Vancouver & (our) Mountain View Neighbourhood Guidebook
Nearby Sightseeing
A short 20min walk away is Vancouver's iconic and beautiful QE Park, with trails, pit & putt course, tennis courts, restaurants and a botanical gardens. The cherry blossoms in the spring are an incredible sight!
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Parco della Regina Elisabetta
4600 Cambie StA short 20min walk away is Vancouver's iconic and beautiful QE Park, with trails, pit & putt course, tennis courts, restaurants and a botanical gardens. The cherry blossoms in the spring are an incredible sight!
Conservatorio Bloedel
4600 Cambie StBeautiful conservatory, 30 min walk away
The local (and year-round) farmers market in our neighbourhood - about a 20 minute walk from our house; always worth a visit to check out all the local food, wine/beer vendors and artisans.
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Riley Park Farmers Market - Winter
50 Ontario StThe local (and year-round) farmers market in our neighbourhood - about a 20 minute walk from our house; always worth a visit to check out all the local food, wine/beer vendors and artisans.
The local (and year-round) farmers market in our neighbourhood - about a 20 minute walk from our house; always worth a visit to check out all the local food, wine/beer vendors and artisans.
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Riley Park Farmers Market - Winter
50 Ontario StThe local (and year-round) farmers market in our neighbourhood - about a 20 minute walk from our house; always worth a visit to check out all the local food, wine/beer vendors and artisans.
Vancouver's premiere botanical gardens in the city. A quick 10 min card ride from our house, or a longer 45 walk for those wanting an extra stroll.
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Giardino Botanico VanDusen
5251 Oak StVancouver's premiere botanical gardens in the city. A quick 10 min card ride from our house, or a longer 45 walk for those wanting an extra stroll.
Neighbourhoods
We are officially part of the Riley Park-Little Mountain Neighbourhood, but our little area is affectionately know as Mountain View. Its a beautiful tree lined residential neighbourhhod, with close proximity to lots of neighbourhood shops and restaurants. Friendly, safe, quiet and fun to walk around and explore.
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Riley Park
We are officially part of the Riley Park-Little Mountain Neighbourhood, but our little area is affectionately know as Mountain View. Its a beautiful tree lined residential neighbourhhod, with close proximity to lots of neighbourhood shops and restaurants. Friendly, safe, quiet and fun to walk around and explore.
Two blocks east of us is the funky neighbourhood of Fraserhood...a wide variety of shops, restaurants, bakeries and cafes between 24th to 29th Avenues. And a huge neighbourhood of small grocery shops, family restaurants and other shops, running from 41st from 50th avenues...great for a day of neighbourhood exploration.
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Fraser Street
Fraser StreetTwo blocks east of us is the funky neighbourhood of Fraserhood...a wide variety of shops, restaurants, bakeries and cafes between 24th to 29th Avenues. And a huge neighbourhood of small grocery shops, family restaurants and other shops, running from 41st from 50th avenues...great for a day of neighbourhood exploration.
Vancouver iconic Mount Pleasant neighbourhood has something for everyone...running up Main Street (5 blocks west of our house), the neighnourhood's centre of activity runs from 7th avenue all the way up to 31st Avenue...grab a coffee, walk and enjoy our 'hood!
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Mount Pleasant
Vancouver iconic Mount Pleasant neighbourhood has something for everyone...running up Main Street (5 blocks west of our house), the neighnourhood's centre of activity runs from 7th avenue all the way up to 31st Avenue...grab a coffee, walk and enjoy our 'hood!
Neighbourhood Food scene
A year-round farmers market featuring all local producers and artisans - check it out every Saturday! A close 15 walk away.
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Riley Park Farmers Market - Winter
50 Ontario StA year-round farmers market featuring all local producers and artisans - check it out every Saturday! A close 15 walk away.
A favourite corner cafe & coffee shop, just a short 3 blocks from our house. Known for the delicious crepes and amazing coffee.
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Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StA favourite corner cafe & coffee shop, just a short 3 blocks from our house. Known for the delicious crepes and amazing coffee.
Another great local spot...amazing bakery, cafe & coffee shop, as well as beautiful treats to buy.
