Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
A beach in the city! Not everyday you see that. grab a log, take a seat and enjoy the gorgeous west coast scenery!
537 locals recommend
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueA beach in the city! Not everyday you see that. grab a log, take a seat and enjoy the gorgeous west coast scenery!
Voted one of the best parks in the world. Don't underestimate it's size, the park is 100 acres!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdVoted one of the best parks in the world. Don't underestimate it's size, the park is 100 acres!
A tourist must-see. Cool market, street performers and art. Consider taking the aquabus across the water.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
A tourist must-see. Cool market, street performers and art. Consider taking the aquabus across the water.
Prospect Point Picnic Area
6200 Stanley Park DrBeautiful lookout within Stanley Park with a picnic site!
The farthest beach by foot but also the most beautiful within the park. Third beach is my personal favorite.
192 locals recommend
Third Beach
The farthest beach by foot but also the most beautiful within the park. Third beach is my personal favorite.
Take the aquabus across false creek to check out Granville Island and Kits beach.
54 locals recommend
Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetTake the aquabus across false creek to check out Granville Island and Kits beach.
A cute little lake very close to the apartment. Nice spot for a morning run or evening walk.
36 locals recommend
Lost Lagoon
A cute little lake very close to the apartment. Nice spot for a morning run or evening walk.
Food Scene
Yummy food, great brunch, cold drinks and friendly staff! Nice local watering hole.
91 locals recommend
Score on Davie
1262 Davie StYummy food, great brunch, cold drinks and friendly staff! Nice local watering hole.
My hands down favorite restaurant. Small Spanish tapas plates for sharing. They don't take reservations and the place is small, arrive early to avoid a huge wait.
61 locals recommend
Espana Restaurant
1118 Denman StMy hands down favorite restaurant. Small Spanish tapas plates for sharing. They don't take reservations and the place is small, arrive early to avoid a huge wait.
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveThe best patio in the city!
Greenhorn
994 Nicola StA hidden gem, great local coffee shop.
Varadero Cafe
2767 Commercial DrNice coffee, yummy panini sandwiches in a little hidden spot.
Waffles to die for. Delicious! A couple tables outside too.
63 locals recommend
Nero Belgian Waffle Bar
1703 Robson StWaffles to die for. Delicious! A couple tables outside too.
The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina
1049 Granville StreetTasty Mexican food, reasonable prices!
Delicious Pizza! Order online at http://www.unclefatih.com/
26 locals recommend
Uncle Fatih's Pizza - ABBOTT
638 Abbott StDelicious Pizza! Order online at http://www.unclefatih.com/
A no-frills lunch joint, commonly referred to as the best view of the city, with cold beer and reasonably priced food. Feeling adventurous? Try biking there!
24 locals recommend
The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StA no-frills lunch joint, commonly referred to as the best view of the city, with cold beer and reasonably priced food. Feeling adventurous? Try biking there!
A great spot to grab a beer if you're checking out Kits beach. The veggie burger is delicious!
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveA great spot to grab a beer if you're checking out Kits beach. The veggie burger is delicious!
Not fancy to look at but they make some chronic Thai food in this place. Owned and operated by a husband and wife team. A real neighbourhood gem.
Khunnai Chang Thai Cuisine
Not fancy to look at but they make some chronic Thai food in this place. Owned and operated by a husband and wife team. A real neighbourhood gem.
Everything Else
A great place to rent a bike to tour the seawall and check out Stanley Park
61 locals recommend
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia StA great place to rent a bike to tour the seawall and check out Stanley Park
For anyone interested in using the gym during their visit the community center has reasonable drop in fees
12 locals recommend
West End Community Centre
870 Denman StFor anyone interested in using the gym during their visit the community center has reasonable drop in fees
So. Much. Fun.
Just at the end of our street you'll find a small pitch and putt. You can rent the clubs right there. Pro tip: ask the attendant if you can play the back 9 to avoid lineups.
24 locals recommend
Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
2099 Beach AveSo. Much. Fun.
Just at the end of our street you'll find a small pitch and putt. You can rent the clubs right there. Pro tip: ask the attendant if you can play the back 9 to avoid lineups.
Yaletown
Cool neighbourhood to wander and explore! Tiny streets, cool shopping.
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallFor those free spirits, this is Vancouver's nude beach!
Saturday mornings all summer long, from 9am-2pm, there is a local farmer's market on Comox St.
22 locals recommend
West End Farmers Market
1100 Comox StSaturday mornings all summer long, from 9am-2pm, there is a local farmer's market on Comox St.
St. Paul's Foundation
1081 Burrard StThe nearest hospital to the apartment
Essentials
A bit of a hidden, but very cheap grocery store. Carries PC products.
38 locals recommend
Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman StA bit of a hidden, but very cheap grocery store. Carries PC products.
Davie Street Your Independent Grocer
1255 Davie StGrocery store closest to the apartment
Entertainment & Activities
For the guests with kids. Coal harbour hosts indoor play gyms on rainy days for children under 5. calling 311 will connect you with the city of Vancouver who can direct you to available days.
7 locals recommend
Coal Harbour Community Centre
480 Broughton StFor the guests with kids. Coal harbour hosts indoor play gyms on rainy days for children under 5. calling 311 will connect you with the city of Vancouver who can direct you to available days.
Outdoor pool right beside the ocean. Beach entry for children, concession stand nearby with washrooms and two playgrounds close too.
31 locals recommend
Second Beach Pool
Outdoor pool right beside the ocean. Beach entry for children, concession stand nearby with washrooms and two playgrounds close too.
There is a park here for children during the summer months or when school is not in session.
Lord Roberts Elementary School
1100 Bidwell StThere is a park here for children during the summer months or when school is not in session.
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayVancouver Aquarium!
Nelson Park
1030 Bute StA playground for children
Arts & Culture
Roar you Lions Roar! Vancouver's football and soccer teams play here. You can walk if you're up for the exercise though a cab wouldn't cost much.
418 locals recommend
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdRoar you Lions Roar! Vancouver's football and soccer teams play here. You can walk if you're up for the exercise though a cab wouldn't cost much.
The home of the Vancouver Canucks! it is walkable if you're up for it, but a cab is quick and affordable too.
408 locals recommend
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayThe home of the Vancouver Canucks! it is walkable if you're up for it, but a cab is quick and affordable too.
the Comedy MIX
Live stand up comedy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
289 locals recommend
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
134 locals recommend
Main Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
53 locals recommend
R&B Ale & Pizza House
1-54 E 4th AveFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
27 locals recommend
Big Rock Brewery
310 W 4th AveFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
Fresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.
37 locals recommend
Steel Toad Brewing Co. Ltd.
97 East 2nd AvenueFresh, cold, local craft beer! Renting a bike and touring the breweries is a popular pastime in Vancouver.