Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
A beach in the city! Not everyday you see that. grab a log, take a seat and enjoy the gorgeous west coast scenery!
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueA beach in the city! Not everyday you see that. grab a log, take a seat and enjoy the gorgeous west coast scenery!
Voted one of the best parks in the world. Don't underestimate it's size, the park is 100 acres!
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdVoted one of the best parks in the world. Don't underestimate it's size, the park is 100 acres!
A tourist must-see. Cool market, street performers and art. Consider taking the aquabus across the water.
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Isiqithi saseGranville
A tourist must-see. Cool market, street performers and art. Consider taking the aquabus across the water.
Prospect Point Picnic Area
6200 Stanley Park DrBeautiful lookout within Stanley Park with a picnic site!
The farthest beach by foot but also the most beautiful within the park. Third beach is my personal favorite.
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Third Beach
The farthest beach by foot but also the most beautiful within the park. Third beach is my personal favorite.
Take the aquabus across false creek to check out Granville Island and Kits beach.
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Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetTake the aquabus across false creek to check out Granville Island and Kits beach.
A cute little lake very close to the apartment. Nice spot for a morning run or evening walk.
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Lost Lagoon
A cute little lake very close to the apartment. Nice spot for a morning run or evening walk.
Food Scene
Yummy food, great brunch, cold drinks and friendly staff! Nice local watering hole.
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Score on Davie
1262 Davie StYummy food, great brunch, cold drinks and friendly staff! Nice local watering hole.
My hands down favorite restaurant. Small Spanish tapas plates for sharing. They don't take reservations and the place is small, arrive early to avoid a huge wait.
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Espana Restaurant
1118 Denman StMy hands down favorite restaurant. Small Spanish tapas plates for sharing. They don't take reservations and the place is small, arrive early to avoid a huge wait.
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveThe best patio in the city!
Greenhorn
994 Nicola StA hidden gem, great local coffee shop.
Varadero Cafe
2767 Commercial DrNice coffee, yummy panini sandwiches in a little hidden spot.
Waffles to die for. Delicious! A couple tables outside too.
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Nero Belgian Waffle Bar
1703 Robson StWaffles to die for. Delicious! A couple tables outside too.
The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina
1049 Granville StreetTasty Mexican food, reasonable prices!
Delicious Pizza! Order online at http://www.unclefatih.com/
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Uncle Fatih's Pizza - ABBOTT
638 Abbott StDelicious Pizza! Order online at http://www.unclefatih.com/
A no-frills lunch joint, commonly referred to as the best view of the city, with cold beer and reasonably priced food. Feeling adventurous? Try biking there!
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The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StA no-frills lunch joint, commonly referred to as the best view of the city, with cold beer and reasonably priced food. Feeling adventurous? Try biking there!
A great spot to grab a beer if you're checking out Kits beach. The veggie burger is delicious!
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Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveA great spot to grab a beer if you're checking out Kits beach. The veggie burger is delicious!
Not fancy to look at but they make some chronic Thai food in this place. Owned and operated by a husband and wife team. A real neighbourhood gem.
Khunnai Chang Thai Cuisine
Not fancy to look at but they make some chronic Thai food in this place. Owned and operated by a husband and wife team. A real neighbourhood gem.
Everything Else
A great place to rent a bike to tour the seawall and check out Stanley Park
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Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia StA great place to rent a bike to tour the seawall and check out Stanley Park
For anyone interested in using the gym during their visit the community center has reasonable drop in fees
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West End Community Centre
870 Denman StFor anyone interested in using the gym during their visit the community center has reasonable drop in fees
So. Much. Fun.
Just at the end of our street you'll find a small pitch and putt. You can rent the clubs right there. Pro tip: ask the attendant if you can play the back 9 to avoid lineups.
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Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
2099 Beach AveSo. Much. Fun.
Just at the end of our street you'll find a small pitch and putt. You can rent the clubs right there. Pro tip: ask the attendant if you can play the back 9 to avoid lineups.
Cool neighbourhood to wander and explore! Tiny streets, cool shopping.
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Yaletown
Cool neighbourhood to wander and explore! Tiny streets, cool shopping.
For those free spirits, this is Vancouver's nude beach!
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallFor those free spirits, this is Vancouver's nude beach!
Saturday mornings all summer long, from 9am-2pm, there is a local farmer's market on Comox St.
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West End Farmers Market
1100 Comox StSaturday mornings all summer long, from 9am-2pm, there is a local farmer's market on Comox St.
St. Paul's Foundation
1081 Burrard StThe nearest hospital to the apartment
Essentials
A bit of a hidden, but very cheap grocery store. Carries PC products.
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Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman StA bit of a hidden, but very cheap grocery store. Carries PC products.
Davie Street Your Independent Grocer
1255 Davie StGrocery store closest to the apartment
Entertainment & Activities
For the guests with kids. Coal harbour hosts indoor play gyms on rainy days for children under 5. calling 311 will connect you with the city of Vancouver who can direct you to available days.
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Coal Harbour Community Centre
480 Broughton StFor the guests with kids. Coal harbour hosts indoor play gyms on rainy days for children under 5. calling 311 will connect you with the city of Vancouver who can direct you to available days.
Outdoor pool right beside the ocean. Beach entry for children, concession stand nearby with washrooms and two playgrounds close too.
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Second Beach Pool
Outdoor pool right beside the ocean. Beach entry for children, concession stand nearby with washrooms and two playgrounds close too.
There is a park here for children during the summer months or when school is not in session.
Lord Roberts Elementary School
1100 Bidwell StThere is a park here for children during the summer months or when school is not in session.
I-Aquarium yaseVancouver
845 Avison WayVancouver Aquarium!
Nelson Park
1030 Bute StA playground for children
Arts & Culture
Roar you Lions Roar! Vancouver's football and soccer teams play here. You can walk if you're up for the exercise though a cab wouldn't cost much.
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BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdRoar you Lions Roar! Vancouver's football and soccer teams play here. You can walk if you're up for the exercise though a cab wouldn't cost much.
The home of the Vancouver Canucks! it is walkable if you're up for it, but a cab is quick and affordable too.
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Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayThe home of the Vancouver Canucks! it is walkable if you're up for it, but a cab is quick and affordable too.
the Comedy MIX
Live stand up comedy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
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Main Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
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R&B Ale & Pizza House
1-54 E 4th AveFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
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Big Rock Brewery
310 W 4th AveFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
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Steel Toad Brewing Co. Ltd.
97 East 2nd AvenueFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.