Guidebook for Vancouver
Local Eats
Places we have grown to love around the area. Hope you enjoy. Let us know your thoughts.
This place has had line ups up the block - but everyone who has been loves the ice cream. We are into Sept. so a good time to get a sample with (hopefully shorter wait times ;)
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Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveThis place has had line ups up the block - but everyone who has been loves the ice cream. We are into Sept. so a good time to get a sample with (hopefully shorter wait times ;)
Great pizza - really! Just a block and a half away. Have an authentic hearth to cook your pizzas. Also a little play area for the kids so you can sneak in a glass of wine before the pizza arrives ;) Hip decor - great place to meet friends for drinks and a bite. My husband is picky about his beer (German influence) but is never left disappointed with the options here.
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Rocky Mountain Flatbread
1876 W 1st AveGreat pizza - really! Just a block and a half away. Have an authentic hearth to cook your pizzas. Also a little play area for the kids so you can sneak in a glass of wine before the pizza arrives ;) Hip decor - great place to meet friends for drinks and a bite. My husband is picky about his beer (German influence) but is never left disappointed with the options here.
Recommend Happy Hour 3-6 daily (drinks and appies). Love this place in the summer because of their stunning floor-to-ceiling windows or open-air deck during the warmer months for a closer look at all the beach action / full beach views.
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The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus StRecommend Happy Hour 3-6 daily (drinks and appies). Love this place in the summer because of their stunning floor-to-ceiling windows or open-air deck during the warmer months for a closer look at all the beach action / full beach views.
This restaurant created waves when it first found itself on the Kits food scene. You can order a la carte or go for the tasting menu. Rated as a top 3 for restaurants in Vancouver and #34 on the top 100 in Canada list.
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AnnaLena
1809 W 1st AveThis restaurant created waves when it first found itself on the Kits food scene. You can order a la carte or go for the tasting menu. Rated as a top 3 for restaurants in Vancouver and #34 on the top 100 in Canada list.
We are fans of Thai for sure. This place takes Thai to a whole new level. It is pricier than your regular green curry take out but if you are wanting a really delicious meal by chefs at the top of their game, this is it. They
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Maenam
1938 W 4th AveWe are fans of Thai for sure. This place takes Thai to a whole new level. It is pricier than your regular green curry take out but if you are wanting a really delicious meal by chefs at the top of their game, this is it. They
Recommended for a family. They serve good hearty meals and the vibe is very kid-friendly.
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Trattoria
1850 W 4th AveRecommended for a family. They serve good hearty meals and the vibe is very kid-friendly.
This place serves awesome pasta and pizza (real wood fire oven). You can even get brunch here with some unique items you aren't typically going to find on a normal breakfast menu. Mimosa's are also on special during brunch :) -Also a nice short walk from our place.
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Nook
1525 Yew StThis place serves awesome pasta and pizza (real wood fire oven). You can even get brunch here with some unique items you aren't typically going to find on a normal breakfast menu. Mimosa's are also on special during brunch :) -Also a nice short walk from our place.
Essentials
Apparently Wednesdays is 10% off. Pricing is reasonable and lots of great staples for quick meal prep.
NEW APPLE FARM MARKET
2856 W BroadwayApparently Wednesdays is 10% off. Pricing is reasonable and lots of great staples for quick meal prep.
Just two blocks away from the house. It's a smaller sized grocery store but offers pretty much anything you could need (the jam a lot into that little store) - including premade items for a quick lunch. A decent selection of veggies and fruits too. Priced reasonably for the area.
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Central Gourmet
1901 W 1st AveJust two blocks away from the house. It's a smaller sized grocery store but offers pretty much anything you could need (the jam a lot into that little store) - including premade items for a quick lunch. A decent selection of veggies and fruits too. Priced reasonably for the area.
The place for healthy, vegan, veggie and organic food. Offers a lot of premade and tasty healthy options. Groceries as well, be prepared to pay a bit more but no compromise on quality. Can also sit outside and enjoy your meal.
