Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, cheap drinks and amazing patio in the summer... Plus its very close to my place!
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The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StGreat atmosphere, cheap drinks and amazing patio in the summer... Plus its very close to my place!
Authentic thin crust pizza! Within walking distance, my fave spot in town!
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Pizzeria Farina
915 Main StAuthentic thin crust pizza! Within walking distance, my fave spot in town!
The Union
219 Union StGreat noodles, even better cocktails!
The Foundation
2301 Main StreetVegetarian food. Try their nachos!
My local coffee shop. Fireplace to warm you up during the winter months!
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StMy local coffee shop. Fireplace to warm you up during the winter months!
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StGreat vegetarian food!!
Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StEvery Canadian likes Tim's. Not sure why, but we do!!!
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveGreat beer tasting. Try their flight of beers.
Great burgers! Perfect atmosphere, lighting and people.
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Great Wall Mongolian BBQ Restaurant
717 Denman StGreat burgers! Perfect atmosphere, lighting and people.
Lucy's Eastside Diner
2708 Main Street24 hour diner! It's a hot spot!
The Wallflower
2420 Main StGreat breakfast & brunch.
Mario's Gelati Ltd.
88 E 1st AveBest gelato in town! So many selections!
Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StA road trip isn't complete with a Tim Hortons.
This is now my #2 sushi spot since Mana Sushi opened. Fresh sushi at great prices!
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Sushiyama
371 E BroadwayThis is now my #2 sushi spot since Mana Sushi opened. Fresh sushi at great prices!
AMAZING Indian food! A bit pricy, usually 45 minute wait.... but worth it!
Great service and atmosphere.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetAMAZING Indian food! A bit pricy, usually 45 minute wait.... but worth it!
Great service and atmosphere.
My fave sushi spot in town. Opened June 2014. Only 2 blocks away!
Very fresh and tasty sushi. Usually a 20 minute wait for take-out so call ahead.
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Manna Sushi
6 E 2nd AveMy fave sushi spot in town. Opened June 2014. Only 2 blocks away!
Very fresh and tasty sushi. Usually a 20 minute wait for take-out so call ahead.
Grrrrrreat Asian Fusion Tapas!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool atmosphere but arrive early.... First come first serve!
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Bao Bei
163 Keefer StGrrrrrreat Asian Fusion Tapas!!!!!!!!!!!
Cool atmosphere but arrive early.... First come first serve!
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StTry their pulled pork pancakes!
Literally 2 minutes away. Tasty croissants, bakery items, sandwiches, etc.
Definitely take a trip here for a morning snack or lunch.
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Swiss Bakery
143 E 3rd AveLiterally 2 minutes away. Tasty croissants, bakery items, sandwiches, etc.
Definitely take a trip here for a morning snack or lunch.
Caffe Barney is a straight-up, good-eats kind of place.
Try it for brunch!
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Caffe Barney
2526 Main StCaffe Barney is a straight-up, good-eats kind of place.
Try it for brunch!
Matchstick Chinatown
213 E Georgia StAnother great coffee spot!
Local Irish Pub - Only a few minutes away!
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Dubh Linn Gate Irish Pub Vancouver
1601 Main StLocal Irish Pub - Only a few minutes away!
Drinks & Nightlife
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayBest patio for summer months, great food!
Good beer selection! Great pub food. Try the chicken and waffle dinner!
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Portland Craft
3835 Main StGood beer selection! Great pub food. Try the chicken and waffle dinner!
Brand new location. Amazing beer selection, great food and atmosphere.
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CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueBrand new location. Amazing beer selection, great food and atmosphere.
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrGood spot to watch a sports game!
AMAZING nachos!
Everything Else
Nuba Café in Mount Pleasant
146 E 3rd AveLebanese cuisine, 30 second walk away! Amazing!
Planet Bingo
2655 Main StBingo anyone? 5 mins walk away.
So close to the loft! Awesome beer selection!!! Great crowd and vibe.
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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StSo close to the loft! Awesome beer selection!!! Great crowd and vibe.
Great spot to spend a day. Local markets, amazing views and good food. Lot's to do and see.
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Isiqithi saseGranville
Great spot to spend a day. Local markets, amazing views and good food. Lot's to do and see.
1,001-acre public park is almost entirely surrounded by waters of the Pacific Ocean.
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd1,001-acre public park is almost entirely surrounded by waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Main skytrain hub. Only a few blocks away.
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Main Street-Science World Station
Main skytrain hub. Only a few blocks away.
One of the largest selections of wine & beer in Vancouver. They also host monthly tastings (check out their website for dates!)
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Legacy Liquor Store
1633 Manitoba StOne of the largest selections of wine & beer in Vancouver. They also host monthly tastings (check out their website for dates!)
Porsche Centre Vancouver
688 Terminal AveJust incase you're in the market for one.
Great spot to spend an afternoon. A quick bike ride away.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StGreat spot to spend an afternoon. A quick bike ride away.
Sunset Beach
Beach AvePerfect place to sit and watch the sunset, hence it's name.
The Home Depot
3950 Henning DrJust incase you need some hardware supplies! You never know!
Arts & Culture
Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender StWho doesn't like movies?
Science World kwi-TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StWeird & wonderful science!
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
39 Smithe StIncase you have that itch to gamble.........
Lots of sports and music venues are hosted here. Only a 5 minute walk.
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BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdLots of sports and music venues are hosted here. Only a 5 minute walk.
Essentials
Urban Fare
177 Davie StGrocery door within walking distance!
Marketplace IGA
2949 Main StreetGood spot for some grocery shopping.
Station Street
Station StreetMain Street Station Farmers Market
Wednesdays, June 4 - October 1, 2014
3pm - 7pm
Shopping
Here you can get everything a grocery store can't provide. I think its better than Shoppers Drug Mart!
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London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StHere you can get everything a grocery store can't provide. I think its better than Shoppers Drug Mart!
Feeling like taking a hike???? Do the Grouse Grind. It's a tough hike but gets the heart pumping!
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayFeeling like taking a hike???? Do the Grouse Grind. It's a tough hike but gets the heart pumping!
Lifetime Collective Little Mountain Workshop
4386 Main StI love their clothing. Small boutique shop.
Sightseeing
Gastown
A great spot to spend an afternoon sightseeing!
Definitely take a walk here. Only a few blocks from my loft. VERY beautiful and always some kind of event taking place!
Lots of places to eat, patios and great views.
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Olympic Village (Southeast False Creek)
Salt StreetDefinitely take a walk here. Only a few blocks from my loft. VERY beautiful and always some kind of event taking place!
Lots of places to eat, patios and great views.
Even though you have to pay for entrance, it's worth checking out. A cool suspension bridge, lots of lush scenery.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdEven though you have to pay for entrance, it's worth checking out. A cool suspension bridge, lots of lush scenery.
Rent a bike here for a reasonable price...... Take a tour around Stanley Park (2hrs) or continue to Granville Island (3-5 hours).
Great way to spend a day!
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Denman Bike Shop Ltd.
710 Denman StreetRent a bike here for a reasonable price...... Take a tour around Stanley Park (2hrs) or continue to Granville Island (3-5 hours).
Great way to spend a day!