Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Very authentic Indian Food, friendly staff that have been running this restaurant for years. They also do deliveries for take out, and it's just across the street!
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Nirvana Restaurant
2313 Main StVery authentic Indian Food, friendly staff that have been running this restaurant for years. They also do deliveries for take out, and it's just across the street!
Right by the water! Amazing patio. Great for watching sports games and matches and casual dining.
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Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayRight by the water! Amazing patio. Great for watching sports games and matches and casual dining.
Most amazing donuts and americanos! 1 block away! *Try the whisky bacon donut!
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Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StMost amazing donuts and americanos! 1 block away! *Try the whisky bacon donut!
Bao Down OV
115 W 2nd AveVery good food menu. Family run, very fun staff!
Lucy's Eastside Diner
2708 Main Street24 HOUR DINER! Great for late night eats!
Lots of live music, variety in food markets and a good place to walk around.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveLots of live music, variety in food markets and a good place to walk around.
Healthy food! Very tasty, close to home and large portions!
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Nuba Café in Mount Pleasant
146 E 3rd AveHealthy food! Very tasty, close to home and large portions!
Best Happy Hour in Mount Pleasant! Especially during the warmer months and you can sit on the street-side patio!
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Tacofino Ocho
8 E 5th AveBest Happy Hour in Mount Pleasant! Especially during the warmer months and you can sit on the street-side patio!
AJ's Brooklyn Pizza Joint
325 East BroadwaySimply the best~!
The best brunch spot! Lots of Vegan and Gluten-Free options!
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The Wallflower
2420 Main StThe best brunch spot! Lots of Vegan and Gluten-Free options!
Hands down the best comfort food in Vancouver. Large portions of oxtail, jerk chicken, rice and peas and pattys!
Riddim & Spice
1945 Commercial DrHands down the best comfort food in Vancouver. Large portions of oxtail, jerk chicken, rice and peas and pattys!
Drinks & Nightlife
Very casual night club! Throw back 80's, 90's ! Great variety in music and patrons!
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Fox Cabaret
2321 Main StVery casual night club! Throw back 80's, 90's ! Great variety in music and patrons!
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StHidden Gem!
BEST LOCAL BEER! Hard to get into on the weekend, so sneak in early! Do the tasting option with 5 mini pints!
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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StBEST LOCAL BEER! Hard to get into on the weekend, so sneak in early! Do the tasting option with 5 mini pints!
Right across the street from me, and has great beers, tasting room and beer and cider off sales shop!
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Main Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveRight across the street from me, and has great beers, tasting room and beer and cider off sales shop!
Sing Sing
2718 Main StTrending new gastro pub!
Biltmore Cabaret
2755 Prince Edward StLive bands!
Parks & Nature
Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdIqela likaQueen Elizabeth
4600 Cambie StSpecial ornamental displays. Tree maze! Restaurant on site also!
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Isityalo saseVanDusen Botanical
5251 Oak StSpecial ornamental displays. Tree maze! Restaurant on site also!
Dude Chilling Park
2390 Brunswick StQuaint neighbourhood park nearby.
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StBeautiful sights!
Arts & Culture
Dozens of small artist run galleries. Local Public Market! Fresh seafood market! Best place to buy one of a kind souvenirs!
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I-Granville Island
Dozens of small artist run galleries. Local Public Market! Fresh seafood market! Best place to buy one of a kind souvenirs!
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayBeautiful Gallery. Go Tuesday night for free!
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I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StBeautiful Gallery. Go Tuesday night for free!
Getting Around
5 minute walking distance, 2 minute bus, from the apartment. Easy to connect with Downtown or head East towards Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey etc...
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Main Street-Science World Station
5 minute walking distance, 2 minute bus, from the apartment. Easy to connect with Downtown or head East towards Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey etc...
Olympic Village
This Canada Line takes you to YVR Airport & Richmond area. You can also take a train Downtown to Waterfront Station from here.
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Broadway/City Hall Canada Line Station
496 West BroadwayThis Canada Line takes you to YVR Airport & Richmond area. You can also take a train Downtown to Waterfront Station from here.
Sightseeing
Head down Main Street and turn left (West) on 1st Avenue. In a couple blocks you will be at Manitoba Street and you can turn Right (North) until you hit the water. A great walk around the ocean in either direction (towards Granville Island / False Creek or English Bay / Downtown).
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Vancouver Seawall
Head down Main Street and turn left (West) on 1st Avenue. In a couple blocks you will be at Manitoba Street and you can turn Right (North) until you hit the water. A great walk around the ocean in either direction (towards Granville Island / False Creek or English Bay / Downtown).
You must hit up the Granville Island Market! Over 100 stalls of local artisian crafts, and a full fish market inside! Many boutique local art studios, glass blowing, wine making, sake tasting and dozens of great restaurants on the little island!
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I-Granville Island
You must hit up the Granville Island Market! Over 100 stalls of local artisian crafts, and a full fish market inside! Many boutique local art studios, glass blowing, wine making, sake tasting and dozens of great restaurants on the little island!
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Rain Gear a Must
If you are traveling to Vancouver during the Fall, Winter or Spring months, you are likely to experience some of our local rainforest showers. Be prepared and have a waterproof jacket and boots.