Guidebook for Vancouver
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Vancouver Airport is 16km away.
Approx: 25-30$ cab ride.
Train ( two zones) less than 10$
123 locals recommend
Vancouver International Airport
3211 Grant McConachie WayVancouver Airport is 16km away.
Approx: 25-30$ cab ride.
Train ( two zones) less than 10$
Location of the closest Train station.
11 Blocks North
Walking to train is about 15 min.
#20 South Bus 5 min.
Trains cost between 2.75$ - 7.00
#20 Bus North Heads down town. 30min roughly cost2.75
14 locals recommend
EB E Broadway FS Commercial Dr station
East BroadwayLocation of the closest Train station.
11 Blocks North
Walking to train is about 15 min.
#20 South Bus 5 min.
Trains cost between 2.75$ - 7.00
#20 Bus North Heads down town. 30min roughly cost2.75
Greyhound-Vancouver Station
1150 Station StBus and Train Station.
20 min by bus and foot.
Maritime Museum station
Ferry RampTake the ferry here . To see Canada's maritime history.
Roughly 2 hour drive from my house,
Great in the summer and winter, Lots to do and see.
409 locals recommend
Whistler
Roughly 2 hour drive from my house,
Great in the summer and winter, Lots to do and see.
Home of the BC lions football club, Also the boat show and homes shows, monster trucks, and concerts.
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdHome of the BC lions football club, Also the boat show and homes shows, monster trucks, and concerts.
Food Scene
Closet Pub. No more than 4 min by foot.
Drink Specials daily. Food is good and they will always have football or Hockey on the many screens.
50 locals recommend
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial DrCloset Pub. No more than 4 min by foot.
Drink Specials daily. Food is good and they will always have football or Hockey on the many screens.
One of Four sushi Restaurants within a 2 block radius, This one is by far the Fanciest.
32 locals recommend
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial DrOne of Four sushi Restaurants within a 2 block radius, This one is by far the Fanciest.
Cheap food, and always a drink special, Loud music.
4.95 $ all food. Cheap Beer. Get a window seat watch the people walk by .
20 locals recommend
The Dime
1565 Commercial DrCheap food, and always a drink special, Loud music.
4.95 $ all food. Cheap Beer. Get a window seat watch the people walk by .
Best Caeser Ive ever had..... Period. If you have never had one... .. GO HERE!
Oysters on the half shell, and other great seafood.
29 locals recommend
Merchants Workshop
1590 Commercial DriveBest Caeser Ive ever had..... Period. If you have never had one... .. GO HERE!
Oysters on the half shell, and other great seafood.
7 Days Convenience & Smoke Shop
1407 Commercial DrOpen 24/7
Bus passes, and anything else you may need.
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrGreat spot for Brunch, Famous for its Cuban drinks.
Memphis Blues Barbeque House
1342 Commercial DrBBQ shack. Great wings and cheap pitchers. ( beer )
Not just any pizza house. This is the place to be. always a line and Always worth it.
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrNot just any pizza house. This is the place to be. always a line and Always worth it.
This is one of the reasons you are staying on the drive. Authentic Italian coffee bar.
2 minute walk..
6 locals recommend
Abruzzo Cappuccino Bar
1321 Commercial DrThis is one of the reasons you are staying on the drive. Authentic Italian coffee bar.
2 minute walk..
If you are from out of town. or even from town. YOU NEED TO GO HERE.
embodies the fun spirit of the west coast in a great location and fun atmosphere.
Sea food, But oysters are the house speciality.
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StIf you are from out of town. or even from town. YOU NEED TO GO HERE.
embodies the fun spirit of the west coast in a great location and fun atmosphere.
Sea food, But oysters are the house speciality.
Hinn Ramen Restaurant
1431 Commercial DrThis is where I eat all my sushi, its close, open till 10 most days.
Great Breakfast, Shakes, coffee, Morning type food.
you can walk there in 3 min.
6 locals recommend
Euro Bagel Cafe
1468 Commercial DrGreat Breakfast, Shakes, coffee, Morning type food.
you can walk there in 3 min.
Essentials
Closest Government Liquor Store.
Sprits, wine, Beer.
closed sundays
Open till 9 Pm most nights.
296 locals recommend
Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveClosest Government Liquor Store.
Sprits, wine, Beer.
closed sundays
Open till 9 Pm most nights.
Open Door Yoga
1651 Commercial DrClosest Yoga studio, Just in case you need to find your inner zen.
Shopping
Shop for fine wines, or not so fine wines.
Open till 10pm most nights.
46 locals recommend
Liberty Wine Merchants
1622 Commercial DrShop for fine wines, or not so fine wines.
Open till 10pm most nights.
Sightseeing
Located in Stanley Park, Great place to view and learn about west coast sea life.
Bus and short walk 45min.
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayLocated in Stanley Park, Great place to view and learn about west coast sea life.
Bus and short walk 45min.
Cross a river gorge on this AMAZING bridge. Its a half day trip. About an hour To get the by Bus, Train, Ferry.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdCross a river gorge on this AMAZING bridge. Its a half day trip. About an hour To get the by Bus, Train, Ferry.
This market rivals Pike Market in Seattle.
You'll have lots to do here, Plan on half a day or more.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
This market rivals Pike Market in Seattle.
You'll have lots to do here, Plan on half a day or more.
You can catch the bus here from the seabus terminal.
Take the tram up Vancouver closest ski hill and take in the views, Drink beer, Ride the zip line or in the winter skate on the outdoor rink.
249 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
You can catch the bus here from the seabus terminal.
Take the tram up Vancouver closest ski hill and take in the views, Drink beer, Ride the zip line or in the winter skate on the outdoor rink.
Arts & Culture
If you are going to a Hockey game or a concert its probably here.
30 min by bus.and foot 2.75
15 by cab. ( 12-17$)
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayIf you are going to a Hockey game or a concert its probably here.
30 min by bus.and foot 2.75
15 by cab. ( 12-17$)
Its by donation on thursdays, Always something cool to see. And its in the Center of down town.
30-40 by bus 2.75
15-20 by cab 17-20$
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StIts by donation on thursdays, Always something cool to see. And its in the Center of down town.
30-40 by bus 2.75
15-20 by cab 17-20$
Its Famous. Rent a boat, Go for lunch, See live Theatre, have a great steak, Eat amazing seafood. its all here.
Bus and ferry 30-45 min
Bikes 30 min
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Its Famous. Rent a boat, Go for lunch, See live Theatre, have a great steak, Eat amazing seafood. its all here.
Bus and ferry 30-45 min
Bikes 30 min
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayThe closest Movie theatre, 15-20 by foot.
Imax Theater, and you can catch the auqa bus here to Granville Island.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StImax Theater, and you can catch the auqa bus here to Granville Island.
The history of Vancouver is here.
Well worth the visit.
You can get here by using false creek ferries, Also close by is the Maritime Museum.
144 locals recommend
Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StThe history of Vancouver is here.
Well worth the visit.
You can get here by using false creek ferries, Also close by is the Maritime Museum.
Getting Around
BEst location to rent a bike for the day.
20-30 by bus and train.
Ride the WORLD FAMOUS Stanley park Sea wall.
Plan for a whole afternoon or morning to perhaps enjoy a bite to eat along the way.
67 locals recommend
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie StBEst location to rent a bike for the day.
20-30 by bus and train.
Ride the WORLD FAMOUS Stanley park Sea wall.
Plan for a whole afternoon or morning to perhaps enjoy a bite to eat along the way.