Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Best pizza on the drive beautiful atmosphere, 2 minute walk from our apartment. There's always a lineup so we suggest going later in the evening.
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Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrBest pizza on the drive beautiful atmosphere, 2 minute walk from our apartment. There's always a lineup so we suggest going later in the evening.
BREAKFAST, not recommended for Tacos (they aren't that great) but the breakfast is excellent.
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La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrBREAKFAST, not recommended for Tacos (they aren't that great) but the breakfast is excellent.
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrNice coffee shop, public parkette out front.
Amazing taco and sangria, lighting fixture inside is worth the visit!
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Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StAmazing taco and sangria, lighting fixture inside is worth the visit!
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrFantastic vegetarian breakfast and dinner.
Sunday and Thursday night free jazz. Decent breakfast.
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Tangent Café
2095 Commercial DrSunday and Thursday night free jazz. Decent breakfast.
Pizza Garden
675 Smithe StBest, cheap TAKEOUT or delivery pizza.
Fantastic rustic Italian, it's on the pricey side but definitely worth it.
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Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayFantastic rustic Italian, it's on the pricey side but definitely worth it.
Adventurous, meat heavy menu. Beautiful atmosphere and awesome food. Make a reservation.
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Wildebeest
120 W Hastings StAdventurous, meat heavy menu. Beautiful atmosphere and awesome food. Make a reservation.
Burdock & Co
2702 Main StHighly recommended small plates on Main.
If you're looking for cheap Indian delivery, this is the place! Delicious. Order the garlic vs. regular naan.
Curry Zone
2671 E Hastings StIf you're looking for cheap Indian delivery, this is the place! Delicious. Order the garlic vs. regular naan.
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial DrAwesome coffee.
Wonderful, reasonably priced French restaurant.
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Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveWonderful, reasonably priced French restaurant.
One of the best local coffee chains in Vancouver.
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Matchstick Chinatown
213 E Georgia StOne of the best local coffee chains in Vancouver.
Great cheap sushi spot, they DO NOT serve alcohol but the owners are lovely, we go here once a week.
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Ginger Sushi
1437 Commercial DrGreat cheap sushi spot, they DO NOT serve alcohol but the owners are lovely, we go here once a week.
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrFancy sushi, always busy.
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial DrAmazing mid-range sushi and Japanese food.
Fantastic new trendy restaurant and cocktails. Note: it's close to the downtown East side.
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The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell StFantastic new trendy restaurant and cocktails. Note: it's close to the downtown East side.
The Sardine Can
26 Powell StExcellent tapas in Gas Town.
The Three Brits Public House
1780 Davie StWest-end drinking.
Nook
1525 Yew StFantastic Italian, it's small so arrive early or late.
Best patio in the city, great cocktails and people watching.
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Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrBest patio in the city, great cocktails and people watching.
Fantastic pasta and wine. New trendy spot!
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Pepino's Spaghetti House
631 Commercial DrFantastic pasta and wine. New trendy spot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great live music 7 nights a week, $11 pitchers on Thursday nights.
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Libra Room
1608 Commercial DrGreat live music 7 nights a week, $11 pitchers on Thursday nights.
Favourite brewery in East Van for atmosphere! 10 minute walk.
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Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrFavourite brewery in East Van for atmosphere! 10 minute walk.
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrGo for their 100+ beers on tap, not the food.
Great drinking hole on Main st. Hit a few Main st. breweries before or after.
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Great Wall Mongolian BBQ Restaurant
717 Denman StGreat drinking hole on Main st. Hit a few Main st. breweries before or after.
Mamie Taylor's
251 E Georgia StDrinking hole, lots of taxidermy.
Fun dancing and live music. Check website for show listings and events.
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Biltmore Cabaret
2755 Prince Edward StFun dancing and live music. Check website for show listings and events.
Adventurous beers on trendy Main st. Great tasting room.
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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StAdventurous beers on trendy Main st. Great tasting room.
