Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StAmazing fresh seafood and delicious cocktails.
One of the most satisfying meals for two in your life:
- lobster poutine
- 2 dozen fresh oysters with an assortment of sauces
- T-bone steak cooked rare
Mmmmmmmmm foodgasm
214 residents recomanen
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StOne of the most satisfying meals for two in your life:
- lobster poutine
- 2 dozen fresh oysters with an assortment of sauces
- T-bone steak cooked rare
Mmmmmmmmm foodgasm
The Pawn Shop YVR
1117 Granville StQuality tacos and tequila. Need I say more?
So Taf's isn't fancy, and it isn't hiding some amazing food (it's not bad). It's a cool hole-in-the-wall place in the middle of the bustle. Beloved for decades by Vancouverites, and a cool spot for a simple, unpretentious drink or coffee.
Taf's Cafe
829 Granville StreetSo Taf's isn't fancy, and it isn't hiding some amazing food (it's not bad). It's a cool hole-in-the-wall place in the middle of the bustle. Beloved for decades by Vancouverites, and a cool spot for a simple, unpretentious drink or coffee.
The Keg is *always* a solid choice. Try the prime rib done rare and the twice baked potato. Decent wine list. Great service. A decent price for what you get versus less "mainstream" competitors.
159 residents recomanen
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StThe Keg is *always* a solid choice. Try the prime rib done rare and the twice baked potato. Decent wine list. Great service. A decent price for what you get versus less "mainstream" competitors.
Reliable food, drinks and service. A fun place to spend an hour.
180 residents recomanen
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StReliable food, drinks and service. A fun place to spend an hour.
Délicieuse cuisine française. Servi avec vue sur la marina et l'eau. (Delicious French food served overlooking the marina and the water)
98 residents recomanen
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside CrescentDélicieuse cuisine française. Servi avec vue sur la marina et l'eau. (Delicious French food served overlooking the marina and the water)
Huge plates of delicious BBQ. Brisket, pulled pork, roast chicken, ribs, cornbread, beans and more.
26 residents recomanen
Memphis Blues Barbeque House
1342 Commercial DrHuge plates of delicious BBQ. Brisket, pulled pork, roast chicken, ribs, cornbread, beans and more.
Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio
1600 Howe StBeautiful views, amazing seafood.
Huge portions of fantastic Greek food. No wonder there's always a line up at peak times, rain or shine.
141 residents recomanen
Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie StHuge portions of fantastic Greek food. No wonder there's always a line up at peak times, rain or shine.
Hapa Izakaya Yaletown
1193 Hamilton StHai, Nippon! Phenomenal Japanese food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Doolin's Irish Pub
654 Nelson StreetBless me Lucky Charms, this is a great place for a pint.
Johnnie Fox's Irish Snug
1601 Main StreetA pint o' Guinness and some Bushmills!
Hipsters loved this place so much they made it mainstream.
112 residents recomanen
Yaletown Brewing Company
1111 Mainland StHipsters loved this place so much they made it mainstream.
A Vancouver classic! Live music, artsy vibe, fun people.
14 residents recomanen
Railway Stage and Beer Cafe
579 Dunsmuir StA Vancouver classic! Live music, artsy vibe, fun people.
Library Square
300 W Georgia StAwesome local bar, very tourist-friendly
Sightseeing
As the name suggests, enjoy some magnificent sunsets from this beach. Great restaurants to boot.
235 residents recomanen
Sunset Beach
Beach AveAs the name suggests, enjoy some magnificent sunsets from this beach. Great restaurants to boot.
Parks & Nature
A short walk away with seawall access, marinas, a playground, full-featured community center, and magnificent views.
93 residents recomanen
Parc David Lam
1300 Pacific BlvdA short walk away with seawall access, marinas, a playground, full-featured community center, and magnificent views.
Parc Emery Barnes
1170 Richards StRight across the street!
North America's largest urban park. Old growth rainforest, trails for biking and hiking, some decent restaurants, great seawall, easy bike rentals, beaches, the Vancouver Aquarium and views, views, views.
2658 residents recomanen
Parc Stanley
610 Pipeline RdNorth America's largest urban park. Old growth rainforest, trails for biking and hiking, some decent restaurants, great seawall, easy bike rentals, beaches, the Vancouver Aquarium and views, views, views.
Entertainment & Activities
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHome to the Vancouver Canucks hockey team
Home to the BC Lions football team and the Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team
418 residents recomanen
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdHome to the BC Lions football team and the Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team
Arts & Culture
Teatre Queen Elizabeth
630 Hamilton StLive theater, concerts, ballet, opera and more.
The Centre For Performing Arts
777 Homer StSymphony, opera, ballet, theatre...
Theatre under the Stars
610 Pipeline RdEnjoy summertime open-air theatre
Shakespeare performed both classically and with modern twists with the backdrop of beautiful mountains, ocean and parks.
62 residents recomanen
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte AveShakespeare performed both classically and with modern twists with the backdrop of beautiful mountains, ocean and parks.
Styled after the Colosseum in Rome, this massive library is a great place to spend a rainy day.
158 residents recomanen
Biblioteca Pública de Vancouver (Succursal de la Biblioteca Central)
350 W Georgia StStyled after the Colosseum in Rome, this massive library is a great place to spend a rainy day.
Shopping
Everything from Aritzia to Holt Renfrew (if you want a $2000 sweater).
571 residents recomanen
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StEverything from Aritzia to Holt Renfrew (if you want a $2000 sweater).
Tons of name brand stores, cafes, restaurants and more. A fun way to spend a cloudy (but not rainy day).
789 residents recomanen
Robson Street
1155 Robson StTons of name brand stores, cafes, restaurants and more. A fun way to spend a cloudy (but not rainy day).