Franklin’s guidebook for Visitors to Vancouver

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Franklin’s guidebook for Visitors to Vancouver

Food scene

Some of our favorite restaurant for dine-in and take-out/delivery.
Amazing Handroll Sushi experience. The rice is warm and the seaweed is still crispy. One of the very few places that serve REAL wasabi!
Hello Nori - Brentwood
Amazing Handroll Sushi experience. The rice is warm and the seaweed is still crispy. One of the very few places that serve REAL wasabi!
Hello Nori is a unique dining experience with rolls made in front of you one at a time with warm rice to be consumed immediately while the seaweed (Nori) stays crispy. It's also one of the rare places that serves real wasabi.
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Hello Nori
1165 Robson Street
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Hello Nori is a unique dining experience with rolls made in front of you one at a time with warm rice to be consumed immediately while the seaweed (Nori) stays crispy. It's also one of the rare places that serves real wasabi.
Familiar Vietnamese eats such as pho, rice & noodle dishes & specialty drinks. But also serving specialty dishes from all over Vietnam. We've tried several of their non-pho dishes, all amazing!
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Mui Ngo Gai Restaurant
2052 Kingsway
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Familiar Vietnamese eats such as pho, rice & noodle dishes & specialty drinks. But also serving specialty dishes from all over Vietnam. We've tried several of their non-pho dishes, all amazing!
Very good Cantonese Chinese food, that's walking distance from our place!
百樂門海鮮酒家~溫哥華 Paramount Chinese Seafood Restaurant ~Vancouver BC
Very good Cantonese Chinese food, that's walking distance from our place!
We usually get delivery from here.
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Papa John's Pizza
6462 Kingsway
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We usually get delivery from here.
Good greek food at reasonable prices. If you like Pizza loaded with toppings, get their 10 Rich Toppings Pizza! Their Hummus is amazing too!
Argo Greek Cuisine Pizza & Pasta
3790 Canada Way
Good greek food at reasonable prices. If you like Pizza loaded with toppings, get their 10 Rich Toppings Pizza! Their Hummus is amazing too!
Authentic Italian Pizzas - hand stretched stone baked dough.
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Ragazzi Pizza Co
2996 E 22nd Ave
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Authentic Italian Pizzas - hand stretched stone baked dough.
Amazing Indian Food. Be adventurous and try something you haven't heard of before!
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Saffron Indian Cuisine
4300 Kingsway
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Amazing Indian Food. Be adventurous and try something you haven't heard of before!
Good place for Cantonese Chinese food. Parking lot is a little small so we usually park on the street, or if you're up for it, it's a 1.3 km walk.
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Prince Seafood Restaurant
2881 Grandview Hwy
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Good place for Cantonese Chinese food. Parking lot is a little small so we usually park on the street, or if you're up for it, it's a 1.3 km walk.
Good Taiwanese Food that's not too far.
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No. 1 Beef Noodle
4741 Willingdon Ave
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Good Taiwanese Food that's not too far.
Starbucks coffee
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Starbucks
99 Keefer Pl
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Starbucks coffee
Great Fast Food burgers, fresh not frozen beef. Unique items include baked potatoes and "Frosty's" (cross between milk shake and soft serve ice cream in a cup).
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Wendy's
10 SE Marine Dr
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Great Fast Food burgers, fresh not frozen beef. Unique items include baked potatoes and "Frosty's" (cross between milk shake and soft serve ice cream in a cup).

Shopping

Newly renovated with beautiful spaces both indoors and out.
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Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.
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Newly renovated with beautiful spaces both indoors and out.
Largest Mall in BC!
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Metropolis Metrotownissa
4700 Kingsway
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Largest Mall in BC!
High End shops, frequented by celebrities when they're in town.
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Robson Street
1155 Robson St
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High End shops, frequented by celebrities when they're in town.

Grocery Store

Good prices and wide selection of everyday groceries.
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Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview Hwy
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Good prices and wide selection of everyday groceries.
Higher end grocery store.
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Save-On-Foods
4399 Lougheed Hwy.
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Higher end grocery store.
Asian grocery store, large selection of asian snacks, bakery, also has selection of cooked and ready-to-eat meals.
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T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer Pl
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Asian grocery store, large selection of asian snacks, bakery, also has selection of cooked and ready-to-eat meals.
Grocery and household goods.
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Walmart - Grandview Supercentre
3585 Grandview Hwy
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Grocery and household goods.

