Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Upbeat izakaya with inspired decor, offering inventive Japanese small plates & bento boxes. Ask Shan for hidden surprise!
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Kingyo
871 Denman St
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Upbeat izakaya with inspired decor, offering inventive Japanese small plates & bento boxes. Ask Shan for hidden surprise!
The best Gelato in town!! Pecan and Canadian Maple Syrup flavour awarded first prize in the Firenze Gelato Festival 2012 in Florence, Italy. Black Sesame, Matcha are top selling flavours too!
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Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova St
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The best Gelato in town!! Pecan and Canadian Maple Syrup flavour awarded first prize in the Firenze Gelato Festival 2012 in Florence, Italy. Black Sesame, Matcha are top selling flavours too!
With only chicken broth on their menu, Marutama is really all about the toppings, with everything from perfectly soft-boiled Tamago (egg), Ebi and Tan Men available for you to choose from.
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Marutama Ra-men Canada / Westend
780 Bidwell St
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With only chicken broth on their menu, Marutama is really all about the toppings, with everything from perfectly soft-boiled Tamago (egg), Ebi and Tan Men available for you to choose from.
Celebrated Hong Kong-inspired cooking & dim sum using BC ingredients in a ritzy environment.
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Kirin Restaurant
1172 Alberni St
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Celebrated Hong Kong-inspired cooking & dim sum using BC ingredients in a ritzy environment.
Long-standing destination for Michel Jacob's traditional French cooking in an elegant space. Ask Shan for her favourite dish on the menu.
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Le Crocodile
909 Burrard St
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Long-standing destination for Michel Jacob's traditional French cooking in an elegant space. Ask Shan for her favourite dish on the menu.
The magic of a classic steakhouse, but with a decidedly contemporary twist. A littile pricey but the quality of the steak is amazing! Ask Shan for the best time to dine there.
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Black+Blue
1032 Alberni St
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The magic of a classic steakhouse, but with a decidedly contemporary twist. A littile pricey but the quality of the steak is amazing! Ask Shan for the best time to dine there.
Voted “Best Desserts” and “Best Pastries” in Vancouver, Thierry offers a contemporary approach to the finest handcrafted chocolates, macarons, pastries, and desserts.
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Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni St
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Voted “Best Desserts” and “Best Pastries” in Vancouver, Thierry offers a contemporary approach to the finest handcrafted chocolates, macarons, pastries, and desserts.
Much better than Starbucks!! Artigiano, an Italian-themed Coffeehouse, is dedicated to crafting the perfect cup of coffee. Ask Shan for her favourite items from here.
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Caffe Artigiano
925 Main St
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Much better than Starbucks!! Artigiano, an Italian-themed Coffeehouse, is dedicated to crafting the perfect cup of coffee. Ask Shan for her favourite items from here.
Amazing authentic italian food - the burrata was delicious, the pasta cooked to perfection and fantastically flavoured. It also has some heaven-tasting desserts! Ask Shan for her favourite one.
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Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard St
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Amazing authentic italian food - the burrata was delicious, the pasta cooked to perfection and fantastically flavoured. It also has some heaven-tasting desserts! Ask Shan for her favourite one.
Mink Chocolates has won the award for best chocolate bar in the world for the production of its line of “Mermaid’s Choice” chocolate bar!
Mink Chocolates Cafe
863 W Hastings St
Mink Chocolates has won the award for best chocolate bar in the world for the production of its line of “Mermaid’s Choice” chocolate bar!
Best macarons in town!! Soirette’s macarons are wonderful bites of airiness and flavour, and lovingly handcrafted from the finest ingredients.
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Soirette Pastry Boutique
1433 W Pender St
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Best macarons in town!! Soirette’s macarons are wonderful bites of airiness and flavour, and lovingly handcrafted from the finest ingredients.

Shopping

Showcasing world class wines, hard to find wines and cult wines, and a huge selection of premium spirits from around the world.
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Coal Harbour Liquor Store
1218 W Pender St
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Showcasing world class wines, hard to find wines and cult wines, and a huge selection of premium spirits from around the world.
Embrace Vancouver's Yoga vibe with its very own own Yoga-inspired athletic apparel brand!
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lululemon
2101 W 4th Ave
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Embrace Vancouver's Yoga vibe with its very own own Yoga-inspired athletic apparel brand!
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Nordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson St
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Luxury department store
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Holt Renfrew
737 Dunsmuir St
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Luxury department store

