Wicked Urban Views Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Known for a buzzing nightlife scene on neon-lit Granville Street, with raucous bars, clubs, and live bands at the art deco Commodore Ballroom. By day, it’s a busy shopping hub of chain and luxury boutiques, plus high-end department stores in the Pacific Centre mall. Food trucks and casual lunch spots dot the area, and cruise liners depart from Canada Place, a terminal designed to look like a ship.
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Downtown Vancouver
Known for a buzzing nightlife scene on neon-lit Granville Street, with raucous bars, clubs, and live bands at the art deco Commodore Ballroom. By day, it’s a busy shopping hub of chain and luxury boutiques, plus high-end department stores in the Pacific Centre mall. Food trucks and casual lunch spots dot the area, and cruise liners depart from Canada Place, a terminal designed to look like a ship.
Known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
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Gastown
Known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
Known for its buzzing food scene, which includes traditional Asian bakeries, dim sum restaurants and hip cocktail bars. Jars of ginseng and dried fish line the shelves of old-school apothecaries, while Chinese groceries stocked with live seafood and exotic vegetables share the streets with indie fashion shops.
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Chinatown
Known for its buzzing food scene, which includes traditional Asian bakeries, dim sum restaurants and hip cocktail bars. Jars of ginseng and dried fish line the shelves of old-school apothecaries, while Chinese groceries stocked with live seafood and exotic vegetables share the streets with indie fashion shops.
Known for its old warehouse buildings now home to hip restaurants and cocktail lounges, many with buzzing outdoor terraces, as well as indie fashion and decor boutiques. On the waterfront, David Lam Park has an expansive lawn and a playground, while the Seawall is popular for cycling and walking. Professional sports and rock concerts take place at nearby BC Place stadium and the Rogers Arena.
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Yaletown
Known for its old warehouse buildings now home to hip restaurants and cocktail lounges, many with buzzing outdoor terraces, as well as indie fashion and decor boutiques. On the waterfront, David Lam Park has an expansive lawn and a playground, while the Seawall is popular for cycling and walking. Professional sports and rock concerts take place at nearby BC Place stadium and the Rogers Arena.
A laid-back residential area known for the huge saltwater Kitsilano Pool and mountain views from Kitsilano Beach. Stores selling yoga wear, outdoor gear and fashionable clothes line West 4th Avenue, the main drag, and dining options range from waterside seafood spots to long-standing vegetarian eateries. Cultural attractions include the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
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Kitsilano
A laid-back residential area known for the huge saltwater Kitsilano Pool and mountain views from Kitsilano Beach. Stores selling yoga wear, outdoor gear and fashionable clothes line West 4th Avenue, the main drag, and dining options range from waterside seafood spots to long-standing vegetarian eateries. Cultural attractions include the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.
A culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, “the Drive” is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city, and is home to Vancouver’s own 8 block Little Italy, representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage. Home of the Vancouver dyke and trans marches. There are quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. A one of a kind experience.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveA culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, “the Drive” is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city, and is home to Vancouver’s own 8 block Little Italy, representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage. Home of the Vancouver dyke and trans marches. There are quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. A one of a kind experience.
Sightseeing
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in Chinatown. It is located at 578 Carrall Street and consists of a freely accessible public park and a garden with an admission fee.
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I-Garden yase-China ye-Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical
578 Carrall StThe Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in Chinatown. It is located at 578 Carrall Street and consists of a freely accessible public park and a garden with an admission fee.
A magnificent green oasis, which includes an 8.8 km seawall to walk, run, roller blade or ride your bike. In 2014, was voted “Top Park in the Entire World.” We still think it is! It’s also an easy ride on the #19 Stanley Park bus on West Pender Street.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdA magnificent green oasis, which includes an 8.8 km seawall to walk, run, roller blade or ride your bike. In 2014, was voted “Top Park in the Entire World.” We still think it is! It’s also an easy ride on the #19 Stanley Park bus on West Pender Street.
World Class West Coast Museum. An amazing amalgamation of Indigenous art and cultural artifacts of the Pacific Northwest, and the world.
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Iziko leAnthropology
6393 NW Marine DrWorld Class West Coast Museum. An amazing amalgamation of Indigenous art and cultural artifacts of the Pacific Northwest, and the world.
Clothing optional beach in Pacific Spirit Regional Park (part of UBC). Arrive at low tide and enjoy the warm water during your summer time stay. Many beverage / food vendors / hawkers.
