Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Great food, reasonable prices and cozy atmosphere.
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Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings StreetGreat food, reasonable prices and cozy atmosphere.
Wing Ho Chinese Restaurant
1455 Main StGreat sit-down sushi place.
Al Buco Pizzeria
2638 East Hastings StreetAuthentic italian pizza.
Great small sushi place, always fresh.
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Blowfish Sushi & Japanese Food
2828 East Hastings StreetGreat small sushi place, always fresh.
The Laughing Bean Coffee Co.
2695 E Hastings StDown to earth coffee shop.
Amazing desserts, authentic old school ice cream parlour.
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Glenburn Soda Fountain & Confectionery
4090 Hastings StAmazing desserts, authentic old school ice cream parlour.
Caffè Artigiano
763 Hornby StGood local cafe.
Stan's Pizza Joint
4527 Hastings StGood take-out pizza joint.
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StGood local breakfast joint.
Chad Thai Restaurant
4010 E Hastings StGood local thai food place.
Sfinaki Greek Taverna
4061 Hastings StGood local Greek place.
Oui Coffee House
4092 Hastings StVery interesting french coffee house.
Great take-out Chinese food place.
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James On Hastings Chinese Restaurant
2683 E Hastings StGreat take-out Chinese food place.
Super authentic Italian pizza place, great atmosphere.
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Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrSuper authentic Italian pizza place, great atmosphere.
In the moment coffee
3601 E Hastings StClosest coffee shop to our place.
Essentials
Safeway Burnaby Heights
4440 Hastings StCioffi's Meat Market & Deli
4156 Hastings StItalian deli.
Government beer and wine store (little bit cheaper than private liquor stores).
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BC Liquor Stores
411 Dollarton Hwy NGovernment beer and wine store (little bit cheaper than private liquor stores).
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StGreat independent local grocery store.
Small private beer/wine store, close-by, open late but a bit more expensive than government stores (BC Liquor) or micro-breweries.
Viti Wine and Lager (Hastings)
3519 E Hastings StSmall private beer/wine store, close-by, open late but a bit more expensive than government stores (BC Liquor) or micro-breweries.
7 Star Organics
318 Skeena StNearest small grocery store and organic foods.
Italian and European specialty foods and deli.
The larger store and closer to us is located at: 1465 Kootenay St, Vancouver, BC V5K 4Y3
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Bosa Foods
562 Victoria DrItalian and European specialty foods and deli.
The larger store and closer to us is located at: 1465 Kootenay St, Vancouver, BC V5K 4Y3
Parks & Nature
Cute little village on the ocean, small beach and park. Beautiful hike to Quarry Rock.
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Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveCute little village on the ocean, small beach and park. Beautiful hike to Quarry Rock.
BCMC Trail
BCMC TrailA great alternative to the Grouse Grind, much less traffic and nicer trail!
Nice park in North Vancouver, with beach access, playground, etc.
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Cates Park
4141 Dollarton HwyNice park in North Vancouver, with beach access, playground, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great selection of micro-brews on tap and low-key atmosphere.
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Steamworks Brewery & Taproom
3845 William StGreat selection of micro-brews on tap and low-key atmosphere.
Amazingly large selection of micro-brewed beer on tap.
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StAmazingly large selection of micro-brewed beer on tap.
Entertainment & Activities
Mt Seymour Resort
1700 Mt Seymour RdClosest local ski hill (and cheapest).
Probably the best of the three local ski hills - most variety and terrain.
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Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdProbably the best of the three local ski hills - most variety and terrain.
Local ski hill, but need to take tram to top first.
Also lots of other attractions up there other than skiing, both in winter and summer.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayLocal ski hill, but need to take tram to top first.
Also lots of other attractions up there other than skiing, both in winter and summer.
Great place for little kids, get to ride scale model trains around a mini outdoor railway.
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Burnaby Central Railway
120 N Willingdon AveGreat place for little kids, get to ride scale model trains around a mini outdoor railway.
Sightseeing
Large inner-city park, lovely beaches and sea-wall.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdLarge inner-city park, lovely beaches and sea-wall.
Interesting exhibits for the whole family.
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Science World kwiTELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StInteresting exhibits for the whole family.
Charming small island community, only 20 min very ride from Horseshoe Bay. Restaurants, cafes and short hikes/walks.
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Bowen Island
Charming small island community, only 20 min very ride from Horseshoe Bay. Restaurants, cafes and short hikes/walks.
Charming and picturesque small town only 40 min ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. Quaint shops, cafes, restaurants and local arts scene. Nice hikes, walks and secluded beaches.
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Gibsons
Charming and picturesque small town only 40 min ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay. Quaint shops, cafes, restaurants and local arts scene. Nice hikes, walks and secluded beaches.
The hippest East-van neighbourhood there is. Lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, etc.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveThe hippest East-van neighbourhood there is. Lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, etc.
I-Aquarium yaseVancouver
845 Avison WayArts & Culture
I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StIziko leAnthropology
6393 NW Marine DrGreat local theatre for live contemporary performing arts.
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Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StGreat local theatre for live contemporary performing arts.