Food Scene
Super yummy and more affordable than Vij's. Vij's is well worth it too though.
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetSuper yummy and more affordable than Vij's. Vij's is well worth it too though.
Patisserie Lebeau
1728 W 2nd AveBest liege waffles in the city. Closed Sundays.
Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir StVietnamese-French deliciousness.
Maenam
1938 W 4th AveBest Thai in the city but not cheap.
Classic Japanese Izakaya - their sister restaurant Kinyo downtown is delicious also and has more variety to the menu.
33 locals recommend
Suika Japanese Restaurant
1626 W BroadwayClassic Japanese Izakaya - their sister restaurant Kinyo downtown is delicious also and has more variety to the menu.
Great food and even better cocktails. Nice to just stop into for a nice drink and snack at the bar.
158 locals recommend
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StGreat food and even better cocktails. Nice to just stop into for a nice drink and snack at the bar.
Au Comptoir
2278 W 4th AveDelicious french food and before 3pm one of the top burgers in town.
Classic japanese food and delicious sushi. Yuji is the best! Small cozy restaurant.
10 locals recommend
Tokyo One Sushi
4443 W 10th AveClassic japanese food and delicious sushi. Yuji is the best! Small cozy restaurant.
Parks & Nature
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StA nice escape.
So close to the city but lots of options for biking, walking and exploring the beaches. Big trees and lots of green space.
254 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveSo close to the city but lots of options for biking, walking and exploring the beaches. Big trees and lots of green space.
Shopping
Definitely worth exploring. Some good deals to be had. Don't miss Oyama (cured meats), Terra Breads, and L'Epicerie Rotisserie (take out french meals, rotisserie chicken and roast meats, yummy sandwiches). For cooking dinners: Seafood City and Armando's for protein.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StDefinitely worth exploring. Some good deals to be had. Don't miss Oyama (cured meats), Terra Breads, and L'Epicerie Rotisserie (take out french meals, rotisserie chicken and roast meats, yummy sandwiches). For cooking dinners: Seafood City and Armando's for protein.
Granville Island
You'll find everything you need, food-wise, here.
Sightseeing
Vancouver Seawall
You can get to Kits beach, Downtown, Yaletown or BC Place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StClassic Vancouver bar with fantastic beer selection. Good food too.
Recognized as one of the best internationally - and close by in Granville Island.
25 locals recommend
Vancouver TheatreSports™
1502 Duranleau StRecognized as one of the best internationally - and close by in Granville Island.
A great venue to experience local music, as well as the best in Canadian and international touring acts: http://biltmorecabaret.com/concerts/
67 locals recommend
Biltmore Cabaret
2755 Prince Edward StA great venue to experience local music, as well as the best in Canadian and international touring acts: http://biltmorecabaret.com/concerts/
Locally owned and operated the Vogue Theatre is one of the last remaining theatres from the famed “Theatre Row”. The best place to see a live show!
25 locals recommend
Vogue Theatre
918 Granville StLocally owned and operated the Vogue Theatre is one of the last remaining theatres from the famed “Theatre Row”. The best place to see a live show!
We have a LOT of great breweries but this one had good food too. A nice industrial brew space.
http://mainstreetbeer.ca/brewery/
134 locals recommend
Main Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveWe have a LOT of great breweries but this one had good food too. A nice industrial brew space.
http://mainstreetbeer.ca/brewery/
Love the beer and vibe. A small gallery space in the back too. Basic eats (bread and pepperoni sticks).
https://strangefellowsbrewing.com/
107 locals recommend
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrLove the beer and vibe. A small gallery space in the back too. Basic eats (bread and pepperoni sticks).
https://strangefellowsbrewing.com/
Entertainment & Activities
If you feel like seeing a movie and grabbing a beer - this is a great theatre to visit.
87 locals recommend
Fifth Avenue Cinemas
2110 Burrard StIf you feel like seeing a movie and grabbing a beer - this is a great theatre to visit.
Arts & Culture
Build in 1930, this is one of Vancouver's great small theaters. Check out local shows: http://artsclub.com
45 locals recommend
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville StBuild in 1930, this is one of Vancouver's great small theaters. Check out local shows: http://artsclub.com