Mikaela’s Vancouver Guidebook

Mikaela
Mikaela’s Vancouver Guidebook

Food scene

Fantastic French food, about a 20 minute walk from my place.
203 residents recomanen
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th Ave
203 residents recomanen
Fantastic French food, about a 20 minute walk from my place.
Still relatively undiscovered, phenomenal menu, known mostly to the neighbourhood locals. 25 minute walk or 5 min drive from my place.
32 residents recomanen
GRUB
4328 Main St
32 residents recomanen
Still relatively undiscovered, phenomenal menu, known mostly to the neighbourhood locals. 25 minute walk or 5 min drive from my place.
An elevated Vietnamese food experience. Don't skip the Artichoke Tea.
132 residents recomanen
Anh And Chi
3388 Main St
132 residents recomanen
An elevated Vietnamese food experience. Don't skip the Artichoke Tea.
Authentic, delicious. Can't go wrong with this local eatery.
31 residents recomanen
Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
4989 Victoria Dr
31 residents recomanen
Authentic, delicious. Can't go wrong with this local eatery.
Plant-based Vietnamese restaurant rooted in family and culture in Vancouver. 100% vegan, wellness eatery.
46 residents recomanen
Chau Veggie Express
5052 Victoria Dr
46 residents recomanen
Plant-based Vietnamese restaurant rooted in family and culture in Vancouver. 100% vegan, wellness eatery.
Phenomenal Italian. Make reservations or you may not get a table.
180 residents recomanen
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 Kingsway
180 residents recomanen
Phenomenal Italian. Make reservations or you may not get a table.
In a city full of sushi spots, this place is very special. Don't miss, seriously. Need to put your name down and wait but it is truly worth it.
131 residents recomanen
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th Ave
131 residents recomanen
In a city full of sushi spots, this place is very special. Don't miss, seriously. Need to put your name down and wait but it is truly worth it.
East is East is a dream borne from the minds and hearts of Mustafa and Razaviah, siblings of Afghan descent. Don't skip the mystic soup or the chai tea.
224 residents recomanen
East Is East
3035 W Broadway
224 residents recomanen
East is East is a dream borne from the minds and hearts of Mustafa and Razaviah, siblings of Afghan descent. Don't skip the mystic soup or the chai tea.
It's seriously shameful. Buy the right drink and the gong will sound.
98 residents recomanen
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main St
98 residents recomanen
It's seriously shameful. Buy the right drink and the gong will sound.
Best beer list in Vancouver.
94 residents recomanen
Portland Craft
3835 Main St
94 residents recomanen
Best beer list in Vancouver.
Family owned and operated. Best Afghan food you'll find.
6 residents recomanen
Zarak by Afghan Kitchen
2102 Main Street
6 residents recomanen
Family owned and operated. Best Afghan food you'll find.
Stop in while at Olympic Village. Fantastic food and beer list. On a warm day, don't miss the waterfront deck.
186 residents recomanen
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes Way
186 residents recomanen
Stop in while at Olympic Village. Fantastic food and beer list. On a warm day, don't miss the waterfront deck.
Seriously worth the line up.
353 residents recomanen
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser St
353 residents recomanen
Seriously worth the line up.
Standard pizza place, but lightning fast delivery to my place.
18 residents recomanen
Domino's Pizza
1254 Kingsway
18 residents recomanen
Standard pizza place, but lightning fast delivery to my place.
Buddhist vegetarian Chinese. Delicious but you will need help due a massive and vague menu. Don't be shy - ask them for advice when ordering. You won't be disappointed.
8 residents recomanen
Po Kong
1334 Kingsway Ave.
8 residents recomanen
Buddhist vegetarian Chinese. Delicious but you will need help due a massive and vague menu. Don't be shy - ask them for advice when ordering. You won't be disappointed.
Secret speakeasy bar - need I say more? The dumplings are a front (but actually delicious). Ask for the “Number 7” to obtain a seat in the hidden lounge. Need to pass through a fake freezer to access the lounge.
Blnd Tger Dumplings
251 East Georgia Street
Secret speakeasy bar - need I say more? The dumplings are a front (but actually delicious). Ask for the “Number 7” to obtain a seat in the hidden lounge. Need to pass through a fake freezer to access the lounge.

