Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Italian Cafe with great atmosphere serving everything from drinks (amazing cappuccino) to food (hearty sandwiches) and gelato.
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Cafè Calabria
1745 Commercial Dr
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Italian Cafe with great atmosphere serving everything from drinks (amazing cappuccino) to food (hearty sandwiches) and gelato.
While Commercial Drive has no shortage of good Japanese restaurant, this gem is worth the wait.
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Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr
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While Commercial Drive has no shortage of good Japanese restaurant, this gem is worth the wait.
Consistently good Indian food with ambience and lots of vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options. (Also serves delicious meat dishes - the lamb korma is exceptional.)
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Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial Dr
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Consistently good Indian food with ambience and lots of vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options. (Also serves delicious meat dishes - the lamb korma is exceptional.)
Indian/Asian fusion at its finest.
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Siddhartha's Indian Kitchen
11111 Commercial Dr
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Indian/Asian fusion at its finest.
Authentic Mexican fare inspired by the different regions of Mexico. Organic, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Shareable dishes, breakfast, mezcal, tequilas, and cocktails.
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La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
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Authentic Mexican fare inspired by the different regions of Mexico. Organic, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Shareable dishes, breakfast, mezcal, tequilas, and cocktails.
Amazing burgers, milkshake Mondays (two for one), great for families.
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The Cannibal Cafe
1818 Commercial Dr
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Amazing burgers, milkshake Mondays (two for one), great for families.
Pizza on "The Drive" with great gluten free options and a nice kids meal.
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial Dr
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Pizza on "The Drive" with great gluten free options and a nice kids meal.
Possibly the best coffee in the city.
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Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial Dr
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Possibly the best coffee in the city.
Hip local diner popular for breakfast (wait can be long but worth it). Creative comfort food and cocktails as well.
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The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings St
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Hip local diner popular for breakfast (wait can be long but worth it). Creative comfort food and cocktails as well.
A 2022 Bib Gourmand restaurant run by a husband and wife team, this asual-chic eatery offering cocktails & a rotating fixed-price menu of modern French cuisine. Reservations recommended.
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Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial Dr
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A 2022 Bib Gourmand restaurant run by a husband and wife team, this asual-chic eatery offering cocktails & a rotating fixed-price menu of modern French cuisine. Reservations recommended.
Award winning (Bib Gourmand) Vietnamese street food offering staples such as pho, noodles & meat plates, plus unique cocktails.
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Lunch Lady
1046 Commercial Dr
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Award winning (Bib Gourmand) Vietnamese street food offering staples such as pho, noodles & meat plates, plus unique cocktails.
Huge portions, old school spaghetti house. Reservation recommended.
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Pepino's Spaghetti House
631 Commercial Dr
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Huge portions, old school spaghetti house. Reservation recommended.
Middle Eastern comfort fare like falafel, shawarma & hummus served in a casual, family-run space.
Best Falafel
2013 Commercial Dr
Middle Eastern comfort fare like falafel, shawarma & hummus served in a casual, family-run space.
Nashville style fried chicken available at different spice levels, yummy sandwiches and sides. According to Conde Nast Traveler, "If Japanese chicken karage and jalapeño poppers had a baby, they would name it Downlow."
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Downlow Chicken Shack
905 Commercial Dr
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Nashville style fried chicken available at different spice levels, yummy sandwiches and sides. According to Conde Nast Traveler, "If Japanese chicken karage and jalapeño poppers had a baby, they would name it Downlow."
One of the best Thai food restaurants in the city conveniently located on Commercial Drive. Craft beers available.
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Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial Dr
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One of the best Thai food restaurants in the city conveniently located on Commercial Drive. Craft beers available.
Cozy, low-lit restaurant with artwork & bay windows serving a mix of French & Tunisian fare.
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Carthage Cafe
1851 Commercial Dr
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Cozy, low-lit restaurant with artwork & bay windows serving a mix of French & Tunisian fare.
Jamaican and Caribbean food offering specialties such as oxtail, jerk Chicken, curry goat, Jamaican patties, and jamaic.
Riddim & Spice
1945 Commercial Dr
Jamaican and Caribbean food offering specialties such as oxtail, jerk Chicken, curry goat, Jamaican patties, and jamaic.
Hangout serving modern Latin fare & Caribbean drinks plus theatre for poetry readings & music
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Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial Dr
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Hangout serving modern Latin fare & Caribbean drinks plus theatre for poetry readings & music
Classic and specialty burgers, draft beer.
Vera's On The Drive
1438 Commercial Dr
Classic and specialty burgers, draft beer.
Casual chain with ample BBQ platters (from pulled pork to ribs to brisket) plus fixin's & booze.
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Memphis Blues Barbeque House
1342 Commercial Dr
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Casual chain with ample BBQ platters (from pulled pork to ribs to brisket) plus fixin's & booze.