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Wreck Beach
Southwest Marine DriveClothing optional beach in Pacific Spirit Regional Park (part of UBC). Arrive at low tide and enjoy the warm water during your summer time stay. Many beverage / food vendors / hawkers.
Head up and go for a hike in the summer or ski / snowshoe during the winter. Check out the Altitudes Bistro for apres nachos and a killer view of the geography of the Fraser Valley!
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Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Head up and go for a hike in the summer or ski / snowshoe during the winter. Check out the Altitudes Bistro for apres nachos and a killer view of the geography of the Fraser Valley!
A premier artistic and cultural hub located in an urban, waterfront location and steeped in a rich industrial and maritime heritage, this unique destination attracts millions of visitors each year from Vancouver and around the world. The famous public market is home to more than 50 independent food purveyors, and fine artists.
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I-Granville Island
A premier artistic and cultural hub located in an urban, waterfront location and steeped in a rich industrial and maritime heritage, this unique destination attracts millions of visitors each year from Vancouver and around the world. The famous public market is home to more than 50 independent food purveyors, and fine artists.
Food scene
Sushi Den
609 Abbott StReasonably priced sushi, great veggie rolls.
Chambar - Fine dining, excellent brunches, freshly made waffles.
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Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetChambar - Fine dining, excellent brunches, freshly made waffles.
Amazing brunches, usually long lineups so get there early if you can get out of bed!
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Jam Cafe
556 Beatty StAmazing brunches, usually long lineups so get there early if you can get out of bed!
Pub Fare with great food and drinks. Friendly servers too!
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The Pint Public House
455 Abbott StPub Fare with great food and drinks. Friendly servers too!
Super delicious Mexican food with big portions.
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La Casita - Gastown
101 W Cordova StSuper delicious Mexican food with big portions.
Laid-back spot for Caribbean dishes and rum drinks, plus late-night music in the basement. Best deep fried coconut dumplings in Vancouver!
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Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall StLaid-back spot for Caribbean dishes and rum drinks, plus late-night music in the basement. Best deep fried coconut dumplings in Vancouver!
Healthy and fresh Lebanese fare, good for vegetarians/vegans.
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Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StHealthy and fresh Lebanese fare, good for vegetarians/vegans.
Excellent happy hour with food and beverage deals.
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The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetExcellent happy hour with food and beverage deals.
MeeT in Gastown
12 Water St100% vegan: Burgers, Cashew cheese and Fries.
Szechuan Dan-Dan Noodles and Chili Garlic Eggplant are two favorites.
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Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th AveSzechuan Dan-Dan Noodles and Chili Garlic Eggplant are two favorites.
Outstanding Happy Hour. Some of our favorites are Scotch Eggs, amazing burgers and fries, great bar with friendly bartenders. Truly one of our favorite bars in Vancouver.
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Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StOutstanding Happy Hour. Some of our favorites are Scotch Eggs, amazing burgers and fries, great bar with friendly bartenders. Truly one of our favorite bars in Vancouver.
Breakfast Sandwiches or Vegan Bahn Mi after 11 am. Made on premises loaves of bread to go.
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The Birds & The Beets
55 Powell StBreakfast Sandwiches or Vegan Bahn Mi after 11 am. Made on premises loaves of bread to go.
Vietnamese/Cambodian food at its finest in Vancouver. Amazing chicken wings, butter beef, and many vegetarian dishes too.
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Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StVietnamese/Cambodian food at its finest in Vancouver. Amazing chicken wings, butter beef, and many vegetarian dishes too.
Middle Eastern Meats and Vegan options including amazing pickle plates and the best hot puffed up pita.
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Paramount Fine Foods
560 Robson StMiddle Eastern Meats and Vegan options including amazing pickle plates and the best hot puffed up pita.
Groceries
Open daily, just to the left of the front door of Wicked Views.
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T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlOpen daily, just to the left of the front door of Wicked Views.
Where we shop the most to stock up. Members Only.
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Costco Wholesale
605 Expo BlvdWhere we shop the most to stock up. Members Only.
Great prepared food section, good deli and bakery.
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott StGreat prepared food section, good deli and bakery.
The most frugal grocery store downtown with an interesting walk through historic Chinatown. Go east on Keefer (left out the front door). Turn left on Gore to Powell.
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Sunrise Market
300 Powell StThe most frugal grocery store downtown with an interesting walk through historic Chinatown. Go east on Keefer (left out the front door). Turn left on Gore to Powell.
Premier shopping experience, small licensed restaurant.
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Urban Fare
177 Davie StPremier shopping experience, small licensed restaurant.