Kirsten’s guidebook
Essentials
A five minute walk to Buy-Low Foods, located in the Kingsgate Mall.
113 locals recommend
Buy-Low Foods
370 E BroadwayA five minute walk to Buy-Low Foods, located in the Kingsgate Mall.
A 5-minute walk, located on the east side of the Kingsgate Mall.
256 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StA 5-minute walk, located on the east side of the Kingsgate Mall.
Food scene
Warm, rustic-chic cafe offering elevated coffee drinks, baked goods, crêpes & gourmet foods.
Definitely worth the 7-minute drive (or 30-minute walk) to visit this charming café nestled in a residential neighbourhood.
116 locals recommend
Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StWarm, rustic-chic cafe offering elevated coffee drinks, baked goods, crêpes & gourmet foods.
Definitely worth the 7-minute drive (or 30-minute walk) to visit this charming café nestled in a residential neighbourhood.
Typical diner scene. They still have a working JukeBox from the 60's. All day breakfast!
16 locals recommend
Helen's Grill
4102 Main StTypical diner scene. They still have a working JukeBox from the 60's. All day breakfast!
Relaxed bistro serving traditional comfort food with global touches in a rustic, country setting. Their Boeuf Bourgignon with a side of mashed potatoes is TO DIE FOR.
113 locals recommend
Burgoo
3096 Main StRelaxed bistro serving traditional comfort food with global touches in a rustic, country setting. Their Boeuf Bourgignon with a side of mashed potatoes is TO DIE FOR.
Compact Japanese kitchen for sashimi, nigiri & other dishes.
There is almost always a lineup so my recommendations is to arrive early to put your name on the wait list and then enjoy a drink at a nearby watering hole on Main Street.
131 locals recommend
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveCompact Japanese kitchen for sashimi, nigiri & other dishes.
There is almost always a lineup so my recommendations is to arrive early to put your name on the wait list and then enjoy a drink at a nearby watering hole on Main Street.
Open 24 hours! Diner food and milk shakes on your way home from a night out.
47 locals recommend
Lucy's Eastside Diner
2708 Main StreetOpen 24 hours! Diner food and milk shakes on your way home from a night out.
Great selection of burritos (my personal favourite is the "Johnny O". Vegan options available here.
66 locals recommend
Budgies Burritos
44 KingswayGreat selection of burritos (my personal favourite is the "Johnny O". Vegan options available here.
Hipster diner, great food, great vibe.... love their breakfast menu.
If you're looking for avocado on toast (or some variation of it) you will probably get it here.
32 locals recommend
Fable Diner
151 Broadway EastHipster diner, great food, great vibe.... love their breakfast menu.
If you're looking for avocado on toast (or some variation of it) you will probably get it here.
Vietnamese restaurant with a beautiful setting. Good food and drinks.
132 locals recommend
Anh And Chi
3388 Main StVietnamese restaurant with a beautiful setting. Good food and drinks.
Really good ice cream! Try it out... all within walking distance (but expect to wait in line)
353 locals recommend
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StReally good ice cream! Try it out... all within walking distance (but expect to wait in line)
This is a great place to try a LOT of local beer selection. Great place to eat too. Right next to the Science World and next to False Creek. Great place to walk around day or night!
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueThis is a great place to try a LOT of local beer selection. Great place to eat too. Right next to the Science World and next to False Creek. Great place to walk around day or night!
Great view of False Creek. Nice place to grab a bite. Always busy in the evenings and night.
186 locals recommend
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayGreat view of False Creek. Nice place to grab a bite. Always busy in the evenings and night.
Sightseeing
Great view of the city from the top. Only 15 to 30 minutes walk away...
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StGreat view of the city from the top. Only 15 to 30 minutes walk away...
This is truly a beautiful beach with the view of mountains and city. Absolutely stunning view. Great place to do water activities like kayaking and wind surfing.
337 locals recommend
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdThis is truly a beautiful beach with the view of mountains and city. Absolutely stunning view. Great place to do water activities like kayaking and wind surfing.
Great beach, with the view of the city and mountains. Quite a unique view. Lots of beach volleyball happening here. Beautiful place to just sunbathe and do nothing or take your dog to the off-leash section.
264 locals recommend
Spanish Banks
Great beach, with the view of the city and mountains. Quite a unique view. Lots of beach volleyball happening here. Beautiful place to just sunbathe and do nothing or take your dog to the off-leash section.
A free alternative to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It has a nice easy hike to a water source to cool off.
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdA free alternative to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It has a nice easy hike to a water source to cool off.
A beautiful space with ever-changing greenery, flowers & art installations plus fine dining & a casual cafe.
You can't leave without checking out the hedge maze!
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StA beautiful space with ever-changing greenery, flowers & art installations plus fine dining & a casual cafe.
You can't leave without checking out the hedge maze!
Did you know that Stanley park is voted the best urban park in North America? Check it out, lots of stuff to do here. You can spend days just exploring this area. Must visit while you're in Vancouver
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdDid you know that Stanley park is voted the best urban park in North America? Check it out, lots of stuff to do here. You can spend days just exploring this area. Must visit while you're in Vancouver
Great bird-eye's view of Vancouver! You can take the gondola up, or you can lace up your shoes and do the Grouse Grind up to the top and take the gondola down. It's about a $30 price difference in sweat equity!
1038 locals recommend
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayGreat bird-eye's view of Vancouver! You can take the gondola up, or you can lace up your shoes and do the Grouse Grind up to the top and take the gondola down. It's about a $30 price difference in sweat equity!
Night life
Colony Bar Main
2904 Main StGood Pub Grub and great bar scene... Busy every evening.
You will find a lot of brewers in this area. Use the growler (the 1.8L bottle in one of the cupboards) to get your fill of your favourite beer. Great selections can be found around this neighbourhood.
134 locals recommend
Main Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveYou will find a lot of brewers in this area. Use the growler (the 1.8L bottle in one of the cupboards) to get your fill of your favourite beer. Great selections can be found around this neighbourhood.
Enjoy a bevvie or bring the glass growler (in the kitchen) and take a local brew back home!
289 locals recommend
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StEnjoy a bevvie or bring the glass growler (in the kitchen) and take a local brew back home!
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveYet another local brewpub in the neighbourhood!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Mobi Bikes - easy access bike sharing
There are two bike stands in the area (5th and Main; 8th and Scotia) where you can pick up a bike and drop off at any number of other locations across the city.
Learn more at : www (dot) mobibikes (dot) ca