Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Its where I took my folks when they came to town. Rated by Vancouver Sun as top restaurant in Vancouver 2014.
http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2011/08/15/top-20-vancouver-restaurants/
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L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StIts where I took my folks when they came to town. Rated by Vancouver Sun as top restaurant in Vancouver 2014.
http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2011/08/15/top-20-vancouver-restaurants/
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetRight on Gassy Jack square. Great patio for summertime.
Wildebeest
120 W Hastings StThe meat. The meat is SO good. So are the cocktails.
Diner full stop. Rave reviews. The city's best pork belly. Owner took a shot at a life dream. http://www.straight.com/food/red-wagon-diner-rides-quality-vancouver
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The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StDiner full stop. Rave reviews. The city's best pork belly. Owner took a shot at a life dream. http://www.straight.com/food/red-wagon-diner-rides-quality-vancouver
Pidgin Restaurant
350 Carrall StRave reviews
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StGreat fresh baked bread. Great brekfast spot.
Save On Meats
43 W Hastings StGreasy breakfast for hangovers!
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StAnother amazing artisan pizza.
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters
311 W Cordova StOne of the best coffee shops in Vancouver
Revolver
325 Cambie StOne of the OTHER best coffee shops in Vancouver.
Great coffee was a super modern industrial feel and bass to the music.
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Milano Espresso Lounge
36 Powell StGreat coffee was a super modern industrial feel and bass to the music.
The Coffee Bar
10 Water StAlso great Coffee!
Great burritos! Nice architecture. A famous establishment from Vancouver Island made it over to the mainland.
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Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StGreat burritos! Nice architecture. A famous establishment from Vancouver Island made it over to the mainland.
Incendio Pizzeria
103 Columbia StreetGreat restaurant. Amazing dessert. Open late.
Drinks & Nightlife
I enjoy the design. Its pricey and cocktail focused but has a very lively atmosphere.
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The Diamond
6 Powell StI enjoy the design. Its pricey and cocktail focused but has a very lively atmosphere.
This is a very confused dive bar for dancing that is country themed but is (pop/rap/country) and cheap beer. Get there before 10pm to avoid cover. Its always an odd scene. Pool tables.
The Bourbon
50 W Cordova StThis is a very confused dive bar for dancing that is country themed but is (pop/rap/country) and cheap beer. Get there before 10pm to avoid cover. Its always an odd scene. Pool tables.
Best place in the city to meet the opposite sex. Pool tables etc. Converts to a dance floor after 10pm on weekends.
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The Lamplighter Public House
92 Water StBest place in the city to meet the opposite sex. Pool tables etc. Converts to a dance floor after 10pm on weekends.
All of BC's microbrews on tap. Walk the path along the waterfront called the seawall to get here going east towards science world. Great walk. Or take the water bus (see google maps for route).
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CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueAll of BC's microbrews on tap. Walk the path along the waterfront called the seawall to get here going east towards science world. Great walk. Or take the water bus (see google maps for route).
Great dive bar with picnic tables, pool tables, and outdoor seating with a student and youth crowd
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The Cambie Hostel - Gastown
310 Cambie StGreat dive bar with picnic tables, pool tables, and outdoor seating with a student and youth crowd
Great establishment for beer and bar food. Dance floor gets going and expect a lineup friday and saturday nights.
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The Pint Public House
455 Abbott StGreat establishment for beer and bar food. Dance floor gets going and expect a lineup friday and saturday nights.
Everything Else
This is the hub for connections to anywhere in the city: bus, sky train, seabus to north shore, and harbor air.
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Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetThis is the hub for connections to anywhere in the city: bus, sky train, seabus to north shore, and harbor air.
Blarney Stone
216 Carrall StMore upscale bar with good concert stage.
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceThe Convention Centre!
Access to the Skytrain (monorail), Seabus to North Vancouver, Harbor Air to Vancouver Island
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Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetAccess to the Skytrain (monorail), Seabus to North Vancouver, Harbor Air to Vancouver Island
Closest False Creek Ferry Dock. Head to Granville Island or the Olympic Village and great restaurants there.
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Plaza of Nations Ferry Dock station
Closest False Creek Ferry Dock. Head to Granville Island or the Olympic Village and great restaurants there.
Arts & Culture
7-10 blocks to where the Whitecaps Football Club and the BC Lions play. Avoid expensive parking and walk! The 2015 Women's world cup will also be held here.
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BC Place
777 Pacific Blvd7-10 blocks to where the Whitecaps Football Club and the BC Lions play. Avoid expensive parking and walk! The 2015 Women's world cup will also be held here.
7 block walk to the arena where the Canucks play hockey. Avoid expensive parking and walk! (about 5 min).
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Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths Way7 block walk to the arena where the Canucks play hockey. Avoid expensive parking and walk! (about 5 min).
Large, Popular and trendy Casino with Yacht access.
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JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
39 Smithe StLarge, Popular and trendy Casino with Yacht access.
Essentials
Grocery Store 1 block away. Just like Whole Foods but slightly smaller.
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott StGrocery Store 1 block away. Just like Whole Foods but slightly smaller.
Crosstown Liquor Store
568 Abbott StClosest Wine/Liquor Store 2 blocks away.
Costco Wholesale
605 Expo BlvdBig volume groceries in walking distance!
Sightseeing
The Famous Vancouver Steam Clock. One of the Most photographed sites in Vancouver.
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Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water StThe Famous Vancouver Steam Clock. One of the Most photographed sites in Vancouver.
Gorgeous Koi ponds with huge fish and relaxing garden. Free and open to the public.
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I-Garden yase-China ye-Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical
578 Carrall StGorgeous Koi ponds with huge fish and relaxing garden. Free and open to the public.
Walk or ride around the seawall of Stanley Park! Explore trails and ponds inside the park.
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdWalk or ride around the seawall of Stanley Park! Explore trails and ponds inside the park.
Off-leash Dog friendly park a short distance away. Great beach and pier out onto the water.
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Crab Park
101 E Waterfront RdOff-leash Dog friendly park a short distance away. Great beach and pier out onto the water.
Great urban market. You can walk here using the seawall and then cross the granville island bridge on foot. Or take the False Creek Ferries.
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Isiqithi saseGranville
Great urban market. You can walk here using the seawall and then cross the granville island bridge on foot. Or take the False Creek Ferries.
Entertainment & Activities
Super fun place to explore science for kids and kids at heart!
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Science World kwi-TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StSuper fun place to explore science for kids and kids at heart!