Guidebook for West Vancouver
Parks & Nature
A rainforest in the city. Definitely worth exploring at any time of year. Filled with amazing beaches, and old-growth trees.
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdA rainforest in the city. Definitely worth exploring at any time of year. Filled with amazing beaches, and old-growth trees.
A beautiful beach for sunsets in the summer. Also a good home base for an outdoor workout: run paths, workout on the rings and pullup bars, or hit the basketball courts. Also a great bbq spot
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StA beautiful beach for sunsets in the summer. Also a good home base for an outdoor workout: run paths, workout on the rings and pullup bars, or hit the basketball courts. Also a great bbq spot
A beautiful, sheltered, ocean cove town that feels like small-town coastal BC, but is close to Vancouver. There are some beautiful forest walks around here, at all times of the year.
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Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveA beautiful, sheltered, ocean cove town that feels like small-town coastal BC, but is close to Vancouver. There are some beautiful forest walks around here, at all times of the year.
Our "free expression area". Lots of action down here, and a good amount of nudity. Fantastic sunsets, and interesting characters. Fun for many, if you like a free atmosphere. You’ll need to go down about 400 steps to get here (then back up again), so don’t bring too many things.
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallOur "free expression area". Lots of action down here, and a good amount of nudity. Fantastic sunsets, and interesting characters. Fun for many, if you like a free atmosphere. You’ll need to go down about 400 steps to get here (then back up again), so don’t bring too many things.
Definitely worth the drive, an amazing trail with stunning views. Note: this is not the easiest of hikes so come prepared! (And bring some nuts for the very friendly chipmunks at the top!)
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Stawamus Chief
Definitely worth the drive, an amazing trail with stunning views. Note: this is not the easiest of hikes so come prepared! (And bring some nuts for the very friendly chipmunks at the top!)
Arts & Culture
The Arts and Cultural center of Vancouver. There's an awesome market, loads of theatres and art shops, and beautiful views of the city. Busy on weekends.
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Isiqithi saseGranville
The Arts and Cultural center of Vancouver. There's an awesome market, loads of theatres and art shops, and beautiful views of the city. Busy on weekends.
Food Scene
The best pizza. The best. Arrive early and enjoy. They do take out as well.
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Pizzeria Farina
915 Main StThe best pizza. The best. Arrive early and enjoy. They do take out as well.
Ohhh my, so so good. Fresh, creative and local ice cream in the most delicious cones. Enjoy.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StOhhh my, so so good. Fresh, creative and local ice cream in the most delicious cones. Enjoy.
Amazing Middle-Eastern food. Fresh, colorful, possibly better than you've ever had. Fantastic for lunch and dinner. Check out Najib's Special, and anything with Eggplant
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Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StAmazing Middle-Eastern food. Fresh, colorful, possibly better than you've ever had. Fantastic for lunch and dinner. Check out Najib's Special, and anything with Eggplant
A relaxed environment and a great place for some comfort food. Lots of wonderful seafood options!
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Olive & Anchor
6418 Bay StA relaxed environment and a great place for some comfort food. Lots of wonderful seafood options!
Entertainment & Activities
Great place for kids and families! Always plenty of really cool exhibits to explore. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here.
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Science World kwi-TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGreat place for kids and families! Always plenty of really cool exhibits to explore. You can easily spend 3-4 hours here.
This is where we have concerts and where our NHL team the Canucks plays!
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Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayThis is where we have concerts and where our NHL team the Canucks plays!
Great spot to ski and snowboard. And in the summers, there are some wonderful views!
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Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdGreat spot to ski and snowboard. And in the summers, there are some wonderful views!
Essentials
Your closest organic grocery store. They also have great fresh food, burgers, wraps, and a salad and hot food bar.
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveYour closest organic grocery store. They also have great fresh food, burgers, wraps, and a salad and hot food bar.
Getting Around
Hop on a ferry to the Gulf Islands for an amazing day trip or weekend away!
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Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station
Hop on a ferry to the Gulf Islands for an amazing day trip or weekend away!