Gym, Exercise
Run or walk the seawall as far as you'd like to go then hop on an Aquabus and get a ride back to the "Edgewater" stop on a little boat!
101 locals recommend
False Creek
Run or walk the seawall as far as you'd like to go then hop on an Aquabus and get a ride back to the "Edgewater" stop on a little boat!
Awesome yoga studio owned by a Strathcona local. Great classes both virtual and in-person social distanced.
6 locals recommend
STRETCH
180 E Pender StAwesome yoga studio owned by a Strathcona local. Great classes both virtual and in-person social distanced.
Food scene
One of Canada’s best restaurants, and it’s less than a 10 minute walk from our house. Amazing cocktails and a food menu inspired by both Italian and Japanese cuisines. Average cost for dinner for two is about $200, it’s not cheap!
63 locals recommend
Kissa Tanto
263 E Pender StOne of Canada’s best restaurants, and it’s less than a 10 minute walk from our house. Amazing cocktails and a food menu inspired by both Italian and Japanese cuisines. Average cost for dinner for two is about $200, it’s not cheap!
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StBest ice cream in Vancouver, a must visit!
Close by coffee shop with ethical practices, great coffees plus breakfast and lunch items. Amazing spot to post up on a rainy day with a laptop.
94 locals recommend
Matchstick Chinatown
213 E Georgia StClose by coffee shop with ethical practices, great coffees plus breakfast and lunch items. Amazing spot to post up on a rainy day with a laptop.
Local creme brûlée shop with rock sugar waffles and handmade ice cream, 8 minute walk from our place
21 locals recommend
Crackle Creme
245 Union StLocal creme brûlée shop with rock sugar waffles and handmade ice cream, 8 minute walk from our place
Vancouver’s first and foremost cocktail bar in a reimagined opium den. Must visit if you love cocktails!
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StVancouver’s first and foremost cocktail bar in a reimagined opium den. Must visit if you love cocktails!
The Union
219 Union StAwesome authentic asian cuisine and cocktails
Holy grail of sandwiches - epic coffees - you gotta get here before 1:30 pm if you want a chocolate chip cookie before they sell out each day. Plus it's 1 block away so you can definitely make it!
59 locals recommend
Finch's Market
501 E Georgia StHoly grail of sandwiches - epic coffees - you gotta get here before 1:30 pm if you want a chocolate chip cookie before they sell out each day. Plus it's 1 block away so you can definitely make it!
Sightseeing
FREE suspension bridge hike and walk in the dense North Vancouver forest. Most visitors would never know this exists, a local favourite!
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdFREE suspension bridge hike and walk in the dense North Vancouver forest. Most visitors would never know this exists, a local favourite!
Sunset Beach Park
1204 Beach AvenueWalking distance beach to watch the sunset (not great swimming)
One of the largest green space city parks in existence. 9km walk around seawall, lots to explore.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdOne of the largest green space city parks in existence. 9km walk around seawall, lots to explore.
Beaches
Recommending beaches that are better for swimming and have great amenities
Jericho Beach
Great swimming beach, a favourite local hangout.
Locarno Beach
Bring your own volleyball nets and swim and play all day!
Local Breweries
Closest brewery - the sours and the pizzas are amazing!
51 locals recommend
Strathcona Brewing Company
895 E Hastings StClosest brewery - the sours and the pizzas are amazing!
You've got to try their beers and take home a 4 pack of the Talisman Pale Ale.
107 locals recommend
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrYou've got to try their beers and take home a 4 pack of the Talisman Pale Ale.
Container Brewing Ltd.
1216 Franklin StFunky brewery made in a shipping container
Female owned brewery that offers start-ups a place to get off the ground - very cool plus has great sodas!
27 locals recommend
Callister Brewing Co
1338 Franklin StFemale owned brewery that offers start-ups a place to get off the ground - very cool plus has great sodas!
Coffee Roasters
Live like a local and pop into this gem for a treat or post up with a laptop!
For the pour over aficionado - this coffee shop is amazing and has a small selection of life-changing pastries.
33 locals recommend
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters
311 W Cordova StFor the pour over aficionado - this coffee shop is amazing and has a small selection of life-changing pastries.
Awesome coffees and a small selection of pastries - close walk from the house
18 locals recommend
Propaganda Coffee
209 E Pender StAwesome coffees and a small selection of pastries - close walk from the house
Grocery
Benny Foods Ltd
598 Union StAmazing Italian Grocery and Deli
Nice little coffee shop with grocery market, a great place to sit outside no matter the weather
58 locals recommend
Wilder Snail Neighborhood Grocery & Coffee
799 Keefer StNice little coffee shop with grocery market, a great place to sit outside no matter the weather
Union Market
810 Union StBest little grocery market in the hood