Favourite Restaurants
Some of our faves within 15 minute drives
This is a fine dining restaurant on the top of Grouse Mountain which has breathtaking views and a very fancy menu. The gondola ride which is almost 40 dollars per person is included when you make your reservation. I don't recommend this for children.
20 locals recommend
The Observatory
6400 Nancy Greene WayThis is a fine dining restaurant on the top of Grouse Mountain which has breathtaking views and a very fancy menu. The gondola ride which is almost 40 dollars per person is included when you make your reservation. I don't recommend this for children.
Sushi Man Restaurant
1307 Marine DriveVery affordable and quick sushi. Perfect for the whole family.
Right on the beach in West Vancouver. Great food....not too expensive but maybe best without kids :)
74 locals recommend
Beach House Restaurant
150 25th StRight on the beach in West Vancouver. Great food....not too expensive but maybe best without kids :)
Near the beach and shopping strip in West Vancouver. Great food and family friendly. Mid price range.
251 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrNear the beach and shopping strip in West Vancouver. Great food and family friendly. Mid price range.
Wonderful, affordable , authentic Persian Food. Perfect for families. Most dishes large enough to share!
14 locals recommend
Cazba Restaurant
132 16th St WWonderful, affordable , authentic Persian Food. Perfect for families. Most dishes large enough to share!
Favourite coffe shops
Although there are plenty of Starbucks around, these are our favourites for best freshly baked goods and wonderful coffees.
BjornBar Bakery
3053 Edgemont BlvdEverything made on the premises. Rooftop seating.
A little further away in West Van, but worth it! Not cheap either!
18 locals recommend
Temper Chocolate & Pastry
2409 Marine DrA little further away in West Van, but worth it! Not cheap either!
Pricey but very nice. Located in Park Royal West Vancouver. A very nice shopping Mall and a little shopping village outside.
6 locals recommend
Faubourg
792 Main StPricey but very nice. Located in Park Royal West Vancouver. A very nice shopping Mall and a little shopping village outside.
Groceries
Here are some places nearby where you can get everything from milk to toiletries.
Groceries, bakery, fresh fish, clothing, jewelry, liquor store.
50 locals recommend
Lynn Valley Centre
1199 Lynn Valley RdGroceries, bakery, fresh fish, clothing, jewelry, liquor store.
Large store, excellent prices. Plenty of produce, ethnic food, clothing, cookware, pharmacy etc. You would need to drive to this store which is about 10 minutes from our place.
35 locals recommend
Real Canadian Superstore
333 Seymour BlvdLarge store, excellent prices. Plenty of produce, ethnic food, clothing, cookware, pharmacy etc. You would need to drive to this store which is about 10 minutes from our place.
Drug stores and Pharmacies
There are many drugstores nearby. Shoppers has many locations all over the North Shore.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StThis is the closest Shoppers, but there are many more.
Much more than drugs....Food, cosmetics, electronics, household items.
285 locals recommend
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StMuch more than drugs....Food, cosmetics, electronics, household items.
Recreation or Community Centers with pools and Gyms
There are close to 10 very affordable community centers featuring fitness classes etc in our area.
Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
123 23rd St EDelbrook Community Recreation Centre
851 W Queens RdKaren Magnussen Community Recreation Centre
2300 Kirkstone RdThis one you would have to drive to, but it's well worth it especially with children. There is a nice big water slide too!
25 locals recommend
Community Centre | West Vancouver
2121 Marine DrThis one you would have to drive to, but it's well worth it especially with children. There is a nice big water slide too!
Automotive
A couple of places for minor repairs, oil changes, or new tires for your car.
Lots more than automotive. There is a full hardware store featuring outdoor furniture, dishes, coffe makers etc.
48 locals recommend
Canadian Tire
2290 Cambie StLots more than automotive. There is a full hardware store featuring outdoor furniture, dishes, coffe makers etc.
Midas
185 Marine DrKal Tire
1830 Marine DrHardware stores
From wood to wrenches...
Canadian Tire
2290 Cambie StNo building material here, but most everything else.
Full building supply and hardware store. More than one location in North Van.
RONA B.H. Allen Building Centre Ltd
915 W 1st StFull building supply and hardware store. More than one location in North Van.
The Home Depot
3950 Henning DrThis is in West Van, so you need to drive or bus.