Our Local Favourites
Favourite coffee shops
Delicious coffee and treats right around the corner.
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Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveDelicious coffee and treats right around the corner.
Great coffee and sandwiches if you're exploring up Fraser St.
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Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrGreat coffee and sandwiches if you're exploring up Fraser St.
Farther afield but worth the trek for their croissants and london fogs.
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Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StFarther afield but worth the trek for their croissants and london fogs.
Favourite local restaurants
Hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant... long wait at times but worth it.
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Anh And Chi
3388 Main StHands down the best Vietnamese restaurant... long wait at times but worth it.
High-end delicious Italian restaurant two blocks away. They also offer a great daily take-out special.
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Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayHigh-end delicious Italian restaurant two blocks away. They also offer a great daily take-out special.
El Camino's
3250 Main StGreat Mexican food and delicious cocktails.
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveYummy French affair for a fancy dinner out.
Bakery by night, gorgeous local food and wine by night.
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Ubuntu Canteen
4194 Fraser StBakery by night, gorgeous local food and wine by night.
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StCreative, local vegetarian restaurant.
Out of this world vegan food, converting even us non-vegans. Order the chickpea fries and thank us later.
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Chickpea Restaurant
4298 Main StOut of this world vegan food, converting even us non-vegans. Order the chickpea fries and thank us later.
Nearby parks and playgrounds
Closest park - includes two playgrounds, a large field, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
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Robson Park
599 KingswayClosest park - includes two playgrounds, a large field, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
Tea Swamp Park
266 E 15th AveA small but lovely playground down the street.
Prince Edward Park
3773 Prince Edward StFantastic playground and splash park.
Quick eats and take-out
You won't find a more delicious Vietnamese sub.
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Ba-Le Deli & Bakery
701 KingswayYou won't find a more delicious Vietnamese sub.
Scrumptious Peruvian-style chicken and rice dishes. Get extra shack sauce for dipping... you're welcome.
The Peri Peri Shack
724 KingswayScrumptious Peruvian-style chicken and rice dishes. Get extra shack sauce for dipping... you're welcome.
Just around the corner... and some of the best gluten-free treats I've ever had. Order a glazed donut but then be prepared to go back for more.
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The Gluten Free Epicurean
633 E 15th AveJust around the corner... and some of the best gluten-free treats I've ever had. Order a glazed donut but then be prepared to go back for more.
Best spots with kids
Fun-filled day with kids.
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Science World kwiTELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StFun-filled day with kids.
Local toy store should you need any bribery tools.
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Granville Island Toy Company
3298 Main StLocal toy store should you need any bribery tools.
Beautiful lake beach, great playgrounds, and even a dog beach on the far side.
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Trout Lake Beach
Beautiful lake beach, great playgrounds, and even a dog beach on the far side.
Local stores
A clothing and home goods consignment store that will have you drooling.
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Front & Company
3772 Main StA clothing and home goods consignment store that will have you drooling.