Guidebook for Vancouver
Everything Else
Amazing spot to rent a kayak or canoe!
14 paikallista suosittelee
Creekside Community Recreation Centre
1 Athletes WayAmazing spot to rent a kayak or canoe!
Crab Park
101 E Waterfront RdThe perfect spot for a picnic. Bring the frisbee!
This is the central transit station, and it's only an 8 minute walk!
158 paikallista suosittelee
Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetThis is the central transit station, and it's only an 8 minute walk!
Essentials
Don't forget to bring the basketball - there's an indoor b-ball court in the lobby! There's also Nester's Market, an upscale grocery store.
Woodward's
Don't forget to bring the basketball - there's an indoor b-ball court in the lobby! There's also Nester's Market, an upscale grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Why not go swimming in a glacier-fed waterfall? This is only a 40 minute bus ride away - and the bus stops right outside our front door!
177 paikallista suosittelee
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdWhy not go swimming in a glacier-fed waterfall? This is only a 40 minute bus ride away - and the bus stops right outside our front door!
They claim to have the best gelato in the world and have the prizes to back it up... one thing's for sure, they have the longest line ups for gelato in the world!
77 paikallista suosittelee
Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova StThey claim to have the best gelato in the world and have the prizes to back it up... one thing's for sure, they have the longest line ups for gelato in the world!
Our favourite beach in the city! And it's buried deep within the wilderness that is Stanley Park.
192 paikallista suosittelee
Third Beach
Our favourite beach in the city! And it's buried deep within the wilderness that is Stanley Park.
Food Scene
For upscale Caribbean food and great music, look no further! Barely a block from our place.
44 paikallista suosittelee
Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall StFor upscale Caribbean food and great music, look no further! Barely a block from our place.
Vancouverites take coffee VERY seriously. This is Denis' favourite latte but be careful, their hours are very limited.
62 W Cordova St
62 West Cordova StreetVancouverites take coffee VERY seriously. This is Denis' favourite latte but be careful, their hours are very limited.
Save On Meats
43 W Hastings StThis retro diner is an east-side icon.
The name is a little gory and the entrance seems a little sketchy but Blood alley actually has a handful of hidden gems!
Blood Alley Square
The name is a little gory and the entrance seems a little sketchy but Blood alley actually has a handful of hidden gems!
Landmark Cambodian restaurant renowned for their irresistible chicken wings. Forget buffalo sauce, this place is serious.
212 paikallista suosittelee
Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StLandmark Cambodian restaurant renowned for their irresistible chicken wings. Forget buffalo sauce, this place is serious.
Sure the prices are high, and yes, we've never actually been there, but one look at that patio and you'll understand why they can charge whatever they want!
109 paikallista suosittelee
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetSure the prices are high, and yes, we've never actually been there, but one look at that patio and you'll understand why they can charge whatever they want!
VERY reasonable legit Mexican tacos with great vegeterian options.
45 paikallista suosittelee
La Taqueria Pinche Taco
322 W Hastings StVERY reasonable legit Mexican tacos with great vegeterian options.
Sightseeing
This was Jimi Hendrix's grandma's house. Now there's a shrine set up!
7 paikallista suosittelee
Jimi Hendrix Shrine
209 Union StThis was Jimi Hendrix's grandma's house. Now there's a shrine set up!
332 Water St
332 Water StreetVancouver is meant to be seen on a bike. Just do it!
Deep Cove is a little seaside village. It's an easy day trip because the bus leaves from outside our door! Grab some food, hike trails, and rent a kayak! You can even kayak to remote camping sites!
337 paikallista suosittelee
Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveDeep Cove is a little seaside village. It's an easy day trip because the bus leaves from outside our door! Grab some food, hike trails, and rent a kayak! You can even kayak to remote camping sites!
Bowen is such an easy wilderness trip! It's a completely green lush island with a great mountain to hike and it's super easy to get to from the city!
Snug Cove
Bowen is such an easy wilderness trip! It's a completely green lush island with a great mountain to hike and it's super easy to get to from the city!
Skiing in the winter, mountain biking and hiking in the summer, incredible views and activities all year round. Oh and easy transit access. But it ain't cheap!
249 paikallista suosittelee
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Skiing in the winter, mountain biking and hiking in the summer, incredible views and activities all year round. Oh and easy transit access. But it ain't cheap!
Although a little on the touristy side, Steveston offers a small fishing town vibe that's pretty much gone from this area. Buy some fresh fish from the boat and check out all the little restaurants.
91 paikallista suosittelee
Steveston
Although a little on the touristy side, Steveston offers a small fishing town vibe that's pretty much gone from this area. Buy some fresh fish from the boat and check out all the little restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a pretty surprising spot in a neighbourhood that is all but dead at night. A giant repurposed factory houses a microbrewery and an urban winery with a reasonably priced restaurant to boot!
49 paikallista suosittelee
Vancouver Urban Winery
55 Dunlevy AveThis is a pretty surprising spot in a neighbourhood that is all but dead at night. A giant repurposed factory houses a microbrewery and an urban winery with a reasonably priced restaurant to boot!