Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Best pizza on the drive beautiful atmosphere, 2 minute walk from our apartment. There's always a lineup so we suggest going later in the evening.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrBest pizza on the drive beautiful atmosphere, 2 minute walk from our apartment. There's always a lineup so we suggest going later in the evening.
BREAKFAST, not recommended for Tacos (they aren't that great) but the breakfast is excellent.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrBREAKFAST, not recommended for Tacos (they aren't that great) but the breakfast is excellent.
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrNice coffee shop, public parkette out front.
Amazing taco and sangria, lighting fixture inside is worth the visit!
147 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StAmazing taco and sangria, lighting fixture inside is worth the visit!
Fantastic vegetarian breakfast and dinner.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrFantastic vegetarian breakfast and dinner.
Sunday and Thursday night free jazz. Decent breakfast.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tangent Café
2095 Commercial DrSunday and Thursday night free jazz. Decent breakfast.
Pizza Garden
675 Smithe StBest, cheap TAKEOUT or delivery pizza.
Fantastic rustic Italian, it's on the pricey side but definitely worth it.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayFantastic rustic Italian, it's on the pricey side but definitely worth it.
Adventurous, meat heavy menu. Beautiful atmosphere and awesome food. Make a reservation.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wildebeest
120 W Hastings StAdventurous, meat heavy menu. Beautiful atmosphere and awesome food. Make a reservation.
Burdock & Co
2702 Main StHighly recommended small plates on Main.
If you're looking for cheap Indian delivery, this is the place! Delicious. Order the garlic vs. regular naan.
Curry Zone
2671 E Hastings StIf you're looking for cheap Indian delivery, this is the place! Delicious. Order the garlic vs. regular naan.
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial DrAwesome coffee.
Wonderful, reasonably priced French restaurant.
203 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveWonderful, reasonably priced French restaurant.
One of the best local coffee chains in Vancouver.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matchstick Chinatown
213 E Georgia StOne of the best local coffee chains in Vancouver.
Great cheap sushi spot, they DO NOT serve alcohol but the owners are lovely, we go here once a week.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ginger Sushi
1437 Commercial DrGreat cheap sushi spot, they DO NOT serve alcohol but the owners are lovely, we go here once a week.
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrFancy sushi, always busy.
Amazing mid-range sushi and Japanese food.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial DrAmazing mid-range sushi and Japanese food.
Fantastic new trendy restaurant and cocktails. Note: it's close to the downtown East side.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell StFantastic new trendy restaurant and cocktails. Note: it's close to the downtown East side.
The Sardine Can
26 Powell StExcellent tapas in Gas Town.
The Three Brits Public House
1780 Davie StWest-end drinking.
Fantastic Italian, it's small so arrive early or late.
209 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nook
1525 Yew StFantastic Italian, it's small so arrive early or late.
Best patio in the city, great cocktails and people watching.
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrBest patio in the city, great cocktails and people watching.
Fantastic pasta and wine. New trendy spot!
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pepino's Spaghetti House
631 Commercial DrFantastic pasta and wine. New trendy spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music 7 nights a week, $11 pitchers on Thursday nights.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Libra Room
1608 Commercial DrGreat live music 7 nights a week, $11 pitchers on Thursday nights.
Favourite brewery in East Van for atmosphere! 10 minute walk.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrFavourite brewery in East Van for atmosphere! 10 minute walk.
Go for their 100+ beers on tap, not the food.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrGo for their 100+ beers on tap, not the food.
Great drinking hole on Main st. Hit a few Main st. breweries before or after.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great Wall Mongolian BBQ Restaurant
717 Denman StGreat drinking hole on Main st. Hit a few Main st. breweries before or after.
Mamie Taylor's
251 E Georgia StDrinking hole, lots of taxidermy.
Fun dancing and live music. Check website for show listings and events.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biltmore Cabaret
2755 Prince Edward StFun dancing and live music. Check website for show listings and events.
Adventurous beers on trendy Main st. Great tasting room.