Drinks & Nightlife

Tapas, great selection of wines and Negroni (the espresso Negroni is a must try), and fun atmosphere.
Bar Corso
Tapas, great selection of wines and Negroni (the espresso Negroni is a must try), and fun atmosphere.
Life music, Burlesque shows, cocktail lounge, happy hour, and a menu mixing European and West Coast comfort foods. Reservations recommended.
Osita
Life music, Burlesque shows, cocktail lounge, happy hour, and a menu mixing European and West Coast comfort foods. Reservations recommended.
Relaxed tavern offering Canadian pub grub, a rotating selection of local microbrews & a patio.
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St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial Dr
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Relaxed tavern offering Canadian pub grub, a rotating selection of local microbrews & a patio.
Neighbourhood beer joint with a warm wood/leather interior, serving burgers & classic comfort food.
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The Charlatan
1447 Commercial Dr
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Neighbourhood beer joint with a warm wood/leather interior, serving burgers & classic comfort food.
This relaxed, contemporary tavern is known for its various pub fare selections that each cost $5.95.
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The Dime
1565 Commercial Dr
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This relaxed, contemporary tavern is known for its various pub fare selections that each cost $5.95.
Charming, intimate destination offering a bar & seafood specials, plus sidewalk seating.
Harbour Oyster + Bar
1408 Commercial Dr
Charming, intimate destination offering a bar & seafood specials, plus sidewalk seating.
Easygoing restaurant with a patio & a convivial vibe offering meals & light bites, plus cocktails.
Social
Easygoing restaurant with a patio & a convivial vibe offering meals & light bites, plus cocktails.

Essentials

Laundry services, grocery stores, convenience stores.
Local grocery store open 24 hr/day, 365 days a year. Small but has almost anything you'd need from a supermarket.
Il Mercato
1641 Commercial Dr
Local grocery store open 24 hr/day, 365 days a year. Small but has almost anything you'd need from a supermarket.
One block away in case of late night essentials.
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7-Eleven
1199 W Pender St
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One block away in case of late night essentials.
A tiny market packet with fresh produce at a good price as well as hard to find items and health food.
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City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial Dr
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A tiny market packet with fresh produce at a good price as well as hard to find items and health food.
Drop off and pick up same day. Very reasonable and do a great job.
William Laundry & Cleaning Services
1315 Commercial Dr
Drop off and pick up same day. Very reasonable and do a great job.
Post office on Commercial Drive.
Canada Post
Post office on Commercial Drive.

Getting Around

Skytrain ("subway") to outside boroughs or downtown in a flash. Can also get to and from the airport (with a transfer).
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Commercial Platform 3 station
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Skytrain ("subway") to outside boroughs or downtown in a flash. Can also get to and from the airport (with a transfer).