Sightseeing

Take one of the water taxis from around Science world for additional sightseeing adventure to Granville Island. Home of popular Granville Island Public Market, restaurants, artisan shops, kids market, brewery and more!
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Granville Island
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Take one of the water taxis from around Science world for additional sightseeing adventure to Granville Island. Home of popular Granville Island Public Market, restaurants, artisan shops, kids market, brewery and more!
Walk or bike around the seawall for great water views. Other attractions inside include the Vancouver Aquarium, the Mini-train ride, Totem poles, beaches, rose garden, horse and carriage ride.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
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Walk or bike around the seawall for great water views. Other attractions inside include the Vancouver Aquarium, the Mini-train ride, Totem poles, beaches, rose garden, horse and carriage ride.
Great waterfront boardwalk with views, nearby restaurants. Take the Seabus (only 15 min. 1-way) and get a mini-cruise from downtown Waterfront Station. Nearby is also the Lonsdale Quay Public Market worth exploring.
Lonsdale Quay
Great waterfront boardwalk with views, nearby restaurants. Take the Seabus (only 15 min. 1-way) and get a mini-cruise from downtown Waterfront Station. Nearby is also the Lonsdale Quay Public Market worth exploring.
Beautiful garden with stunning views all around.
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Queen Elizabeth -puisto
4600 Cambie St
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Beautiful garden with stunning views all around.
Great waterfront views, bike and walking paths, kids playground, and Science World itself.
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Science World TELUS World of Sciencessä
1455 Quebec St
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Great waterfront views, bike and walking paths, kids playground, and Science World itself.
Good easy hiking trails for beginner to moderate hikes. The little know Free suspension bridge is here.
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Lynn Canyonin puisto
3663 Park Rd
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Good easy hiking trails for beginner to moderate hikes. The little know Free suspension bridge is here.
If you're a hiker (hike is steep, not for beginners!), take the Grouse Grind trail up to the top (Free). Otherwise take the gondola to the top for great views. In Winter, it's also a ski hill.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way
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If you're a hiker (hike is steep, not for beginners!), take the Grouse Grind trail up to the top (Free). Otherwise take the gondola to the top for great views. In Winter, it's also a ski hill.
A great beach with views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.
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Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
1150 Marine Dr
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A great beach with views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

Activities

Amusement Park in the city. Carnival rides, games, and roller coasters.
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Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings St
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Amusement Park in the city. Carnival rides, games, and roller coasters.
Local community centre with pool for swimming.
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Renfrew Park Community Centre
2929 E 22nd Ave
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Local community centre with pool for swimming.
Night clubs, fast eats, and curios.
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Granville Street Entertainment District
700 - 1300 Granville St
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Night clubs, fast eats, and curios.
A nearby park within walking distance, that's great for kids to run around and burn some energy!
Falaise Park Playground
A nearby park within walking distance, that's great for kids to run around and burn some energy!

Neighbourhoods

Also known as "Little Italy", you'll find many restaurants (many Italian) and an "artsy" vibe to the neighourhood.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive
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Also known as "Little Italy", you'll find many restaurants (many Italian) and an "artsy" vibe to the neighourhood.
Historic downtown Vancouver with cobblestone roads, heritage architecture, full of shops and restaurants.
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Gastown
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Historic downtown Vancouver with cobblestone roads, heritage architecture, full of shops and restaurants.
Also known as "Little India", is a 6 block commercial street along Main Street and centered on 49th Ave. in Vancouver. You'll find numerous South Asian restaurants and shops. Not officially part of it, you'll find more South Asian stores not too far away along Fraser Street between 52nd Ave and 42nd Ave.
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Punjabi Market
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Also known as "Little India", is a 6 block commercial street along Main Street and centered on 49th Ave. in Vancouver. You'll find numerous South Asian restaurants and shops. Not officially part of it, you'll find more South Asian stores not too far away along Fraser Street between 52nd Ave and 42nd Ave.