Painted Lilly Vancouver guide.
Food Scene
Sushi Town
2773 Barnet Hwy Our favorite Sushi place in Vancouver
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings St Mexican food
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StCheap eats, comfort food.
Legendary family-friendly spot known for hefty plates of rustic Italian fare that can draw lines.
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Anton's Pasta Bar
4260 Hastings StLegendary family-friendly spot known for hefty plates of rustic Italian fare that can draw lines.
Snug storefront turning out traditional curries, noodles & other Thai dishes for lunch & dinner.
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Chad Thai Restaurant
4010 E Hastings StSnug storefront turning out traditional curries, noodles & other Thai dishes for lunch & dinner.
People come from far away for their Doughnuts, also people come to Deep Cove for the walk to Quarry Rock, Kayaking and more.
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Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant AvePeople come from far away for their Doughnuts, also people come to Deep Cove for the walk to Quarry Rock, Kayaking and more.
Best fish and chips in Vancouver and I have tried quite a few. This spot is my all time favorite. And it is located inside the Londsdale Quay market, good for rainy days.
Montgomery's Fish & Chips
143 - 123 Carrie Cates CtBest fish and chips in Vancouver and I have tried quite a few. This spot is my all time favorite. And it is located inside the Londsdale Quay market, good for rainy days.
Twice-fried fries in cones plus flavored mayonnaise options, several poutines, burgers & hot dogs.
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Belgian Fries
1885 Commercial DrTwice-fried fries in cones plus flavored mayonnaise options, several poutines, burgers & hot dogs.
Serving traditional and creative Japanese dishes in a lively setting. Never been here but it has very good reviews from the Zomato website.
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Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrServing traditional and creative Japanese dishes in a lively setting. Never been here but it has very good reviews from the Zomato website.
Outstanding Ethiopian meal with amazing service. Both vegan and none vegan food with a unique Ethiopian test are provided at Addis cafe. I really like the both of the dishes and the warm welcoming environment. I would recommend to everyone who likes enjoy the new test.
Addis Cafe
2017 Commercial DrOutstanding Ethiopian meal with amazing service. Both vegan and none vegan food with a unique Ethiopian test are provided at Addis cafe. I really like the both of the dishes and the warm welcoming environment. I would recommend to everyone who likes enjoy the new test.
This coffee shop is always busy, I have never tried it but my wife gives it two thumbs up. They just increased their employees wages to match the minumum wage in Toronto, one more reason to go there as an alternative to Star-bucks.
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StThis coffee shop is always busy, I have never tried it but my wife gives it two thumbs up. They just increased their employees wages to match the minumum wage in Toronto, one more reason to go there as an alternative to Star-bucks.
Familiar Mexican dishes with creative spin, all-day breakfast & local beers in an understated space. They also have a food truck, check the Google app store for "Street food Vancouver" there is also an app for IPhones.
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Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrFamiliar Mexican dishes with creative spin, all-day breakfast & local beers in an understated space. They also have a food truck, check the Google app store for "Street food Vancouver" there is also an app for IPhones.
Lebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.
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Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrLebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.
Stylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails. There is also a second restaurant in Gastown.
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La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrStylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails. There is also a second restaurant in Gastown.
Our favorite Ethiopian Restaurants in town.
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Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
2149 Commercial DrOur favorite Ethiopian Restaurants in town.
My most recent food adventure, went to check it out based on the reviews. Did not disapoint, we took one of our AirBnb long term guests there. Her first time, our fourth time enjoying Ethiopian Food.
Gojo Cafe Ethiopian
2838 Commercial DrMy most recent food adventure, went to check it out based on the reviews. Did not disapoint, we took one of our AirBnb long term guests there. Her first time, our fourth time enjoying Ethiopian Food.
If you love tacos and Mexican food, this place is very popular, also has other locations around the city
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La Taqueria Pinche Taco
322 W Hastings StIf you love tacos and Mexican food, this place is very popular, also has other locations around the city
Freshslice Pizza serves only the very best pizza’s using only the very freshest ingredients. They currently have over 70 different locations to better serve you across British Columbia. They also have pizza delivery.
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Freshslice Pizza
2529 E Hastings StFreshslice Pizza serves only the very best pizza’s using only the very freshest ingredients. They currently have over 70 different locations to better serve you across British Columbia. They also have pizza delivery.
Classic & imaginative rolls & decadent desserts like homemade macaroons in modern digs with fun art.
