Food Scene
Minami is a great Japanese restaurant located in the downtown Vancouver core. Great atmosphere, usually pretty busy and it caters to a mature crowd. When you're there make sure you try the Oshi Sushi
144 locals recommend
Minami
1118 Mainland StMinami is a great Japanese restaurant located in the downtown Vancouver core. Great atmosphere, usually pretty busy and it caters to a mature crowd. When you're there make sure you try the Oshi Sushi
Red Wagon is a great place to go for some hearty breakfast/brunch. This little hole in the wall is a local hotspot which has been featured on the food channel. Be prepaired for a line up, and be sure to try the pulled pork pancakes.
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StRed Wagon is a great place to go for some hearty breakfast/brunch. This little hole in the wall is a local hotspot which has been featured on the food channel. Be prepaired for a line up, and be sure to try the pulled pork pancakes.
Phnom Penh is local favourite, which always has line-ups out the door. They only take reservations of 8 or more. This place is a hole in the wall but it’s to die for. They always have a wait, but if you go at 11am you can beat the lunch rush and usually get a table instantly.
-cambodian/Vietnamese food
212 locals recommend
Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StPhnom Penh is local favourite, which always has line-ups out the door. They only take reservations of 8 or more. This place is a hole in the wall but it’s to die for. They always have a wait, but if you go at 11am you can beat the lunch rush and usually get a table instantly.
-cambodian/Vietnamese food
This is a great like neighbourhood gem with tons of amazing freshly baked goodies and treats. The serve an amazing cup of coffee and the decor is on point.
16 locals recommend
La Forêt
6848 Jubilee AveThis is a great like neighbourhood gem with tons of amazing freshly baked goodies and treats. The serve an amazing cup of coffee and the decor is on point.
This is a great little spot on Main Street which puts a modern twist on traditional Vietnamese food. Good atmosphere, and they make a strong cocktail.
132 locals recommend
Anh And Chi
3388 Main StThis is a great little spot on Main Street which puts a modern twist on traditional Vietnamese food. Good atmosphere, and they make a strong cocktail.
The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton StreetGreat spot for classic comfort food.
Cactus Club is a Canadian favourite with great vibes pretty much anytime of the day. Traditional Canadian/American style food with a great menu of salads, steak, burgers, rice bowls and cocktails. Cactus club is always a safe bet and you won't be disappointed!
14 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe Byrne Road
7320 Market CrossingCactus Club is a Canadian favourite with great vibes pretty much anytime of the day. Traditional Canadian/American style food with a great menu of salads, steak, burgers, rice bowls and cocktails. Cactus club is always a safe bet and you won't be disappointed!
Great spot on Wednesday night for cheap wings. Any other day of the week they offer a large variety of Canadian/ American style food.
251 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrGreat spot on Wednesday night for cheap wings. Any other day of the week they offer a large variety of Canadian/ American style food.
If you like Asian Hot pot this place is to die for. It's a high end hot pot restaurant, and I advise you make reservations ahead of time as the lineups can get pretty long.
6 locals recommend
Dolar Shop
5300 No. 3 RoadIf you like Asian Hot pot this place is to die for. It's a high end hot pot restaurant, and I advise you make reservations ahead of time as the lineups can get pretty long.
This is a great Greek restaurant close by that has a traditional style greek menu, and classic greek decor.
6 locals recommend
Vassilis Souvlaki Greek Taverna
6558 KingswayThis is a great Greek restaurant close by that has a traditional style greek menu, and classic greek decor.
Parks & Nature
Stanley Park is the Central Park of Canada. Its a great place to take you're family for a bike ride, picnic, and make sure you bring your camera as there plenty of spots to get some amazing pictures. If you have children you can make it a day in Stanley Park at the outdoor water park (summer), followed by carriage tours, playing at the playground, and the you have to stop by the Vancouver aquarium located inside the park.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park is the Central Park of Canada. Its a great place to take you're family for a bike ride, picnic, and make sure you bring your camera as there plenty of spots to get some amazing pictures. If you have children you can make it a day in Stanley Park at the outdoor water park (summer), followed by carriage tours, playing at the playground, and the you have to stop by the Vancouver aquarium located inside the park.
