Guidebook for Vancouver

Amanda
Guidebook for Vancouver

Sightseeing

Great restaurants, cafes and shops. You can't beat the view.
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Isiqithi saseGranville
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Great restaurants, cafes and shops. You can't beat the view.
Lively beach anytime of the year, but especially in the summer.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St
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Lively beach anytime of the year, but especially in the summer.
A great place to watch the dogs while walking on the seawall.
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I-Charkleson Dog Park
999 Charleson Street
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A great place to watch the dogs while walking on the seawall.
Named the best park in the world on TripAdvisor! It is a must when visiting Vancouver to rent bikes and ride around Stanley Park.
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
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Named the best park in the world on TripAdvisor! It is a must when visiting Vancouver to rent bikes and ride around Stanley Park.
Historic Chinatown in Vancouver's downtown Eastside - great markets and restaurant; up and coming area.
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Chinatown BBQ
130 E Pender St
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Historic Chinatown in Vancouver's downtown Eastside - great markets and restaurant; up and coming area.
Market with artisan foods, craft beer and live music in the summer. Friday night market from 5-10pm in the summer with live music, food trucks and beer garden.
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Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates Ct
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Market with artisan foods, craft beer and live music in the summer. Friday night market from 5-10pm in the summer with live music, food trucks and beer garden.
Museums galore! The campus is also a beautiful place to walk around. Check out the botanical and rose gardens.
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Iyunivesithi yaseBritish Columbia
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Museums galore! The campus is also a beautiful place to walk around. Check out the botanical and rose gardens.
A great beach that is usually less busy than Kits.
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Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey Rd
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A great beach that is usually less busy than Kits.
Another great beach that will likely be a lot more quiet than Kits or Jericho.
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Spanish Banks
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Another great beach that will likely be a lot more quiet than Kits or Jericho.
Beautiful park and lake. Farmer's market on Saturdays in the summer months (May-Oct).
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Trout Lake Beach
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Beautiful park and lake. Farmer's market on Saturdays in the summer months (May-Oct).
Walk across the Burrard Bridge just as the sun is setting and get some awesome shots of the Vancouver sunset.
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Burrard Street Bridge
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Walk across the Burrard Bridge just as the sun is setting and get some awesome shots of the Vancouver sunset.