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Blowfish Sushi & Japanese Food
2828 East Hastings StreetClassic & imaginative rolls & decadent desserts like homemade macaroons in modern digs with fun art.
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads.
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Subway
5218 Joyce StCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads.
Humble restaurant providing pho, noodle dishes & other classic Vietnamese eats in a low-key setting.
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Le Petit Saigon
2783 E Hastings StHumble restaurant providing pho, noodle dishes & other classic Vietnamese eats in a low-key setting.
Authentic Vietnamese cuisine made with Chef Don’s own original recipes. The menu offers an array of healthy quality Vietnamese dishes.
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Pho Don
2838 E Hastings StAuthentic Vietnamese cuisine made with Chef Don’s own original recipes. The menu offers an array of healthy quality Vietnamese dishes.
Traditional Middle Eastern meals made with halal meat are the draw at this simple, laid-back eatery.
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Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine
2616 E Hastings StTraditional Middle Eastern meals made with halal meat are the draw at this simple, laid-back eatery.
This simple, colorful spot prepares traditional Mexican and Salvadorian eats such as burritos, tacos & enchiladas. Try the Sopa de Pata (Beef shank soup) as good as my Mom used to make.
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El Pulgarcito Restaurant
2522 E Hastings StThis simple, colorful spot prepares traditional Mexican and Salvadorian eats such as burritos, tacos & enchiladas. Try the Sopa de Pata (Beef shank soup) as good as my Mom used to make.
Family owned restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine.
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Le Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
2503 E Hastings StFamily owned restaurant serving Vietnamese cuisine.
Pho and rice Vietnamese dishes, the servings are of good portion and staff are very friendly. It's cash only so don't bring plastic.
Thai Son
2800 E 1st AvePho and rice Vietnamese dishes, the servings are of good portion and staff are very friendly. It's cash only so don't bring plastic.
'Boteco' is a pub, a bar, a restaurant. Boteco' [bo'teku] is a term derived from the word 'botica' (Portuguese from Portugal) which derives from the Greek 'apotheke' which means storage, grocery store or where goods were sold.
Today 'Boteco' means a lot. 'Boteco' is a meeting place, a place where people go to enjoy some drinks, to have some delicious food, to hang out, "jogar papo fora" and feel as if they are in Brazil, but without spending the big bucks for the flight.
Boteco Brasil Restaurant
2545 Nanaimo St'Boteco' is a pub, a bar, a restaurant. Boteco' [bo'teku] is a term derived from the word 'botica' (Portuguese from Portugal) which derives from the Greek 'apotheke' which means storage, grocery store or where goods were sold.
Today 'Boteco' means a lot. 'Boteco' is a meeting place, a place where people go to enjoy some drinks, to have some delicious food, to hang out, "jogar papo fora" and feel as if they are in Brazil, but without spending the big bucks for the flight.
Rough-&-ready neighbourhood joint dishing up standard breakfast, comfort food & bottomless coffee.
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Bon's Off Broadway
2451 Nanaimo StRough-&-ready neighbourhood joint dishing up standard breakfast, comfort food & bottomless coffee.
Italian & Greek cuisine, including pizza & steaks, is served a convivial setting with TVs & a patio.
Trocadero Pizza & Steak House
2411 Nanaimo StItalian & Greek cuisine, including pizza & steaks, is served a convivial setting with TVs & a patio.
This is student's restaurant for AI international culinary school.
3 Course for only $15 !
Open time: Thursday and Friday
Only for lunch. 12:30--14:30
Second Floor Bistro
2665 Renfrew StThis is student's restaurant for AI international culinary school.
3 Course for only $15 !
Open time: Thursday and Friday
Only for lunch. 12:30--14:30
Freshii has been on a mission to change the way the world eats. By making superfoods like kale and quinoa convenient and affordable for every citizen of the world, while continuing to introduce the latest culinary health trends, Freshii is truly redefining the fast-casual space. With hundreds of restaurants in cities, countries, college campuses and airports around the globe, the brand is growing at a speed faster than any other restaurant in the world.
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Freshii
1185 W Georgia StFreshii has been on a mission to change the way the world eats. By making superfoods like kale and quinoa convenient and affordable for every citizen of the world, while continuing to introduce the latest culinary health trends, Freshii is truly redefining the fast-casual space. With hundreds of restaurants in cities, countries, college campuses and airports around the globe, the brand is growing at a speed faster than any other restaurant in the world.
