Guidebook for Vancouver
Essentials
This is a beautiful grocery story and the closest place to get good quality food and produce with organic options but I warn you it isn't cheap.
http://www.urbanfare.com/home
117 Davie St
117 Davie StreetThis is a beautiful grocery story and the closest place to get good quality food and produce with organic options but I warn you it isn't cheap.
http://www.urbanfare.com/home
If you are not from Canada then going to a liquor store might be new to you. Open 10am-7pm Monday-Saturday closed on Sunday.
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StIf you are not from Canada then going to a liquor store might be new to you. Open 10am-7pm Monday-Saturday closed on Sunday.
783 Homer St
783 Homer StreetOpen 7 days a week until 11pm. The BC Liquor store is cheaper but this is open late.
Everything Else
Vancouver is an excellent city for biking. There is a sea wall that extends around false creek past science world to Granville Island or head over to Stanley Park for the day. http://www.jvbike.com/
929 Expo Blvd
929 Expo BoulevardVancouver is an excellent city for biking. There is a sea wall that extends around false creek past science world to Granville Island or head over to Stanley Park for the day. http://www.jvbike.com/
1001 Hamilton St
1001 Hamilton StreetTD Bank with ATM
1004 Hamilton St
1004 Hamilton StreetBMO with ATM
1096 Hamilton St
1096 Hamilton StreetCIBC Bank With ATM
1196 Pacific Blvd
1196 Pacific BoulevardHSBC Bank with ATM
120 Davie St
120 Davie StreetIf you use a credit union because you don't want banking fees!
1195 Pacific Blvd
1195 Pacific BoulevardRoyal Bank with ATM
Here for a conference? It is about a 15 minute walk to the convention centre.
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밴쿠버 컨벤션 센터
1055 Canada PlaceHere for a conference? It is about a 15 minute walk to the convention centre.
If you forgot to bring some of those daily necessities Shoppers will have you covered.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StIf you forgot to bring some of those daily necessities Shoppers will have you covered.
YYoga has a beautiful studio with lots of class times and great teachers. If you miss your mat I suggest coming here. They usually have a deal for newbies.
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예일타운
YYoga has a beautiful studio with lots of class times and great teachers. If you miss your mat I suggest coming here. They usually have a deal for newbies.
If Hot Yoga is your thing, this studio has a great reputation. I've never been myself because I can't take the heat but I hear good things.
Westcoast Yoga
If Hot Yoga is your thing, this studio has a great reputation. I've never been myself because I can't take the heat but I hear good things.
Do you know what a $3 donut tastes like? Here is the place to find out! The earl grey and bacon ones are easily favorites.
408 Carrall St
408 Carrall StreetDo you know what a $3 donut tastes like? Here is the place to find out! The earl grey and bacon ones are easily favorites.
Sightseeing
Built for expo '86 science world always hosts interesting exhibits. It is easy to walk or bike to via the seawall.
http://www.scienceworld.ca/
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사이언스 월드
1455 Quebec StBuilt for expo '86 science world always hosts interesting exhibits. It is easy to walk or bike to via the seawall.
http://www.scienceworld.ca/
Granville Island is a great place to go for the morning. Hit up the beautiful public market and you can take the "False Creek Ferries" back or walk the sea wall.
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그랜빌 섬
Granville Island is a great place to go for the morning. Hit up the beautiful public market and you can take the "False Creek Ferries" back or walk the sea wall.
If it is a beautiful day and you have some money burning a whole in your pocket take a Sea Plane tour! You can go over to Victoria for a night or up to whistler and soak up the glacier topped peaks!
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Harbour Air
1055 Canada PlIf it is a beautiful day and you have some money burning a whole in your pocket take a Sea Plane tour! You can go over to Victoria for a night or up to whistler and soak up the glacier topped peaks!
I absolutely LOVE the aquarium and make a point of going every year. Heads up it isn't cheap about $40-$50 but it is worth it, give yourself at least 3 hours, there is a lot to see.
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밴쿠버 아쿠아리움
845 Avison WayI absolutely LOVE the aquarium and make a point of going every year. Heads up it isn't cheap about $40-$50 but it is worth it, give yourself at least 3 hours, there is a lot to see.
One of Vancouver's Unique Architectural pieces, you can't miss it even if you try.
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밴쿠버 공공 도서관 (중앙 도서관 지점)
350 W Georgia StOne of Vancouver's Unique Architectural pieces, you can't miss it even if you try.
If you need a quick escape from the city this chinese garden is a little hidden oasis and it is free, bonus!
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StIf you need a quick escape from the city this chinese garden is a little hidden oasis and it is free, bonus!
Food Scene
If you are looking for one of the most top of the line sea food places in the city this is among them. Just blocks from the apartment. Plates are $25-$40, best saved for special night!
