Guidebook for Vancouver
Shopping
lululemon
2101 W 4th AveFirst Lululemon store ever!
Great downtown shopping in a large shopping centre, for those inclined!
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Holt Renfrew
737 Dunsmuir StGreat downtown shopping in a large shopping centre, for those inclined!
Robson Street
1155 Robson StHigh end shops, and lots of them!
Mario's Gelati Ltd.
88 E 1st AveBest gelato, my favourite is the mango.
Vancouver institution for all things outdoors and for travel. Lots of other similar stores are in the area, MEC is the best known.
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MEC Vancouver
111 E 2nd AveVancouver institution for all things outdoors and for travel. Lots of other similar stores are in the area, MEC is the best known.
Everything Else
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdPaddle board and windsurfer rentals are available.
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveBest outdoor lap pool - salt water and 137 metres long
Spanish Banks
My favourite beach - quiet. Great cycling paths, too.
Good gym in the neighbourhood community centre, a 10 minute walk.
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Kitsilano Community Centre
2690 Larch StGood gym in the neighbourhood community centre, a 10 minute walk.
Vancouver's Art Gallery, in a renovated court house, great collections, and lots of coastal art as well as exhibitions. Great gift shop and restaurant, too
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I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StVancouver's Art Gallery, in a renovated court house, great collections, and lots of coastal art as well as exhibitions. Great gift shop and restaurant, too
Local shops of all kinds, in the neighbourhood. Coffee shops (check out 49th Parallel and of course, Starbucks), great walking and browsing. Blocks from the beach, too.
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West 4th Avenue
West 4th AvenueLocal shops of all kinds, in the neighbourhood. Coffee shops (check out 49th Parallel and of course, Starbucks), great walking and browsing. Blocks from the beach, too.
Another shopping area, great coffee and brunch (Cafe Barney is good), restaurants (Vij for Indian food - get there early!), West for fine dining, and lots of great shopping. Art gallery row, too.
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South Granville Business Centre
2628 Granville StAnother shopping area, great coffee and brunch (Cafe Barney is good), restaurants (Vij for Indian food - get there early!), West for fine dining, and lots of great shopping. Art gallery row, too.
Canada Line - SkyTrain
Canada Line - SkyTrainBest way to get to and from the airport.
Magic in the mountains. Summer hiking and mountain biking, winter snow skiing, about a 2 hour drive. Best scenery ever on the drive up and from the mountains.
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Whistler
Magic in the mountains. Summer hiking and mountain biking, winter snow skiing, about a 2 hour drive. Best scenery ever on the drive up and from the mountains.
They call it 'Nature's Stairmaster' - about 1 to 1.5 hours hike up, fabulous views from top. Take the gondola down.
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Grouse Grind
Grouse GrindThey call it 'Nature's Stairmaster' - about 1 to 1.5 hours hike up, fabulous views from top. Take the gondola down.
Mt Seymour
Summer hiking is lovely
Public food market, artists studios, restaurants, interesting one off shops - delightful way to spend part of a day.
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Isiqithi saseGranville
Public food market, artists studios, restaurants, interesting one off shops - delightful way to spend part of a day.
Amazing park with a 10 km seawall walk,bike and running paths, stunning views, manicured gardens and forest. A must see. The Aquarium is also there, a great place to see sea creatures. Rent bikes too
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdAmazing park with a 10 km seawall walk,bike and running paths, stunning views, manicured gardens and forest. A must see. The Aquarium is also there, a great place to see sea creatures. Rent bikes too
A must see - cetaceans, otter, seals, jelly fish galore, both indoor and outdoor exhibits.
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I-Aquarium yaseVancouver
845 Avison WayA must see - cetaceans, otter, seals, jelly fish galore, both indoor and outdoor exhibits.
Main Street
Main StreetFunky restaurants and shops, great to stroll and browse.
Jericho, Locarno and Spanish Banks beaches all are like one continuous beach - enjoy walking, cycling, ocean swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, whatever suits.
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Locarno Beach
Jericho, Locarno and Spanish Banks beaches all are like one continuous beach - enjoy walking, cycling, ocean swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, whatever suits.
Rent kayaks and paddle up Indian Arm - you'll see starfish, seals or sea lions, jelly fish, natures wonders.
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Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveRent kayaks and paddle up Indian Arm - you'll see starfish, seals or sea lions, jelly fish, natures wonders.
