Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Amazing place for both lunch and dinner! One of my top fav restaurants in Vancouver and a brisk walk from home!
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Minami
1118 Mainland StAmazing place for both lunch and dinner! One of my top fav restaurants in Vancouver and a brisk walk from home!
Craving a hot bowl of Vietnamese Pho? Go no further, House Special is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've been to, and the cleanest! Try their house special, the Duck Confit Frybread, and the spicy chicken wings!
House Special
1269 Hamilton StCraving a hot bowl of Vietnamese Pho? Go no further, House Special is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants I've been to, and the cleanest! Try their house special, the Duck Confit Frybread, and the spicy chicken wings!
Very bustling restaurant with great service, great food, and great drinks. Cactus is all over metro Vancouver. Great for a late night adventure!
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Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StVery bustling restaurant with great service, great food, and great drinks. Cactus is all over metro Vancouver. Great for a late night adventure!
One of the best brunch joints in Vancouver, a little further and typically longggggg wait times (did I mention long wait times?) , but it's so worth it! Definitely get their waffles along with your brunch!
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Cafe Medina
780 Richards StOne of the best brunch joints in Vancouver, a little further and typically longggggg wait times (did I mention long wait times?) , but it's so worth it! Definitely get their waffles along with your brunch!
Japanese Ramen noodles is huge in Vancouver, particularly in downtown! This Marutama joint uses chicken broth and is super delicious! Note though, they only accept debit or credit cards, no cash!
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Marutama Ra-men Canada Central Library
270 Robson StJapanese Ramen noodles is huge in Vancouver, particularly in downtown! This Marutama joint uses chicken broth and is super delicious! Note though, they only accept debit or credit cards, no cash!
Ganache makes some of the best cakes! They have individual sized portions to go along with your favorite coffee of choice, and have decadent croissants and other pastries as well! One of my favorites that's also within walking distance!
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Ganache Patisserie
1262 Homer StGanache makes some of the best cakes! They have individual sized portions to go along with your favorite coffee of choice, and have decadent croissants and other pastries as well! One of my favorites that's also within walking distance!
Literally less than 50 steps away from home! Trees Organic is a nice local coffee shop that's fair-trade and organic. They have delicious cheesecakes to pair with your coffees and teas.
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Trees Organic Coffee Yaletown
1391 Richards StLiterally less than 50 steps away from home! Trees Organic is a nice local coffee shop that's fair-trade and organic. They have delicious cheesecakes to pair with your coffees and teas.
Some of the best espressos I've ever had. A great pit-stop right outside the skytrain station!
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Caffè Artigiano
763 Hornby StSome of the best espressos I've ever had. A great pit-stop right outside the skytrain station!
Bored around 3pm? Hit up Flying Pig for Happy Hour! Cheap beer and appetizers that'll be sure to fill you up at a budget price.
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The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton StreetBored around 3pm? Hit up Flying Pig for Happy Hour! Cheap beer and appetizers that'll be sure to fill you up at a budget price.
A great Japanese fusion restaurant in the heart of Yaletown that I absolutely love! They have an excellent selection of Sake to pair with their delicious dishes. Sashimi is always fresh and they also have daily deals and happy hour specials too!
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Hapa Izakaya Yaletown
1193 Hamilton StA great Japanese fusion restaurant in the heart of Yaletown that I absolutely love! They have an excellent selection of Sake to pair with their delicious dishes. Sashimi is always fresh and they also have daily deals and happy hour specials too!
A high end Italian restaurant that's bound to impress with their interior decor and amazing food. A great cozy place to be with your family to enjoy fine dining
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La Terrazza
1088 Cambie StA high end Italian restaurant that's bound to impress with their interior decor and amazing food. A great cozy place to be with your family to enjoy fine dining
Excellent French food for all day - breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner right by the waters! One of my go-to places especially with my wife.
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Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside CrescentExcellent French food for all day - breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner right by the waters! One of my go-to places especially with my wife.
THE. BEST. VIETNAMESE. SUBS (BAHN MI). Definitely a must-try!
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DD MAU Yaletown
1239 Pacific BlvdTHE. BEST. VIETNAMESE. SUBS (BAHN MI). Definitely a must-try!
Urban Thai Bistro
1119 Hamilton StExcellent Thai foor that's close to home!
A traditional sushi restaurant with a nice fusion mix. They have the best sashimi and a wide variety of them too! Pair your food with an equally amazing selection of Sake, comes in 1.8L bottles too!
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Bistro Sakana
1123 Mainland StA traditional sushi restaurant with a nice fusion mix. They have the best sashimi and a wide variety of them too! Pair your food with an equally amazing selection of Sake, comes in 1.8L bottles too!
Another excellent place for happy hour and your evening romantic dinners!
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Wildtale Yaletown
1079 Mainland StAnother excellent place for happy hour and your evening romantic dinners!
Delicious cheese-heavy restaurant that's bound to make you drool. Delicious!!
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Burgoo
101-1100 Burrard StDelicious cheese-heavy restaurant that's bound to make you drool. Delicious!!
The. BEST. WAFFLES. You must try their assorted waffles. My favorite is the custard... 7x for $15! Ladies and Gentlemen, you won't be disappointed taking your partner here to dine in or take out (or both!) !!!