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Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StIf you are looking for one of the most top of the line sea food places in the city this is among them. Just blocks from the apartment. Plates are $25-$40, best saved for special night!
If you are looking for something that is a little more relaxed and artistic but still classy and romantic this is the perfect place. Great menu, plates are $15-$30. Check out the glass covered patio!
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Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton StIf you are looking for something that is a little more relaxed and artistic but still classy and romantic this is the perfect place. Great menu, plates are $15-$30. Check out the glass covered patio!
The best way to start your day with a healthy smoothy or revitalize after a long day with a salad and raw fresh juice. http://www.leafybox.ca/
1155 Pacific Blvd
1155 Pacific BoulevardThe best way to start your day with a healthy smoothy or revitalize after a long day with a salad and raw fresh juice. http://www.leafybox.ca/
If you're going out for dinner on Granville Island I highly suggest Dockside Restaurant. It has the best view, best menue, best wine list, and best service of all the restaurants on Granville Island.
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Dockside restaurant
1253 Johnston StIf you're going out for dinner on Granville Island I highly suggest Dockside Restaurant. It has the best view, best menue, best wine list, and best service of all the restaurants on Granville Island.
You are never more than 2 blocks from a Starbucks in Vancouver. It is far from the best coffee, but if you need a fix there is one just outside the door.
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Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrYou are never more than 2 blocks from a Starbucks in Vancouver. It is far from the best coffee, but if you need a fix there is one just outside the door.
With rich Italian flavour this is one of the best cups of coffee in the area and it is a local chain that is always reliable.
322 Davie St
With rich Italian flavour this is one of the best cups of coffee in the area and it is a local chain that is always reliable.
1002 Mainland St
1002 Mainland StreetBased on proximity this is the closest/best coffee on the run.
Hands Down one of the best breakfast or lunch places in the city. There is almost always a line-up out the door and you cant make reservations but it is worth the wait. Try a Lavender Latte.
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Cafe Medina
780 Richards StHands Down one of the best breakfast or lunch places in the city. There is almost always a line-up out the door and you cant make reservations but it is worth the wait. Try a Lavender Latte.
All the joys of a mouth watering fine dining experience with none of the pretentiousness. I have yet to be disappointed. Easily one of my favorite restaurants. Make Reservations!
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Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetAll the joys of a mouth watering fine dining experience with none of the pretentiousness. I have yet to be disappointed. Easily one of my favorite restaurants. Make Reservations!
This is easily my most favorite coffee shop in the city and is often where you can find me doing my work. They make a fantastic Almond Milk Cappuccino.
36 Powell St
36 Powell StreetThis is easily my most favorite coffee shop in the city and is often where you can find me doing my work. They make a fantastic Almond Milk Cappuccino.
Looking for something healthy, relaxed and not too pricy? This is another one of my favorites, Lebanese food. I have tried everything on the menu and love every dish, the Najib is probably my favorite
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Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StLooking for something healthy, relaxed and not too pricy? This is another one of my favorites, Lebanese food. I have tried everything on the menu and love every dish, the Najib is probably my favorite
The name says it all. Their menu is short but their sandwiches are mouth watering. There is almost always a line up out the door but don't worry it moves fast. Only open for lunch.
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Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StThe name says it all. Their menu is short but their sandwiches are mouth watering. There is almost always a line up out the door but don't worry it moves fast. Only open for lunch.
The title about sums it up. The food is great, the vibe is fun and relaxed. www.guu-izakaya.com
838 Thurlow St
838 Thurlow StreetThe title about sums it up. The food is great, the vibe is fun and relaxed. www.guu-izakaya.com
Open late, it is a reliable & easy place to get some reasonably health food. There is a nice atmosphere and they always have interesting art.
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Subeez Yaletown
891 Homer StOpen late, it is a reliable & easy place to get some reasonably health food. There is a nice atmosphere and they always have interesting art.
La Terrazza
1088 Cambie StYou're classic fancy Italian place. Romantic and delicious.
I nice place to stop in for lunch. The food is quick and delicious with vegan & vegetarian options.
http://www.rainierprovisions.com/
West Cordova Street
West Cordova StreetI nice place to stop in for lunch. The food is quick and delicious with vegan & vegetarian options.
http://www.rainierprovisions.com/
Despite the name it pork actually isn't the feature. The have a seasonally inspired menu with fresh, local ingredients at a great value.
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The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton Street Despite the name it pork actually isn't the feature. The have a seasonally inspired menu with fresh, local ingredients at a great value.
A coffee shop that happens to make delicious bread. The herbivore sandwich is my favorite. Go early because it is not uncommon for them to sell out.
