Franklin’s guidebook for Visitors to Vancouver

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Franklin’s guidebook for Visitors to Vancouver

Food scene

Some of our favorite restaurant for dine-in and take-out/delivery.
Amazing Handroll Sushi experience. The rice is warm and the seaweed is still crispy. One of the very few places that serve REAL wasabi!
Hello Nori - Brentwood
Amazing Handroll Sushi experience. The rice is warm and the seaweed is still crispy. One of the very few places that serve REAL wasabi!
Hello Nori is a unique dining experience with rolls made in front of you one at a time with warm rice to be consumed immediately while the seaweed (Nori) stays crispy. It's also one of the rare places that serves real wasabi.
6 residents recomanen
Hello Nori
1165 Robson Street
6 residents recomanen
Hello Nori is a unique dining experience with rolls made in front of you one at a time with warm rice to be consumed immediately while the seaweed (Nori) stays crispy. It's also one of the rare places that serves real wasabi.
Familiar Vietnamese eats such as pho, rice & noodle dishes & specialty drinks. But also serving specialty dishes from all over Vietnam. We've tried several of their non-pho dishes, all amazing!
6 residents recomanen
Mui Ngo Gai Restaurant
2052 Kingsway
6 residents recomanen
Familiar Vietnamese eats such as pho, rice & noodle dishes & specialty drinks. But also serving specialty dishes from all over Vietnam. We've tried several of their non-pho dishes, all amazing!
Very good Cantonese Chinese food, that's walking distance from our place!
百樂門海鮮酒家~溫哥華 Paramount Chinese Seafood Restaurant ~Vancouver BC
Very good Cantonese Chinese food, that's walking distance from our place!
We usually get delivery from here.
14 residents recomanen
Papa John's Pizza
6462 Kingsway
14 residents recomanen
We usually get delivery from here.
Good greek food at reasonable prices. If you like Pizza loaded with toppings, get their 10 Rich Toppings Pizza! Their Hummus is amazing too!
Argo Greek Cuisine Pizza & Pasta
3790 Canada Way
Good greek food at reasonable prices. If you like Pizza loaded with toppings, get their 10 Rich Toppings Pizza! Their Hummus is amazing too!
Authentic Italian Pizzas - hand stretched stone baked dough.
15 residents recomanen
Ragazzi Pizza Co
2996 E 22nd Ave
15 residents recomanen
Authentic Italian Pizzas - hand stretched stone baked dough.
Amazing Indian Food. Be adventurous and try something you haven't heard of before!
7 residents recomanen
Saffron Indian Cuisine
4300 Kingsway
7 residents recomanen
Amazing Indian Food. Be adventurous and try something you haven't heard of before!
Good place for Cantonese Chinese food. Parking lot is a little small so we usually park on the street, or if you're up for it, it's a 1.3 km walk.
14 residents recomanen
Prince Seafood Restaurant
2881 Grandview Hwy
14 residents recomanen
Good place for Cantonese Chinese food. Parking lot is a little small so we usually park on the street, or if you're up for it, it's a 1.3 km walk.
Good Taiwanese Food that's not too far.
9 residents recomanen
No. 1 Beef Noodle
4741 Willingdon Ave
9 residents recomanen
Good Taiwanese Food that's not too far.
Starbucks coffee
344 residents recomanen
Starbucks
99 Keefer Pl
344 residents recomanen
Starbucks coffee
Great Fast Food burgers, fresh not frozen beef. Unique items include baked potatoes and "Frosty's" (cross between milk shake and soft serve ice cream in a cup).
26 residents recomanen
Wendy's
10 SE Marine Dr
26 residents recomanen
Great Fast Food burgers, fresh not frozen beef. Unique items include baked potatoes and "Frosty's" (cross between milk shake and soft serve ice cream in a cup).

Shopping

Newly renovated with beautiful spaces both indoors and out.
89 residents recomanen
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.
89 residents recomanen
Newly renovated with beautiful spaces both indoors and out.
Largest Mall in BC!
290 residents recomanen
Metropolis a Metrotown
4700 Kingsway
290 residents recomanen
Largest Mall in BC!
High End shops, frequented by celebrities when they're in town.
789 residents recomanen
Robson Street
1155 Robson St
789 residents recomanen
High End shops, frequented by celebrities when they're in town.

Grocery Store

Good prices and wide selection of everyday groceries.
125 residents recomanen
Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview Hwy
125 residents recomanen
Good prices and wide selection of everyday groceries.
Higher end grocery store.
106 residents recomanen
Save-On-Foods
4399 Lougheed Hwy.
106 residents recomanen
Higher end grocery store.
Asian grocery store, large selection of asian snacks, bakery, also has selection of cooked and ready-to-eat meals.
326 residents recomanen
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer Pl
326 residents recomanen
Asian grocery store, large selection of asian snacks, bakery, also has selection of cooked and ready-to-eat meals.
Grocery and household goods.
18 residents recomanen
Walmart - Grandview Supercentre
3585 Grandview Hwy
18 residents recomanen
Grocery and household goods.

