Larry’s guidebook
Food scene
For delicious ice cream treats - a favourite amongst locals and tourists in the area.
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Glenburn Soda Fountain & Confectionery
4090 Hastings StFor delicious ice cream treats - a favourite amongst locals and tourists in the area.
You won't find portion sizes anywhere else. WARNING: There's always lineups to get in. It may be best to call ahead and ask to see how long the wait is (or order pick-up!)
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Anton's Pasta Bar
4260 Hastings StYou won't find portion sizes anywhere else. WARNING: There's always lineups to get in. It may be best to call ahead and ask to see how long the wait is (or order pick-up!)
If you’re a brunch person, you must try this cozy breakfast restaurant. Fresh pastries and delicious chicken and waffles!
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The Gray Olive Cafeteria
4190 Hastings StIf you’re a brunch person, you must try this cozy breakfast restaurant. Fresh pastries and delicious chicken and waffles!
If you can’t tell by now, my family has a sweet tooth. If you love pie, then you’ll love Peaked Pies! Warning: you’re probably going to want more than 1 slice.
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Peaked Pies
4114 Hastings StIf you can’t tell by now, my family has a sweet tooth. If you love pie, then you’ll love Peaked Pies! Warning: you’re probably going to want more than 1 slice.
A hidden gem with some great fresh sushi. We have a lot of sushi restaurants in Vancouver, but few are as good as this one.
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Sushi Bar Kilala
4749 Hastings StA hidden gem with some great fresh sushi. We have a lot of sushi restaurants in Vancouver, but few are as good as this one.
Great coffee and freshly baked goods. Enough said.
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Fiordilatte Gelateria And Caffe
4233 East E Hastings StGreat coffee and freshly baked goods. Enough said.
It’s quiet, but a local gem for sure. If you’ve got a craving for pho, you’re going to have to come here AT LEAST once.
Thai's Saigon Bistro
4015 Hastings StIt’s quiet, but a local gem for sure. If you’ve got a craving for pho, you’re going to have to come here AT LEAST once.
Things to Do
A nice local park for those relaxing summer / spring days. It also has a track for runners. It's located right beside the public library and community centre (swimming pool and fitness centre).
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Confederation Park
250 Willingdon AveA nice local park for those relaxing summer / spring days. It also has a track for runners. It's located right beside the public library and community centre (swimming pool and fitness centre).
If you're in need of a full-day plan, why not attend the famous Playland Park? They've got the oldest wooden rollercoaster in North America. TIP: Order tickets ahead online.
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I-Playland e-PNE
2901 E Hastings StIf you're in need of a full-day plan, why not attend the famous Playland Park? They've got the oldest wooden rollercoaster in North America. TIP: Order tickets ahead online.
New Brighton Park
3201 New Brighton RdA nice park by the water. Accessible by car.
An absolutely MUST SEE. Accessible both by car (10-15 minutes) and by public transit. A local pier surrounded by a public market, great restaurants and bars, and amazing views.
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Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtAn absolutely MUST SEE. Accessible both by car (10-15 minutes) and by public transit. A local pier surrounded by a public market, great restaurants and bars, and amazing views.
Newly renovated (5 years in the making). An absolutely amazing mall with luxury shopping and a movie theatre. Accessible by car (10 min) and public transit.
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Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.Newly renovated (5 years in the making). An absolutely amazing mall with luxury shopping and a movie theatre. Accessible by car (10 min) and public transit.
Neighbourhoods
Great restaurants, lots of pubs, and full of personality. A must-visit while you’re here in Vancouver.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveGreat restaurants, lots of pubs, and full of personality. A must-visit while you’re here in Vancouver.
Rich history and great restaurants. A favourite amongst tourists. Enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and catch the famous steam clock going off!
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Gastown
Rich history and great restaurants. A favourite amongst tourists. Enjoy a freshly brewed coffee and catch the famous steam clock going off!
Sightseeing
You can’t leave Vancouver without taking a walk or bike ride along the sea wall (10km). It’ll take you right to English bay where you can grab a meal and a drink afterwards.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdYou can’t leave Vancouver without taking a walk or bike ride along the sea wall (10km). It’ll take you right to English bay where you can grab a meal and a drink afterwards.
Take the gondola for a scenic view up Grouse Mountain or attack the Grouse Grind if you’re feeling daring (note, it is quite a hike and appropriate footwear should be worn - should take 1.5-2.5 hours). At the top, you can find restaurants, lumberjack shows, and even observe some bears and wolves.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayTake the gondola for a scenic view up Grouse Mountain or attack the Grouse Grind if you’re feeling daring (note, it is quite a hike and appropriate footwear should be worn - should take 1.5-2.5 hours). At the top, you can find restaurants, lumberjack shows, and even observe some bears and wolves.
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdCapilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdIsiqithi Sea to Sky
36800 British Columbia 99Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnHikes
Please see this list of nearby hikes (a car is required to access most of these trails).
The Chief Squamish
I-Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayQuarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailAn easy and scenic hike. The view is great!
Goat Mountain
This is a full day hike. It’s recommended that you’re in good shape and wear appropriate footwear. The lakes are gorgeous!
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Garibaldi Lake
This is a full day hike. It’s recommended that you’re in good shape and wear appropriate footwear. The lakes are gorgeous!
Buntzen Lake