Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave24/7 vegetarian... one of Canada's first!
Green Leaf Sushi
3416 W BroadwayIt's just great, affordable sushi!
Breka Bakery & Café
812 Bute St24/7! Nice European bakery.
Amazing middle-eastern cuisine. Great mood and atmosphere with weekly live music.
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East Is East
3035 W BroadwayAmazing middle-eastern cuisine. Great mood and atmosphere with weekly live music.
Nuba in Kitsilano
3116 W BroadwayDelicious, atmospheric Lebanese.
Solid veggie burgers with pickles and mayo. Real comfort food for cheap.
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Tera V Burger
2961 W BroadwaySolid veggie burgers with pickles and mayo. Real comfort food for cheap.
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StAmazing, creative donuts including vegan and GF.
Psychedelic sushi joint with unique rolls. Great veggie options.
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The Eatery
3431 W BroadwayPsychedelic sushi joint with unique rolls. Great veggie options.
Renowned Indian cuisine largely considered the finest in the city.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetRenowned Indian cuisine largely considered the finest in the city.
Creative, unique fine vegan dining. Truly a tasting experience.
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The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StCreative, unique fine vegan dining. Truly a tasting experience.
Vegan comfort food! The sloppiest burgers next to the healthiest bowls.
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MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetVegan comfort food! The sloppiest burgers next to the healthiest bowls.
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrAffordable, delicious veggie Mexican joint.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy spot with boisterous student crowd half a minute from the house!
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Rajio Japanese Public House
3763 W 10th AveCozy spot with boisterous student crowd half a minute from the house!
Close to home and a chill place to sit and get a pint.
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Browns Socialhouse Point Grey
3651 W 10th AveClose to home and a chill place to sit and get a pint.
Baru Latino
2535 Alma StSo close! Good atmosphere.
Trivia nights and loud crowd! Student deals and Monday specials.
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COLONY
3255 W BroadwayTrivia nights and loud crowd! Student deals and Monday specials.
This sailing club has one of the best rooftop pubs in the city--and it's open to nonmembers! Spectacular at sunset.
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Jericho Sailing Centre
1300 Discovery StThis sailing club has one of the best rooftop pubs in the city--and it's open to nonmembers! Spectacular at sunset.
Boardgame/nerd bar with a great relaxed, well-maintained vibe.
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Storm Crow Alehouse
1619 W BroadwayBoardgame/nerd bar with a great relaxed, well-maintained vibe.
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main StIt's a shameful Tiki room.
Celebrities Nightclub
1022 Davie StAwesome spot to dance.
Is it a nightclub or a music venue? Some nights it's both. Understated place to go dancing that leaves out the hype and crowds of Granville.
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Biltmore Cabaret
2755 Prince Edward StIs it a nightclub or a music venue? Some nights it's both. Understated place to go dancing that leaves out the hype and crowds of Granville.
Student bar that has none of the student feel. Classy and chill, this is a good place to get a drink for undergrads and profs alike.
Koerner's Pub
1758 West MallStudent bar that has none of the student feel. Classy and chill, this is a good place to get a drink for undergrads and profs alike.
Quirky and unpretentious place to get a couple of pitchers.
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The Fringe Café
3124 W BroadwayQuirky and unpretentious place to get a couple of pitchers.
The grubbiest spot to get a drink in Kits. East van charm on the west side.
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Elwoods
3357 W BroadwayThe grubbiest spot to get a drink in Kits. East van charm on the west side.
Not for the faint of heart. One of the city's rowdiest pubs, it's invariably packed to the ceiling with undergrads and internationals thanks to the fact it is also a grubby hostel.
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The Charles Bar
136 W Cordova StNot for the faint of heart. One of the city's rowdiest pubs, it's invariably packed to the ceiling with undergrads and internationals thanks to the fact it is also a grubby hostel.