Mexican standards like quesadillas & enchiladas served in a compact strip-mall storefront. Vallarta's serves up authentic homemade Mexican and Salvadorean cuisine.
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Vallarta's Mexican Restaurant
2891 E BroadwayMexican standards like quesadillas & enchiladas served in a compact strip-mall storefront. Vallarta's serves up authentic homemade Mexican and Salvadorean cuisine.
Parks & Nature
It has a free suspension bridge, beautiful trails, a cafe and a lake
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Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdIt has a free suspension bridge, beautiful trails, a cafe and a lake
The Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia (WBT) is a non-profit society that manages the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver on the Unceded Territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The Society's mandate is dedicated to the protection of wild birds and their habitat, on the principle that all wildlife must benefit. The Society's biggest annual event, the Return of the Osprey Festival, takes place on July 22nd.
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Maplewood Flats Conservation Area
2649 Dollarton HwyThe Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia (WBT) is a non-profit society that manages the Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver on the Unceded Territory of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation. The Society's mandate is dedicated to the protection of wild birds and their habitat, on the principle that all wildlife must benefit. The Society's biggest annual event, the Return of the Osprey Festival, takes place on July 22nd.
It is a nice and easy walk, with a nice reward at the end. The view from Quarry Rock
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Stenbrottsklippan
Baden Powell TrailIt is a nice and easy walk, with a nice reward at the end. The view from Quarry Rock
My favorite hike in all of Vancouver, amazing in summer and in winter (Snow shoes required) the spectacular view from the top will take your breath away.
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Dog Mountain
1700 Mt Seymour RdMy favorite hike in all of Vancouver, amazing in summer and in winter (Snow shoes required) the spectacular view from the top will take your breath away.
You can spend your entire day here, lots of trails, horse rides. Nice beaches. Best way to enjoy it, rent a bike at the corners of Denman and West Georgia and ride around the park.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdYou can spend your entire day here, lots of trails, horse rides. Nice beaches. Best way to enjoy it, rent a bike at the corners of Denman and West Georgia and ride around the park.
Beach with view of Stanley Park, equipped with a dog park, water park, sports fields & picnic areas.
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Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
1150 Marine DrBeach with view of Stanley Park, equipped with a dog park, water park, sports fields & picnic areas.
Set on the Capilano River, this hatchery features jumping salmon, hiking trails & a picnic area.
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Capilano River Hatchery
4500 Capilano Park RdSet on the Capilano River, this hatchery features jumping salmon, hiking trails & a picnic area.
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy free access to horse races, casino, food and beautiful view of the mountains.
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Hastings Park Racecourse
188 N Renfrew StEnjoy free access to horse races, casino, food and beautiful view of the mountains.
All kinds of events through the year, including Fright nights, The Chinese lantern festival, amusement park, etc.
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Lekland vid PNE
2901 E Hastings StAll kinds of events through the year, including Fright nights, The Chinese lantern festival, amusement park, etc.
Besides the swimming pool, the park has amazing mountain views, a dog friendly park and easy trails.
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New Brighton Pool
3201 New Brighton RdBesides the swimming pool, the park has amazing mountain views, a dog friendly park and easy trails.
Getting Around
A short walk west from our home is the bus stop for the bus # 16, board the southbound one to get to the sky-train station or the northbound one to take you to downtown Vancouver.
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Renfrew Station
A short walk west from our home is the bus stop for the bus # 16, board the southbound one to get to the sky-train station or the northbound one to take you to downtown Vancouver.
I think Yes Cycle has better prices, check before renting.
Conveniently located at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park, Spokes Bicycle Rentals has been serving Vancouver locals and tourists since 1938.
With the largest selection of the newest bicycles, knowledgeable staff and complimentary use of helmets and locks, seeing Stanley Park and the rest of Vancouver couldn’t be easier.
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Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia StI think Yes Cycle has better prices, check before renting.
Conveniently located at the entrance to the world famous Stanley Park, Spokes Bicycle Rentals has been serving Vancouver locals and tourists since 1938.
With the largest selection of the newest bicycles, knowledgeable staff and complimentary use of helmets and locks, seeing Stanley Park and the rest of Vancouver couldn’t be easier.
Multi purpose public transportation, sky train to the airport, Richmond, Surrey, etc. Seabus to North Vancouver, 15 minute ride to Londsdale Quay market.
