Guidebook for Vancouver
Entertainment & Activities
Terrific art studio for youngest set. Drop in classes well organised too keep even the more active kids interested in doing, and finishing, projects. Art theme based upon story read at start and end.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Collage Collage
3697 Main StTerrific art studio for youngest set. Drop in classes well organised too keep even the more active kids interested in doing, and finishing, projects. Art theme based upon story read at start and end.
Beth's pottery studio is a terrific place to pick up gifts for friends or book a couple of sessions to play with clay. Great for adults and kids alike.
clayzone ceramics
661 East 15th AvenueBeth's pottery studio is a terrific place to pick up gifts for friends or book a couple of sessions to play with clay. Great for adults and kids alike.
Excellent gym for adults and morning indoor play gym for younger children to stretch their big muscles.
48 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
1 KingswayExcellent gym for adults and morning indoor play gym for younger children to stretch their big muscles.
Food Scene
Excellent place to grab a cup of coffee and snack, and warm up after a run Robson Park.
165 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveExcellent place to grab a cup of coffee and snack, and warm up after a run Robson Park.
Excellent French bistro dining at a reasonable price.
203 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveExcellent French bistro dining at a reasonable price.
Anna's Cake House
606 E BroadwayChinese bakery, excellent coconut butter buns, egg tarts and cakes.
Delicious German-style breads and cafe with a corner kitchen to keep toddlers and small children busy.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
SweetSalt Bakery And Café
3497 Fraser StreetDelicious German-style breads and cafe with a corner kitchen to keep toddlers and small children busy.
Inexpensive decent vegetarian burrito joint to dine in or take out, with kid-size burritos for the smaller appetites.
66 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Budgies Burritos
44 KingswayInexpensive decent vegetarian burrito joint to dine in or take out, with kid-size burritos for the smaller appetites.
Excellent place for take out and dine in Cantonese food at reasonable prices. CASH ONLY.
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Congee Noodle House
141 E BroadwayExcellent place for take out and dine in Cantonese food at reasonable prices. CASH ONLY.
Excellent Pho noodle soups and other Vietnamese dishes. CASH ONLY
20 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Thai Son Restaurant
373 E BroadwayExcellent Pho noodle soups and other Vietnamese dishes. CASH ONLY
Tasty Mexican food including burritos and tacos. Good variety of menu items, neither cheap nor terribly pricey.
182 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sal y Limón
701 KingswayTasty Mexican food including burritos and tacos. Good variety of menu items, neither cheap nor terribly pricey.
Essentials
Closest grocery store and mall. Great for staples. Fresh foods departments have improved in recent times, though I prefer to pick up my vegetables at IGA on Main Street and 14th Avenue.
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Buy-Low Foods
370 E BroadwayClosest grocery store and mall. Great for staples. Fresh foods departments have improved in recent times, though I prefer to pick up my vegetables at IGA on Main Street and 14th Avenue.
Everything Else
Well stocked grocery store. The fresh produce section features "organic" and conventional fruits and veggies that are very well stored. This is my go-to market when the farmer's markets are closed.
35 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Marketplace IGA
2949 Main StreetWell stocked grocery store. The fresh produce section features "organic" and conventional fruits and veggies that are very well stored. This is my go-to market when the farmer's markets are closed.
Farmer's Market occurs each weekend on Saturdays from 10 am till 2 pm. Excellent place to buy local apples (Golden West is my favourite) and in-season veggies including squash and dark leafy greens.
83 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club
4601 Ontario StFarmer's Market occurs each weekend on Saturdays from 10 am till 2 pm. Excellent place to buy local apples (Golden West is my favourite) and in-season veggies including squash and dark leafy greens.
Local small grocery store long known by bakers & hikers alike as their go-to grocer. Also has meat department and good supply of groceries, organic, conventional, & representing various cultures.
73 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Famous Foods
1595 KingswayLocal small grocery store long known by bakers & hikers alike as their go-to grocer. Also has meat department and good supply of groceries, organic, conventional, & representing various cultures.
Arts & Culture
Vancouver Public Library, closest branch. Storytelling times available, check website for details. VPL.ca
1 Kingsway
1 KingswayVancouver Public Library, closest branch. Storytelling times available, check website for details. VPL.ca
Shopping
Small indoor strip mall with all the basics. Once a week storytelling, information can be found at the website: www.kingsgatemall.com
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Kingsgate Mall
370 E BroadwaySmall indoor strip mall with all the basics. Once a week storytelling, information can be found at the website: www.kingsgatemall.com
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StClosest local pharmacy.