Guidebook for Vancouver
Parks & Nature
Named "top park in the entire world" by TripAdvisor in 2014, Stanley Park is must see when visiting Vancouver. The 405-hectare public park borders the downtown of Vancouver and is almost entirely surrounded by waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay.
The park was originally used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years before British Columbia was colonized by the British during the 1858 Fraser Canyon Gold Rush.
The park contains a polar bear exhibit, aquarium, and miniature train.
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdNamed "top park in the entire world" by TripAdvisor in 2014, Stanley Park is must see when visiting Vancouver. The 405-hectare public park borders the downtown of Vancouver and is almost entirely surrounded by waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay.
The park was originally used by indigenous peoples for thousands of years before British Columbia was colonized by the British during the 1858 Fraser Canyon Gold Rush.
The park contains a polar bear exhibit, aquarium, and miniature train.
Less busy than some of the more touristy spots, though is within walking distance and offers a stunning view of North Vancouver.
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Crab Park
101 E Waterfront RdLess busy than some of the more touristy spots, though is within walking distance and offers a stunning view of North Vancouver.
The go-to beach in the summer months. Beautiful views, nice sand, and the perfect spot to catch a Vancouver Sunset.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StThe go-to beach in the summer months. Beautiful views, nice sand, and the perfect spot to catch a Vancouver Sunset.
Arts & Culture
Iconic Vancouver structure in the heart of downtown. The Gallery also has fantastic showings.
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I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StIconic Vancouver structure in the heart of downtown. The Gallery also has fantastic showings.
Essentials
Right in the courtyard below the WoodWards building. You can't get more convenient than that.
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott StRight in the courtyard below the WoodWards building. You can't get more convenient than that.
A Canadian retail store chain with headquarters in Richmond, British Columbia. Its primary focus is on pharmaceuticals, electronics, housewares and cosmetics, with a limited selection of grocery items. Just downstairs, accessible from the Woodwards courtyard.
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London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StA Canadian retail store chain with headquarters in Richmond, British Columbia. Its primary focus is on pharmaceuticals, electronics, housewares and cosmetics, with a limited selection of grocery items. Just downstairs, accessible from the Woodwards courtyard.
Liquor store located a few blocks away across from Waterfront Station. You'll save roughly 20% here, as opposed to other liquor stores in the area.
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StLiquor store located a few blocks away across from Waterfront Station. You'll save roughly 20% here, as opposed to other liquor stores in the area.
Shopping
Many high-end boutique clothing and furniture shops line Water St. Great restaurants to boot.
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Gastown
Many high-end boutique clothing and furniture shops line Water St. Great restaurants to boot.
Food Scene
A little off the beaten path, the heritage building along with its creative west coast interior revamp makes Belgard Kitchen an enjoyable space to hang out in. Truly the best spot in Railtown! Plus, there are a large selection of artisan brewed beer and wine on tap to choose from.
The dinner menu also offers quite a few options for vegans. All dinner items are tapas size, while you may need to order more than one dish to feel full, they will all blow you away with each its unique and creative blend of flavours, and are mostly made with ingredients sourced locally.
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Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy AveA little off the beaten path, the heritage building along with its creative west coast interior revamp makes Belgard Kitchen an enjoyable space to hang out in. Truly the best spot in Railtown! Plus, there are a large selection of artisan brewed beer and wine on tap to choose from.
The dinner menu also offers quite a few options for vegans. All dinner items are tapas size, while you may need to order more than one dish to feel full, they will all blow you away with each its unique and creative blend of flavours, and are mostly made with ingredients sourced locally.
Large water- & mountain-view patio along with locally sourced, globally inspired fare. Great food, and a beautiful patio for sunny days.
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Tap & Barrel • Convention Centre
1055 Canada PlLarge water- & mountain-view patio along with locally sourced, globally inspired fare. Great food, and a beautiful patio for sunny days.
This lively gastropub offers shared plates & a wide selection of beer & spirits in a historic space. Right by the Gassy Jack statue in Gastown.
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Six Acres
203 Carrall StThis lively gastropub offers shared plates & a wide selection of beer & spirits in a historic space. Right by the Gassy Jack statue in Gastown.
Eco-friendly menu at restaurant with urban-chic decor & patio seating on Maple Tree Square. Great patio for sunny days.
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Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetEco-friendly menu at restaurant with urban-chic decor & patio seating on Maple Tree Square. Great patio for sunny days.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bustling craft cocktail lounge with old-world charm overlooking Maple Tree Square & drawing locals.
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The Diamond
6 Powell StBustling craft cocktail lounge with old-world charm overlooking Maple Tree Square & drawing locals.
Heritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food.
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander StHeritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food.
Dark, intimate space for cocktails, nibbles & giant Jenga, with a stage for live performances.
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Guilt & Co
Dark, intimate space for cocktails, nibbles & giant Jenga, with a stage for live performances.
Getting Around
Waterfront station is the intermodal terminus in downtown Vancouver for the following TransLink services:
SkyTrain Expo Line through Vancouver to Northeast/South Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey;
SkyTrain Canada Line, through Vancouver to central Richmond and YVR
West Coast Express Train & TrainBus to Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Mission;
SeaBus passenger ferry to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver;
Various local, suburban, express, and commuter bus routes
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Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetWaterfront station is the intermodal terminus in downtown Vancouver for the following TransLink services:
SkyTrain Expo Line through Vancouver to Northeast/South Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey;
SkyTrain Canada Line, through Vancouver to central Richmond and YVR
West Coast Express Train & TrainBus to Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Mission;
SeaBus passenger ferry to Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver;
Various local, suburban, express, and commuter bus routes