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Nero Belgian Waffle Bar
1703 Robson StThe. BEST. WAFFLES. You must try their assorted waffles. My favorite is the custard... 7x for $15! Ladies and Gentlemen, you won't be disappointed taking your partner here to dine in or take out (or both!) !!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Just under the boutique hotel, Opus bar has amazing cocktails that you'll absolutely adore!
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OPUS Vancouver
322 Davie StJust under the boutique hotel, Opus bar has amazing cocktails that you'll absolutely adore!
Great crowd with great food and by the waters. Open late night and can add to a romantic night out with loved ones.
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TWB - The Wine Bar
1167 Marinaside CrescentGreat crowd with great food and by the waters. Open late night and can add to a romantic night out with loved ones.
Parks & Nature
One of the most iconic places in Vancouver! If it's not raining, get a rental bike and bike along the seawall for an unforgettable adventure! Many buses near home will be able to take you there
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdOne of the most iconic places in Vancouver! If it's not raining, get a rental bike and bike along the seawall for an unforgettable adventure! Many buses near home will be able to take you there
Just a brisk walk from home and you'll end up here with an amazing view of Granville Island and the waters! Sit here by the fountains sipping on hot coffee or tea.
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George Wainborn Park
450 Beach CrescentJust a brisk walk from home and you'll end up here with an amazing view of Granville Island and the waters! Sit here by the fountains sipping on hot coffee or tea.
Another park by the waters! Much larger with lots of outdoor activities. You'll usually find many people walking about, biking, or even just suntanning in the middle of the large field. There's a playground for children and overall a great place to be around.
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David Lam Park
1300 Pacific BlvdAnother park by the waters! Much larger with lots of outdoor activities. You'll usually find many people walking about, biking, or even just suntanning in the middle of the large field. There's a playground for children and overall a great place to be around.
An amazing alternative to English Bay, equally beautiful with an amazing sea-wall walkway. Very romantic! Buses near home will be able to take you very close to Kits Beach
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StAn amazing alternative to English Bay, equally beautiful with an amazing sea-wall walkway. Very romantic! Buses near home will be able to take you very close to Kits Beach
Sightseeing
The infamous Gastown Steam Clock is a must see! Near the Waterfront Station for Canada Line, you can get to this retro Vancouver city area and explore!
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Gastown Vancouver Ångklocka
305 Water StThe infamous Gastown Steam Clock is a must see! Near the Waterfront Station for Canada Line, you can get to this retro Vancouver city area and explore!
One of Vancouver's beaches that hosts thousands of people especially in the summer! It's also home to the annual Celebration of Lights fireworks show in the summer! Tens of thousands of people would gather to watch the 30 min long shows.
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueOne of Vancouver's beaches that hosts thousands of people especially in the summer! It's also home to the annual Celebration of Lights fireworks show in the summer! Tens of thousands of people would gather to watch the 30 min long shows.
Definitely an entire day's worth of exploration can be done at Granville Island alone! Lots of unique boutique shops can be found here along with a local BC public market! Lots of arts and culture can be felt as you browse through the entire area. It's also very easy to get to via a water taxi that's located near David Lam Park!
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Granville Island
Definitely an entire day's worth of exploration can be done at Granville Island alone! Lots of unique boutique shops can be found here along with a local BC public market! Lots of arts and culture can be felt as you browse through the entire area. It's also very easy to get to via a water taxi that's located near David Lam Park!
Think of Robson as Vancouver's "5th Avenue" from NYC. A full street of amazing retail shops and coffee shops! Can be very romantic especially during Christmas time with the light decorations along the street!
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Robson Street
1155 Robson StThink of Robson as Vancouver's "5th Avenue" from NYC. A full street of amazing retail shops and coffee shops! Can be very romantic especially during Christmas time with the light decorations along the street!
Arts & Culture
Some of the best shows always happen at the Orpheum, check it out frequently to see what's showing during your stay!
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Orpheum
601 Smithe StSome of the best shows always happen at the Orpheum, check it out frequently to see what's showing during your stay!
Check out what's showing here that you can't typically find in traditional theatres!
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Vancouver International Film Centre
1181 Seymour StCheck out what's showing here that you can't typically find in traditional theatres!
Shopping
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StA huge mall that will cater to your needs for sure!
Essentials
Steps from home! Get any of your daily amenities here as a one-stop-shop. There's also a pharmacy here! Open til midnight every night.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StSteps from home! Get any of your daily amenities here as a one-stop-shop. There's also a pharmacy here! Open til midnight every night.
Want to cook at home instead? You can get your groceries here! Super close to home as well.
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Choices Markets
1202 Richards StWant to cook at home instead? You can get your groceries here! Super close to home as well.
Steps away from home! A local BC grocery store that has many fresh fruits and vegetables grown in BC! Competitive pricing as well.
Farm to Table Market
1312 Richards StSteps away from home! A local BC grocery store that has many fresh fruits and vegetables grown in BC! Competitive pricing as well.
HSBC Bank
2590 E Hastings StA more international bank for those that might need it.
Yaletown Medical Clinic
1296 Pacific BlvdA walk-in-clinic for non-emergencies!
Fully equipped hospital for any emergencies that might require attention
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St Pauls Hospital
1081 Burrard StFully equipped hospital for any emergencies that might require attention