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Be Fresh Local Market
1900 W 1st AveThe place for healthy, vegan, veggie and organic food. Offers a lot of premade and tasty healthy options. Groceries as well, be prepared to pay a bit more but no compromise on quality. Can also sit outside and enjoy your meal.
I think the closest pharmacy. Also offers everything you could need in a local drug store. It's the go to for most Vancouverites now. If you shop at Superstore or are an Optimum member cetain deals and shopping days mean extra points.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StI think the closest pharmacy. Also offers everything you could need in a local drug store. It's the go to for most Vancouverites now. If you shop at Superstore or are an Optimum member cetain deals and shopping days mean extra points.
Sightseeing
A few places that are not likely to disappoint!
This is a must-see if you are touring through Vancouver.
This link will take you to all you need to know about visiting. The kids love the Tree Tops Adventure. If you happen to be around for the Christmas Holiday Season they have a beautiful light display!
https://www.capbridge.com/visit/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0egVg5YBY91ua9Vipzry-mr5zUV7rx24v59DWodK_Ni-bxidmU_eD58aAqBDEALw_wcB#FAQ
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThis is a must-see if you are touring through Vancouver.
This link will take you to all you need to know about visiting. The kids love the Tree Tops Adventure. If you happen to be around for the Christmas Holiday Season they have a beautiful light display!
https://www.capbridge.com/visit/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0egVg5YBY91ua9Vipzry-mr5zUV7rx24v59DWodK_Ni-bxidmU_eD58aAqBDEALw_wcB#FAQ
Really a place to take your kids to, they'll love it. If you are going make sure to catch one of the OmniMax films, it's on a massive screen that used to be the biggest in the world - worth the added ticket price.
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テラス・ワールド・オブ・サイエンス サイエンスワールド
1455 Quebec StReally a place to take your kids to, they'll love it. If you are going make sure to catch one of the OmniMax films, it's on a massive screen that used to be the biggest in the world - worth the added ticket price.
On the University of British Columbia endowment lands. Stunning displays and artefacts that help you experience our First Nations History. The university itself offers a lot of great views and gardens to explore. Also, a lot of great off-road bike paths to explore.
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrOn the University of British Columbia endowment lands. Stunning displays and artefacts that help you experience our First Nations History. The university itself offers a lot of great views and gardens to explore. Also, a lot of great off-road bike paths to explore.
An absolute must with tourists. The park is bounded by a 10 km sea wall walking, biking path all around. So many beautiful places to stop along the way and a great way to people watch. Here is a link to some key points at the park:
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-seawall.aspx
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スタンレーパーク
610 Pipeline RdAn absolute must with tourists. The park is bounded by a 10 km sea wall walking, biking path all around. So many beautiful places to stop along the way and a great way to people watch. Here is a link to some key points at the park:
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-seawall.aspx
When it's the season for the night market, you are in luck. Lots of great unique food offerings and open markets selling all sorts of things from iphone chargers to cute hair clips. A great way to experience the rich Asian cultures that make our city so vibrant.
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Richmond Night Market
When it's the season for the night market, you are in luck. Lots of great unique food offerings and open markets selling all sorts of things from iphone chargers to cute hair clips. A great way to experience the rich Asian cultures that make our city so vibrant.
-A must see for tourists to Vancouver. The highlight is the gondola but depending on the time of year there's lots of different activities going on up at the top. If you are around during the winter you can even enjoy some skating at the top.
-We even have a few resident grizzly bears living up there who were rescued cubs many years back. Here's a livecam where they often frequent. https://www.grousemountain.com/web-cams/bear-pond-cam
-A new ropes climbing adventure:
https://www.grousemountain.com/mountain-ropes-adventure?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0ej-SdK9mio9FN3PDCNFW48KN1KSu0lu9bK4PJY0IF4DgF93dhHob5gaAlo5EALw_wcB
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グラウス山
6400 Nancy Greene Way-A must see for tourists to Vancouver. The highlight is the gondola but depending on the time of year there's lots of different activities going on up at the top. If you are around during the winter you can even enjoy some skating at the top.