Sightseeing

Take one of the water taxis from around Science world for additional sightseeing adventure to Granville Island. Home of popular Granville Island Public Market, restaurants, artisan shops, kids market, brewery and more!
1659 residents recomanen
Illa Granville
1659 residents recomanen
Take one of the water taxis from around Science world for additional sightseeing adventure to Granville Island. Home of popular Granville Island Public Market, restaurants, artisan shops, kids market, brewery and more!
Walk or bike around the seawall for great water views. Other attractions inside include the Vancouver Aquarium, the Mini-train ride, Totem poles, beaches, rose garden, horse and carriage ride.
2658 residents recomanen
Parc Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 residents recomanen
Walk or bike around the seawall for great water views. Other attractions inside include the Vancouver Aquarium, the Mini-train ride, Totem poles, beaches, rose garden, horse and carriage ride.
Great waterfront boardwalk with views, nearby restaurants. Take the Seabus (only 15 min. 1-way) and get a mini-cruise from downtown Waterfront Station. Nearby is also the Lonsdale Quay Public Market worth exploring.
Lonsdale Quay
Great waterfront boardwalk with views, nearby restaurants. Take the Seabus (only 15 min. 1-way) and get a mini-cruise from downtown Waterfront Station. Nearby is also the Lonsdale Quay Public Market worth exploring.
Beautiful garden with stunning views all around.
830 residents recomanen
Parc de la Reina Elisabet
4600 Cambie St
830 residents recomanen
Beautiful garden with stunning views all around.
Great waterfront views, bike and walking paths, kids playground, and Science World itself.
837 residents recomanen
Science World a TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St
837 residents recomanen
Great waterfront views, bike and walking paths, kids playground, and Science World itself.
Good easy hiking trails for beginner to moderate hikes. The little know Free suspension bridge is here.
352 residents recomanen
Parc Lynn Canyon
3663 Park Rd
352 residents recomanen
Good easy hiking trails for beginner to moderate hikes. The little know Free suspension bridge is here.
If you're a hiker (hike is steep, not for beginners!), take the Grouse Grind trail up to the top (Free). Otherwise take the gondola to the top for great views. In Winter, it's also a ski hill.
1038 residents recomanen
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way
1038 residents recomanen
If you're a hiker (hike is steep, not for beginners!), take the Grouse Grind trail up to the top (Free). Otherwise take the gondola to the top for great views. In Winter, it's also a ski hill.
A great beach with views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.
135 residents recomanen
Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
1150 Marine Dr
135 residents recomanen
A great beach with views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

Activities

Amusement Park in the city. Carnival rides, games, and roller coasters.
174 residents recomanen
Playland al PNE
2901 E Hastings St
174 residents recomanen
Amusement Park in the city. Carnival rides, games, and roller coasters.
Local community centre with pool for swimming.
9 residents recomanen
Renfrew Park Community Centre
2929 E 22nd Ave
9 residents recomanen
Local community centre with pool for swimming.
Night clubs, fast eats, and curios.
14 residents recomanen
Granville Street Entertainment District
700 - 1300 Granville St
14 residents recomanen
Night clubs, fast eats, and curios.
A nearby park within walking distance, that's great for kids to run around and burn some energy!
Falaise Park Playground
A nearby park within walking distance, that's great for kids to run around and burn some energy!

Neighbourhoods

Also known as "Little Italy", you'll find many restaurants (many Italian) and an "artsy" vibe to the neighourhood.
296 residents recomanen
Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive
296 residents recomanen
Also known as "Little Italy", you'll find many restaurants (many Italian) and an "artsy" vibe to the neighourhood.
Historic downtown Vancouver with cobblestone roads, heritage architecture, full of shops and restaurants.
1068 residents recomanen
Gastown
1068 residents recomanen
Historic downtown Vancouver with cobblestone roads, heritage architecture, full of shops and restaurants.
Also known as "Little India", is a 6 block commercial street along Main Street and centered on 49th Ave. in Vancouver. You'll find numerous South Asian restaurants and shops. Not officially part of it, you'll find more South Asian stores not too far away along Fraser Street between 52nd Ave and 42nd Ave.
10 residents recomanen
Punjabi Market
10 residents recomanen
Also known as "Little India", is a 6 block commercial street along Main Street and centered on 49th Ave. in Vancouver. You'll find numerous South Asian restaurants and shops. Not officially part of it, you'll find more South Asian stores not too far away along Fraser Street between 52nd Ave and 42nd Ave.