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Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StA coffee shop that happens to make delicious bread. The herbivore sandwich is my favorite. Go early because it is not uncommon for them to sell out.
Delicious french inspired food & cocktails. It is a little pricey but tasty. Make Reservations.
217 Carrall St
217 Carrall StreetDelicious french inspired food & cocktails. It is a little pricey but tasty. Make Reservations.
Classic Diner, Save-On-Meats is an original vancouver icon recently restored. It is the place I know you can get a $6 burger and fries. The butcher shop is also decent.
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Save On Meats
43 W Hastings StClassic Diner, Save-On-Meats is an original vancouver icon recently restored. It is the place I know you can get a $6 burger and fries. The butcher shop is also decent.
It's a couple blocks away, but it is the best Poutine in the city, hands down! It is best enjoyed between 2-4am.
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Fritz European Fry House
718 Davie StIt's a couple blocks away, but it is the best Poutine in the city, hands down! It is best enjoyed between 2-4am.
Delicious place for brunch but usually has a line-up so I wouldn't be in a rush. The food is worth waiting for and the services is nice.
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Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall StreetDelicious place for brunch but usually has a line-up so I wouldn't be in a rush. The food is worth waiting for and the services is nice.
Wine & Tapas. This eclectic place is no BS just delicious food and wine.
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Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
941 Davie StreetWine & Tapas. This eclectic place is no BS just delicious food and wine.
Best burger and best selection at a more manageable price. This is a great greasy spoon breakfast if you partied a little too hard the night before.
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Romer's Burger Bar
1873 W 4th AveBest burger and best selection at a more manageable price. This is a great greasy spoon breakfast if you partied a little too hard the night before.
This is a MUST GO TO place. Totally unique concept at Raw Canvas you can "Eat, drink, and make art". Bring your playful and creative side with out you! http://www.rawcanvas.com/
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Raw Canvas
This is a MUST GO TO place. Totally unique concept at Raw Canvas you can "Eat, drink, and make art". Bring your playful and creative side with out you! http://www.rawcanvas.com/
South Asian needle bar. The food is dense with flavour and I've never been disappointed. Open until 11pm and reasonably priced $10-$15. Super relaxed with open concept kitchen. thenoodlebox.net
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Noodlebox
1867 W 4th AveSouth Asian needle bar. The food is dense with flavour and I've never been disappointed. Open until 11pm and reasonably priced $10-$15. Super relaxed with open concept kitchen. thenoodlebox.net
A very adorable little coffee and baguette place, a bit of a gem in the city. Open into the afternoon but close before dinner.
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Finch's
353 W Pender StA very adorable little coffee and baguette place, a bit of a gem in the city. Open into the afternoon but close before dinner.
Busy shopping on Granville and need a quick lunch. Chipotle is quick, easy and tasty. The place has a good design, they are fast, and the services is great.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
818 Howe StBusy shopping on Granville and need a quick lunch. Chipotle is quick, easy and tasty. The place has a good design, they are fast, and the services is great.
Yes this is a cooking school, but they also have a small deli with fantastic sandwiches. There is a cold & hot bard with 1 or 2 daily features that are always delicious and flavourful.
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The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Delicatessen & Catering
540 Beatty StYes this is a cooking school, but they also have a small deli with fantastic sandwiches. There is a cold & hot bard with 1 or 2 daily features that are always delicious and flavourful.
This isn't the best example of what Vancouver has to offer for sushi but it is perfect if you just need something quick, easy, and affordable. Located just under the pool by the bike rental place.
909 Expo Blvd
909 Expo BoulevardThis isn't the best example of what Vancouver has to offer for sushi but it is perfect if you just need something quick, easy, and affordable. Located just under the pool by the bike rental place.
Yaletown is great, but if you want good sushi you don't need all the fanciness of yaletown. Samurai just has delicious sushi, you can order for take out.
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Samurai Japanese Restaurant
1108 Davie StreetYaletown is great, but if you want good sushi you don't need all the fanciness of yaletown. Samurai just has delicious sushi, you can order for take out.
Again, nothing too fancy, just great sushi. This place has the best spicy tuna roll in the city. I will often make a special trip just for that.
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Kadoya Japanese Restaurant
1184 Denman StAgain, nothing too fancy, just great sushi. This place has the best spicy tuna roll in the city. I will often make a special trip just for that.
Jimmys Taphouse
783 Homer StreetAnother easy pre or post game pub with a patio.
Arts & Culture
Have tickets to a wicked concert? Want to check out a hockey game? You are just steps away!
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로저스 아레나
800 Griffiths WayHave tickets to a wicked concert? Want to check out a hockey game? You are just steps away!
Absolutely spectacular venue. If you are feeling classy and there is a show on that interests you, it is well worth going if for not other reason than to see the venue!
