Colin’s guidebook
Nearby Restaurants
Restaurants within walking distance that we have enjoyed (or worth the trip).
Great Vietnamese food, and very friendly.
We love the Lemongrass Chicken, Tiger Prawn and Green Papaya Salad and Crispy Chicken Wings.
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Mui Ngo Gai Restaurant
2052 KingswayGreat Vietnamese food, and very friendly.
We love the Lemongrass Chicken, Tiger Prawn and Green Papaya Salad and Crispy Chicken Wings.
Classic French cuisine without the attitude. This unassuming little restaurant will not disappoint, but be sure to make reservations. It's located in a quaint little area off Kingsway with a few other interesting restaurants, coffee shops, a gluten-free bakery and more. It's a 30min walk, or a quick drive, bus or ride away.
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Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveClassic French cuisine without the attitude. This unassuming little restaurant will not disappoint, but be sure to make reservations. It's located in a quaint little area off Kingsway with a few other interesting restaurants, coffee shops, a gluten-free bakery and more. It's a 30min walk, or a quick drive, bus or ride away.
If you're downtown, stop by the original Izakaya restaurant in Vancouver. Guu will quite possibly surprise you if you're used to "traditional" sushi restaurants, because that's not what this food is about. You will come away with new flavour and texture experiences you didn't know were possible. A simple favourite and available in many places now, the Ebi Mayo is still incredible. It's usually crazy busy. There's a reason.
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Guu Original Thurlow
838 Thurlow StIf you're downtown, stop by the original Izakaya restaurant in Vancouver. Guu will quite possibly surprise you if you're used to "traditional" sushi restaurants, because that's not what this food is about. You will come away with new flavour and texture experiences you didn't know were possible. A simple favourite and available in many places now, the Ebi Mayo is still incredible. It's usually crazy busy. There's a reason.
Our local ice cream shop - small batch, original and usually with a line out the door on a nice day. Vegan options available too. Not only do we love the ice cream, but the owner too, who happens to be our next door neighbour. Seriously good ice cream. They have multiple locations too.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StOur local ice cream shop - small batch, original and usually with a line out the door on a nice day. Vegan options available too. Not only do we love the ice cream, but the owner too, who happens to be our next door neighbour. Seriously good ice cream. They have multiple locations too.
Incredibly tasty, bursting-with-flavour ramen soup and conveniently located only a kilometre away. Choose the Signature Ramen for a dish that redefines soup. Closed on Tuesdays.
Kokoro Ramen
5695 Victoria DrIncredibly tasty, bursting-with-flavour ramen soup and conveniently located only a kilometre away. Choose the Signature Ramen for a dish that redefines soup. Closed on Tuesdays.
Just down the street, you can enjoy some of the best vegetarian fare in the neighbourhood. It's popular, and you'll see why.
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Chau Veggie Express
5052 Victoria DrJust down the street, you can enjoy some of the best vegetarian fare in the neighbourhood. It's popular, and you'll see why.
Craving a stein of real German beer with some schnitzel, bratwurst or strudel? This place hasn't changed in decades, nor do we want it to. Just down the street.
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Deutsches Haus (Vancouver Alpen Club)
4875 Victoria DrCraving a stein of real German beer with some schnitzel, bratwurst or strudel? This place hasn't changed in decades, nor do we want it to. Just down the street.
This is our local hipster pub. Beards not required. Great for breakfast too.
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The Tipper Restaurant & Review Room
2066 KingswayThis is our local hipster pub. Beards not required. Great for breakfast too.
Walks, Parks and Hikes
Near and far, there are many walks and hikes to explore.
A 5min drive or 25min walk away, Trout Lake is a little oasis in the city. Take a walk or ride around the lake, play in the playground and drop by in the community centre.
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Trout Lake Beach
A 5min drive or 25min walk away, Trout Lake is a little oasis in the city. Take a walk or ride around the lake, play in the playground and drop by in the community centre.
There's so much to see and do here. Take in the million-dollar view of the North Shore mountains and surrounding city. Enter the tropical environment of the Bloedel Conservatory. Walk the incredible gardens. Take in a casual game of golf at the Pitch and Putt. Dine at Seasons in the Park.
