Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Great atmosphere, independent coffee and brunch/lunch. Only open until 4ish
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Greenhorn
994 Nicola StGreat atmosphere, independent coffee and brunch/lunch. Only open until 4ish
Another great independent coffee shop, close to English Bay
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Delany's Coffee House
1105 Denman StAnother great independent coffee shop, close to English Bay
Amazing home-made noodles in delicious sauces. Hole-in-the-wall family place, very reasonable.
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Legendary Noodle
1074 Denman StAmazing home-made noodles in delicious sauces. Hole-in-the-wall family place, very reasonable.
Motomachi Shokudo
740 Denman StSome of the best ramen in the city.
Best sunset views in the West End. Beautiful patio right on the Seawall.
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Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveBest sunset views in the West End. Beautiful patio right on the Seawall.
Parks & Nature
Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdOne of the top urban parks in the world.
Family friendly, has a water-slide open at high tide, public washrooms, close to grocery, restaurants, Seawall. Beach or grass available. Kayak, paddle-board rentals.
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueFamily friendly, has a water-slide open at high tide, public washrooms, close to grocery, restaurants, Seawall. Beach or grass available. Kayak, paddle-board rentals.
A bit further from the crowds of English Bay Beach. Concession stand, washrooms, Seawall.
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Third Beach
A bit further from the crowds of English Bay Beach. Concession stand, washrooms, Seawall.
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of North Shore, downtown, Gulf Islands, West Side/Kits. An easy bike ride, or a nice long afternoon walk to get all the way around the Stanley Park section of the seawall
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Seawall
SeawallBeautiful views of North Shore, downtown, Gulf Islands, West Side/Kits. An easy bike ride, or a nice long afternoon walk to get all the way around the Stanley Park section of the seawall
Essentials
Safeway Robson
1766 Robson StOpen until midnight, on Robson at Denman.
Safeway English Bay
1611 Davie StOpen until midnight
Open until 10; budget-friendly grocery store.
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Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman StOpen until 10; budget-friendly grocery store.
Open until midnight; closest 24-hour drugstore is Shopper's Drug Mart on Davie St. between Thurlow and Bute (10-12 minute walk)
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StOpen until midnight; closest 24-hour drugstore is Shopper's Drug Mart on Davie St. between Thurlow and Bute (10-12 minute walk)
Getting Around
#5 bus picks up along Robson, goes to City Center Station (Canada Line - Richmond, YVR Airport), Granville Station (Expo/Millenium Lines - Burnaby, Surrey), Waterfront Station (Seabus to North Vancouver). #5 route changes during summer, ask driver to confirm.
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Robson Street
1155 Robson St#5 bus picks up along Robson, goes to City Center Station (Canada Line - Richmond, YVR Airport), Granville Station (Expo/Millenium Lines - Burnaby, Surrey), Waterfront Station (Seabus to North Vancouver). #5 route changes during summer, ask driver to confirm.
Any route along Georgia will take you across the Lion's Gate Bridge to the North Shore (North Vancouver - to buses for Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge; West Vancouver - including Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal). Check http://www.translink.ca/ for specific routes, schedules and other information. The other direction up Georgia St will take you downtown, including City Center Station (Canada Line - YVR Airport) and Granville Station (Burnaby, Surrey)
West Georgia Street
West Georgia StreetAny route along Georgia will take you across the Lion's Gate Bridge to the North Shore (North Vancouver - to buses for Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge; West Vancouver - including Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal). Check http://www.translink.ca/ for specific routes, schedules and other information. The other direction up Georgia St will take you downtown, including City Center Station (Canada Line - YVR Airport) and Granville Station (Burnaby, Surrey)
C23 bus route will take you to Yaletown (Canada Line, shopping, restaurants, nightlife), Main St Station (Skytrain, CPR/Amtrak trains, long-distance buses)
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Davie Street
Davie StreetC23 bus route will take you to Yaletown (Canada Line, shopping, restaurants, nightlife), Main St Station (Skytrain, CPR/Amtrak trains, long-distance buses)
Several bike rental places on Denman between Robson and Georgia St. Also along Davie St. near Denman
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Denman Street
Several bike rental places on Denman between Robson and Georgia St. Also along Davie St. near Denman