Jin's Guidebook
Food scene
La Ruota Pizzeria
2002 West 4th AvenueAuthentic Neapolitan Pizza
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayVegetarian/Vegan
- portions are too small for me. :)
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Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveVegetarian/Vegan
- portions are too small for me. :)
Unchai Restaurant
2351 Burrard StAuthentic delicious Thai street food, perfect for take-out.
Fancy “KFC”, liked the extra crispy fried chicken wings, and the spicy Nashville style is so tasty.
LE COQ FRIT (VANCOUVER)
1888 West BroadwayFancy “KFC”, liked the extra crispy fried chicken wings, and the spicy Nashville style is so tasty.
Popular place for popular American brunch. (Historical: Angelina Jolie went 20+ years ago.)
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Sophie's Cosmic Cafe
2095 W 4th AvePopular place for popular American brunch. (Historical: Angelina Jolie went 20+ years ago.)
Japanese izakaya serves tapa style Japanese fusion food.
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Suika Japanese Restaurant
1626 W BroadwayJapanese izakaya serves tapa style Japanese fusion food.
Authentic Chinese cuisine (& Shanghainese home made food) in the area. Garlic ribs were delicious.
Z&W Shanghai Kitchen 龙餐馆 - 龍上海菜
2126 West BroadwayAuthentic Chinese cuisine (& Shanghainese home made food) in the area. Garlic ribs were delicious.
Finest At Sea
4675 Arbutus StFish & Chips, seafood market
Ocean front patio, perfect place for beer and sunset watching.
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The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StOcean front patio, perfect place for beer and sunset watching.
Siegel's Bagels
1883 Cornwall AveSmall Victory Bakery
1088 Homer StAuthentic Chinese-Cantonese restaurant. Good variety and quality dim sim and dinner menu.
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Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
108-777 W BroadwayAuthentic Chinese-Cantonese restaurant. Good variety and quality dim sim and dinner menu.
Casereccio Foods Coffee/Pasta Bar
2480 Vine StreetTheir gelato is a local favorite.
An elevated Vietnamese dining experience, Michelin 1-star
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Anh And Chi
3388 Main StAn elevated Vietnamese dining experience, Michelin 1-star
Karma Indian Bistro
Michelin recommended, my favorite Indian restaurant in 2023
The best Hong Kong style BBQ pork and crispy pork in Chinatown.
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Chinatown BBQ
130 E Pender StThe best Hong Kong style BBQ pork and crispy pork in Chinatown.
Cozy and peaceful ambiance; good quality food; one of the best Greek restaurants in Kitsilano.
Apollonia Greek Restaurant
Cozy and peaceful ambiance; good quality food; one of the best Greek restaurants in Kitsilano.
French bistro 3-course menu for only $35! Big portions and delicious 😋 Highly recommended!
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La Cigale Bistro
1961 W 4th AveFrench bistro 3-course menu for only $35! Big portions and delicious 😋 Highly recommended!
Grocery Store
Closest grocery store, organic food
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Greens Organic and Natural Market
1978 W BroadwayClosest grocery store, organic food
Fresh, good quality food, and more.
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I-Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StFresh, good quality food, and more.
Getting Around
The closest Mobi Bike station is only 300 m away. To register, go to https://www.mobibikes.ca/en/how-it-works
Mobi Bike Station
1305 Arbutus Sthttps://www.mobibikes.ca
Sightseeing False Creek Ferries cruise 9 dock locations spanning False Creek from Kitsilano Point to the Olympic Village and Science World. Enjoy a fun, reliable, convenient, and reasonably priced boat ride.
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False Creek Ferries
1804 Boatlift LnSightseeing False Creek Ferries cruise 9 dock locations spanning False Creek from Kitsilano Point to the Olympic Village and Science World. Enjoy a fun, reliable, convenient, and reasonably priced boat ride.
Sightseeing
Stanley Park has so much to offer.
https://travel.usnews.com/Vancouver_Canada/Things_To_Do/Stanley_Park_34861/
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park has so much to offer.
https://travel.usnews.com/Vancouver_Canada/Things_To_Do/Stanley_Park_34861/
From Canada Place, a short walk to Gastown, Chinatown.
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Canada Place
999 Canada PlFrom Canada Place, a short walk to Gastown, Chinatown.
Spanish Banks
Iqela likaQueen Elizabeth
4600 Cambie StI-Granville Island
Olympic Village Square
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdIsityalo saseVanDusen Botanical
5251 Oak StA local secret: The suspension bridge at the Lynn Canyon Park is free to visit.
Lynn Canyon Park East Parking Lot
A local secret: The suspension bridge at the Lynn Canyon Park is free to visit.
The Capilano Salmon Hatchery is a great FREE place to learn about our native salmon and their life cycle.
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Capilano River Regional Park
5077 Capilano RdThe Capilano Salmon Hatchery is a great FREE place to learn about our native salmon and their life cycle.
Things to do
The longest (137.5 m) outdoor heated salt water swimming pool in North America.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StThe longest (137.5 m) outdoor heated salt water swimming pool in North America.
A nice and challenging workout to the top of the Grouse for the gorgeous view of Vancouver.
https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind
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I-Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayA nice and challenging workout to the top of the Grouse for the gorgeous view of Vancouver.
https://www.grousemountain.com/grousegrind
Enjoy the fantastic view from the patio at the Galley at the Jericho Sailing Club, which offers Kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing, etc.
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Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdEnjoy the fantastic view from the patio at the Galley at the Jericho Sailing Club, which offers Kayaking, paddle boarding, windsurfing, etc.
Located at UBC campus, a great place to spend some peaceful, educational time especially in the rainy days.
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Iziko leAnthropology
6393 NW Marine DrLocated at UBC campus, a great place to spend some peaceful, educational time especially in the rainy days.
The Nitobe Memorial Garden is adjacent to the Museum of Anthropology on the campus of UBC,
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Nitobe Memorial Garden
1895 Lower MallThe Nitobe Memorial Garden is adjacent to the Museum of Anthropology on the campus of UBC,
Truly amazing that for only $6.66 you can enjoy a professional 50m swimming pool. The centre has a big hot tub, sauna, gym, clean and spacious change rooms.
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vancouver-aquatic-centre.aspx
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Vancouver Aquatic Centre
1050 Beach AveTruly amazing that for only $6.66 you can enjoy a professional 50m swimming pool. The centre has a big hot tub, sauna, gym, clean and spacious change rooms.
https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vancouver-aquatic-centre.aspx
Pharmacy
I appreciate the store including its pharmacy which is open until midnight while everything else is closed. It is bright and clean - a great convenient store!
Beauty Boutique by Shoppers Drug Mart
I appreciate the store including its pharmacy which is open until midnight while everything else is closed. It is bright and clean - a great convenient store!
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