Momo's Guidebook

Maureen
Momo's Guidebook

Food Scene

Modern cafe on Marine Drive in Dundarave with excellent chocolate - croissants - coffee - sandwiches etc. Sunny patio in front.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Temper Chocolate & Pastry
2409 Marine Dr
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Modern cafe on Marine Drive in Dundarave with excellent chocolate - croissants - coffee - sandwiches etc. Sunny patio in front.
English pub food on Marine Drive in Dundarave. Outdoor patio.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Red Lion Bar & Grill
2427 Marine Dr
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
English pub food on Marine Drive in Dundarave. Outdoor patio.
Located at the foot of 25th street at the Dundarave pier. Big deck - great view - excellent menu. The Centennial Seawalk begins at the pier heading east to Ambleside.. Tres Bon !
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beach House Restaurant
150 25th St
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located at the foot of 25th street at the Dundarave pier. Big deck - great view - excellent menu. The Centennial Seawalk begins at the pier heading east to Ambleside.. Tres Bon !
Cheap & cheerful. Eat in or take out to the beach (at the foot of 25th street). Located on Marine Drive in Dundarave. Good quality - nice people.
Dundarave Sushi
2459 Marine Dr
Cheap & cheerful. Eat in or take out to the beach (at the foot of 25th street). Located on Marine Drive in Dundarave. Good quality - nice people.
On Marine Drive in Dundarave : Local coffee shop. Nice people, good coffee, savoury & sweet items, newspapers, outdoor seating (front & back). Neighbourhood vibe *
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delany's Coffee House
1105 Denman St
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On Marine Drive in Dundarave : Local coffee shop. Nice people, good coffee, savoury & sweet items, newspapers, outdoor seating (front & back). Neighbourhood vibe *
Breakfast & lunch. Casual eatery on Marine Drive in Dundarave.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Bakehouse
2453 Marine Dr
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Breakfast & lunch. Casual eatery on Marine Drive in Dundarave.
Amazing panoramic view & fabulous food. Aboriginal dugout canoe suspended over the dining room. Experience sunset & the magic hour. Tres Bon! Located on the side of the mountain above the Upper Levels Hwy (just west of 21st Street). Make reservations - window seat.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salmon House On The Hill
2229 Folkestone Way
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amazing panoramic view & fabulous food. Aboriginal dugout canoe suspended over the dining room. Experience sunset & the magic hour. Tres Bon! Located on the side of the mountain above the Upper Levels Hwy (just west of 21st Street). Make reservations - window seat.
Popular spot * 4360 Marine Drive .. heading west toward Lighthouse Park or Horseshoe Bay. Cool modernist building with a butterfly roofline. Lots of parking (front & back) and indoor - outdoor seating. The owner has a collection of vintage cars which are displayed in the adjoining showroom including an original Corbin Sparrow electric car from the 70's and an Isetta (Italian 2 seater). Fun eye candy * Stearman Beach is accessed by the next road west : Stearman Ave. Big sandy beach *
Isetta Cafe Bistro
Popular spot * 4360 Marine Drive .. heading west toward Lighthouse Park or Horseshoe Bay. Cool modernist building with a butterfly roofline. Lots of parking (front & back) and indoor - outdoor seating. The owner has a collection of vintage cars which are displayed in the adjoining showroom including an original Corbin Sparrow electric car from the 70's and an Isetta (Italian 2 seater). Fun eye candy * Stearman Beach is accessed by the next road west : Stearman Ave. Big sandy beach *
Casual cafe with good Italian fare. open 9-4 (or 5pm). 2215 Marine Drive
Casa Mia Cucina and Mercato
Casual cafe with good Italian fare. open 9-4 (or 5pm). 2215 Marine Drive
Grab a coffee or pizza when you are up Cypress Mountain enjoying the fresh air & view!
The Shed Coffee Bar Pizza
Grab a coffee or pizza when you are up Cypress Mountain enjoying the fresh air & view!

