Guidebook for Vancouver
Drinks & Nightlife
Libra Room
1608 Commercial DrIntimate Bar with live Jazz music
Great for Beer Sampling and hanging with friends! Conveniently Close to the Commercial Drive Sky Train Station.
77 locals recommend
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrGreat for Beer Sampling and hanging with friends! Conveniently Close to the Commercial Drive Sky Train Station.
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial DrLocal Hangout on the Drive!
Food Scene
Kishimoto: High End Custom Sushi - Very popular - no reservations
296 locals recommend
Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveKishimoto: High End Custom Sushi - Very popular - no reservations
Romantic -Fine Dining -French and Tunisian Cuisine in a small intimate restaurant - Try the mussels!
16 locals recommend
Carthage Cafe
1851 Commercial DrRomantic -Fine Dining -French and Tunisian Cuisine in a small intimate restaurant - Try the mussels!
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrMexican Fare - Very Popular!
Great Szechuan Chinese food - Try the Ginger Beef and Kids love the Lemon Chicken. -Lunch Specials!
26 locals recommend
ChongQing on Commercial
2808 Commercial DrGreat Szechuan Chinese food - Try the Ginger Beef and Kids love the Lemon Chicken. -Lunch Specials!
Commercial Street Cafe
3599 Commercial StGreat Corner Cafe! in Quiet neighbourhood
As you stroll around Trout Lake, this is a great place to stop for a Salmon, Beef or Veggie Burger, Ice Cream or a Coffee. Located beside the beach and a playground .
Trout Lake Concession Stand
2105 E 19th AveAs you stroll around Trout Lake, this is a great place to stop for a Salmon, Beef or Veggie Burger, Ice Cream or a Coffee. Located beside the beach and a playground .
Chance Cafe
3424 Commercial StA small but friendly Coffee shop right on the corner - Bubble Tea is also available!
Carousel Cafe
3360 Victoria DrCoffee Shop located inside the Trout Lake Community Center!
Real Italian Pizza - All cooked in 90 seconds! There's a reason there's always a line up here! Extremely Popular!
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrReal Italian Pizza - All cooked in 90 seconds! There's a reason there's always a line up here! Extremely Popular!
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrCubano Fusion Food - with a great Patio and nice ambience!
Fine Dining Italian Cuisine - The Real Deal - beside the Italian Cultural Center - Great Atmosphere and Amazing food!
La Piazza Dario
3075 Slocan StFine Dining Italian Cuisine - The Real Deal - beside the Italian Cultural Center - Great Atmosphere and Amazing food!
Another Great Italian Restaurant Landmark on the Drive - with the famous Sun -Oven!
44 locals recommend
Marcello Ristorante & Pizzeria
1404 Commercial DrAnother Great Italian Restaurant Landmark on the Drive - with the famous Sun -Oven!
Family oriented Pizzeria - kids get to play with pizza dough.
30 locals recommend
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial DrFamily oriented Pizzeria - kids get to play with pizza dough.
and Cafe where everything is freshly baked, ice cream is homemade, and coffee is great
15 locals recommend
Seasons Bakery
2879 Commercial Drand Cafe where everything is freshly baked, ice cream is homemade, and coffee is great
If you like excellent Flavourful Coffee - this is the place to go!
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StIf you like excellent Flavourful Coffee - this is the place to go!
Tangent Café
2095 Commercial DrGreat place for Brunch!
Great Italian style Pizzeria - Great for Take out after a swim at the Renfrew Pool across the street!
15 locals recommend
Ragazzi Pizza Co
2996 E 22nd AveGreat Italian style Pizzeria - Great for Take out after a swim at the Renfrew Pool across the street!
White Spot
1476 KingswayDecent Family Fare - Part of the Legendary BC Restaurant Chain
Shopping
Metrotown
It's got everything!
The place to people watch as you're looking for your next addition to your wardrobe!
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson StThe place to people watch as you're looking for your next addition to your wardrobe!
Buy the freshest ingredients for your Gourmet Dinner while watching tons of street performers and Craft shops. There's also a Kid's zone and a waterpark. Or rent a boat and go into English Bay!
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StBuy the freshest ingredients for your Gourmet Dinner while watching tons of street performers and Craft shops. There's also a Kid's zone and a waterpark. Or rent a boat and go into English Bay!
Richmond Night Market
8351 River RdThis is a cultural experience! Gizmos and Gadgets abound!
Chinatown Night Market 華埠夜市
Main StreetIt's got everything from Sporting goods, to Camping, Housewares to Automotive.