289 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StAdventurous beers on trendy Main st. Great tasting room.
Awesome Irish drinking hole, Magners on tap!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StAwesome Irish drinking hole, Magners on tap!
London Pub
700 Main StDancing, no cover.
The Cobalt Cabaret
917 Main StreetDancing and live music.
Essentials
Best deli in Vancouver, very cheap vegetables and organic tofu.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrBest deli in Vancouver, very cheap vegetables and organic tofu.
Triple A Market
1626 Commercial DrGreat, cheap supermarket.
Everything Else
Awesome dog park and natural urban lake, great place to chill and have a picnic. Lovely market on Saturday morning during the summer/fall.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trout Lake Beach
Awesome dog park and natural urban lake, great place to chill and have a picnic. Lovely market on Saturday morning during the summer/fall.
Multiple off-leash dog friendly areas after school hours. Local dogs are friendly :)
Lord Nelson Elementary School
1355 Garden DrMultiple off-leash dog friendly areas after school hours. Local dogs are friendly :)
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StGreat beer, they fill growlers.
Awesome drop in classes! Personal favourite are 6:15 Monday & 5:00pm Friday power classes, Saturday and Sunday morning power classes.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Open Door Yoga
1651 Commercial DrAwesome drop in classes! Personal favourite are 6:15 Monday & 5:00pm Friday power classes, Saturday and Sunday morning power classes.
Great off leash dog park on the ocean. Public outdoor pool in the summer.
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New Brighton Park
Great off leash dog park on the ocean. Public outdoor pool in the summer.
Adanac Street
Adanac StreetBest bike route to Strathcona, breweries, downtown and seawall.
10th Avenue Bikeway
10th Avenue BikewayBest bike route to Main st, Kits and UBC.
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StMall downtown, standard stores.
Grant Street Wellness Clinic
1717 Grant StExcellent RMT.
Rent bikes for your stay, it's the best way to get around the city. Head to Stanley park.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bikes and Blades Rentals
710 Denman StRent bikes for your stay, it's the best way to get around the city. Head to Stanley park.
Sightseeing
It's Stanley park. Rent bikes and do the entire loop. Stop at Third beach and drink beers by the ocean.
PITCH AND PUTT! Free in the winter, follow the signs.
2658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdIt's Stanley park. Rent bikes and do the entire loop. Stop at Third beach and drink beers by the ocean.
PITCH AND PUTT! Free in the winter, follow the signs.
One of Vancouver's best beaches. It's a nude beach, lots of fun in the summer.
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallOne of Vancouver's best beaches. It's a nude beach, lots of fun in the summer.
Frisbee golf and beautiful gardens.
830 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Reina Isabel
4600 Cambie StFrisbee golf and beautiful gardens.
Nice market in North Van, take the sea bus over for great mountain views.
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtNice market in North Van, take the sea bus over for great mountain views.
Head down to the pools by the river to cool off in the summer, free suspension bridge.
177 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdHead down to the pools by the river to cool off in the summer, free suspension bridge.
Old Buck Trail Head
Anne Macdonald WayMain mt. Seymour mountain biking trail head.
One of Vancouver's best beaches, North end is party party and the south end is kid-friendly.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Third Beach
One of Vancouver's best beaches, North end is party party and the south end is kid-friendly.
Acuario de Vancouver
845 Avison WayFun for kids and adults!
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful library downtown.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Biblioteca Pública de Vancouver (Sucursal de la Biblioteca Central)
350 W Georgia StWonderful library downtown.
Local spot, they serve drinks. Check the listings beforehand, iconic East Vancouver!
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayLocal spot, they serve drinks. Check the listings beforehand, iconic East Vancouver!
Shopping
Awesome vintage shop on the Drive. Lots of jewellery and re-worked finds.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mintage
1714 Commercial DrAwesome vintage shop on the Drive. Lots of jewellery and re-worked finds.
Kalena's Shoes
1526 Commercial DrAmazing Italian show shop!