Guidebook for Vancouver
Parks & Nature
Nature in the heart of Vancouver. Walk the sea wall.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdNature in the heart of Vancouver. Walk the sea wall.
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayFor hiking in summer and skiing in winter
English Bay
Our beach in the heart of downtown Vancouver
Mt Seymour
Hiking and mountain biking
World-class skiing, hiking, mountain-biking, restaurants, hotels and village
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I-Whistler Mountain Peak Suspension Bridge
World-class skiing, hiking, mountain-biking, restaurants, hotels and village
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveSmall beach-side community in North Vancouver
Food Scene
Yolks
1598 E Hastings StExcellent breakfast/brunch options
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StVery popular local breakfast spot
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StWest Coast inspired Tacos
Cabrito - Tapas Bebidas
2270 Commercial DrDelicious tapas and cocktails
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrMiddle Eastern food with a modern twist
Great local spot with Cuban-inspired food and great outdoor seating right on Commercial Drive.
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Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrGreat local spot with Cuban-inspired food and great outdoor seating right on Commercial Drive.
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrGood local hang on the Drive
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayItalian-inspired, family style dining
Sightseeing
High end shopping, tourist knick-knacks, bars, restaurants, cafes
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Gastown
High end shopping, tourist knick-knacks, bars, restaurants, cafes
Live Musical-Theatre in Stanley Park (summer only)
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Theatre under the Stars
610 Pipeline RdLive Musical-Theatre in Stanley Park (summer only)
Beautiful, vibrant market with a variety of shops featuring local artisans and musicians
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I-Granville Island
Beautiful, vibrant market with a variety of shops featuring local artisans and musicians
Once the site of the athletes village during the 2010 Olympics, now a modern, urban landscape with restaurants, shops, a theatre and a sea-wall walk that will take you to False Creek
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Olympic Village Square
Once the site of the athletes village during the 2010 Olympics, now a modern, urban landscape with restaurants, shops, a theatre and a sea-wall walk that will take you to False Creek
I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StArt Gallery
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceSite of Expo 86
PNE Forum
2901 E Hastings StPacific National Exhibition & Playland
Essentials
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StLocal grocery store with lots of organic options
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlAsian supermarket
Whole Foods Market
4420 Lougheed Hwy.Organic market
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StDrug store - 15 min walk from our home
Excellent selection of beer, wine and spirits
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High Point Beer Wine Spirits
2769 E Hastings StExcellent selection of beer, wine and spirits
Drinks & Nightlife
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrAwesome local and international beer
Traditional BBQ fair with local beer and cocktails
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Whiskey Six BBQ
826 Renfrew StTraditional BBQ fair with local beer and cocktails
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac StOff the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StStorm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveLocal craft brewery
Local craft brewery with food truck inside
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StLocal craft brewery with food truck inside
City/town information
Victoria
British Columbia's beautiful capital city
Neighbourhoods
Kitsilano
Hip and vibrant and close to Kits Beach
Mount Pleasant
A lively and hip urban neighbourhood
This is our neighbourhood. Commonly referred to as Hastings Sunrise or the East Village
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Hastings-Sunrise
This is our neighbourhood. Commonly referred to as Hastings Sunrise or the East Village
Chinatown
One of the oldest and largest in North America.