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Batard Bakery
3958 Fraser StAnother great local spot...amazing bakery, cafe & coffee shop, as well as beautiful treats to buy.
Given our Polish & Ukrainian heritage, we have a soft spot for this local shop...lots of yummy sausage and kielbasa, other deli treats...and a great range of perogies, yum!
Polonia Sausage House Ltd
4286 Fraser StGiven our Polish & Ukrainian heritage, we have a soft spot for this local shop...lots of yummy sausage and kielbasa, other deli treats...and a great range of perogies, yum!
One of the best breakfast places in the 'hood...we often get take-out on a Sunday morning.
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Egg & Co.
4245 Fraser StOne of the best breakfast places in the 'hood...we often get take-out on a Sunday morning.
One of my favourite coffee shop chains in town...great coffee and delicious baked goods, sandwiches etc
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Matchstick Riley Park
4807 Main StOne of my favourite coffee shop chains in town...great coffee and delicious baked goods, sandwiches etc
This place has amazing sandwiches and even better cakes...usually a busy and popular place at lunch!
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Trafiq
4216 Main StThis place has amazing sandwiches and even better cakes...usually a busy and popular place at lunch!
Haven't tried it yet (!) but everyone in the neighbourhood raves about their baked goods.
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Ubuntu Canteen
4194 Fraser StHaven't tried it yet (!) but everyone in the neighbourhood raves about their baked goods.
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StBest ice cream in town...no need to say more ;-)
Another good local coffee shop & great muffins
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StAnother good local coffee shop & great muffins
Great vegetarian restaurant & popular in the neighbourhood; often get delivery from here
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Chickpea Restaurant
4298 Main StGreat vegetarian restaurant & popular in the neighbourhood; often get delivery from here
Great vegetarian restaurant & popular in the neighbourhood
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MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetGreat vegetarian restaurant & popular in the neighbourhood
Great vegetarian restaurant & popular in the neighbourhood
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The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StGreat vegetarian restaurant & popular in the neighbourhood
Sun Sui Wah
3888 Main StOne of the best dim sum restaurants in Vancouver
Great little local bar & casual eatery...everyone in the hood goes here.
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Chaise
4444 Main StGreat little local bar & casual eatery...everyone in the hood goes here.
This place is awesome fun (get ready for the hangover)...great tiki bar
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The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main StThis place is awesome fun (get ready for the hangover)...great tiki bar
Winter version of our local Saturday farmers market
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Riley Park Farmers Market - Winter
50 Ontario StWinter version of our local Saturday farmers market
REALLY delish and popular breakfast place - hard to get in, but they do take-out, which is awesome
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Slickity Jim's Chat 'n' Chew
3475 Main StREALLY delish and popular breakfast place - hard to get in, but they do take-out, which is awesome
Really delicious Vietnamese food & also a popular spot; they also deliver!
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Anh And Chi
3388 Main StReally delicious Vietnamese food & also a popular spot; they also deliver!
R&B Ale & Pizza House
1-54 E 4th AveGreat beer...and yummy pizza as well
A new addition to our neighbourhood, but they have other locations around Vancouver...everyone is raving about their baked goods and breads, so I'll need to check it out soon!
Pane E Formaggio
4377 Main StA new addition to our neighbourhood, but they have other locations around Vancouver...everyone is raving about their baked goods and breads, so I'll need to check it out soon!
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrAnother excellent coffee place in the neighbourhood.
Great option for a fancier dinner out - and only a 3 block walk for our house.
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Say Mercy
4298 Fraser StGreat option for a fancier dinner out - and only a 3 block walk for our house.
Grand View Szechuan Restaurant
4181 Fraser StExcellent chinese food - our go-to in the neighbourhood
Liberty Bakery + Café
3699 Main StLovely little bakery and coffee place
Coco et Olive
3707 Main StAnother nice cafe & coffee shop on Main Street
Caffè Artigiano
763 Hornby StReally great specialty coffee
Solly's Up Main
4071 Main StGreat Montreal-style bagels and other treats
A popular local 'chain' Italian coffee shop & cafe
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Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrA popular local 'chain' Italian coffee shop & cafe
The Main
4210 Main StCasual eatery featuring greek food
The Juice Truck
Excellent local juice shops with healthy treats
Nearby Recreation
Beautiful huge community recreation centre and pool within a 15 min walk from our house.
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Hillcrest Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger WayBeautiful huge community recreation centre and pool within a 15 min walk from our house.