Food Scene

One of the best Indian-fusion restaurants in the city. A must try. Get there early - there's usually a line (it's worth it).
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Vij's
3106 Cambie Street
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One of the best Indian-fusion restaurants in the city. A must try. Get there early - there's usually a line (it's worth it).
One of my favorite sushi restaurants in the city (and there are many). Original dishes such as sushi pizza and many signature house rolls.
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Sushi bella
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One of my favorite sushi restaurants in the city (and there are many). Original dishes such as sushi pizza and many signature house rolls.
Arguably one of the best bakeries in the city, you won't be able to just have one item. Some of my favorites are the croissant, double peanut butter cookie and the cheese scone.
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Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir St
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Arguably one of the best bakeries in the city, you won't be able to just have one item. Some of my favorites are the croissant, double peanut butter cookie and the cheese scone.
The best brunch in the city. Try the smoked trout benny, and come in on the last Sunday of every month for "boozy brunch" where drinks are nearly half off.
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Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th Ave
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The best brunch in the city. Try the smoked trout benny, and come in on the last Sunday of every month for "boozy brunch" where drinks are nearly half off.
Great coffee shop with Lucky's doughnuts. A must have while in Vancouver.
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49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - WEST 4TH
2198 W 4th Ave
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Great coffee shop with Lucky's doughnuts. A must have while in Vancouver.
Nothing fancy here, but it is one of the cheapest options in the neighborhood. Get the special with 19 pieces of sushi and miso soup for $6.50!
QQ Sushi
1640 W Broadway
Nothing fancy here, but it is one of the cheapest options in the neighborhood. Get the special with 19 pieces of sushi and miso soup for $6.50!
All vegetarian and vegan restaurant serving up great dishes even a carnivore will love. Open all day from brunch to late night.
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Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th Ave
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All vegetarian and vegan restaurant serving up great dishes even a carnivore will love. Open all day from brunch to late night.
One of the best patios in the city, this place is always packed (even in the winter). Great place to grab a drink after a long day in the sun.
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Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall Ave
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One of the best patios in the city, this place is always packed (even in the winter). Great place to grab a drink after a long day in the sun.
Local beers and wines on tap, with an amazing patio and view of False Creek.
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Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes Way
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Local beers and wines on tap, with an amazing patio and view of False Creek.
The best poutine in the city - open late!
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Fritz European Fry House
718 Davie St
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The best poutine in the city - open late!
Buck a shuck on Sundays! Great fresh seafood and patio close to Kits beach.
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Chewies Smoke & Oyster Bar Kitsilano
2201 W 1st Ave
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Buck a shuck on Sundays! Great fresh seafood and patio close to Kits beach.
My new favourite sushi place, steps away from the apartment! Try the sushi pizza and the tuna 4-way. Great creative rolls and amazing service.
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SushiVan
2566 Granville St
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My new favourite sushi place, steps away from the apartment! Try the sushi pizza and the tuna 4-way. Great creative rolls and amazing service.
Yummy Asian-fusion cuisine. Great drinks.
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The Union
219 Union St
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Yummy Asian-fusion cuisine. Great drinks.
Amazing, fresh, "autentica" mexican tacos. 4 meat tacos for $9.
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La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon St
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Amazing, fresh, "autentica" mexican tacos. 4 meat tacos for $9.
Great brunch, cool Canadiana decor. Amazing staff and service.
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The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th Ave
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Great brunch, cool Canadiana decor. Amazing staff and service.
If you're dining with people with gluten sensitivities, vegans, or vegetarians, take them here. You can also get meat dishes. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
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The Wallflower
2420 Main St
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If you're dining with people with gluten sensitivities, vegans, or vegetarians, take them here. You can also get meat dishes. Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Great independent coffee shop with amazing pour over and chocolate chip cookies.
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Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial Dr
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Great independent coffee shop with amazing pour over and chocolate chip cookies.
Really great place for fresh tacos and drinks in the heart of Gastown.
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Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova St
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Really great place for fresh tacos and drinks in the heart of Gastown.
Amazing brunch! There is normally a huge line but it is definitely worth the wait. Check out Parallel 49 brewing while you're in the area.
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The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings St
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Amazing brunch! There is normally a huge line but it is definitely worth the wait. Check out Parallel 49 brewing while you're in the area.
Great fresh thai food steps away from the apartment - very authentic.
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Bob Likes Thai Food
3755 Main St
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Great fresh thai food steps away from the apartment - very authentic.
A must for vegans! If you're in North Van, stop by this amazing local bohemian cafe.
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Buddha-Full
106 W 1st St
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A must for vegans! If you're in North Van, stop by this amazing local bohemian cafe.
Another great local restaurant in North Van that is New Zealand surfer inspired.
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Raglan's Bistro
15 Lonsdale Ave
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Another great local restaurant in North Van that is New Zealand surfer inspired.
The best fresh ice-cream in the city. Get it in a waffle cone, or take some home in a pint.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser St
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The best fresh ice-cream in the city. Get it in a waffle cone, or take some home in a pint.
Great coffee, salads and sandwiches. Fresh bread. Beautiful open space. Try the grilled cheese!
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Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall St
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Great coffee, salads and sandwiches. Fresh bread. Beautiful open space. Try the grilled cheese!
The best pasta in the city.
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander St
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The best pasta in the city.
My favourite donuts in the city!
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Cartems Donuts
2190 Main St
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My favourite donuts in the city!
Great eclectic mix of ice-cream flavours in Kitsilano.
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Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th Ave
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Great eclectic mix of ice-cream flavours in Kitsilano.
Awesome restaurant on Granville Island using only locally sourced ingredients.
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Edible Canada
1596 Johnston St
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Awesome restaurant on Granville Island using only locally sourced ingredients.
More donuts. These are more classic and old-school.
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Lee's Donuts
1689 Johnston St
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More donuts. These are more classic and old-school.
Authentic Mexican.
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La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
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Authentic Mexican.
The best sandwiches in the city - great place to get lunch while wandering through Chinatown.
The Tuck Shoppe
237 Union St
The best sandwiches in the city - great place to get lunch while wandering through Chinatown.
An icon in Vancouver - ask the servers for the best recommendations for dishes.
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Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia St
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An icon in Vancouver - ask the servers for the best recommendations for dishes.
Live music on weekends, and a cool patio at the back surrounded by vines and beautiful flowers.
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The Ouisi Bistro
3014 Granville St
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Live music on weekends, and a cool patio at the back surrounded by vines and beautiful flowers.
Great ambience and drinks. Try the 'Garden of Eden' cocktail.
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Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton St
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Great ambience and drinks. Try the 'Garden of Eden' cocktail.
Tasty lebanese cuisine!
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Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Dr
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Tasty lebanese cuisine!
Awesome noodles - try the Dan Dan noodles!
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Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th Ave
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Awesome noodles - try the Dan Dan noodles!
Amazing Indian food steps from the apartment.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie Street
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Amazing Indian food steps from the apartment.