Sightseeing

Short walk from my place (or a 2 min drive). Beautiful landscape, and oasis in the middle of the city.
830 residents recomanen
Parc de la Reina Elisabet
4600 Cambie St
830 residents recomanen
Short walk from my place (or a 2 min drive). Beautiful landscape, and oasis in the middle of the city.
Amazing beach, regardless of the season. Largest salt water pool, waterfront Boathouse restaurant, beach volleyball, playground for little ones.
847 residents recomanen
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St
847 residents recomanen
Amazing beach, regardless of the season. Largest salt water pool, waterfront Boathouse restaurant, beach volleyball, playground for little ones.
Need a car to get here but a great place to spend the day hiking. Skip Capilano suspension bridge and go here!
352 residents recomanen
Parc Lynn Canyon
3663 Park Rd
352 residents recomanen
Need a car to get here but a great place to spend the day hiking. Skip Capilano suspension bridge and go here!

Activities

Ice skating & swimming (indoor and outdoor).
68 residents recomanen
Hillcrest Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger Way
68 residents recomanen
Ice skating & swimming (indoor and outdoor).
Too busy on weekends, but definitely worth a visit during quieter times. Bustling market, arts, theatre and so much more.
1659 residents recomanen
Illa Granville
1659 residents recomanen
Too busy on weekends, but definitely worth a visit during quieter times. Bustling market, arts, theatre and so much more.
Escape from the city while inside the city. Great trails for walking or biking.
20 residents recomanen
University Endowment Lands
20 residents recomanen
Escape from the city while inside the city. Great trails for walking or biking.
Great for the kids, especially on a rainy day when outdoor activities are less fun.
837 residents recomanen
Science World a TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St
837 residents recomanen
Great for the kids, especially on a rainy day when outdoor activities are less fun.
5 minute walk from my place. Great for the kids with playgrounds, basketball court and space to bike. Great dog park too!
8 residents recomanen
Grays Park
4850 St Catherines St
8 residents recomanen
5 minute walk from my place. Great for the kids with playgrounds, basketball court and space to bike. Great dog park too!
5 minute walk from my place. Large outdoor green space. Great skateboard park.
7 residents recomanen
Kensington Park
5175 Dumfries St
7 residents recomanen
5 minute walk from my place. Large outdoor green space. Great skateboard park.

Neighbourhoods

Olympic Village is a great starting point to walk around the Vancouver Seawall or grab a meal at one of many great restaurants or food trucks. Parking is a little tough. Consider arrive by public transit.
83 residents recomanen
Olympic Village Square
83 residents recomanen
Olympic Village is a great starting point to walk around the Vancouver Seawall or grab a meal at one of many great restaurants or food trucks. Parking is a little tough. Consider arrive by public transit.
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver. Gastown is a neighbourhood that seamlessly combines old with new, history with the way forward. An essential part of Vancouver’s history, a visit to Gastown should include a stroll along Water Street, where you’ll find a picture-perfect collection of old buildings, cobblestones, the Steam Clock, and vintage lampposts.
1068 residents recomanen
Gastown
1068 residents recomanen
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver. Gastown is a neighbourhood that seamlessly combines old with new, history with the way forward. An essential part of Vancouver’s history, a visit to Gastown should include a stroll along Water Street, where you’ll find a picture-perfect collection of old buildings, cobblestones, the Steam Clock, and vintage lampposts.
This is my neighbourhood, one of the most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods in east Vancouver. Very central and great starting point for anywhere you need to get to.
10 residents recomanen
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
10 residents recomanen
This is my neighbourhood, one of the most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods in east Vancouver. Very central and great starting point for anywhere you need to get to.