Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Amazing dinner menu; family style and signature cocktails. Reso's are required. However, they welcome walk-ins at the bar. Friendly staff and bartender.
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AnnaLena
1809 W 1st AveAmazing dinner menu; family style and signature cocktails. Reso's are required. However, they welcome walk-ins at the bar. Friendly staff and bartender.
Delicious lattes! Also, they have a great avocado and eggs on toast. A great way to start the day. Owners are friendly and very welcoming.
Kahve Coffee
1822 W 1st AveDelicious lattes! Also, they have a great avocado and eggs on toast. A great way to start the day. Owners are friendly and very welcoming.
Fish and Veg with a fun and energetic vibe brought to you by the folks who brought you Nook and Tavola - two other amazing restaurants to check out. Nook is a few blocks away and Tavola (Italian restaurant) is near Stanley Park so it's a 7 min taxi ride away.
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Oddfish Restaurant
1889 W 1st AveFish and Veg with a fun and energetic vibe brought to you by the folks who brought you Nook and Tavola - two other amazing restaurants to check out. Nook is a few blocks away and Tavola (Italian restaurant) is near Stanley Park so it's a 7 min taxi ride away.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants for dinner and brunch - full of love, energy and community. There are two locations (Kits and Stanley Park area). The Kits location is two blocks away.
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Nook
1525 Yew StOne of my favorite Italian restaurants for dinner and brunch - full of love, energy and community. There are two locations (Kits and Stanley Park area). The Kits location is two blocks away.
Granville Island is a public market, brewery and thriving artist community with a lot of great artisan shops and restaurants.
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Isiqithi saseGranville
Granville Island is a public market, brewery and thriving artist community with a lot of great artisan shops and restaurants.
Amazing homemade pasta. Must visit for brunch or dinner.
Dinner is more on the romantic vibe, as it's a small place.
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StAmazing homemade pasta. Must visit for brunch or dinner.
Dinner is more on the romantic vibe, as it's a small place.
Great cocktails if you like tequila and mescal.
Latin American small plates, creative entrees & cocktails in arty, industrial-chic surrounds.
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Cuchillo
261 Powell StGreat cocktails if you like tequila and mescal.
Latin American small plates, creative entrees & cocktails in arty, industrial-chic surrounds.
Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
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Bao Bei
163 Keefer StStylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
Seasonal Italian fare from a chalkboard menu is served family-style in an intimate room.
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La Quercia
3689 W 4th AveSeasonal Italian fare from a chalkboard menu is served family-style in an intimate room.
Weekly local farmers market. Every Sunday from 10am - 2pm.
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Kitsilano Farmers Market
2690 Larch StWeekly local farmers market. Every Sunday from 10am - 2pm.
True to its hippy roots, Kitsilano is home to one of the city’s oldest vegetarian restaurants, The Naam. Open 24-hours a day, the restaurant’s yam fries with miso gravy have inspired many a late-night stop after a night out on the town.
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The Naam
2724 W 4th AveTrue to its hippy roots, Kitsilano is home to one of the city’s oldest vegetarian restaurants, The Naam. Open 24-hours a day, the restaurant’s yam fries with miso gravy have inspired many a late-night stop after a night out on the town.
Great patio on the water. Amazing view and good seafood.
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Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayGreat patio on the water. Amazing view and good seafood.
Parks & Nature
Kitsilano (Kits) Beach is 3 blocks away from the condo. There are many community sports leagues to join or simply use the facilities - outdoor community pool, SUP, Kayak and boat rentals, as well as free volleyball, tennis and basketball courts nearby.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StKitsilano (Kits) Beach is 3 blocks away from the condo. There are many community sports leagues to join or simply use the facilities - outdoor community pool, SUP, Kayak and boat rentals, as well as free volleyball, tennis and basketball courts nearby.
Local Hike with amazing view from the top.
Not difficult. Approx 35min up and 25 down.
Go to Orso Cafe afterwards for avocado toast and great latte.
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Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailLocal Hike with amazing view from the top.
Not difficult. Approx 35min up and 25 down.
Go to Orso Cafe afterwards for avocado toast and great latte.
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdGreat hiking trail. not difficult.
Capilano Pacific Trail
Capilano Pacific TrailGreat easy hike/trail up to a dam.
Arts & Culture
I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StIziko loMphumela
6393 NW Marine DrTheatre on the beach. Bard on the Beach is a Shakespeare festival held annually from June to September each year.
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte AveTheatre on the beach. Bard on the Beach is a Shakespeare festival held annually from June to September each year.
The Maritime Museum tells the stories of Canada's ties to the Pacific and the Arctic. As a centre for life-long learning, the Museum interprets our ongoing interaction with the sea through exhibitions and programs for people of all ages.
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Maritime Museum station
Ferry RampThe Maritime Museum tells the stories of Canada's ties to the Pacific and the Arctic. As a centre for life-long learning, the Museum interprets our ongoing interaction with the sea through exhibitions and programs for people of all ages.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StGreat wines and appetizer menu.
Funky vibe and not touristy.
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Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy AveGreat wines and appetizer menu.
Funky vibe and not touristy.
Funky, young and energetic vibe.
It's a mix between a restaurant and lounge.
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The Parlour
1011 Hamilton StreetFunky, young and energetic vibe.
It's a mix between a restaurant and lounge.
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia StNice rooftop lounge for a cocktail or two.
Nice rooftop lounge for a cocktail or two. (note there is a restaurant below the rooftop patio)
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Black+Blue
1032 Alberni StNice rooftop lounge for a cocktail or two. (note there is a restaurant below the rooftop patio)
Shopping
Nordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson StHolt Renfrew
737 Dunsmuir StHigh-end department store.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveOrganic labels, products and produce.
Be Fresh Local Market
1900 W 1st AveSmall and cute local grocery store for odds and ends.
Getting Around
Black Top & Checker Cabs
450 Beach Crescent