Guidebook for Vancouver
Essentials
Urban Fare
177 Davie St
IGA
2286 W BroadwayArts & Culture
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StThe Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest. As well as being a major tourist destination, MOA is a research and teaching museum, where UBC courses in art, anthropology, archaeology, conservation, and museum studies are given. MOA houses 38,000 ethnographic objects, as well as 535,000 archaeological objects in its building alone.
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrThe Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest. As well as being a major tourist destination, MOA is a research and teaching museum, where UBC courses in art, anthropology, archaeology, conservation, and museum studies are given. MOA houses 38,000 ethnographic objects, as well as 535,000 archaeological objects in its building alone.
Science World at Telus World of Science, is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization in Vancouver. It is located at the end of False Creek, and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years. Featuring hundreds of interactive exhibits in five galleries, Science World also includes overview of exhibitions, children's camps, parties and programs, memberships, and special events.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StScience World at Telus World of Science, is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization in Vancouver. It is located at the end of False Creek, and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years. Featuring hundreds of interactive exhibits in five galleries, Science World also includes overview of exhibitions, children's camps, parties and programs, memberships, and special events.
Parks & Nature
Nature's beauty to the extreme. Vancouver's first, largest, and most beloved urban park! Designated a national historic site of Canada, Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of the heavily built urban landscape of Vancouver. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Discover kilometres of trails, beautiful beaches, local wildlife, great eats, natural, cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures. The park offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences for all ages and interests, including Canada’s largest aquarium.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdNature's beauty to the extreme. Vancouver's first, largest, and most beloved urban park! Designated a national historic site of Canada, Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of the heavily built urban landscape of Vancouver. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Discover kilometres of trails, beautiful beaches, local wildlife, great eats, natural, cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures. The park offers a wide range of unforgettable experiences for all ages and interests, including Canada’s largest aquarium.
Capilano Suspension Bridge crosses the Capilano river in the 1,300 year old Douglas Fir rainforest. There is a Treetops Adventure: 7 suspended footbridges offering views 110 feet above the forest floor. The new Cliffwalk follows a granite precipice along Capilano River. Coffee shop, souvenir store and sometimes musicians.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdCapilano Suspension Bridge crosses the Capilano river in the 1,300 year old Douglas Fir rainforest. There is a Treetops Adventure: 7 suspended footbridges offering views 110 feet above the forest floor. The new Cliffwalk follows a granite precipice along Capilano River. Coffee shop, souvenir store and sometimes musicians.
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
You can't miss a walk, cycle or jog along the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path from Coal Harbour all the way to Spanish Banks. While the 28 km may be a little daunting (!), do as much or as little as you like. Start at the foot of Manitoba then walk in either direction. Hop an Aquabus to get back when you're feet have given up. Note: Be careful to be in the correct section; there are two clearly marked - one for walkers and runners the other for cyclists and rollerbladers.
303 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
You can't miss a walk, cycle or jog along the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path from Coal Harbour all the way to Spanish Banks. While the 28 km may be a little daunting (!), do as much or as little as you like. Start at the foot of Manitoba then walk in either direction. Hop an Aquabus to get back when you're feet have given up. Note: Be careful to be in the correct section; there are two clearly marked - one for walkers and runners the other for cyclists and rollerbladers.
The most popular beach in the city, it is great for everyone. Swimming, beach food, nearby cafes/restaurants, playground, walking trails heading to adjacent smaller beaches and parks. You can't miss on a sunny summer day. Or go for a run or walk along the trail (heading east toward Granville Island) on any day rain or shine. The views of downtown as you walk toward Granville Island along the water, are amazing, and you also go right past the Museum of Vancouver. Kits beach is a good place to wile away an afternoon if you want to escape either the rain or the sun!