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오르페움 극장
601 Smithe StAbsolutely spectacular venue. If you are feeling classy and there is a show on that interests you, it is well worth going if for not other reason than to see the venue!
The venue isn't quite as impressive as the Orpheum but the shows are never a disappointment. Every seat in the house is an excellent seat.
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Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton StThe venue isn't quite as impressive as the Orpheum but the shows are never a disappointment. Every seat in the house is an excellent seat.
Once a classic ballroom in an older time. It is now hands down the best venue in the city to catch a concert. Small and intimate you can get up close and personal with the artists with great sound!
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Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville StOnce a classic ballroom in an older time. It is now hands down the best venue in the city to catch a concert. Small and intimate you can get up close and personal with the artists with great sound!
Improve Comedy. It is actually heaps of fun! There are two shows. 1st is at 7pm & the 2nd @ 9pm is 1/2 price if you go to the 1st. Worth checking out!
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Vancouver TheatreSports™
1502 Duranleau StImprove Comedy. It is actually heaps of fun! There are two shows. 1st is at 7pm & the 2nd @ 9pm is 1/2 price if you go to the 1st. Worth checking out!
Home of the BC Lions Football and where all the big name music shows come. It is just steps from the door.
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BC 플레이스
777 Pacific BlvdHome of the BC Lions Football and where all the big name music shows come. It is just steps from the door.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like craft beer then I'm sure you will enjoy what Yaletown brewing Company has on tap. The place has a nice laid back vibe.
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Yaletown Brewing Company
1111 Mainland StIf you like craft beer then I'm sure you will enjoy what Yaletown brewing Company has on tap. The place has a nice laid back vibe.
Up the stairs on the second floor you come to a locals only bar overlooking Alexander Square with one of Vancouvers finest cocktails in your hand.
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The Diamond
6 Powell StUp the stairs on the second floor you come to a locals only bar overlooking Alexander Square with one of Vancouvers finest cocktails in your hand.
Step back into a more simple time; 1940's music, classic & refined cocktails and a great atmosphere. If you need to add some sexy into your day, you will find it here.
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Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StStep back into a more simple time; 1940's music, classic & refined cocktails and a great atmosphere. If you need to add some sexy into your day, you will find it here.
Dark & Mysterious this is where you will find the hipsters. It is worthing making the trip even just to have the "Apiary" Cocktail.
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Clough Club
212 Abbott StreetDark & Mysterious this is where you will find the hipsters. It is worthing making the trip even just to have the "Apiary" Cocktail.
This is a quiet local's only wine tasting room in blood alley. You might meet some interesting characters on your way to the restaurant but it is a nice place to have a wine & cheese pairing.
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Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender StThis is a quiet local's only wine tasting room in blood alley. You might meet some interesting characters on your way to the restaurant but it is a nice place to have a wine & cheese pairing.
Fine dinning in Gastown means the people are as appetizing as the food. Tasty food, a bit pricy, great vibe. Make reservations.
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Boneta
12 Water StreetFine dinning in Gastown means the people are as appetizing as the food. Tasty food, a bit pricy, great vibe. Make reservations.
A great place if you are looking for the smell of rich mahogany & leather bound books while sipping your beverage. Also open for brunch.
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The New Oxford
1144 Homer StA great place if you are looking for the smell of rich mahogany & leather bound books while sipping your beverage. Also open for brunch.
Generally showing up early isn't "cool" but if you want to get in the door then I suggest you show up early. This is Yaletown's "Hot Spot".
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Bar None Nightclub
1222 Hamilton StGenerally showing up early isn't "cool" but if you want to get in the door then I suggest you show up early. This is Yaletown's "Hot Spot".
Underneath Chill Winston's Guilt & Co is just fun and easy. Each night there is a theme often with life music. You can borrow board games from the bar or play the giant Jenga in the back.
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Guilt & Co
Underneath Chill Winston's Guilt & Co is just fun and easy. Each night there is a theme often with life music. You can borrow board games from the bar or play the giant Jenga in the back.
This is unique & narrow bar infuses it's cocktails with traditional chinese tinctures. Check out Burlesque on Thursday nights try to be there by 8 if you want to get in.
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The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StThis is unique & narrow bar infuses it's cocktails with traditional chinese tinctures. Check out Burlesque on Thursday nights try to be there by 8 if you want to get in.
Back Forty
118 Robson StIt is your classic pre or post game pub food.
This is a pre or post game place that is dressed up to be a bit fancier than it is. If you just want a place for a drink before the game this will work.
The Ticket Kitchen & Bar
This is a pre or post game place that is dressed up to be a bit fancier than it is. If you just want a place for a drink before the game this will work.