Guidebook for Vancouver
Arts & Culture
The Granville Island shops are great to visit on a sunny day. Edible Canada Restaurant offers great brunch or The Vancouver Fish Company's mussel and clam bowl or fish and chips is great for lunch/ dinner. The Market is also a great place to get local groceries—but I recommend the donuts from Lee's or the Halloumi wrap at the Greek place inside the food court.
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I-Granville Island
The Granville Island shops are great to visit on a sunny day. Edible Canada Restaurant offers great brunch or The Vancouver Fish Company's mussel and clam bowl or fish and chips is great for lunch/ dinner. The Market is also a great place to get local groceries—but I recommend the donuts from Lee's or the Halloumi wrap at the Greek place inside the food court.
Book Warehouse
632 W BroadwayAwesome local bookstore!
Food Scene
Great coffee and open til 7pm all days of the week!
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Elysian Coffee - Broadway
590 W BroadwayGreat coffee and open til 7pm all days of the week!
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon StBest tacos in Vancouver!
Great local dinner menu (a bit pricier and may have a wait—but worth it)!
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Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th AveGreat local dinner menu (a bit pricier and may have a wait—but worth it)!
MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetA great Vegetarian/ Vegan restaurant!
The BEST Chinese food and noodles in Vancouver. Order the Dan-Dan noodle!
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Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th AveThe BEST Chinese food and noodles in Vancouver. Order the Dan-Dan noodle!
Liberty Bakery + Café
3699 Main StGreat coffee and cool area.
Great seafood and a beautiful patio overlooking the Granville Island Harbour.
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The Vancouver Fish Company
1517 Anderson StGreat seafood and a beautiful patio overlooking the Granville Island Harbour.
Tony's Fish & Oyster Cafe
1511 Anderson StAwesome Fish n' Chips.
Great seafood and amazing rooftop view of False Creek.
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The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetGreat seafood and amazing rooftop view of False Creek.
Weird but awesome breakfast joint. Usually a line up out the door—but worth the wait.
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Jethro's Fine Grub
3420 Dunbar StreetWeird but awesome breakfast joint. Usually a line up out the door—but worth the wait.
Beignets and eggs benny with truffle hashbrowns. Usually a 45+ minute wait—but worth it!
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Yolks
1598 E Hastings StBeignets and eggs benny with truffle hashbrowns. Usually a 45+ minute wait—but worth it!
Parks & Nature
Access the Seawall at the Laurel and 7th street overpass(only 3 blocks down). Rent a Mobi Shaw bike or walk it!
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Vancouver Seawall
Access the Seawall at the Laurel and 7th street overpass(only 3 blocks down). Rent a Mobi Shaw bike or walk it!
A bit pricey at ~$40 per adult entrance, but the cliff walk is an awesome experience.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdA bit pricey at ~$40 per adult entrance, but the cliff walk is an awesome experience.
Easy walking/ hiking trails (although a lot of stairs) along with a suspension bridge. It's a nice free alternative to the more busy Capilano suspension bridge.
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Lynn Valley Park
3590 Mountain HwyEasy walking/ hiking trails (although a lot of stairs) along with a suspension bridge. It's a nice free alternative to the more busy Capilano suspension bridge.
Drinks & Nightlife
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveCool older style bar with a good selection of local beers.
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Great Wall Mongolian BBQ Restaurant
717 Denman StCool older style bar with a good selection of local beers.
Shopping
8th & Main
2403 Main StEssentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveSunshine Market
3135 Oak StSmaller and cheaper option to Whole Foods.
Entertainment & Activities
Blockbuster and indie movie theatre. 19+ only (so bring ID to get in)
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Fifth Avenue Cinemas
2110 Burrard StBlockbuster and indie movie theatre. 19+ only (so bring ID to get in)
Unconventional movie theatre that plays older films and has special events.
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Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayUnconventional movie theatre that plays older films and has special events.