Melissa’s guidebook

Melissa
Melissa’s guidebook

Sightseeing

See the Olympic Cauldron, but before you do, grab a treat from Giovanne cafe at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. You can also grab a bite at Cactus Club Cafe located right in the plaza!
10 locals recommend
Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada Place
10 locals recommend
See the Olympic Cauldron, but before you do, grab a treat from Giovanne cafe at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. You can also grab a bite at Cactus Club Cafe located right in the plaza!
Walk down Davie Street, and hop on the aqua bus to Granville Island. Make sure to pack your pennies, as this boat ride is cash only.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
1659 locals recommend
Walk down Davie Street, and hop on the aqua bus to Granville Island. Make sure to pack your pennies, as this boat ride is cash only.
Full of amazing artifacts that will broaden your awareness of the indigenous history of B.C.
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr
502 locals recommend
Full of amazing artifacts that will broaden your awareness of the indigenous history of B.C.
See the totem poles, grab a bite to eat, walk along the beautiful seawall, around the lagoon or into the forest, visit the rose garden, check out the aquarium, and watch the sunset from the beach... this park has it all!
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
See the totem poles, grab a bite to eat, walk along the beautiful seawall, around the lagoon or into the forest, visit the rose garden, check out the aquarium, and watch the sunset from the beach... this park has it all!
Visit the birthplace of Vancouver! Gastown is filled with shops, restaurants, and bars. See the steam clock, and the bronze Gassy Jack statue while you walk down the brick streets that set this area apart!
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
1068 locals recommend
Visit the birthplace of Vancouver! Gastown is filled with shops, restaurants, and bars. See the steam clock, and the bronze Gassy Jack statue while you walk down the brick streets that set this area apart!
Take the sea bus over to North Van where you will find some great restaurants, the Lonsdale Quay Market, a water park for kids, and an incredible view!
34 locals recommend
The Shipyards
125 Victory Ship Way
34 locals recommend
Take the sea bus over to North Van where you will find some great restaurants, the Lonsdale Quay Market, a water park for kids, and an incredible view!