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StThe most popular beach in the city, it is great for everyone. Swimming, beach food, nearby cafes/restaurants, playground, walking trails heading to adjacent smaller beaches and parks. You can't miss on a sunny summer day. Or go for a run or walk along the trail (heading east toward Granville Island) on any day rain or shine. The views of downtown as you walk toward Granville Island along the water, are amazing, and you also go right past the Museum of Vancouver. Kits beach is a good place to wile away an afternoon if you want to escape either the rain or the sun!
Food Scene
Virtuous Pie
583 Main St
Baggio Gelateria & pizzeria
1089 Marinaside Crescent
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie St
Kokomo
611 Gore Ave
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th Ave
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main St
MeeT in Gastown
12 Water St
Nuba in Yaletown
508 Davie St
MeeT on Main
4288 Main Street
Chickpea Restaurant
4298 Main St
Liberty Bakery + Café
3699 Main St
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrThe absolute best croissants in the City! Close to Granville Island.
81 locals recommend
Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir StThe absolute best croissants in the City! Close to Granville Island.
Small Victory Bakery
1088 Homer StTasty treats, cool, trendy setting. Bakery and coffee shop.
Sightseeing
Granville Island
Ours is one of the largest Chinatowns in North America and is a great place to get authentic Chinese cuisine, goods and produce. Much of the area has original buildings. Visit Sun Yat Sen gardens .
171 locals recommend
Chinatown
Ours is one of the largest Chinatowns in North America and is a great place to get authentic Chinese cuisine, goods and produce. Much of the area has original buildings. Visit Sun Yat Sen gardens .
Our place is in the heart of Yaletown. This is a stylish, historical district of Vancouver BC. Yaletown combines a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere with the friendly attitude found at boutique shops and local restaurants.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
Our place is in the heart of Yaletown. This is a stylish, historical district of Vancouver BC. Yaletown combines a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere with the friendly attitude found at boutique shops and local restaurants.
See historic Vancouver as it once was in Gastown. Located at the edge of downtown, and close to the business district and ocean, Gastown offers lots of restaurants and gift shops. You can walk from Gastown to the Vancouver Convention Centre where the views are stunning and there are 3 large restaurants and a hotel to eat at (Mahony's, Tap and Barrel, Cactus Club, The Pacific Rim Hotel)
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
See historic Vancouver as it once was in Gastown. Located at the edge of downtown, and close to the business district and ocean, Gastown offers lots of restaurants and gift shops. You can walk from Gastown to the Vancouver Convention Centre where the views are stunning and there are 3 large restaurants and a hotel to eat at (Mahony's, Tap and Barrel, Cactus Club, The Pacific Rim Hotel)
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Vancouver's best microbrewery (my personal favourite), a 5 minute walk down the street. Try their award-winning authentic west coast pale ale ("33 acres of Ocean") or get a sampler of 4. There is always a local food truck out front serving good eats.
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveOne of Vancouver's best microbrewery (my personal favourite), a 5 minute walk down the street. Try their award-winning authentic west coast pale ale ("33 acres of Ocean") or get a sampler of 4. There is always a local food truck out front serving good eats.
Tiny bar on Keefer Street with an impressive cocktail list. Local ingredients and lab implements are used to create concoctions like an old-fashioned apothecary shop. Great place to while away the time while waiting for your table at nearby Bao Bei.
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StTiny bar on Keefer Street with an impressive cocktail list. Local ingredients and lab implements are used to create concoctions like an old-fashioned apothecary shop. Great place to while away the time while waiting for your table at nearby Bao Bei.
Craft Beer and delicious kale salads make this a taste of Portland in Vancouver.
94 locals recommend
Portland Craft
3835 Main StCraft Beer and delicious kale salads make this a taste of Portland in Vancouver.
The best music venue in Vancouver. Tons of great acts constantly coming through, and a great environment, right in the centre of the Downtown Entertainment District on Granville St.
79 locals recommend
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville StThe best music venue in Vancouver. Tons of great acts constantly coming through, and a great environment, right in the centre of the Downtown Entertainment District on Granville St.