Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
A little off the beaten path, in a cool old railway warehouse, affiliated with Vancouver Urban Winery and Postmark Brewing.
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Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy AveA little off the beaten path, in a cool old railway warehouse, affiliated with Vancouver Urban Winery and Postmark Brewing.
Cosy fireplace, good coffee, lots of places to sit and read or study
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StCosy fireplace, good coffee, lots of places to sit and read or study
Amazing veggie food in a really cool location. I always get the Lovely bowl --it's exactly that!
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MeeT in Gastown
12 Water StAmazing veggie food in a really cool location. I always get the Lovely bowl --it's exactly that!
Sister restaurant to the Gastown location. The location isn't as "romantic" but this one makes up for it with the energy. Again, fantastic vegetarian fare and I always get The Lovely bowl.
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MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetSister restaurant to the Gastown location. The location isn't as "romantic" but this one makes up for it with the energy. Again, fantastic vegetarian fare and I always get The Lovely bowl.
Interesting brunch and breakfast fare - try the kimchi pancakes if you're feeling daring, or just stick to a standard "trucker's breakfast". Longer lines the later you go, as the case with all Vancouver brunch spots.
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Fable Diner
151 Broadway EastInteresting brunch and breakfast fare - try the kimchi pancakes if you're feeling daring, or just stick to a standard "trucker's breakfast". Longer lines the later you go, as the case with all Vancouver brunch spots.
The Union
219 Union StFusion asian food, craft beer, good vibes.
Really good coffee, lattes, and simple breakfast items. Nice, modern vibe.
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Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveReally good coffee, lattes, and simple breakfast items. Nice, modern vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy "underground" cocktail bar... ask me how to find it!
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The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StTrendy "underground" cocktail bar... ask me how to find it!
Great, drinkable beer in a nice vibe. Live music is common, as are food trucks outside. I like 33 Acres of Sunshine! They also have a notable weekend breakfast starting at 10am. Get there when they open for awesome poached eggs&toast.
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveGreat, drinkable beer in a nice vibe. Live music is common, as are food trucks outside. I like 33 Acres of Sunshine! They also have a notable weekend breakfast starting at 10am. Get there when they open for awesome poached eggs&toast.
An actual 1940s style tiki bar, with some of the best cocktails you've ever had. Classic Mai Tais, Zombies, Paralyzers... served by friendly staff wearing grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts. It sounds campy until you experience the tradition, community, and liveliness. Be sure to book a table in advance through their website/yelp, and go with a group to get the Mystery Bowl!
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The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main StAn actual 1940s style tiki bar, with some of the best cocktails you've ever had. Classic Mai Tais, Zombies, Paralyzers... served by friendly staff wearing grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts. It sounds campy until you experience the tradition, community, and liveliness. Be sure to book a table in advance through their website/yelp, and go with a group to get the Mystery Bowl!
Parks & Nature
Easy 1.5 hour hike to a good picnic spot! Do wear good shoes, the first 20 mins is a reminder of why StairMasters exist.
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Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailEasy 1.5 hour hike to a good picnic spot! Do wear good shoes, the first 20 mins is a reminder of why StairMasters exist.
I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdGreat trails for walking and peaceful enjoyment.
A more coastal park with nice trails, similar to Stanley Park but at some points you can get close to the water
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Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnA more coastal park with nice trails, similar to Stanley Park but at some points you can get close to the water
A beach with better sand and fewer crowds than Kitsilano. If it's too full, walk up to Locarno and Spanish Banks quite easily. At low tide, you can almost walk out far enough to touch the boats!
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Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdA beach with better sand and fewer crowds than Kitsilano. If it's too full, walk up to Locarno and Spanish Banks quite easily. At low tide, you can almost walk out far enough to touch the boats!
Easily the most popular beach in Vancouver. Close to it all, great views, always a fun time.
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueEasily the most popular beach in Vancouver. Close to it all, great views, always a fun time.
Cute island town with nice shopping, but also some great hikes of varying lengths and coastal views. If hiking, be prepared with proper gear and lots of water. Pro tip: During summer, book a ticket with "English Bay Launch" for your return ferry to Granville Island instead of BC Ferries.
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Bowen Island
Cute island town with nice shopping, but also some great hikes of varying lengths and coastal views. If hiking, be prepared with proper gear and lots of water. Pro tip: During summer, book a ticket with "English Bay Launch" for your return ferry to Granville Island instead of BC Ferries.
Entertainment & Activities
Most evenings include live music, improv comedy, or some other fun event for cheap cover. Vegetarian food, as well as a limited menu of craft beers available, too.
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Cafe Deux Soleils
2096 Commercial DrMost evenings include live music, improv comedy, or some other fun event for cheap cover. Vegetarian food, as well as a limited menu of craft beers available, too.
Arcade games and bumper cars, but mostly you're there to shop for a cheap cell phone case and to try some amazing street food.
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Richmond Night Market
8351 River RdArcade games and bumper cars, but mostly you're there to shop for a cheap cell phone case and to try some amazing street food.
I-Aquarium yaseVancouver
845 Avison WayShopping
A staple of the Main Street vintage/consignment scene. Really well-curated clothing, with fun housewares and some new, designer items too.
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Front & Company
3772 Main StA staple of the Main Street vintage/consignment scene. Really well-curated clothing, with fun housewares and some new, designer items too.
Buy fish off the docks! Once it's own fishing village, Steveston is now a great spot for some oceanfront enjoyment.
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Isakhiwo sase-Steveston
3820 Bayview StBuy fish off the docks! Once it's own fishing village, Steveston is now a great spot for some oceanfront enjoyment.
Essentials
Save-On-Foods
2949 Main StShoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacy and essentials
Closest gym to house, small community centre gym, cheap to access for one-time workouts, most basic equipment for cardio and weights.
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Mount Pleasant Community Centre
1 KingswayClosest gym to house, small community centre gym, cheap to access for one-time workouts, most basic equipment for cardio and weights.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1111 Granville StLocal bike share program - good for one-way trips around the seawall and central parts of Vancouver. Add the "Mobi by Shaw Go" app to sign up.
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Mobi Bike Station
Local bike share program - good for one-way trips around the seawall and central parts of Vancouver. Add the "Mobi by Shaw Go" app to sign up.
King Edward Station
Canada line skytrain to the airport
Hasty Market
3150 Main StBus stop for #3 to downtown