48 locals recommend
Canadian Tire
2290 Cambie StIt's got everything from Sporting goods, to Camping, Housewares to Automotive.
Essentials
Grab an Americano at Starbucks inside the Safeway as you shop for your groceries.
72 locals recommend
Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E BroadwayGrab an Americano at Starbucks inside the Safeway as you shop for your groceries.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StIn case you need a prescription filled or toiletries.
HUSKY
2120 South Grandview HighwayConveniently located near the park and enroute to major routes.
In case you need a walk in clinic, this is a good little office with friendly staff.
Simply Wellness Medical
1818 KingswayIn case you need a walk in clinic, this is a good little office with friendly staff.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a Repertoire theatre that plays cult classics to more current movies and sometimes the odd performance.
100 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayThis is a Repertoire theatre that plays cult classics to more current movies and sometimes the odd performance.
First Run Collection of Movies - where you can go on a shopping Spree before sitting down to enjoy the latest flick!
290 locals recommend
Metropolis At Metrotown
4700 KingswayFirst Run Collection of Movies - where you can go on a shopping Spree before sitting down to enjoy the latest flick!
The place to go if you want to lose your cookies! But have fun while you're doing it! - tons of rides and home of the Pacific National Exhibition in August - with performances, and tons of entertainment!
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StThe place to go if you want to lose your cookies! But have fun while you're doing it! - tons of rides and home of the Pacific National Exhibition in August - with performances, and tons of entertainment!
Local Community Swimming Pool with Gym, Hot tub, Sauna and Pool. Secret Spot: Go for a stroll in the Ravine and check out little oasis with a stream
9 locals recommend
Renfrew Park Community Centre
2929 E 22nd AveLocal Community Swimming Pool with Gym, Hot tub, Sauna and Pool. Secret Spot: Go for a stroll in the Ravine and check out little oasis with a stream
Everything from Ice Skating (winter), Pottery, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Badminton, Dance classes to a Gym you can drop in - overlooking the Park!
50 locals recommend
Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria DrEverything from Ice Skating (winter), Pottery, Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Badminton, Dance classes to a Gym you can drop in - overlooking the Park!
Trout Lake Playground
Knight StreetCustom Playground with a sand pit, Log sculptures, climbing areas etc!
Getting Around
Take the Skytrain in the direction of Waterfront Station to head downtown or go in the opposite direction (King George) and get off at Metrotown - for shopping in a massive mall or go see a movie in the Metopolis.
29 locals recommend
Nanaimo Station
Take the Skytrain in the direction of Waterfront Station to head downtown or go in the opposite direction (King George) and get off at Metrotown - for shopping in a massive mall or go see a movie in the Metopolis.
The hub - Trains to Downtown (Waterfront) or Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey - Also you can take the 99 B line Express bus west all the way to UBC and Kits
98 locals recommend
Commercial Platform 3 station
The hub - Trains to Downtown (Waterfront) or Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey - Also you can take the 99 B line Express bus west all the way to UBC and Kits
Sightseeing
Amazing collection of Aquatic Creatures -not only West Coast - but Tropical species as well! All situated in Stanley Park one of the largest Parks in the center of an urban environment!
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayAmazing collection of Aquatic Creatures -not only West Coast - but Tropical species as well! All situated in Stanley Park one of the largest Parks in the center of an urban environment!
Take a Gondola Ride up and experience Stunning views of the City - At the top there are several restaurants - As well as touristy sightseeing: Check out the fun Lumberjack Show, or the two Grizzlies or watch the Birds of Prey Show! Also the Eye of the Wind working wind turbine - Or go on a Zip Line!
249 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Take a Gondola Ride up and experience Stunning views of the City - At the top there are several restaurants - As well as touristy sightseeing: Check out the fun Lumberjack Show, or the two Grizzlies or watch the Birds of Prey Show! Also the Eye of the Wind working wind turbine - Or go on a Zip Line!
Chinatown
Try some Dimsum in one of Vancouver's oldest communities!
Great sleepy little bedroom community of Vancouver - complete with great coffee shops and restaurants and stunning views. Rent kayaks and go for a paddle up Indian Arm!
337 locals recommend
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveGreat sleepy little bedroom community of Vancouver - complete with great coffee shops and restaurants and stunning views. Rent kayaks and go for a paddle up Indian Arm!