Not a golfer but this spot is very pretty and looks like a lot of fun!
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Queen Elizabeth Pitch & Putt
4600 Cambie StNot a golfer but this spot is very pretty and looks like a lot of fun!
Queen Elizabeth Park Public Tennis Courts
37 Avenue WestNeighbourhood Grocery & Liquor Stores
A nice little all purpose grocery store, just a 10 minute walk west of our house.
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott StA nice little all purpose grocery store, just a 10 minute walk west of our house.
Great budget grocery store, 5 min walk from our house
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Dean's No Frills
4508 Fraser StGreat budget grocery store, 5 min walk from our house
A great neighbourhhod family shop...narrow and well stocked aisles means they have a little of everything, especially hard to find ingredients - always find what I need here!
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East West Market
4169 Main StA great neighbourhhod family shop...narrow and well stocked aisles means they have a little of everything, especially hard to find ingredients - always find what I need here!
Closest BC Liquor Store near s for all your wine, beer & spirits
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StClosest BC Liquor Store near s for all your wine, beer & spirits
Nearest private wine and beer shop, 4 blocks from our house
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Mountainview Liquor Store
4333 Fraser StNearest private wine and beer shop, 4 blocks from our house
This is our go-to butcher shop in the neighbourhood & is always great.
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Windsor Quality Meats
4110 Main StThis is our go-to butcher shop in the neighbourhood & is always great.
This is a small but mighty little beer & wine shop - good selection of BC wines, beers and ciders
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Brewery Creek Cold Beer & Wine
3045 Main StThis is a small but mighty little beer & wine shop - good selection of BC wines, beers and ciders
European Breads Bakery
4320 Fraser StreetLots of great alternative flour breads sold here (and perogies too!)
Great fish and chips bar, as well as local fish to buy
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The Fish Counter
3825 Main StGreat fish and chips bar, as well as local fish to buy
Organic Acres Market
3603 Main StSmall but good organic produce & food market
Great organic and health food store. Huge selection of bulk and dried good, organic meat & veggies as well.
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Famous Foods
1595 KingswayGreat organic and health food store. Huge selection of bulk and dried good, organic meat & veggies as well.
Save-On-Foods
2949 Main StA BC grocery chain; great quality and selection
A new addition to our neighbourhood, this is one of my favourites for breads, cakes and other sweet treats. And the also carry other local grocery items
Sweet Thea Bakery - Main St
4789 Main StA new addition to our neighbourhood, this is one of my favourites for breads, cakes and other sweet treats. And the also carry other local grocery items
Nearby Pharmacies, Post Office & Other Local Services
Closest Shoppers Drug Store...a large Canadian chain with everything you could need. And just 2 blocks from our house
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StClosest Shoppers Drug Store...a large Canadian chain with everything you could need. And just 2 blocks from our house
Favourite Neighbourhood Shops & Stores
One of my favourite locals shops for all local gifts, great card selection, jewellry, bath items - lots of great finds!
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Giving Gifts
4570 Main StOne of my favourite locals shops for all local gifts, great card selection, jewellry, bath items - lots of great finds!
Love this place - like a fancy dollar store...and plants too!
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Trendybucks
4101 Main StLove this place - like a fancy dollar store...and plants too!
A fancy dollar store...lots of great products, household items & gifts
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Welk's
3511 Main StA fancy dollar store...lots of great products, household items & gifts
Front & Company
3772 Main StFunky gifts, clothing consignment and much more
Really unique local made stationery and card shop
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The Regional Assembly of Text
3934 Main StReally unique local made stationery and card shop
My VERY favourite flower shop in Vancouver...its my go to!
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Flower Factory
4285 Main StMy VERY favourite flower shop in Vancouver...its my go to!
Love this little shop...local and other gifts, dishes, candles, stationery...and other great household finds
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Nineteen Ten
4366 Main StLove this little shop...local and other gifts, dishes, candles, stationery...and other great household finds
Olive+Wild
4391 Main StLove this little store full of pretty housewares and decor items
A recent find in my neighbourhood - all local/BC artists/artisans. Lots of lovely things.
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Smoking Lily Vancouver Boutique
A recent find in my neighbourhood - all local/BC artists/artisans. Lots of lovely things.