Sightseeing

Canada Place is the home of the Convention Centre, Vancouver's World Trade Centre and Flyover Canada. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, family-friendly, flight simulation ride like no other!
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Canada Place
999 Canada Pl
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Canada Place is the home of the Convention Centre, Vancouver's World Trade Centre and Flyover Canada. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, family-friendly, flight simulation ride like no other!
Stanley Park is a world renowned park. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
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Stanley Park is a world renowned park. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.
English Bay Beach is the most populated beach area in Vancouver and is host to a numerous events. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.
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English Bay Beach
Beach Avenue
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English Bay Beach is the most populated beach area in Vancouver and is host to a numerous events. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.
The ferries offer a unique ride with beautiful views of local scenery. After dinner watch the sun set over English Bay and see the lights from shore reflecting on False Creek.
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Aquatic Centre Ferry Dock station
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The ferries offer a unique ride with beautiful views of local scenery. After dinner watch the sun set over English Bay and see the lights from shore reflecting on False Creek.
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Vancouver Lookout
555 W Hastings St
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Stanley Park View Point!!!!!!!
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Prospect Point Lookout
5601 Stanley Park Dr
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Stanley Park View Point!!!!!!!
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Sunset Beach
Beach Ave
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Essentials

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
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Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products
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Safeway Robson
1766 Robson St
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer St
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Coal Harbour Medical Clinic
622 Bute St
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St. Paul's Foundation
1081 Burrard St
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a fresh, healthful, supermarket-style, fine-food lover's heaven dedicated to specialty foods.
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Urban Fare
177 Davie St
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a fresh, healthful, supermarket-style, fine-food lover's heaven dedicated to specialty foods.

Arts & Culture

If you want to explore outside of Downtown Vancouver, drive 50 minutes to Pitt-Addington Mash for adventurous canoeing, hiking and camping experiences. Ask Shan for details.
Pitt-Addington Marsh
If you want to explore outside of Downtown Vancouver, drive 50 minutes to Pitt-Addington Mash for adventurous canoeing, hiking and camping experiences. Ask Shan for details.
This is one of the many bike stores at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park! Rent a bike at any bikeshop and enjoy the wildlife, scenery, and totem poles along Stanley Park Seawall.
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Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia St
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This is one of the many bike stores at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park! Rent a bike at any bikeshop and enjoy the wildlife, scenery, and totem poles along Stanley Park Seawall.
The Gallery Cafe, the architecture, the rallies, this place is really a charm. Ask Shan for special deals on the admission tickets.
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I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St
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The Gallery Cafe, the architecture, the rallies, this place is really a charm. Ask Shan for special deals on the admission tickets.
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I-Granville Island
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I-Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch)
350 W Georgia St
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Drinks & Nightlife

Compare to pub or bar, the food is more substantial and accompany to drinks. Ask Shan for must try dishes
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Guu Original Thurlow
838 Thurlow St
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Compare to pub or bar, the food is more substantial and accompany to drinks. Ask Shan for must try dishes
The first and only Japanese Restaurant Lounge featuring some of the best deals for food - drinks in town! Ask Shan for her favourite drink on the menu.
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Ebisu On Robson
827 Bute St
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The first and only Japanese Restaurant Lounge featuring some of the best deals for food - drinks in town! Ask Shan for her favourite drink on the menu.
Celebrities is a nightlife icon in Vancouver, a premier dance club on the West Coast, and has been since the 1980s. It has grown along with the community as a mainstay for entertainment and will always push boundaries. In early 2013 Celebrities received the major renovation that its supporters and visiting artists deserve. 2 luxury VIP sections, the latest Funktion-One sound system, and an over-the-top visuals and light show were added, all in the spirit of making the most of every experience. The storied venue has hosted everyone from David Guetta to Tiesto and Avicii to Boy George, and will continue bringing forth an array of diverse, trendsetting entertainment from all over the world.
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Celebrities Nightclub
1022 Davie St
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Celebrities is a nightlife icon in Vancouver, a premier dance club on the West Coast, and has been since the 1980s. It has grown along with the community as a mainstay for entertainment and will always push boundaries. In early 2013 Celebrities received the major renovation that its supporters and visiting artists deserve. 2 luxury VIP sections, the latest Funktion-One sound system, and an over-the-top visuals and light show were added, all in the spirit of making the most of every experience. The storied venue has hosted everyone from David Guetta to Tiesto and Avicii to Boy George, and will continue bringing forth an array of diverse, trendsetting entertainment from all over the world.
ABOUT CAPRICE The Caprice Night­club is an ele­gant, spa­cious and multi level enter­tain­ment venue. The main level includes a back­lit bar, large dance floor, ele­vated DJ booth and VIP area. L.E.D. Bar has amaz­ing light instal­la­tions with world-class sound. A unique LED panel spans the full length of the ceil­ing, while adding a clean night­club sound system.
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Caprice Nightclub Tech Specs
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ABOUT CAPRICE The Caprice Night­club is an ele­gant, spa­cious and multi level enter­tain­ment venue. The main level includes a back­lit bar, large dance floor, ele­vated DJ booth and VIP area. L.E.D. Bar has amaz­ing light instal­la­tions with world-class sound. A unique LED panel spans the full length of the ceil­ing, while adding a clean night­club sound system.
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Zakkushi on Denman
823 Denman St
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Getting Around

Burrard Skytrain Station
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Burrard
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Burrard Skytrain Station
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Evo Car Share
4567 Canada Way
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