Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Some of my favourite food spots. My neighbourhood has the best eating in the city.
My favorite coffee. Great pastries. Try the large Americano for a huge caffeine boost. :)
They also have very good and healthy breakfasts.
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Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrMy favorite coffee. Great pastries. Try the large Americano for a huge caffeine boost. :)
They also have very good and healthy breakfasts.
Very delicious brunch. Must get there early to avoid the line-up.
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Catch 122 Cafe Bistro
128 W Hastings StVery delicious brunch. Must get there early to avoid the line-up.
Great view of the North Shore mountains. Watch the sea planes take off and land while you eat.
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Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlGreat view of the North Shore mountains. Watch the sea planes take off and land while you eat.
Cardero's for seafood is a must. The atmosphere and views from this place is awesome.
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Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayCardero's for seafood is a must. The atmosphere and views from this place is awesome.
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StGreat ambiance, food and a large selection of craft beer.
Best poke bowl in the city as far as I'm concerned. It's very fresh with good selection of toppings. Very quick service as well.
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Pacific Poke
625 Main StBest poke bowl in the city as far as I'm concerned. It's very fresh with good selection of toppings. Very quick service as well.
This place is just awesome. The atmosphere, cocktails and food is so delicious! The nachos with chorizo and the steak tacos are incredible. There is also a take-out counter, but does not offer all the menu choices of inside.
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Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StThis place is just awesome. The atmosphere, cocktails and food is so delicious! The nachos with chorizo and the steak tacos are incredible. There is also a take-out counter, but does not offer all the menu choices of inside.
Fun Japanese Izakaya restaurant. My favourite is the black cod and deep fried brie cheese.
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Guu with Otokomae
375 Water StFun Japanese Izakaya restaurant. My favourite is the black cod and deep fried brie cheese.
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StExquisite French food. $$$$
Jade Dynasty Restaurant
137 E Pender Stquick dim sum, no flare
Chinatown BBQ
130 E Pender Stcanto style bbq, no flare but it's really good
Best italian you can find here, Anthony Bourdain had been there, it's among the top Italian restaurant in North America. $$$$
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Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill
1133 Hamilton StBest italian you can find here, Anthony Bourdain had been there, it's among the top Italian restaurant in North America. $$$$
Terrible neighborhood, but great food. Yemeni, good food, easy, homecooked style.
Saba Foods Yemeni Restaurant
2881 Granville StreetTerrible neighborhood, but great food. Yemeni, good food, easy, homecooked style.
Afghan food, little flare, variety of choices, decent price, near Grandville Island.
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Afghan Horsemen Restaurant
1833 Anderson StAfghan food, little flare, variety of choices, decent price, near Grandville Island.
Pokerrito
558 Dunsmuir StPretty good Poke bowl.
La Playita Seafood
360 Cambie Streetceviche, Sinaloa style, very good South American seafood
Go Fish
1505 W 1st AveGreat fish and chips near Granville Island.
hand roll sushi on the busy shopping street of Robson, but don't let the location fool you, this one is legit.
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Hello Nori
1165 Robson Streethand roll sushi on the busy shopping street of Robson, but don't let the location fool you, this one is legit.
they are famous for the dip ramen. 2 mins walk from here.
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Taishoken Ramen
515 Abbott Stthey are famous for the dip ramen. 2 mins walk from here.
the highlights are of course, Mazesoba, which is ramen without soup, which are awesome.
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Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba - Downtown
551 Seymour Stthe highlights are of course, Mazesoba, which is ramen without soup, which are awesome.
Between 2 Buns
105 East Pender Street gourmet burger and beer. 4 mins walk
mello
223 E Pender StKorean style donut. 7 mins walk
Located in the posh Yaletown and famous for the liquid nitrogen ice cream, the ice cream sandwich is a crowd favourite.
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Mister Artisan Ice Cream
1141 Mainland StLocated in the posh Yaletown and famous for the liquid nitrogen ice cream, the ice cream sandwich is a crowd favourite.
there's a small Japanese crepe stall by the entrance of this Japanese grocery store, and it's amazing. Checkout the crepe with strawberry and cream!
Konbiniya Japan Centre
1238 Robson Streetthere's a small Japanese crepe stall by the entrance of this Japanese grocery store, and it's amazing. Checkout the crepe with strawberry and cream!
one of the most famous in town, they've got the classics down to a T
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Lee's Donuts
1689 Johnston Stone of the most famous in town, they've got the classics down to a T
good quality bread and pastries. We also like kids cookies and confetti cookies. 4 mins walk
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Purebread
159 W Hastings Stgood quality bread and pastries. We also like kids cookies and confetti cookies. 4 mins walk
Nemesis Coffee Gastown
302 W Hastings Stgood cronuts selections. 6 mins walk
Boba Run
102 West Hastings StreetGood Boba drink.
One of the top pastry and chocolate shops in North America!