Another beach, this one in Stanley Park,with a 50 metre outdoor (summer only) pool. You can cycle there from Kitsilano, around the sea wall.
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Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrAnother beach, this one in Stanley Park,with a 50 metre outdoor (summer only) pool. You can cycle there from Kitsilano, around the sea wall.
A fun way to get around False Creek. Go from Granville Island to downtown in minutes.
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Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetA fun way to get around False Creek. Go from Granville Island to downtown in minutes.
Dockside restaurant
1253 Johnston StBest patio on the west side, on Granville Island.
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
1601 Bayshore DriveGracious hotel on the sea wall.
It goes for kms all around the city - you can walk some or all, bicycle, enjoy the views.
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Seawall
SeawallIt goes for kms all around the city - you can walk some or all, bicycle, enjoy the views.
Easy, fun, day trip to the small communities right on the water. Sechelt and Roberts Creek are my faves.
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Sunshine Coast Regional District
1975 Field RdEasy, fun, day trip to the small communities right on the water. Sechelt and Roberts Creek are my faves.
Stunning botanical gardens in the City, which changes with the seasons. In winter, it is lit and is a lovely walk around on a crisp clear evening. Nice restaurant on the grounds.
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Umgwaqo weVanDusen Botanical
5251 Oak StStunning botanical gardens in the City, which changes with the seasons. In winter, it is lit and is a lovely walk around on a crisp clear evening. Nice restaurant on the grounds.
It is on a high spot in the city, has great views, gardens, and walks.
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Iphakethe likaQueen Elizabeth
4600 Cambie StIt is on a high spot in the city, has great views, gardens, and walks.
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StGreat drug store and much more!
Spring, summer and fall farmer's market, every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.
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Kitsilano Farmers Market
2690 Larch StSpring, summer and fall farmer's market, every Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Arts & Culture
Vancouver International Film Centre
1181 Seymour StIndie films galore!
Iziko loMphumela
6393 NW Marine DrA must see for indigenous cultures of BC
Shakespeare under tents at Vanier Park every summer - about a 30 minute walk. Even if you don't a lot about the plays, its a fun evening.
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte AveShakespeare under tents at Vanier Park every summer - about a 30 minute walk. Even if you don't a lot about the plays, its a fun evening.
Fifth Avenue Cinemas
2110 Burrard StMovie theatre about a 20 minute walk away.
Wonderful smaller venue to see performances, mostly music. I've seen Emmylou Harris, Yo Yo Ma and the Moody Blues there - lots of variety.
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Orpheum
601 Smithe StWonderful smaller venue to see performances, mostly music. I've seen Emmylou Harris, Yo Yo Ma and the Moody Blues there - lots of variety.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveBoth groceries and prepared meals, healthy and yummy!
Groceries and prepared foods, ready to go. Healthy food, well prepared, great store.
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Choices Markets
1202 Richards StGroceries and prepared foods, ready to go. Healthy food, well prepared, great store.
Food Scene
Bistro Pastis
2153 West 4th AvenueLovely French Bistro, about a 10 minute walk.
Maenam
1938 W 4th AveInnovative Thai restaurant.
There are sushi restaurants every where! Just pick one - my favourite snack or light meal.
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Sushi bella
There are sushi restaurants every where! Just pick one - my favourite snack or light meal.
YEW seafood + bar
791 W Georgia StLovely place for lunch in the Four Seasons hotel downtown.
Campagnolo Upstairs
1020 Main StItalian done right - get the ceci,the fried chick peas!
Low key beach side restaurant at the Jericho Sailing Centre - great fish tacos.
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The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StLow key beach side restaurant at the Jericho Sailing Centre - great fish tacos.
The Fish House in Stanley Park
8901 Stanley Park DrGracious restaurant right in Stanley Park
Yum eastern and middle eastern food. Often a line up to get in!
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East Is East
3035 W BroadwayYum eastern and middle eastern food. Often a line up to get in!
Fantastic Lebanese and Middle Eastern food, well priced, very tasty and popular!
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Nuba in Kitsilano
3116 W BroadwayFantastic Lebanese and Middle Eastern food, well priced, very tasty and popular!
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlCan't go far in Vancouver and not find a Starbucks!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bridges Restaurant
1696 Duranleau StFun place on a sunny day, on Granville Island.