-We even have a few resident grizzly bears living up there who were rescued cubs many years back. Here's a livecam where they often frequent. https://www.grousemountain.com/web-cams/bear-pond-cam
-A new ropes climbing adventure:
https://www.grousemountain.com/mountain-ropes-adventure?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2efrBRD3ARIsAEnt0ej-SdK9mio9FN3PDCNFW48KN1KSu0lu9bK4PJY0IF4DgF93dhHob5gaAlo5EALw_wcB
It's been a while but for space enthusiasts who might enjoy looking through a large telescope, this is for you. Lots of great programs for kids as well. A really close walk from our place.
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HR MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut StIt's been a while but for space enthusiasts who might enjoy looking through a large telescope, this is for you. Lots of great programs for kids as well. A really close walk from our place.
We are so lucky to live near the island. It offers so much for tourists, great restaurants, views of downtown. Local entertainment and a hub for some of the best local professional artists in Vancouver. You can spend the day here. No need to drive you wish, as it is at best a 15-minute walk. https://granvilleisland.com/
1659 現地メンバーのおすすめ
グランビル島
We are so lucky to live near the island. It offers so much for tourists, great restaurants, views of downtown. Local entertainment and a hub for some of the best local professional artists in Vancouver. You can spend the day here. No need to drive you wish, as it is at best a 15-minute walk. https://granvilleisland.com/
This is definitely off the beaten path but if you want to check out a mall with an indoor bowling alley and massive fish tank it's worth the drive. Also close to the ferries taking you to Vancouver Island.
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Tsawwassen Mills
5000 Canoe Pass WyThis is definitely off the beaten path but if you want to check out a mall with an indoor bowling alley and massive fish tank it's worth the drive. Also close to the ferries taking you to Vancouver Island.
A vibrant food scene and fish markets right off the boat. Lovely walks and views towards the ocean. A nice long boardwalk to enjoy with the family.
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Steveston Fisherman's Wharf
3866 Bayview StreetA vibrant food scene and fish markets right off the boat. Lovely walks and views towards the ocean. A nice long boardwalk to enjoy with the family.
Rupert Park Pitch & Putt
3402 Charles StAdventurous Activities
Fast Track Indoor Karting
5760 Production WayI haven't been myself but my youngsters have and loved it.
Cliffhanger Climbing Gym
670 Industrial AveExtreme Air Park
9499 198 StWhistler Bungee Bridge
Calcheak Forest Service RoadStanley Park Pitch & Putt
2099 Beach AveNeighborhoods
Here is an all-inclusive website that captures all of the great neighbourhoods around Vancouver:
https://www.tourismvancouver.com/
Even some details on the most instagrammable places:
https://www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/vancouvers-most-instagrammable-places/
Our most historic part of downtown. Full of cobblestone streets, old monuments like the steam clock as well as some pretty big heavy hitters as far as restaurants go. It's an eclectic mix of really trendy and old historic main-stays.
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Gastown
Our most historic part of downtown. Full of cobblestone streets, old monuments like the steam clock as well as some pretty big heavy hitters as far as restaurants go. It's an eclectic mix of really trendy and old historic main-stays.
Near the beaches, this area is a vibrant hub for the local LGBTQ communities. Offers some great casual places to eat or even grab some dessert after catching the sunset at the beach.
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Davie Village
Near the beaches, this area is a vibrant hub for the local LGBTQ communities. Offers some great casual places to eat or even grab some dessert after catching the sunset at the beach.
It's the place to be seen. Lots of stylish lounges and restaurants to be seen at. Very trendy for sure.
To learn more:
https://www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/neighbourhoods/yaletown/
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Yaletown
It's the place to be seen. Lots of stylish lounges and restaurants to be seen at. Very trendy for sure.
To learn more:
https://www.tourismvancouver.com/vancouver/neighbourhoods/yaletown/
Just east of Stanley Park. Lots of great walkways and breathtaking views of the mountains and quay. If you are into oogling yachts here is where to do it.
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Coal Harbour
Just east of Stanley Park. Lots of great walkways and breathtaking views of the mountains and quay. If you are into oogling yachts here is where to do it.