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Thomas Haas
998 Harbourside DrOne of the top pastry and chocolate shops in North America!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great underground bar which always has fantastic live music.
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Guilt & Co
Great underground bar which always has fantastic live music.
Go for the Happy Hour special from 3-6. Free pound of wings with any pint purchase.
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The Pint Public House
455 Abbott StGo for the Happy Hour special from 3-6. Free pound of wings with any pint purchase.
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StGreat ambiance and best cocktails in the city.
Parks & Nature
My favorite park in the world. Old growth forests, awesome trails, beautiful beaches and stunning views. Rent a bike and ride around the sea wall. This park is AMAZING!
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdMy favorite park in the world. Old growth forests, awesome trails, beautiful beaches and stunning views. Rent a bike and ride around the sea wall. This park is AMAZING!
My favorite Vancouver beach. I usually come here with some wine and snacks after work. Come on Tuesday night for the huge drum circle.
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Terceira Praia
My favorite Vancouver beach. I usually come here with some wine and snacks after work. Come on Tuesday night for the huge drum circle.
A suspension bridge with breathtaking views and hiking trails.
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Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdA suspension bridge with breathtaking views and hiking trails.
Breathtaking rain forest with hours of hiking trails, fishing and river swimming in the summer. This park is so massive, it will never feel crowded or busy. Serenity.
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Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
2369 Lillooet RdBreathtaking rain forest with hours of hiking trails, fishing and river swimming in the summer. This park is so massive, it will never feel crowded or busy. Serenity.
Moderately challenging hike with magnificent views when you make it to the top.
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Squamish Chief
38117 SECONDModerately challenging hike with magnificent views when you make it to the top.
Take this gondola to the mountain too for lunch and breathtaking views.
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Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99Take this gondola to the mountain too for lunch and breathtaking views.
Entertainment & Activities
Great aquarium, where you can learn about all the West Coast ocean life. I have a seasons pass here and go a few times a year.
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Aquário de Vancouver
845 Avison WayGreat aquarium, where you can learn about all the West Coast ocean life. I have a seasons pass here and go a few times a year.
Great movie theatre, directly across the street.
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Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender StGreat movie theatre, directly across the street.
Fly over Canada in this 4D Imax trip. If you don't know much about Canada, this experience will immerse you with a fly over of the entire country. It is awesome! When you fly over the arctic, you get a blast of cold air and ice crystals in your face. I would not miss this one.
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FlyOver Canadá
999 Canada PlaceFly over Canada in this 4D Imax trip. If you don't know much about Canada, this experience will immerse you with a fly over of the entire country. It is awesome! When you fly over the arctic, you get a blast of cold air and ice crystals in your face. I would not miss this one.
Created for the athletes of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, this area now hosts several bars and restaurants and is just a nice place to walk around and within walking distance from home.
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Milton Wong Plaza
1650 Manitoba StCreated for the athletes of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, this area now hosts several bars and restaurants and is just a nice place to walk around and within walking distance from home.
Essentials
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StLondon Drugs
351 Abbott StCrosstown Liquor Store
568 Abbott StBooze. Open until 11pm.
Need some supplements, protein powder or a açai smoothie bowl?
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Body Energy Club
746 Davie StNeed some supplements, protein powder or a açai smoothie bowl?
Shopping
Great boutique stores from trinkets, souvenirs, to the latest in fashion.
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Gastown
Great boutique stores from trinkets, souvenirs, to the latest in fashion.
Revolucion Cigars and Gifts
1063 Mainland StGreat cigars and gifts.
A public market with lots of restaurants, shops and fresh food vendors (meat, fish, teas, vegetables, etc..). Visitors to Vancouver always LOVE this place.
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Ilha Granville
A public market with lots of restaurants, shops and fresh food vendors (meat, fish, teas, vegetables, etc..). Visitors to Vancouver always LOVE this place.
Everything Else
If you're into Cannabis, there are bunch of shops close by at Hastings and Cambie.
Good selection of cannabis for a fair price. You can also smoke there and chill.
Cannabis Culture Lounge
303 W Hastings StGood selection of cannabis for a fair price. You can also smoke there and chill.