Guidebook for Vancouver
Essentials
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StHealthy, organic grocers and ready made meals.
Chasers Juice
941 E Hastings StGreat fresh pressed juice bar. Healthy lunches to go.
Urban Fare
177 Davie StGreat grocery store, deli, bakery, etc.
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StClosest grocery store.
IGA
2286 W BroadwayAnother grocery store option.
La Lotus Nails Spa
625 Davie StGreat spot for manis and pedis.
Skoah
1007 Hamilton StreetGreat for facials.
YYOGA Yaletown
1050 Homer StreetClassic Vancouver yoga studio.
Fantastic independent gym for drop in classes: spin, pilates, group fitness classes, personal training.
Sweat Co Workout Studios Ltd
736 Richards StFantastic independent gym for drop in classes: spin, pilates, group fitness classes, personal training.
Pacific Dry Cleaners
1168 Pacific BlvdDown the alley from the apartment.
Float House Gastown
70 W Cordova StAquarius Medical Clinic
179 Davie StShoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StDrinks & Nightlife
Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar
900 Seymour StGreat cocktails.
Opus Bar
350 Davie StComfortable, usually quiet bar/lounge with great cocktails.
Yaletown Brewing Company
1111 Mainland StThe spot for beer, eats and patio.
Prohibition
801 W Georgia StPourhouse Restaurant
162 Water Stalso a great restaurant
The Portside Pub
7 Alexander StFood Scene
The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton StreetTasty comfort food. Great happy hour. Great brunch
Homer St. Cafe and Bar
898 Homer StreetFantastic restaurant. Good patio. Great cocktails.
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StFantastic, casual oyster bar. Happy hour.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StKnown for good coffee. Great patio.
Coo Coo Coffee
477 Davie StKnown for their espresso machine. Independent coffee spot.
Small Victory Bakery
1088 Homer StCoffee/tea + bakery.
Caffè Artigiano
763 Hornby StGreat morning cafe.
Honjin Yaletown Sushi Restaurant
138 Davie StBest sushi in the neighbourhood.
Juno Vancouver Sushi Bistro
572 Davie StreetAnother great sushi spot.
The best gelato in the city (he even beat the Italians in a worldwide competition).
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Baggio Gelateria & pizzeria
1089 Marinaside CrescentThe best gelato in the city (he even beat the Italians in a worldwide competition).
Yaletown Gelato
1208 Homer StAnother gelato spot, closer to apt. Cafe as well.
Fantastic pizza with really good gluten free options. Busy, good patio.
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The Parlour
1011 Hamilton StreetFantastic pizza with really good gluten free options. Busy, good patio.
Great tacos. Cute patio in the back. Must go if you're in Gastown.
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Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StGreat tacos. Cute patio in the back. Must go if you're in Gastown.
Iconic to Vancouver. The very best sushi. Not budget friendly but an experience.
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Tojo's Restaurant
1133 West BroadwayIconic to Vancouver. The very best sushi. Not budget friendly but an experience.
Iconic to Vancouver. Must go if you love Indian food. Can't make reservations but they will take care of you until your table's ready.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetIconic to Vancouver. Must go if you love Indian food. Can't make reservations but they will take care of you until your table's ready.
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveVegetarian. 24 hrs. Vancouver institution.
Arts & Culture
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StLargest movie theatre downtown.
גלריית אמנות ונקובר
750 Hornby StGreat exhibits. Take the water taxi there and visit Kitsilano too.
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מוזיאון ונקובר
1100 Chestnut StGreat exhibits. Take the water taxi there and visit Kitsilano too.
Relevant to BC, native art. Discover the UBC parks/trails/beaches while you're there.
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrRelevant to BC, native art. Discover the UBC parks/trails/beaches while you're there.
Entertainment & Activities
אורפיאום
601 Smithe StHome of the Vancouver Symphony. Jazz Festival Venue. Music concerts.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
843 Seymour StGreat pool right on the seawall in Stanley Park. View of the ocean and beach. Best when they open before it gets too crowded.
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Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrGreat pool right on the seawall in Stanley Park. View of the ocean and beach. Best when they open before it gets too crowded.
One of the best beaches in Vancouver. Bike to it on the seawall or you'll have to drive or take a cab.
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Third Beach
One of the best beaches in Vancouver. Bike to it on the seawall or you'll have to drive or take a cab.
Theatre under the Stars
610 Pipeline RdOutdoor theatre in Stanley Park.
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte Aveאקווריום ונקובר
845 Avison WayParks & Nature
פארק סטנלי
610 Pipeline RdGreat hike suitable for beginners, great view at the top. Go early in the morning, weekdays are best :)
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סלע המחצבה
Baden Powell TrailGreat hike suitable for beginners, great view at the top. Go early in the morning, weekdays are best :)
סאנסט ביץ'
Beach Aveפארק חוף יריחו
3941 Point Grey RdNude beach by the university / endowment lands. You'll have to hike down and up a significant amount of stairs.
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallNude beach by the university / endowment lands. You'll have to hike down and up a significant amount of stairs.
Sightseeing
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano Rdפארק חוף קיטסילנו
1499 Arbutus StWhistler
גרנוויל איילנד
Artist studios. Farmer's market. Views. Patios. Boats.
Bike around Stanley Park but also through Coal Harbour, along Beach Avenue through Yaletown, around False Creek through Olympic Village to Granville Island.
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Seawall
SeawallBike around Stanley Park but also through Coal Harbour, along Beach Avenue through Yaletown, around False Creek through Olympic Village to Granville Island.
Largest Chinatown in North America outside of San Francisco. Go to Bao Bei restaurant or Bestie if you like Currywurst!
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Vancouver Chinatown Festival
100 Keefer StLargest Chinatown in North America outside of San Francisco. Go to Bao Bei restaurant or Bestie if you like Currywurst!