Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
24 hour vegan + vegetarian that the whole of Vancouver attends, even non-vegan
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th Ave24 hour vegan + vegetarian that the whole of Vancouver attends, even non-vegan
View is spectular. Former military officers' quarters turned into always-great restaurant
52 locals recommend
The Teahouse in Stanley Park
7501 Stanley Park DrView is spectular. Former military officers' quarters turned into always-great restaurant
Best luxury gourmet doughnuts and coffee. Wheat-free, gluten-free options available.
110 locals recommend
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StBest luxury gourmet doughnuts and coffee. Wheat-free, gluten-free options available.
Hawksworth Restaurant
801 W Georgia StHigher end restaurant. Treat yourself!
Frankie's Italian Kitchen & Bar
765 Beatty StLive jazz music
Parks & Nature
Spectacular iconic historic natural park setting with beaches, large old trees, lovely easy drive, 9 o'clock gun, Teahouse Restaurant, Totem Pole installation......
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdSpectacular iconic historic natural park setting with beaches, large old trees, lovely easy drive, 9 o'clock gun, Teahouse Restaurant, Totem Pole installation......
Gorgeous stretch of natural sandy beach. Usually quiet and always clean.
264 locals recommend
Spanish Banks
Gorgeous stretch of natural sandy beach. Usually quiet and always clean.
Nitobe Memorial Garden
1895 Lower MallSmall but stunning Japanese garden.
Gorgeous iconic Chinese Garden and cultural centre in Chinatown
221 locals recommend
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StGorgeous iconic Chinese Garden and cultural centre in Chinatown
Arts & Culture
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StArchtecture: Area of early Vancouver business, retail, warehouse architecture
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
Archtecture: Area of early Vancouver business, retail, warehouse architecture
Live plays done in huge tents with comfortable banked seating and excellent acoustics. Small audience size. Vancouver summer theatre tradition. Ends in early September.
62 locals recommend
Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte AveLive plays done in huge tents with comfortable banked seating and excellent acoustics. Small audience size. Vancouver summer theatre tradition. Ends in early September.
Entertainment & Activities
Arts Club Theatre Company
162 West 1st AvenueLive theatre
Sightseeing
Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water StUniversity of BC has some spectacular gardens and architecture on campus.
185 locals recommend
University of British Columbia
University of BC has some spectacular gardens and architecture on campus.
Essentials
Caters to organic, vegan, food-sensitive needs. In-house bakery and deli to ensure quality and content.
398 locals recommend
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StCaters to organic, vegan, food-sensitive needs. In-house bakery and deli to ensure quality and content.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StDrugstore and convenience store
Getting Around
West Broadway
West BroadwayWest 4th Avenue
West 4th AvenueGranville Street
Granville StreetSeabus ferry runs frequently taking FOOT AND BIKE passengers (not cars) to North Vancouver and back to Vancouver near Canada Place
10 locals recommend
Seabus South Lot - Lot #1390
601 W Waterfront RdSeabus ferry runs frequently taking FOOT AND BIKE passengers (not cars) to North Vancouver and back to Vancouver near Canada Place
Major airport is 15 to 20 minute drive provided no road construction enroute.
53 locals recommend
YVR-Airport Station
Major airport is 15 to 20 minute drive provided no road construction enroute.