Parks & Nature

Great ski mountain for beginners and families. Open late for night skiing/boarding. Wonderful hiking in the summer months.
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Mt Seymour Resort
1700 Mt Seymour Rd
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Great ski mountain for beginners and families. Open late for night skiing/boarding. Wonderful hiking in the summer months.
7500 plant species spread over 55 acres of gardens and mazes. Great for picnics in the summer or to see the magical winter wonderland that is the Festival of Lights.
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St
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7500 plant species spread over 55 acres of gardens and mazes. Great for picnics in the summer or to see the magical winter wonderland that is the Festival of Lights.
An oasis in the heart of downtown, this is the first Chinese or "scholar" garden built outside of China. Follow with a meal in Chinatown!
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St
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An oasis in the heart of downtown, this is the first Chinese or "scholar" garden built outside of China. Follow with a meal in Chinatown!
Bike trails, a little lake, playgrounds, and a summer farmer's market make this a great place to picnic, people/dog watch, and ride bikes with the kids (easy trails).
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Trout Lake Beach
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Bike trails, a little lake, playgrounds, and a summer farmer's market make this a great place to picnic, people/dog watch, and ride bikes with the kids (easy trails).
It's a short 15-minute walk east from the lighthouse where there is a sign for a steep path that takes you down to the beach area. At low tide, this is the perfect area to have a picnic and enjoy the view that extends from the Lions Gate Bridge to the University of British Columbia to Vancouver Island on a clear day.
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산타안토니오아바테성당또는산타마리에델라그라치에성당
4902 Beacon Ln
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It's a short 15-minute walk east from the lighthouse where there is a sign for a steep path that takes you down to the beach area. At low tide, this is the perfect area to have a picnic and enjoy the view that extends from the Lions Gate Bridge to the University of British Columbia to Vancouver Island on a clear day.
Lynn Canyon Park is a free self-guided adventure and a great place to learn about North Vancouver’s eco-system. Although the main attraction is the suspension bridge, people also enjoy hiking the surrounding boardwalks and trails. Rangers are on site in July and August to to offer walking tours and information about the area’s flora and fauna.
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린캐니언파크
3663 Park Rd
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Lynn Canyon Park is a free self-guided adventure and a great place to learn about North Vancouver’s eco-system. Although the main attraction is the suspension bridge, people also enjoy hiking the surrounding boardwalks and trails. Rangers are on site in July and August to to offer walking tours and information about the area’s flora and fauna.

Entertainment & Activities

Indoor lap pool, kids pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym, and ice skating rink.
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Britannia Community Services Centre - Info Centre
1661 Napier St
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Indoor lap pool, kids pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, gym, and ice skating rink.
Beautiful park with a swaying bridge that's 137 metres (450 feet) across, at 70 metres (230 feet) above Capilano River. There's also a cliff walk, tree top adventure, totem poles highlighting stories from B.C.'s First Nations people at Kia'palano, and gift shop with amazing fudge. A little expensive but a popular destination.
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캐필라노 현수교
3735 Capilano Rd
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Beautiful park with a swaying bridge that's 137 metres (450 feet) across, at 70 metres (230 feet) above Capilano River. There's also a cliff walk, tree top adventure, totem poles highlighting stories from B.C.'s First Nations people at Kia'palano, and gift shop with amazing fudge. A little expensive but a popular destination.
A really popular whale watching tours company.
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Prince of Whales - Whale Watching Adventures
1666 Duranleau St
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A really popular whale watching tours company.
A gorgeous spot to watch Shakespearean plays.
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte Ave
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A gorgeous spot to watch Shakespearean plays.

Everything Else

A space for cat lovers to have some quality kitty time while enjoying cat themed snacks and drinks surrounded by foster cats who are looking for their forever homes. Since opening in 2015, Catfe has found homes for over 500 cats.
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Catfe
88 W Pender St
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A space for cat lovers to have some quality kitty time while enjoying cat themed snacks and drinks surrounded by foster cats who are looking for their forever homes. Since opening in 2015, Catfe has found homes for over 500 cats.
A therapeutic space to interact with adoptable bunnies, paving the way for a whole new concept of rabbit rescue, adoption and advocacy. Relax and be one with the buns: sip a coffee and enjoy a unique social experience.
The Bunny Cafe
A therapeutic space to interact with adoptable bunnies, paving the way for a whole new concept of rabbit rescue, adoption and advocacy. Relax and be one with the buns: sip a coffee and enjoy a unique social experience.