433 locals recommend
Canada Place
999 Canada Pl
433 locals recommend
Canada Place is a building situated on the Burrard Inlet waterfront of Vancouver, British Columbia. http://www.canadaplace.ca/

Arts & Culture

Home of the Whitecaps and BC Lions
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific Blvd
418 locals recommend
Home of the Whitecaps and BC Lions
Catch a Vancouver Canucks game or attend a concert right across the street
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths Way
408 locals recommend
Catch a Vancouver Canucks game or attend a concert right across the street
Check out the event calendar...they often have have some pretty good guests and performance http://www.fortunesoundclub.com/category/event-calendar/
53 locals recommend
Fortune Sound Club
147 E Pender St
53 locals recommend
Check out the event calendar...they often have have some pretty good guests and performance http://www.fortunesoundclub.com/category/event-calendar/
Walk to the movies Check out the listings http://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/Cineplex-Odeon-International-Village-Cinemas
113 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender St
113 locals recommend
Walk to the movies Check out the listings http://www.cineplex.com/Theatre/Cineplex-Odeon-International-Village-Cinemas
Another option for movies
259 locals recommend
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard St
259 locals recommend
Another option for movies
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is a performing arts venue in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada www.vancouver.ca/theatres
96 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton St
96 locals recommend
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is a performing arts venue in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada www.vancouver.ca/theatres
Science World at Telus World of Science, Vancouver is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. www.scienceworld.ca/
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St
837 locals recommend
Science World at Telus World of Science, Vancouver is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. www.scienceworld.ca/
The Orpheum is a theatre and music venue in Vancouver, British Columbia. http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/the-orpheum.aspx
112 locals recommend
The Orpheum
601 Smithe St
112 locals recommend
The Orpheum is a theatre and music venue in Vancouver, British Columbia. http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/the-orpheum.aspx