The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StAwesome Irish drinking hole, Magners on tap!
London Pub
700 Main StDancing, no cover.
The Cobalt Cabaret
917 Main StreetDancing and live music.
Essentials
Best deli in Vancouver, very cheap vegetables and organic tofu.
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Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrBest deli in Vancouver, very cheap vegetables and organic tofu.
Triple A Market
1626 Commercial DrGreat, cheap supermarket.
Everything Else
Awesome dog park and natural urban lake, great place to chill and have a picnic. Lovely market on Saturday morning during the summer/fall.
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Trout Lake Beach
Awesome dog park and natural urban lake, great place to chill and have a picnic. Lovely market on Saturday morning during the summer/fall.
Multiple off-leash dog friendly areas after school hours. Local dogs are friendly :)
Lord Nelson Elementary School
1355 Garden DrMultiple off-leash dog friendly areas after school hours. Local dogs are friendly :)
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StGreat beer, they fill growlers.
Awesome drop in classes! Personal favourite are 6:15 Monday & 5:00pm Friday power classes, Saturday and Sunday morning power classes.
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Open Door Yoga
1651 Commercial DrAwesome drop in classes! Personal favourite are 6:15 Monday & 5:00pm Friday power classes, Saturday and Sunday morning power classes.
Great off leash dog park on the ocean. Public outdoor pool in the summer.
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New Brighton Park
Great off leash dog park on the ocean. Public outdoor pool in the summer.
Adanac Street
Adanac StreetBest bike route to Strathcona, breweries, downtown and seawall.
10th Avenue Bikeway
10th Avenue BikewayBest bike route to Main st, Kits and UBC.
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StMall downtown, standard stores.
Grant Street Wellness Clinic
1717 Grant StExcellent RMT.
Rent bikes for your stay, it's the best way to get around the city. Head to Stanley park.
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Bikes and Blades Rentals
710 Denman StRent bikes for your stay, it's the best way to get around the city. Head to Stanley park.
Sightseeing
It's Stanley park. Rent bikes and do the entire loop. Stop at Third beach and drink beers by the ocean.
PITCH AND PUTT! Free in the winter, follow the signs.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdIt's Stanley park. Rent bikes and do the entire loop. Stop at Third beach and drink beers by the ocean.
PITCH AND PUTT! Free in the winter, follow the signs.
One of Vancouver's best beaches. It's a nude beach, lots of fun in the summer.
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallOne of Vancouver's best beaches. It's a nude beach, lots of fun in the summer.
Iqela likaQueen Elizabeth
4600 Cambie StFrisbee golf and beautiful gardens.
Nice market in North Van, take the sea bus over for great mountain views.
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Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtNice market in North Van, take the sea bus over for great mountain views.
Head down to the pools by the river to cool off in the summer, free suspension bridge.
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I-Centre ye-Ecology ye-Lynn Canyon
3663 Park RdHead down to the pools by the river to cool off in the summer, free suspension bridge.
Old Buck Trail Head
Anne Macdonald WayMain mt. Seymour mountain biking trail head.
One of Vancouver's best beaches, North end is party party and the south end is kid-friendly.
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Third Beach
One of Vancouver's best beaches, North end is party party and the south end is kid-friendly.
I-Aquarium yaseVancouver
845 Avison WayFun for kids and adults!
Entertainment & Activities
Wonderful library downtown.
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I-Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch)
350 W Georgia StWonderful library downtown.
Local spot, they serve drinks. Check the listings beforehand, iconic East Vancouver!
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Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayLocal spot, they serve drinks. Check the listings beforehand, iconic East Vancouver!
Shopping
Awesome vintage shop on the Drive. Lots of jewellery and re-worked finds.
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Mintage
1714 Commercial DrAwesome vintage shop on the Drive. Lots of jewellery and re-worked finds.
Kalena's Shoes
1526 Commercial DrAmazing Italian show shop!