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Parco della Regina Elisabetta
4600 Cambie StThere's so much to see and do here. Take in the million-dollar view of the North Shore mountains and surrounding city. Enter the tropical environment of the Bloedel Conservatory. Walk the incredible gardens. Take in a casual game of golf at the Pitch and Putt. Dine at Seasons in the Park.
This is one of our favourite hiking parks in the city, located on the West side just before UBC. It's huge with lots of trails. It has that big forest feel. Hike from the south end to the north end and walk along the bluffs, then walk down to the beach for a stunning view. If you check the tide tables you can catch the beach at low tide... it's absolutely worth timing it right. You can walk hundreds of meters on the sand until you feel like you're in the middle of the channel.
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveThis is one of our favourite hiking parks in the city, located on the West side just before UBC. It's huge with lots of trails. It has that big forest feel. Hike from the south end to the north end and walk along the bluffs, then walk down to the beach for a stunning view. If you check the tide tables you can catch the beach at low tide... it's absolutely worth timing it right. You can walk hundreds of meters on the sand until you feel like you're in the middle of the channel.
No visit to Vancouver would be complete without a trip to Stanley Park. Walk amongst the old-growth trees and marvel at the sheer scale of it all. Walk, run, rollerblade or cycle around the seawall and take in the amazing views as you circumscribe the park. In addition to great trails, there's the Vancouver Aquarium, a miniature train, pitch and putt, restaurants, beaches, an outdoor pool, playgrounds and more. Rent bikes on Denman just before the park. Easily a full-day adventure.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdNo visit to Vancouver would be complete without a trip to Stanley Park. Walk amongst the old-growth trees and marvel at the sheer scale of it all. Walk, run, rollerblade or cycle around the seawall and take in the amazing views as you circumscribe the park. In addition to great trails, there's the Vancouver Aquarium, a miniature train, pitch and putt, restaurants, beaches, an outdoor pool, playgrounds and more. Rent bikes on Denman just before the park. Easily a full-day adventure.
You will never run out of trails on the North Shore of Vancouver. But if you need a place to start, Deep Cove is a great option. This is the beginning of the Baden Powell trail which goes all the way to Horseshoe Bay (across the three mountains of Seymour, Grouse and Cypress). Rent kayaks while you're there, or just take in the views.
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Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveYou will never run out of trails on the North Shore of Vancouver. But if you need a place to start, Deep Cove is a great option. This is the beginning of the Baden Powell trail which goes all the way to Horseshoe Bay (across the three mountains of Seymour, Grouse and Cypress). Rent kayaks while you're there, or just take in the views.
Attractions
Spend a day on the Island only 15min away. There's something for everyone, including casual and fine dining, galleries, boutique and craft stores, and an indoor farmer's market. Kids will love the playgrounds, the water park, kids market, and the Carousel Theatre. Walk the docks of the marina or rent a kayak, or catch a ride on the Aquabus for some sightseeing along False Creek !
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Isola Granville
Spend a day on the Island only 15min away. There's something for everyone, including casual and fine dining, galleries, boutique and craft stores, and an indoor farmer's market. Kids will love the playgrounds, the water park, kids market, and the Carousel Theatre. Walk the docks of the marina or rent a kayak, or catch a ride on the Aquabus for some sightseeing along False Creek !
Adults and kids alike will enjoy the aquarium. There are indoor and outdoor exhibits for all kinds of weather. Learn about the marine life of the Pacific Northwest.
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Acquario di Vancouver
845 Avison WayAdults and kids alike will enjoy the aquarium. There are indoor and outdoor exhibits for all kinds of weather. Learn about the marine life of the Pacific Northwest.
There's plenty to do on the mountain including skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking, but if all you do is drive part-way up the mountain to the lookout, you'll be presented with the most spectacular view of the entire lower mainland, with views of Mount Baker and the Olympic Peninsula. Worth the trip and cheaper than taking the gondola on Grouse Mountain.
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Area sciistica di Cypress Mountain
6000 Cypress Bowl RdThere's plenty to do on the mountain including skiing, snowshoeing, and hiking, but if all you do is drive part-way up the mountain to the lookout, you'll be presented with the most spectacular view of the entire lower mainland, with views of Mount Baker and the Olympic Peninsula. Worth the trip and cheaper than taking the gondola on Grouse Mountain.
