Guidebook for Vancouver

Lesley & Adam
Lesley & Adam
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Some of the best coffee and the atmosphere is light and airy!
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Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial Dr
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Some of the best coffee and the atmosphere is light and airy!
If you're needing a little treat or something sweet to end your evening, you want to stop in here. They also serve great coffee! You have to try Crack, it's the best! Seriously.
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Purebread
159 W Hastings St
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If you're needing a little treat or something sweet to end your evening, you want to stop in here. They also serve great coffee! You have to try Crack, it's the best! Seriously.
The interior design is perfection, the outdoor patio is refreshing and the tacos are to-die-for! You don't want to miss this if you enjoy tacos.
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Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova St
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The interior design is perfection, the outdoor patio is refreshing and the tacos are to-die-for! You don't want to miss this if you enjoy tacos.
We love going here and setting the price we want to pay per person then allowing the chef and the server to decide what we will enjoy for our meal. We always give suggestions of what we like or dislike and each an every time it's perfection!
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Wildebeest
120 W Hastings St
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We love going here and setting the price we want to pay per person then allowing the chef and the server to decide what we will enjoy for our meal. We always give suggestions of what we like or dislike and each an every time it's perfection!
One of the best patio's in the city along with delicious food and perfect place to people watch.
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Chill Winston
3 Alexander Street
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One of the best patio's in the city along with delicious food and perfect place to people watch.
I love the truffle popcorn and it's perfect if you have young children with you!
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Six Acres
203 Carrall St
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I love the truffle popcorn and it's perfect if you have young children with you!
We've been going here since it opened and love the new location. Being right outside our door it's the perfect spot for dinner or for your early mornings. They are used to the demands of family breakfasts that you won't be alone if you decide to go out for breakfast instead of dealing with the mess at home.
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Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty Street
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We've been going here since it opened and love the new location. Being right outside our door it's the perfect spot for dinner or for your early mornings. They are used to the demands of family breakfasts that you won't be alone if you decide to go out for breakfast instead of dealing with the mess at home.
A new location, but worth the wait for their lavender latte and their salted caramel waffles. But don't miss out on their savory skillets, you'll walk away feeling pleasantly full for your adventures around the city.
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Cafe Medina
780 Richards St
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A new location, but worth the wait for their lavender latte and their salted caramel waffles. But don't miss out on their savory skillets, you'll walk away feeling pleasantly full for your adventures around the city.
If you're wanting a bit of relaxation and pampering in the middle of the city, this is it. It's an oasis and you'll feel like you're on a retreat. It's also a great place to people watch!
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Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia St
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If you're wanting a bit of relaxation and pampering in the middle of the city, this is it. It's an oasis and you'll feel like you're on a retreat. It's also a great place to people watch!
The best Ice Cream in the city. It's a 20 min walk from our place, but the scenery is gorgeous along the seawall and if there is a line, it's worth the wait for their earl grey ice cream.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser St
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The best Ice Cream in the city. It's a 20 min walk from our place, but the scenery is gorgeous along the seawall and if there is a line, it's worth the wait for their earl grey ice cream.
They don't take reservations, but it's worth it!
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander St
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They don't take reservations, but it's worth it!
Local craft beer with usually a food truck outside!
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th Ave
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Local craft beer with usually a food truck outside!

Drinks & Nightlife

They have life music every night and it's one of our favorite places to go when we have something to celebrate or we want a fun night out with drinks and people watching!
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Hotel Fairmont Pacific Rim
1038 Canada Pl
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They have life music every night and it's one of our favorite places to go when we have something to celebrate or we want a fun night out with drinks and people watching!

Arts & Culture

Situated in the old City Hall, the team at the Art Gallery do a wonderful job curating each and every exhibit that comes through. Go on a Tuesday evening and you can pay by donation!
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I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St
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Situated in the old City Hall, the team at the Art Gallery do a wonderful job curating each and every exhibit that comes through. Go on a Tuesday evening and you can pay by donation!
Learn all about the history of Vancouver.
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I-Museum yaseVancouver
1100 Chestnut St
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Learn all about the history of Vancouver.

Essentials

A quick walk away you'll find everything you need for your stay!
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott St
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A quick walk away you'll find everything you need for your stay!
If you've forgotten something on your list, we always pop into here. If you're really into Asian style cooking, this is the place you want to shop.
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T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer Pl
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If you've forgotten something on your list, we always pop into here. If you're really into Asian style cooking, this is the place you want to shop.
Go for a walk and enjoy the scenery as well as the high selection of foods here in Olympic Village. You'll see where all the athletes stayed in 2010 as well walk away with a grocery bag full of lovely treats not found at Nesters.
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Urban Fare
177 Davie St
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Go for a walk and enjoy the scenery as well as the high selection of foods here in Olympic Village. You'll see where all the athletes stayed in 2010 as well walk away with a grocery bag full of lovely treats not found at Nesters.
If you're into organic and love Whole Foods, walk over the Cambie street bridge and enjoy the view before doing your shopping.
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
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If you're into organic and love Whole Foods, walk over the Cambie street bridge and enjoy the view before doing your shopping.

Getting Around

You can't miss it, it's right outside our door up the stairs to your left.
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Stadium-Chinatown station
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You can't miss it, it's right outside our door up the stairs to your left.

Entertainment & Activities

Great for children and adults alike!
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Science World kwiTELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St
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Great for children and adults alike!
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I-Aquarium yaseVancouver
845 Avison Way
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Parks & Nature

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English Bay Beach
Beach Avenue
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Just can't miss this beautiful forest.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
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Just can't miss this beautiful forest.
You can hike up the grouse grind (or the BCMC) and enjoy the beautiful views at the top. Or, take the gondola and take it easy! I've done both. :D
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way
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You can hike up the grouse grind (or the BCMC) and enjoy the beautiful views at the top. Or, take the gondola and take it easy! I've done both. :D