Food scene

if you like french cafés, this one is for you!
15 locals recommend
Faubourg Paris
769 Hornby St
15 locals recommend
if you like french cafés, this one is for you!
Hands down the BEST CROISSANTS in the city! Grab it to go, because the interior is only so-so... but trust me, they really are the best - I've "shopped" around!
16 locals recommend
Ganache Patisserie
1262 Homer St
16 locals recommend
Hands down the BEST CROISSANTS in the city! Grab it to go, because the interior is only so-so... but trust me, they really are the best - I've "shopped" around!
My go-to Sushi joint, just down the street! Place a pick up order, and walk down to George Wainborn park for a picnic!
27 locals recommend
Shizenya
965 Hornby St
27 locals recommend
My go-to Sushi joint, just down the street! Place a pick up order, and walk down to George Wainborn park for a picnic!
This is where I go to celebrate. Beautiful, upscale restaurant; delicious from appetizers to desserts! Their signature cocktail, The Hotel Georgia, is definitely worth a try :)
85 locals recommend
Hawksworth Restaurant
801 W Georgia St
85 locals recommend
This is where I go to celebrate. Beautiful, upscale restaurant; delicious from appetizers to desserts! Their signature cocktail, The Hotel Georgia, is definitely worth a try :)
Best cozy, casual Italian restaurant - Aperol Spritz anyone? homemade pasta, and don't forget to order the Burratta board - just do it! If there is a wait, which there will definitely be, put your name down, and grab a drink at the Blue Martini, the jazz cafe across the street :)
209 locals recommend
Nook
1525 Yew St
209 locals recommend
Best cozy, casual Italian restaurant - Aperol Spritz anyone? homemade pasta, and don't forget to order the Burratta board - just do it! If there is a wait, which there will definitely be, put your name down, and grab a drink at the Blue Martini, the jazz cafe across the street :)
This is my favourite chain restaurant in Vancouver. Brunch, lunch, and dinner. What can i say... I even worked here once upon a time!
251 locals recommend
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver Dr
251 locals recommend
This is my favourite chain restaurant in Vancouver. Brunch, lunch, and dinner. What can i say... I even worked here once upon a time!
great cafe that offers a small, but tasty selection of breakfast items.
9 locals recommend
Bel Café
801 W Georgia St
9 locals recommend
great cafe that offers a small, but tasty selection of breakfast items.
Make sure you instagram the little dessert you just ordered! This cafe is always busy due to their tasty treats that are beautifully prepared.
94 locals recommend
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni St
94 locals recommend
Make sure you instagram the little dessert you just ordered! This cafe is always busy due to their tasty treats that are beautifully prepared.
Fun, young, loud greek restaurant in the heart of Yaletown. Delicious food, and always a fun time!
37 locals recommend
The Greek By Anatoli
1043 Mainland St
37 locals recommend
Fun, young, loud greek restaurant in the heart of Yaletown. Delicious food, and always a fun time!
Best taco place ads down! Get the Spicy Marg to kickstart your meal!
207 locals recommend
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova St
207 locals recommend
Best taco place ads down! Get the Spicy Marg to kickstart your meal!
Sister to The Greek Yaletown. Check it out for the amazing greek food... but mostly for the Versace errthang!
The Greek Gastown
221 Carrall St
Sister to The Greek Yaletown. Check it out for the amazing greek food... but mostly for the Versace errthang!
Great, casual, fun seafood restaurant. Try the crab cakes!
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton St
214 locals recommend
Great, casual, fun seafood restaurant. Try the crab cakes!
Best High End Seafood in the City. Treat Yourself.
204 locals recommend
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton St
204 locals recommend
Best High End Seafood in the City. Treat Yourself.
Old School lounge with a live pianist. Love this place! They also do a great bruch and weekend high Tea! Make sure to reserve a table in the lounge, by the window!
22 locals recommend
Bauhaus Restaurant
1 W Cordova St
22 locals recommend
Old School lounge with a live pianist. Love this place! They also do a great bruch and weekend high Tea! Make sure to reserve a table in the lounge, by the window!
Try the Very Berry Muffin with a Traditional Cappuccino!
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main St
490 locals recommend
Try the Very Berry Muffin with a Traditional Cappuccino!
Upscale Hotel patio lounge, situated in the one of my favourite hotels, the Hotel Georgia.
43 locals recommend
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia St
43 locals recommend
Upscale Hotel patio lounge, situated in the one of my favourite hotels, the Hotel Georgia.
Summer Tappy Hour is best done at Provence Marinaside. Take in the views of Yaletown Marina and the gorgeous Vancouver Seawall. Make sure to sit on the lounge Patio, and definitely order the gnocchi du jour as one of your small plates. If there are 2 of you, order 5 small plates for a satisfying meal. When you're done, grab a gelato a few doors down at Baggio, and take a stroll along the seawall to burn off those calories you just indulged in!
98 locals recommend
Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside Crescent
98 locals recommend
Summer Tappy Hour is best done at Provence Marinaside. Take in the views of Yaletown Marina and the gorgeous Vancouver Seawall. Make sure to sit on the lounge Patio, and definitely order the gnocchi du jour as one of your small plates. If there are 2 of you, order 5 small plates for a satisfying meal. When you're done, grab a gelato a few doors down at Baggio, and take a stroll along the seawall to burn off those calories you just indulged in!
fun, young, pizza place that turns into a quasi night club. Get there early, score a seat, and keep the drinks flowing,,, eventually there will be a DJ, and a line up to get in.
138 locals recommend
The Parlour
1011 Hamilton Street
138 locals recommend
fun, young, pizza place that turns into a quasi night club. Get there early, score a seat, and keep the drinks flowing,,, eventually there will be a DJ, and a line up to get in.
Great old school lounge within the Sutton Place Hotel. If you go on a weeknight, keep your eyes peeled for celebrities... they are always staying at this hotel!
Gerard Lounge
845 Burrard Street
Great old school lounge within the Sutton Place Hotel. If you go on a weeknight, keep your eyes peeled for celebrities... they are always staying at this hotel!
I love this place because it is so authentic. Do not expect anything fancy, and please not that my experience with the service isn't anything to write home about. That being said, it is so good, and I it is one of my proudest "hole in the wall" discoveries!
Ukrainian Village
815 Denman St
I love this place because it is so authentic. Do not expect anything fancy, and please not that my experience with the service isn't anything to write home about. That being said, it is so good, and I it is one of my proudest "hole in the wall" discoveries!
Delicious upscale Italian restaurant. Get a reservation, and if it's summer, ask for a patio seat!
23 locals recommend
Giardino Restaurant
1328 Hornby St
23 locals recommend
Delicious upscale Italian restaurant. Get a reservation, and if it's summer, ask for a patio seat!
Great brunch too!
38 locals recommend
Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy Ave
38 locals recommend
Great brunch too!
Great greek food! This place turns into a plate smashing party as the night goes on!
Loula’s Taverna & Bar
1608 Commercial Drive
Great greek food! This place turns into a plate smashing party as the night goes on!