Deer Lake Park is a great spot for some R&R, hiking, and where to be in touch with nature. Be sure to bring your camera, and enjoy the beautiful scenic setting.
130 locals recommend
Deer Lake
Deer Lake Park is a great spot for some R&R, hiking, and where to be in touch with nature. Be sure to bring your camera, and enjoy the beautiful scenic setting.
Getting Around
This is the closets skytrain, which can pretty much get you anywhere in the city of Vancouver and surrounding areas.
19 locals recommend
Royal Oak Station
This is the closets skytrain, which can pretty much get you anywhere in the city of Vancouver and surrounding areas.
Arts & Culture
The Burnaby Village Museum is a great place to take the family and step back in time as you walk thru the iconic village. Finish the day off at the Museum with a ride on the carousel.
119 locals recommend
Burnaby Village Museum
6501 Deer Lake AveThe Burnaby Village Museum is a great place to take the family and step back in time as you walk thru the iconic village. Finish the day off at the Museum with a ride on the carousel.
Vancouver Art gallery is great spot to go visit for amazing art exhibits.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StVancouver Art gallery is great spot to go visit for amazing art exhibits.
Essentials
This is a great little community grocery store that you can stop off at to get all of your essentials while you stay.
28 locals recommend
Buy-Low Foods
7641 Royal Oak AveThis is a great little community grocery store that you can stop off at to get all of your essentials while you stay.
If you need to stock up on food while you stay superstore is a great place to go for people on a budget.
48 locals recommend
Optical in Real Canadian Superstore
4700 KingswayIf you need to stock up on food while you stay superstore is a great place to go for people on a budget.
If you need a place to go for mani/pedi this is a great salon close to the house. I recommend calling in ahead of time and booking an appointment.
Stanley Nails Highgate
7150 KingswayIf you need a place to go for mani/pedi this is a great salon close to the house. I recommend calling in ahead of time and booking an appointment.
West Coast Liquor Co
7651 Royal Oak AveIf your looking for a liquor store this is the closet one to the house.
Entertainment & Activities
TBC is a fun place to go with friends or family to do a little go karting.
6 locals recommend
TBC Indoor Racing
2100 Viceroy PlTBC is a fun place to go with friends or family to do a little go karting.
Playland is an outdoor amusement park that is open May thru September. It's a mi-way with all the classic carnival rides and food.
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StPlayland is an outdoor amusement park that is open May thru September. It's a mi-way with all the classic carnival rides and food.
Like to skate? Burnaby 8 rinks is great place to go rent some skates, and have a good time. I recommend there evening skate, which they pretty much turn into a disco, with dimmed lights and loud music.
Burnaby 8 Rinks
6501 Sprott StLike to skate? Burnaby 8 rinks is great place to go rent some skates, and have a good time. I recommend there evening skate, which they pretty much turn into a disco, with dimmed lights and loud music.
Great place to take kids or anyone else. Nice quiet place for studying or getting work done.
18 locals recommend
Burnaby Public Library
6100 Willingdon AveGreat place to take kids or anyone else. Nice quiet place for studying or getting work done.
Drinks & Nightlife
Part is the latest hot spot to open in Vancouver. This is the newest Casino that has been added to the downtown core. Part has something for everyone; gambling, restaurants, and night clubs.
104 locals recommend
JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
39 Smithe StPart is the latest hot spot to open in Vancouver. This is the newest Casino that has been added to the downtown core. Part has something for everyone; gambling, restaurants, and night clubs.
If you are looking for a great place to hangout close to home then grand villa casino has it all. Food, entrainment, gambling, and just a good overall atmosphere for a nice night out.
34 locals recommend
Grand Villa Casino Hotel & Conference Centre
4331 Dominion StIf you are looking for a great place to hangout close to home then grand villa casino has it all. Food, entrainment, gambling, and just a good overall atmosphere for a nice night out.