Guidebook for Vancouver

Tami
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

This little spot holds the well-earned #1 restaurant in Vancouver on Tripadvisor and it's just three short blocks from our house. Make a reservation, it's tiny and very popular.
26 residents recomanen
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial Dr
26 residents recomanen
This little spot holds the well-earned #1 restaurant in Vancouver on Tripadvisor and it's just three short blocks from our house. Make a reservation, it's tiny and very popular.
Creative mezcal cocktails, tasty taco selections and molten queso fundido. Also very busy, no reservation so expect a bit of a wait.
155 residents recomanen
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
155 residents recomanen
Creative mezcal cocktails, tasty taco selections and molten queso fundido. Also very busy, no reservation so expect a bit of a wait.
Authentic Italian bakery. Need I say more?
33 residents recomanen
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial Dr
33 residents recomanen
Authentic Italian bakery. Need I say more?
A little further away than Tatsu, but serves some of the freshest sushi in town. Often has a line up, no reservations.
95 residents recomanen
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr
95 residents recomanen
A little further away than Tatsu, but serves some of the freshest sushi in town. Often has a line up, no reservations.
Tasty Lebanese fare and hummus to go.
57 residents recomanen
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Dr
57 residents recomanen
Tasty Lebanese fare and hummus to go.
Authentic Neopolitan pizza. Check out the wood fired pizza oven imported from Naples. There is a line up every night, no reservations, no delivery. Worth the wait.
159 residents recomanen
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria Dr
159 residents recomanen
Authentic Neopolitan pizza. Check out the wood fired pizza oven imported from Naples. There is a line up every night, no reservations, no delivery. Worth the wait.
Local coffee roasters, try a mocha with their signature chocolate whipped cream.
57 residents recomanen
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial Dr
57 residents recomanen
Local coffee roasters, try a mocha with their signature chocolate whipped cream.
In true Italian style, Calabria will serve you the best cappuccino in town.
25 residents recomanen
Cafè Calabria
1745 Commercial Dr
25 residents recomanen
In true Italian style, Calabria will serve you the best cappuccino in town.
Because pulled pork pancakes.
166 residents recomanen
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings St
166 residents recomanen
Because pulled pork pancakes.
218 flavours, including originals like beer, wasabi or blue cheese flavoured ice cream. and check out the pop up vintage arcade right around the corner!
66 residents recomanen
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables St
66 residents recomanen
218 flavours, including originals like beer, wasabi or blue cheese flavoured ice cream. and check out the pop up vintage arcade right around the corner!
Don't miss Wing Night on Tuesday! Also a good spot for weekend brunch.
50 residents recomanen
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial Dr
50 residents recomanen
Don't miss Wing Night on Tuesday! Also a good spot for weekend brunch.

Entertainment & Activities

The last video store in Vancouver! It's full of unexpected surprises and the best curated collection of films you can imagine.
8 residents recomanen
Black Dog Video
1470 Commercial Dr
8 residents recomanen
The last video store in Vancouver! It's full of unexpected surprises and the best curated collection of films you can imagine.
Local movie house showing first run and repertory films. Also hosts live events and music. Licensed.
100 residents recomanen
Rio Theatre
1660 E Broadway
100 residents recomanen
Local movie house showing first run and repertory films. Also hosts live events and music. Licensed.
Pop up vintage arcade! So fun and right next to the biggest best ice cream shop ever!
Landyachtz Factory Store
1146 Union St
Pop up vintage arcade! So fun and right next to the biggest best ice cream shop ever!
Long-time music venue, recently updated, now includes theatre and musical performances and other events.
23 residents recomanen
York Theatre, The Cultch
639 Commercial Dr
23 residents recomanen
Long-time music venue, recently updated, now includes theatre and musical performances and other events.

Parks & Nature

Home to the East Vancouver Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Also makes for a lovely walk around the lake.
192 residents recomanen
Trout Lake Beach
192 residents recomanen
Home to the East Vancouver Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Also makes for a lovely walk around the lake.
It's the nearest off leash dog park.
11 residents recomanen
McSpadden Park
2125 Victoria Dr
11 residents recomanen
It's the nearest off leash dog park.
Water park in the summer for kids, playground, bicycle polo court and general fun place where musicians play impromptu concerts and vendors set up random markets.
32 residents recomanen
Parc Grandview
1657 Charles St
32 residents recomanen
Water park in the summer for kids, playground, bicycle polo court and general fun place where musicians play impromptu concerts and vendors set up random markets.

