Food Scene
Amazing fresh breads, baked daily. A deadly selection of baked goods and cakes.
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Fratelli Bakery
459 E Columbia StAmazing fresh breads, baked daily. A deadly selection of baked goods and cakes.
Excellent Curries, Pad Thai and fish dishes.
Don't be deterred by it's shabby exterior, the food is excellent.
Go Thai Restaurant
502 E Columbia StExcellent Curries, Pad Thai and fish dishes.
Don't be deterred by it's shabby exterior, the food is excellent.
Great patio, friendly atmosphere and excellent, affordable food.
And, it's located in a former jail.
Royal Crown Castle Restaurant & Bar
319 Governors CtGreat patio, friendly atmosphere and excellent, affordable food.
And, it's located in a former jail.
Sushi Heaven
457B E Columbia StAmazing fresh sushi, and family friendly.
Pizza's are deep-dish and delicious. Also has a great local vibe.
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Gino's Restaurant
431 E Columbia StPizza's are deep-dish and delicious. Also has a great local vibe.
Excellent coffee and Muffins. We walk past 2 Starbucks to get there :)
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Take Five Café
202 E Columbia StExcellent coffee and Muffins. We walk past 2 Starbucks to get there :)
Isitolo saseMfula
810 Quayside DrEssentials
Free parking on site, and while it's a bit of a hike, its walking distance.
They have all of your essentials, and excellent fresh seafood.
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Save-On-Foods
270 E Columbia StFree parking on site, and while it's a bit of a hike, its walking distance.
They have all of your essentials, and excellent fresh seafood.
7-Eleven
485 E Columbia StIt's 7-Eleven. If you have jet-lag, they are there for you.
Epicly large Supermarket. It's where we go for our "Big Shop", as it's cheap and doesn't require membership.
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Optical in Real Canadian Superstore
4700 KingswayEpicly large Supermarket. It's where we go for our "Big Shop", as it's cheap and doesn't require membership.
Korean Grocery store - it's cheap, and they have free samples on weekends.
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H-Mart Coquitlam
329 North RdKorean Grocery store - it's cheap, and they have free samples on weekends.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails, and always lively on game nights.
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Browns Socialhouse Brewery District
296 East Columbia StreetGreat cocktails, and always lively on game nights.
Comedy Club, with consistent visits from international Comedians.
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Lafflines Comedy Club
530 Columbia StComedy Club, with consistent visits from international Comedians.
Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
2080 United BlvdLive music nightly. We've seen Metal bands, Folk bands and even a Mariachi band there.
I haven't seen the Drag Queen show yet, but am told it's hilarious.
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The Heritage Grill
447 Columbia StLive music nightly. We've seen Metal bands, Folk bands and even a Mariachi band there.
I haven't seen the Drag Queen show yet, but am told it's hilarious.
Parks & Nature
Hume Park
660 East Columbia StreetKids love it! Great playground and newly renovated spray park.
Sapperton Landing Park
60 E Columbia StTake a walk along the river.
Arts & Culture
Incredible, world class installations, changing every 3 months.
Even if you don't particularly like art, you'll enjoy this free gallery as a curiosity.
New Media Gallery
777 Columbia StIncredible, world class installations, changing every 3 months.
Even if you don't particularly like art, you'll enjoy this free gallery as a curiosity.
Shopping
Quirky MCM furnishings and pieces by local artists.
Banana Lab. - Mid Century Danish Modern Furniture/Teak/Vintage Home Decor & Local Hand Made Gifts
7840 Edmonds StQuirky MCM furnishings and pieces by local artists.
Great if you're staying with us while setting up your own pad.
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IKEA Coquitlam
1000 Lougheed Hwy.Great if you're staying with us while setting up your own pad.
It has The Bay, London Drugs, Supermarkets, Walmart, H&M and all of the basics you'd expect from a mall.
It is immediately next to Lougheed Skytrain Station so is accessible without a car.
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The City of Lougheed
9855 Austin AveIt has The Bay, London Drugs, Supermarkets, Walmart, H&M and all of the basics you'd expect from a mall.
It is immediately next to Lougheed Skytrain Station so is accessible without a car.
Getting Around
Braid Station
SAPPERTON STATION
Hertz
812 Brunette AveGreyhound station gets you to and from Seattle via bus. Ask, and I may be able to pick you up or drop you off.
Greyhound Courier Express
Greyhound station gets you to and from Seattle via bus. Ask, and I may be able to pick you up or drop you off.