Getting Around
3670 W Broadway
3670 West Broadway99 Express east-west
14 to downtown and south
32 to downtown and south
9 east-west
Iphondo lezithixo leVancouver
3211 Grant McConachie WayEssentials
Jason's No Frills
2083 Alma StCheap and decent stock!
Cheap produce--keep an eye out for the mangoes.
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Young Bros Produce Ltd
3151 3151 W BroadwayCheap produce--keep an eye out for the mangoes.
Iconic organic grocery chain--with deli, hot bar, and great vegan finds!
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveIconic organic grocery chain--with deli, hot bar, and great vegan finds!
Shopping
Second Suit For Men & Women
2036 W 4th AveGreat designer consignment.
Canada's 4th largest mall has it all (except peace and quiet).
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Metrotown
Canada's 4th largest mall has it all (except peace and quiet).
Great area to get some funky goods. Restaurants and pubs abound as well so you can make a day of it.
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Mount Pleasant
Great area to get some funky goods. Restaurants and pubs abound as well so you can make a day of it.
Sightseeing
This is a must! Bustling market, loads of touristy shops and local gems, scenic views of False Creek, tons of food vendors.
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I-Granville Island
This is a must! Bustling market, loads of touristy shops and local gems, scenic views of False Creek, tons of food vendors.
Parks & Nature
One of the less crowded beaches...a bit more rugged. Amazing spot and super close!
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Spanish Banks
One of the less crowded beaches...a bit more rugged. Amazing spot and super close!
Great beach--smaller than Kits, super close, and less crowded!
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Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdGreat beach--smaller than Kits, super close, and less crowded!
A great urban beach! It gets really packed in the summer with loads going on. Don't miss out!
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StA great urban beach! It gets really packed in the summer with loads going on. Don't miss out!
Clothing optional beach on UBC campus. You will see naked men, even in winter. You are warned.
It's an amazing beach with brilliant views and a very unique hippy/student/nudist atmosphere. It's one of our favorite beaches. If you wanted to take some drinks to the beach, this is the one (though still be cautious, the police do poke around!)
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Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallClothing optional beach on UBC campus. You will see naked men, even in winter. You are warned.
It's an amazing beach with brilliant views and a very unique hippy/student/nudist atmosphere. It's one of our favorite beaches. If you wanted to take some drinks to the beach, this is the one (though still be cautious, the police do poke around!)
If you're on campus anyway and need some peace, quiet, and a chance to reflect, then visit this secluded Japanese garden. The Asian Library just outside it is a great place to read or study if you're in the mood.
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Nitobe Memorial Garden
1895 Lower MallIf you're on campus anyway and need some peace, quiet, and a chance to reflect, then visit this secluded Japanese garden. The Asian Library just outside it is a great place to read or study if you're in the mood.
Fantastic urban trails! You can really get lost in there.
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveFantastic urban trails! You can really get lost in there.
Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdI mean, obviously.
Expansive botanical garden, sometimes with fun events put on.
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Isityalo saseVanDusen Botanical
5251 Oak StExpansive botanical garden, sometimes with fun events put on.
A beautiful pebble beach with a spectacular views and a large rock island to hike on at low tide.
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Ipharki yaseWhytecliff
7102 Marine DrA beautiful pebble beach with a spectacular views and a large rock island to hike on at low tide.
Beautiful lake with a trail that takes you the entire way around. Swimmable in summer.
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Sasamat Lake
Beautiful lake with a trail that takes you the entire way around. Swimmable in summer.
Trails, kayaking, swimming, pinic, Deep Cove has a lot to offer. It's worth spending several hours exploring the area.
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Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveTrails, kayaking, swimming, pinic, Deep Cove has a lot to offer. It's worth spending several hours exploring the area.
Summer hikes and winter skiing, very accessible from town.
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Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdSummer hikes and winter skiing, very accessible from town.
Great hiking trails really accessible form the rest of the city.
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Mt Seymour
Great hiking trails really accessible form the rest of the city.
Awesome urban beach downtown surrounded by restaurants and pubs.
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueAwesome urban beach downtown surrounded by restaurants and pubs.
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park Rd