Drinks & Nightlife

Another nearby brewery and tasting room. They also have a small art gallery featuring local artists.
107 residents recomanen
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark Dr
107 residents recomanen
Another nearby brewery and tasting room. They also have a small art gallery featuring local artists.
Another favourite brewery in the Hop Circle!
62 residents recomanen
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell St
62 residents recomanen
Another favourite brewery in the Hop Circle!
Recently voted the "Nerdiest bar in Canada", the Storm Crow will impress sci-fi nerds, board game fanatics and just regular folks. It's fun, inexpensive and a great experience.
59 residents recomanen
Storm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial Dr
59 residents recomanen
Recently voted the "Nerdiest bar in Canada", the Storm Crow will impress sci-fi nerds, board game fanatics and just regular folks. It's fun, inexpensive and a great experience.
Great space, good beer. The have pinball machines to keep the kids occupied.
28 residents recomanen
East Vancouver Brewing Company
1675 Venables St
28 residents recomanen
Great space, good beer. The have pinball machines to keep the kids occupied.

Essentials

One week pass for $20 or $10 drop-in fee.
8 residents recomanen
Spartacus Gym
1522 Commercial Dr
8 residents recomanen
One week pass for $20 or $10 drop-in fee.
Chain supermarket. Nothing special but it is open 24 hrs.
48 residents recomanen
Super Valu
1645 E 1st Ave
48 residents recomanen
Chain supermarket. Nothing special but it is open 24 hrs.
Good produce, busy deli.
59 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial Dr
59 residents recomanen
Good produce, busy deli.
Good selection of organic and conventional produce.
6 residents recomanen
Triple A Market
1626 Commercial Dr
6 residents recomanen
Good selection of organic and conventional produce.
Great for produce, dry goods and other food items.
8 residents recomanen
Norman's Fruit & Salad
1604 Commercial Dr
8 residents recomanen
Great for produce, dry goods and other food items.
Sells only Oceanwise certified sustainable seafood.
16 residents recomanen
The Daily Catch 100% Sustainable Seafood Market - Commercial Drive
1418 Commercial Dr
16 residents recomanen
Sells only Oceanwise certified sustainable seafood.
Organic meats.
12 residents recomanen
Pasture To Plate Natural Products Ltd
1420 Commercial Dr
12 residents recomanen
Organic meats.
Drop in medical clinic.
Care Point Medical
1623 Commercial Dr
Drop in medical clinic.
Friendly family run pharmacy, incredibly helpful.
Pharmasave Commercial Drive
1308 Commercial Dr
Friendly family run pharmacy, incredibly helpful.
Long standing organic and natural food shop. Grab a couple of tasty inexpensive samosas to go.
41 residents recomanen
Sweet Cherubim
1105 Commercial Dr
41 residents recomanen
Long standing organic and natural food shop. Grab a couple of tasty inexpensive samosas to go.
For any kind of cheese you need. They also do inexpensive deli sandwiches to go.
52 residents recomanen
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial Dr
52 residents recomanen
For any kind of cheese you need. They also do inexpensive deli sandwiches to go.

Arts & Culture

Dance, music and live theatre in an historic building. Also houses an art gallery featuring local artists.
71 residents recomanen
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables St
71 residents recomanen
Dance, music and live theatre in an historic building. Also houses an art gallery featuring local artists.
Performing arts, music, dance venue. Cool lounge downstairs with a definite locals-only feel.
20 residents recomanen
The Wise
1882 Adanac St
20 residents recomanen
Performing arts, music, dance venue. Cool lounge downstairs with a definite locals-only feel.

Getting Around

15 minute walk from our house.
98 residents recomanen
Commercial Platform 3 station
98 residents recomanen
15 minute walk from our house.
#20 bus heading north (toward the mountains) will take you to Historic Chinatown (15 mins), Gastown (20 mins) or downtown (30 mins). #20 bus heading south will bring you to the Skytrain.
296 residents recomanen
Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive
296 residents recomanen
#20 bus heading north (toward the mountains) will take you to Historic Chinatown (15 mins), Gastown (20 mins) or downtown (30 mins). #20 bus heading south will bring you to the Skytrain.