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Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetMulti purpose public transportation, sky train to the airport, Richmond, Surrey, etc. Seabus to North Vancouver, 15 minute ride to Londsdale Quay market.
Shopping
Asian supermarket, food, bakery. Just a short 10 minute walk from our home.
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T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlAsian supermarket, food, bakery. Just a short 10 minute walk from our home.
Budget friendly supermarket , Walk about 6 minutes east to Rupert and Charles streets, take the bus 27, it will take you to the front of the store in about 6 minutes.
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Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview HwyBudget friendly supermarket , Walk about 6 minutes east to Rupert and Charles streets, take the bus 27, it will take you to the front of the store in about 6 minutes.
Sizable, waterfront marketplace with unique retailers, food vendors & cafes, plus a boutique hotel.
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Lonsdale Quay Hotel
123 Carrie Cates CtSizable, waterfront marketplace with unique retailers, food vendors & cafes, plus a boutique hotel.
Peninsula & shopping district known for its public market, brewery & thriving artist community.
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Granville Island
Peninsula & shopping district known for its public market, brewery & thriving artist community.
The Shipyards Night Market believes in a local lifestyle, showcasing BC's artisans, bakers and farmers. Products include; jewelry, clothing, kids wear, bakers, produce, preserves, soaps, plants, chocolate and many more must have handmade products.
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Skeppsvarvets nattmarknad
19 Wallace MewsThe Shipyards Night Market believes in a local lifestyle, showcasing BC's artisans, bakers and farmers. Products include; jewelry, clothing, kids wear, bakers, produce, preserves, soaps, plants, chocolate and many more must have handmade products.
Sightseeing
Lots of things to do in Deep Cove, take a walk to Quarry Rock, or take a Kayak trip around the Indian Arm inlet.
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Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveLots of things to do in Deep Cove, take a walk to Quarry Rock, or take a Kayak trip around the Indian Arm inlet.
Sweeping views of the Howe Sound, luscious coastal forest, and surrounding mountains. The Squamish Connector offers roundtrip shuttle service from downtown Vancouver to the Sea to Sky Gondola with convenient pick up and drop off from three downtown locations. Enjoy 4 hours at the Sea to Sky Gondola, before returning to downtown Vancouver by 4pm. Shannon Falls is just next door, you can take a 10 minute hike to get there.
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Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99Sweeping views of the Howe Sound, luscious coastal forest, and surrounding mountains. The Squamish Connector offers roundtrip shuttle service from downtown Vancouver to the Sea to Sky Gondola with convenient pick up and drop off from three downtown locations. Enjoy 4 hours at the Sea to Sky Gondola, before returning to downtown Vancouver by 4pm. Shannon Falls is just next door, you can take a 10 minute hike to get there.
BC's 3rd highest waterfall, plunging 335 m. over cliffs, with hiking trails to viewing areas. If you want to make it a day trip take the Sea to Sky Gondola Shuttle to the Gondola, 10 minute hike to Shannon falls, then go for the amazing ride on the gondola.
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Shannon Falls (NB) station
BC's 3rd highest waterfall, plunging 335 m. over cliffs, with hiking trails to viewing areas. If you want to make it a day trip take the Sea to Sky Gondola Shuttle to the Gondola, 10 minute hike to Shannon falls, then go for the amazing ride on the gondola.
Horseshoe Bay is a community of about 1,000 permanent residents, located in West Vancouver. Also is where one of the Ferry terminals is located, taking visitors to Vancouver Island.
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Horseshoe Bay
Horseshoe Bay is a community of about 1,000 permanent residents, located in West Vancouver. Also is where one of the Ferry terminals is located, taking visitors to Vancouver Island.
Built in 1889, this lengthy (137 metres) treetop bridge offers scenic views of the forest below.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdBuilt in 1889, this lengthy (137 metres) treetop bridge offers scenic views of the forest below.
Large year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus hiking, biking & more.
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Cypress Mountain Ski Area
6000 Cypress Bowl RdLarge year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding & tubing, plus hiking, biking & more.
The main attraction is the steam clock, but there are lots of shops, restaurants, breweries, etc.
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Gastown
The main attraction is the steam clock, but there are lots of shops, restaurants, breweries, etc.
Arts & Culture
Former mine turned museum offering educational exhibitions & artifacts from the mining industry.
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Britannia Mine Museum
150 Copper DrFormer mine turned museum offering educational exhibitions & artifacts from the mining industry.