Essentials

Locally run grocery store that focuses on organic and sustainable brands.
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Meinhardt Fine Foods
3002 Granville St
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Locally run grocery store that focuses on organic and sustainable brands.
A very low-cost grocery store for all your basics.
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Alfie's No Frills
1688 W 4th Ave
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A very low-cost grocery store for all your basics.
Organic locally run grocery store.
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Greens Organic and Natural Market
1978 W Broadway
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Organic locally run grocery store.
Your neighbourhood Whole Foods Market. Beer and wine on tap, as well as fresh juices and brick oven pizzas.
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
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Your neighbourhood Whole Foods Market. Beer and wine on tap, as well as fresh juices and brick oven pizzas.

Entertainment & Activities

Great for kids and adults, Science world typically has different exhibits running at different times of the year. Walk here along the seawall in less than 30 mins.
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Science World kwi-TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St
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Great for kids and adults, Science world typically has different exhibits running at different times of the year. Walk here along the seawall in less than 30 mins.
Farmers market open from spring until early fall on Sundays, this is a great place to stock up on local produce, preserves, breads and handcrafted goods.
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Kitsilano Farmers Market
2690 Larch St
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Farmers market open from spring until early fall on Sundays, this is a great place to stock up on local produce, preserves, breads and handcrafted goods.

Everything Else

Nearby liquor store with a great selection of BCVQA wines, as well as a large selection of craft beer.
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JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits
2658 Granville St
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Nearby liquor store with a great selection of BCVQA wines, as well as a large selection of craft beer.
Liqour in BC is government run, so these stores are the cheapest places to get your beer, wine and spirits.
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main St
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Liqour in BC is government run, so these stores are the cheapest places to get your beer, wine and spirits.
Great yoga studio - there are several in the neighbourhood.
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YYOGA West Sixth
1569 W 6th Ave
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Great yoga studio - there are several in the neighbourhood.

Drinks & Nightlife

Chic place to grab a drink close by. Check out their board outside to see their daily drink specials.
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The Marquis
2666 Granville St
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Chic place to grab a drink close by. Check out their board outside to see their daily drink specials.
The biggest selection of beer in the city.
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CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st Avenue
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The biggest selection of beer in the city.
Large selection of beers, better bar for an "older" crowd (25-35). Always a line of usually an hour for a table.
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander St
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Large selection of beers, better bar for an "older" crowd (25-35). Always a line of usually an hour for a table.
Cool lounge to get a drink in Gastown while watching the suits unwind from a days work.
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The Charles Bar
136 W Cordova St
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Cool lounge to get a drink in Gastown while watching the suits unwind from a days work.
Delicious local brewery. Small, intimate and fresh atmosphere.
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th Ave
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Delicious local brewery. Small, intimate and fresh atmosphere.
Another great brewery on Main. All local.
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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main St
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Another great brewery on Main. All local.
Take the treck out to 49th, and you won't be disapointed! $3 flights of beer, and there is usually a food truck parked outside for some bites.
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph St
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Take the treck out to 49th, and you won't be disapointed! $3 flights of beer, and there is usually a food truck parked outside for some bites.
Games and drinks. A winning combination.
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Storm Crow Alehouse
1619 W Broadway
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Games and drinks. A winning combination.
Underground bar in Yaletown.
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Hello Goodbye Bar
1120 Hamilton St
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Underground bar in Yaletown.
Easy to miss bar on Main Street - tucked away "speakeasy" vibe.
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The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main St
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Easy to miss bar on Main Street - tucked away "speakeasy" vibe.

Parks & Nature

Awesome lively beach close to many great eateries and entertainment.
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English Bay Beach
Beach Avenue
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Awesome lively beach close to many great eateries and entertainment.
Amazing hike in Deep Cove that is suitable for all fitness levels. The view is what makes it spectacular. Accessible by transit.
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Quarry Rock
Baden Powell Trail
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Amazing hike in Deep Cove that is suitable for all fitness levels. The view is what makes it spectacular. Accessible by transit.
Beautiful escape from the city. Lots of great trails and hikes for all fitness levels. Accessible by public transit.
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I-Centre ye-Ecology ye-Lynn Canyon
3663 Park Rd
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Beautiful escape from the city. Lots of great trails and hikes for all fitness levels. Accessible by public transit.
The village of Deep Cove - fun shops, restaurants and a great place to picnic. Hang out after doing the Quarry Rock hike.
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Deep Cove
4322 Gallant Ave
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The village of Deep Cove - fun shops, restaurants and a great place to picnic. Hang out after doing the Quarry Rock hike.
Trails, trails everywhere. Get lost in the forest on a number of trails spanning the UBC campus.
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th Ave
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Trails, trails everywhere. Get lost in the forest on a number of trails spanning the UBC campus.
Bare it all at Wreck Beach, Vancouver's only clothing optional beach. Bring your own food and water as well as cash, as there are no vendors who take plastic. This place has stayed true to it's roots.
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower Mall
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Bare it all at Wreck Beach, Vancouver's only clothing optional beach. Bring your own food and water as well as cash, as there are no vendors who take plastic. This place has stayed true to it's roots.