Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
- Known for it's pressed Sushi! No reservations taken and it is a local favorite so expect a wait time or get there early just before it opens for dinner!
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Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr- Known for it's pressed Sushi! No reservations taken and it is a local favorite so expect a wait time or get there early just before it opens for dinner!
Very popular, local favorite known for its signature Vietnamese Soup Noodles! You won't find this dish anywhere else so expect a line-up out the door (fairly quick though as it is eat and go!)
- Bun Cha Ga (Fish Noodles Soup- very clean and flavorful).
- Bun Rieu (Crab meat noodles soup- very flavorful).
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Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen
5155 Victoria DrVery popular, local favorite known for its signature Vietnamese Soup Noodles! You won't find this dish anywhere else so expect a line-up out the door (fairly quick though as it is eat and go!)
- Bun Cha Ga (Fish Noodles Soup- very clean and flavorful).
- Bun Rieu (Crab meat noodles soup- very flavorful).
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrLocal favorite Mexican restaurant!
Known for it's patio and having a drink on a sunny day on the Drive!
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Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrKnown for it's patio and having a drink on a sunny day on the Drive!
Quality Gelato to enjoy while walking the Drive. A personal favorite!
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Dolce Amore
1588 Commercial DrQuality Gelato to enjoy while walking the Drive. A personal favorite!
Prepare to be amazed by 218 Flavors of ice cream- local favorite!
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La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables StPrepare to be amazed by 218 Flavors of ice cream- local favorite!
Busy/Amazing pizza joint for all your late night cravings- closes late 1:00-3:00 am everyday!
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Uncle Fatih's Pizza - COMMERCIAL
1685 E BroadwayBusy/Amazing pizza joint for all your late night cravings- closes late 1:00-3:00 am everyday!
Drinks & Nightlife
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrLocal favorite for LARGE selection of Beer!
Parks & Nature
Located within John Hendry Park with a community centre, tennis courts, small sandy beach area, walking trails, kids playground X2.
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Trout Lake Beach
Located within John Hendry Park with a community centre, tennis courts, small sandy beach area, walking trails, kids playground X2.
Essentials
Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E BroadwayLarge Chain grocery store for all your needs!
Getting Around
Rapid Transit Skytrain Stations- 2 Stations on Commercial and Broadway:
1) Expo Line- 2 or 3 stops to Downtown Vancouver (there is northern entrance on Commercial Drive and East 10th Ave besides Safeway)
2) Millennium Line- alternative transfer skytrain station just north east of the popular Expo Line.
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Commercial Platform 3 station
Rapid Transit Skytrain Stations- 2 Stations on Commercial and Broadway:
1) Expo Line- 2 or 3 stops to Downtown Vancouver (there is northern entrance on Commercial Drive and East 10th Ave besides Safeway)
2) Millennium Line- alternative transfer skytrain station just north east of the popular Expo Line.
Shopping
Largest shopping mall in British Columbia, 3rd largest in Canada for all your shopping needs!
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Metropolis eMetrotown
4700 KingswayLargest shopping mall in British Columbia, 3rd largest in Canada for all your shopping needs!
Oakridge
High end shopping mall for all your luxury brand needs!
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic Vancouver Landmark to catch a movie, burlesques, indie movies, movie marathons, alternative movies, theatre, live entertainment, etc!
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Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayIconic Vancouver Landmark to catch a movie, burlesques, indie movies, movie marathons, alternative movies, theatre, live entertainment, etc!