Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Open 24/7, this newest installment of a Vancouver standard offers top notch goodies of all persuasions, both sweet and savory. Too many delicious things to recommend just one. (But I'll say the dutch apple torte is a steal of a deal.)
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Breka Bakery & Café
812 Bute StOpen 24/7, this newest installment of a Vancouver standard offers top notch goodies of all persuasions, both sweet and savory. Too many delicious things to recommend just one. (But I'll say the dutch apple torte is a steal of a deal.)
This place is literally around the corner from us. So if you need a coffee that is not in the kitchen, go here.
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Cafe Lokal
2610 W 4th AveThis place is literally around the corner from us. So if you need a coffee that is not in the kitchen, go here.
Handmade noodles done the homestyle Chinese way. Pretty much everything on the menu is tasty.
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Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th AveHandmade noodles done the homestyle Chinese way. Pretty much everything on the menu is tasty.
Fancy in a hipster millennial way. Great brunches (gets pretty crowded so expect a wait)
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The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th AveFancy in a hipster millennial way. Great brunches (gets pretty crowded so expect a wait)
Great little indie coffee shop. They are definitely passionate about what they do and super friendly. A nice place to hang out for a while.
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The Naam
2724 W 4th AveGreat little indie coffee shop. They are definitely passionate about what they do and super friendly. A nice place to hang out for a while.
Drinks & Nightlife
The only pub in the area that feels like a real neighborhood pub and not a sports bar (although there are TVs). Live music many nights.
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The Wolf & Hound
3617 W BroadwayThe only pub in the area that feels like a real neighborhood pub and not a sports bar (although there are TVs). Live music many nights.
They have open mic nights and a generally laid back and loud atmosphere. The closest liquor store to our apartment.
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Darby's Public House
2001 Macdonald StThey have open mic nights and a generally laid back and loud atmosphere. The closest liquor store to our apartment.
Parks & Nature
This part of the beachfront is our absolute favorite spot to hang out. There is a tree-lined area of the beach just east of the sailing centre that is perfect on a hot/sunny day and offers stunning views of downtown, the mountains, the ocean and beyond. The Sailing Centre itself has a restaurant on the upper level - the food itself is typical grill style food - but the patio seating overlooking the ocean is the real reason to eat here.
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Jericho Sailing Centre
1300 Discovery StThis part of the beachfront is our absolute favorite spot to hang out. There is a tree-lined area of the beach just east of the sailing centre that is perfect on a hot/sunny day and offers stunning views of downtown, the mountains, the ocean and beyond. The Sailing Centre itself has a restaurant on the upper level - the food itself is typical grill style food - but the patio seating overlooking the ocean is the real reason to eat here.
If you want a lovely garden setting to wander around this is a great place to do it. Lunch in their cafe or restaurant is also a very relaxing thing to do.
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Isityalo saseVanDusen Botanical
5251 Oak StIf you want a lovely garden setting to wander around this is a great place to do it. Lunch in their cafe or restaurant is also a very relaxing thing to do.
One of the best views of and in the city. Seasons in the Park is also a nice place for a fancy meal or just a drink. A wander around the garden or playing in the fountain at the top on a hot day is also recommended
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Iqela likaQueen Elizabeth
4600 Cambie StOne of the best views of and in the city. Seasons in the Park is also a nice place for a fancy meal or just a drink. A wander around the garden or playing in the fountain at the top on a hot day is also recommended
Great views, a fun playground for the kids, and you can easily walk from Kits beach around Kits Point to Granville Island in about 1/2 hour.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StGreat views, a fun playground for the kids, and you can easily walk from Kits beach around Kits Point to Granville Island in about 1/2 hour.
A beautiful walk or bike around the perimeter - it's about 10 km all told.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdA beautiful walk or bike around the perimeter - it's about 10 km all told.
A forest escape in the city. Great paths and loops for long or short walks. Stroller friendly!
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveA forest escape in the city. Great paths and loops for long or short walks. Stroller friendly!
Arts & Culture
A beautiful space showcasing NW history and a very large collection of First Nations artifacts and sculptures. There's usually a good travelling exhibit on display as well.
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Iziko leAnthropology
6393 NW Marine DrA beautiful space showcasing NW history and a very large collection of First Nations artifacts and sculptures. There's usually a good travelling exhibit on display as well.
It's got a massive blue whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling!
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Beaty Biodiversity Museum
It's got a massive blue whale skeleton hanging from the ceiling!
Shopping
This one is the original flagship store. I've never actually bought anything from there but I figure it's one that other people might be interested in visiting. :-)
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lululemon
2101 W 4th AveThis one is the original flagship store. I've never actually bought anything from there but I figure it's one that other people might be interested in visiting. :-)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveFor those splurge grocery spends
This Greek-owned store has the BEST pesto hummus and a great deli
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Parthenon Market
3089 W BroadwayThis Greek-owned store has the BEST pesto hummus and a great deli
Safeway Pharmacy
1611 Davie StThis is the closest grocery store
Sightseeing
Great public market, lots of restaurant choices, a fun area for kids, theatre, art, it's all here.
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I-Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StGreat public market, lots of restaurant choices, a fun area for kids, theatre, art, it's all here.