My Neighbourhood Guidebook
Getting Around
This is the station for coming and going to the airport with the Skytrain. You can also go to North Vancouver with the Seabus from here.
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Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetThis is the station for coming and going to the airport with the Skytrain. You can also go to North Vancouver with the Seabus from here.
This is the closest bus stop for getting around town with the bus. The buses accept cash and credit card as well as the local Compass Card you can purchase at any Skytrain station.
22 E Cordova St
22 East Cordova StreetThis is the closest bus stop for getting around town with the bus. The buses accept cash and credit card as well as the local Compass Card you can purchase at any Skytrain station.
I have not tried any of these parkings. Make sure to check their nightly prices and whether they seem safe and secure. Don't leave valuables inside the car.
EasyPark Lot 4
107 E Cordova StI have not tried any of these parkings. Make sure to check their nightly prices and whether they seem safe and secure. Don't leave valuables inside the car.
Essentials
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StLondon Drugs
351 Abbott StFood Scene
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StGreat Bakery and Cafe
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A very close and cool Italian spot serving great coffee and italian food.
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Di Beppe Restaurant
8 W Cordova StA very close and cool Italian spot serving great coffee and italian food.
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Casual, contemporary restaurant with West Coast takes on classic Mexican food & a full bar. Try: I love their Fish taco.
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Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StCasual, contemporary restaurant with West Coast takes on classic Mexican food & a full bar. Try: I love their Fish taco.
Proper Neapolitan Pizzas.
Note: Neapolitan pizzas are on the simpler side, so don’t expect a very mouth filling pizza! but the quality is great.
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Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StProper Neapolitan Pizzas.
Note: Neapolitan pizzas are on the simpler side, so don’t expect a very mouth filling pizza! but the quality is great.
Good food. Locally sourced. Great selection of Beer. Relaxed atmosphere. Try: Their burger is my favourite. They Do brunch!
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StGood food. Locally sourced. Great selection of Beer. Relaxed atmosphere. Try: Their burger is my favourite. They Do brunch!
A Funky Bar that I like for beers and late-night tacos.
Serves creative tacos & other Mexican bites, plus cocktails in a simple space.
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Gringo
27 Blood Alley SquareA Funky Bar that I like for beers and late-night tacos.
Serves creative tacos & other Mexican bites, plus cocktails in a simple space.
I’ve never tried this one but I hear it’s a nice one.
Cozy restaurant with a bar & airy patio, offering French bistro classics.
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Jules Bistro
216 Abbott StI’ve never tried this one but I hear it’s a nice one.
Cozy restaurant with a bar & airy patio, offering French bistro classics.
This place does seafood and has a good happening vibe on weekends. Shellfish, chowder & other seafood dishes served in a stylish space.
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Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StThis place does seafood and has a good happening vibe on weekends. Shellfish, chowder & other seafood dishes served in a stylish space.
Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurant with some tasty options.
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MeeT in Gastown
12 Water StVegetarian and Vegan Restaurant with some tasty options.
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetFancy spot. Good Belgian food.
Great for a quick midday lunch. A tiny menu. Meat Sandwiches of different kinds.
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370 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
11:00am-05:00pm Sundays: 11:00am-04:00pm
(604) 566-9003
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Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StGreat for a quick midday lunch. A tiny menu. Meat Sandwiches of different kinds.
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370 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
11:00am-05:00pm Sundays: 11:00am-04:00pm
(604) 566-9003
(A bit further from the house)
I love their dishes. It’s a small place so you might have to make sure there is space.
It’s a Cool noodle parlor serving bowls of comfort food from Thailand, Malaysia, China, plus microbrews.
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Fat Mao Noodles
217 E Georgia St(A bit further from the house)
I love their dishes. It’s a small place so you might have to make sure there is space.
It’s a Cool noodle parlor serving bowls of comfort food from Thailand, Malaysia, China, plus microbrews.
Cambodian-Vietnamese.
I love this place. But you have to make sure you go at a less busy time since there can be long line ups. Try their: Chicken Wings, Butter Beef
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Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StCambodian-Vietnamese.
I love this place. But you have to make sure you go at a less busy time since there can be long line ups. Try their: Chicken Wings, Butter Beef
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StGood for Brunch!
Kick ass Ramen. Must try.
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Marutama Ra-men Canada Central Library
270 Robson StKick ass Ramen. Must try.
(They are now called Itoga)
My Favorite Sushi Spot.
they close early, so make sure to check their hours.
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Sushi Itoga
1668 Robson St(They are now called Itoga)
My Favorite Sushi Spot.
they close early, so make sure to check their hours.
Amazing Sushi. More expensive than other sushi places in town, but amazing.
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Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrAmazing Sushi. More expensive than other sushi places in town, but amazing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local Gastown
3 Alexander StGood Live music. Friendly space. Board Games. Good crowd.
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Guilt & Co
Good Live music. Friendly space. Board Games. Good crowd.
For music that is Jamaican, African and beyond.
Good hangout spot for a different scene.
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Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall StFor music that is Jamaican, African and beyond.
Good hangout spot for a different scene.
Look for the red light, that’s how you’ll find this secret spot. Located on the corner of Main Street and 3rd Ave, head here so a modern speakeasy atmosphere, delicious drinks, and delectable bites.
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The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StLook for the red light, that’s how you’ll find this secret spot. Located on the corner of Main Street and 3rd Ave, head here so a modern speakeasy atmosphere, delicious drinks, and delectable bites.