Convenience

This is a full sized grocery store only a few blocks away, and is where i do all my shopping when Im not springing for Whole paycheque... i mean Whole Foods!
403 locals recommend
IGA
2286 W Broadway
403 locals recommend
This is a full sized grocery store only a few blocks away, and is where i do all my shopping when Im not springing for Whole paycheque... i mean Whole Foods!
My go-to drug store, and they are open late.
692 locals recommend
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer St
692 locals recommend
My go-to drug store, and they are open late.
Great Walk-In Clinic. I suggest calling ahead to check their wait time.
Aquarius Medical Clinic
179 Davie St
Great Walk-In Clinic. I suggest calling ahead to check their wait time.
My favourite place to order pizza from.
10 locals recommend
Ignite Pizzeria
2588 Main St
10 locals recommend
My favourite place to order pizza from.

Healthy Eating

I honestly believe most restaurants in Vancouver can cater to most diets, and that healthy choices are on all menus as long as you are choosing something that isn't a "Greasy Spoon." If you tell your server you have specific food requirements, they will always suggest items that fit the bill.
Delicious Lebonese food, plain and simple! Their cauliflower is one of my favourites! They have 2 locations that I go to; This one in Yaletown, and their original location in Gastown, which may not be accessible by wheelchair.
57 locals recommend
Nuba in Yaletown
508 Davie St
57 locals recommend
Delicious Lebonese food, plain and simple! Their cauliflower is one of my favourites! They have 2 locations that I go to; This one in Yaletown, and their original location in Gastown, which may not be accessible by wheelchair.
Love the brunch and dinner items here! Great design inside, and located on South Granville, which is little shopping district filled with art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants, and retail therapy!
98 locals recommend
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th Ave
98 locals recommend
Love the brunch and dinner items here! Great design inside, and located on South Granville, which is little shopping district filled with art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants, and retail therapy!
Delicious Veg/Vegan restaurant located on Main street! I don't believe they take reservations, so go before you're super hungry, put your name down and if it's going to be a long wait, go for stroll in that neck of the woods!
184 locals recommend
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main St
184 locals recommend
Delicious Veg/Vegan restaurant located on Main street! I don't believe they take reservations, so go before you're super hungry, put your name down and if it's going to be a long wait, go for stroll in that neck of the woods!
I have eaten at their hot and cold food bar too many times to count. They are seriously the best in North America, and trust me, I've tried many! Grab meals to go, for the next day, or just sit down in their eating area, and people watch! Make sure you go to this location of Cambie and 8th. The other ones are small, and I wouldn't recommend them.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
726 locals recommend
I have eaten at their hot and cold food bar too many times to count. They are seriously the best in North America, and trust me, I've tried many! Grab meals to go, for the next day, or just sit down in their eating area, and people watch! Make sure you go to this location of Cambie and 8th. The other ones are small, and I wouldn't recommend them.
I have yet to try this place, but have heard phenomenal reviews!
39 locals recommend
Virtuous Pie
583 Main St
39 locals recommend
I have yet to try this place, but have heard phenomenal reviews!

Neighborhoods

The original Vancouver. Check out the brick roads, the steam clock, and the "older" architecture within Vancouver!
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
1068 locals recommend
The original Vancouver. Check out the brick roads, the steam clock, and the "older" architecture within Vancouver!
If you want to explore this neighbourhood, check out 4th Avenue between Burrard & Vine, as well as Kitsilano Beach. If you head to the beach, there are places to grab a drink, or a bite on Yew street (just off Cornwall), as well as on Cornwall, between Cypress & Maple.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
190 locals recommend
If you want to explore this neighbourhood, check out 4th Avenue between Burrard & Vine, as well as Kitsilano Beach. If you head to the beach, there are places to grab a drink, or a bite on Yew street (just off Cornwall), as well as on Cornwall, between Cypress & Maple.
Main Street in Mount Pleasant is a great area filled with some great restaurants and cute shops.
82 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant
82 locals recommend
Main Street in Mount Pleasant is a great area filled with some great restaurants and cute shops.
Check out Mainland & Hamilton Street, the Round House on Davie & Pacific, and David Lam park, which is host to many summer activities.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
483 locals recommend
Check out Mainland & Hamilton Street, the Round House on Davie & Pacific, and David Lam park, which is host to many summer activities.
hit up a patio, or walk along the seawall to take in the city view from Olympic Village.
83 locals recommend
Olympic Village Square
83 locals recommend
hit up a patio, or walk along the seawall to take in the city view from Olympic Village.