Need to get some laps in or entertain the kids? Hillcrest is a large and beautiful pool with lanes, a separate kids play area, lazy river, diving boards, huge hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The community centre also has a gym, skating rink, café and playgrounds.
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Hillcrest Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger WayNeed to get some laps in or entertain the kids? Hillcrest is a large and beautiful pool with lanes, a separate kids play area, lazy river, diving boards, huge hot tub, sauna, and steam room. The community centre also has a gym, skating rink, café and playgrounds.
Coffee Shops and Cafes
You know you need it.
Pallet brews quality coffee. And if this stuff doesn't wake you up, nothing will.
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Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin DrPallet brews quality coffee. And if this stuff doesn't wake you up, nothing will.
It's a 30min walk, but worth the trip if you want to explore the shops along Fraser Street.
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Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrIt's a 30min walk, but worth the trip if you want to explore the shops along Fraser Street.
Drip coffee comes with free refills! This organic restaurant has great breakfasts and the baking is very good. Has a kids space too.
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Ubuntu Canteen
4194 Fraser StDrip coffee comes with free refills! This organic restaurant has great breakfasts and the baking is very good. Has a kids space too.
Culture
Get your culture fix.
This is Vancouver's go-to venue for theatre, dance and music.
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Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StThis is Vancouver's go-to venue for theatre, dance and music.
Rainy day? Spend a day at the gallery. A popular meeting place in the centre of the city.
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Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StRainy day? Spend a day at the gallery. A popular meeting place in the centre of the city.
Named after one of our most famous Canadian artists who painted Pacific Northwest scenes in the Modernist and Post-Impressionist styles. Although not an official member of the Group of Seven, Emily Carr was closely associated with them. Come browse the galleries and be inspired.
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
520 E 1st AveNamed after one of our most famous Canadian artists who painted Pacific Northwest scenes in the Modernist and Post-Impressionist styles. Although not an official member of the Group of Seven, Emily Carr was closely associated with them. Come browse the galleries and be inspired.
One of the most important contemporary art galleries in Vancouver, featuring international artists.
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Catriona Jeffries
950 E Cordova StOne of the most important contemporary art galleries in Vancouver, featuring international artists.
Free admission for all. Now that's refreshing.
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Contemporary Art Gallery
555 Nelson StFree admission for all. Now that's refreshing.
Grocery Stores and more
Stock up!
Your general purpose grocery store. Small organic section.
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Save-On-Foods
1403 E King Edward AveYour general purpose grocery store. Small organic section.
This is our local favourite for health food. It's deceptively small - they stock a massive selection.
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Famous Foods
1595 KingswayThis is our local favourite for health food. It's deceptively small - they stock a massive selection.
Just a few blocks away, this asian supermarket is our go-to in a pinch.
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88 Supermarket
2611 E 49th AveJust a few blocks away, this asian supermarket is our go-to in a pinch.
Dollar Tree
1409 KingswayFor all those sundries that you forgot to pack.
Need to take a trip to the mall? Oakridge Mall is nearby and also houses the local Apple Store if you're in need of some help.
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Oakridge
Need to take a trip to the mall? Oakridge Mall is nearby and also houses the local Apple Store if you're in need of some help.
Lots of walkable shopping options here in addition to restaurants and cafes. This is referred to as the heart of "East Van".
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveLots of walkable shopping options here in addition to restaurants and cafes. This is referred to as the heart of "East Van".
It's a 20min drive or 45min by bus, but you won't regret visiting the neighbourhood of Kitsilano. You can easily spend a day here shopping, dining, lounging in cafes or visiting Kits Beach.
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West 4th Avenue
West 4th AvenueIt's a 20min drive or 45min by bus, but you won't regret visiting the neighbourhood of Kitsilano. You can easily spend a day here shopping, dining, lounging in cafes or visiting Kits Beach.
A wide variety of unique shops and restaurants spans Main St from 33rd Ave for the more hip to the trendy near False Creek.
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Main Street
Main StreetA wide variety of unique shops and restaurants spans Main St from 33rd Ave for the more hip to the trendy near False Creek.