Essentials

Drugstore on the corner of 25th and Marine Drive in the Village of Dundarave.
692 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer St
692 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drugstore on the corner of 25th and Marine Drive in the Village of Dundarave.
This is the closest location for groceries.. 5 blocks east at the corner of Marine & 25th across the street from Shoppers Drug Mart.
403 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
IGA
2286 W Broadway
403 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is the closest location for groceries.. 5 blocks east at the corner of Marine & 25th across the street from Shoppers Drug Mart.
Next to the IGA grocery store. Beer, Wine, Liquor
Angry Otter Liquor @ Dundarave
Next to the IGA grocery store. Beer, Wine, Liquor

Shopping

Shops in Dundarave (5 blocks east) plus the Ambleside Farmers Market at the foot of 13th street near the beach.
Small shop on Marine Drive in Dundarave with interesting items including gifts, jewelry, tea towels, bowls, slippers, soap, cards, woman’s clothing, accessories, children’s books & trinkets. Lovely staff.
Red Horses Gallery
2412 Marine Dr
Small shop on Marine Drive in Dundarave with interesting items including gifts, jewelry, tea towels, bowls, slippers, soap, cards, woman’s clothing, accessories, children’s books & trinkets. Lovely staff.
A curated collection of women’s clothing & accessories on Marine Drive in Dundarave.
Ami Boutique
2463 Marine Dr
A curated collection of women’s clothing & accessories on Marine Drive in Dundarave.
Lovely little floral shop in Dundarave
Limelight Floral Design Inc
2451 Marine Dr
Lovely little floral shop in Dundarave
Open on Sunday 9-2 from May to October. Located at the foot of 13th Street in the parking lot by the beach. 10 minute drive from the house. Favourites: Bad Dog Bread, the mushroom guy, organic growers & the flower lady *
Ambleside Artisan Farmer's Market
1000 Argyle Ave
Open on Sunday 9-2 from May to October. Located at the foot of 13th Street in the parking lot by the beach. 10 minute drive from the house. Favourites: Bad Dog Bread, the mushroom guy, organic growers & the flower lady *

Sightseeing

Nice walk 3 blocks west of the house. Sandy beach (at low tide). Some amazing homes & gardens along exclusive Radcliffe Ave including Kerr Cottage & the ‘French Chateau next door. Beach access mid block and at the end - turn left on Maple Lane that leads you down to the park & beach* (& washroom May-Oct)
West Bay Park
3482 Marine Dr
Nice walk 3 blocks west of the house. Sandy beach (at low tide). Some amazing homes & gardens along exclusive Radcliffe Ave including Kerr Cottage & the ‘French Chateau next door. Beach access mid block and at the end - turn left on Maple Lane that leads you down to the park & beach* (& washroom May-Oct)
Sandy Beach, playground. Beach House Restaurant. The Seawalk starts at the 25th Street pier heading east.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dundarave Park
25th Street
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sandy Beach, playground. Beach House Restaurant. The Seawalk starts at the 25th Street pier heading east.
On Park Lane (one block east of the house.) You will see a new wooden staircase that leads you down to the beach. If you like continue walking along the rocky shoreline east (at low tide) to the sandy beach, playground & 25th street pier & the Beach House Restaurant in Dundarave. (5 blocks). Good shoes required *
Altamont Beach Park
2930 Park Ln
On Park Lane (one block east of the house.) You will see a new wooden staircase that leads you down to the beach. If you like continue walking along the rocky shoreline east (at low tide) to the sandy beach, playground & 25th street pier & the Beach House Restaurant in Dundarave. (5 blocks). Good shoes required *
Pack a lunch & go for a hike. Lots of trails. Park yourself on one of the giant rocks by the sea & enjoy. If you are lucky you might see a whale, seal or otter swim by or eagles, herons etc flying overhead. Magical :-)
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lighthouse | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon Ln
236 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pack a lunch & go for a hike. Lots of trails. Park yourself on one of the giant rocks by the sea & enjoy. If you are lucky you might see a whale, seal or otter swim by or eagles, herons etc flying overhead. Magical :-)
Lovely park, watch the ferries sail by on route to Nanaimo & the Gulf Islands. If you are lucky you might see a whale or seal 🦭 At low tide you can walk to this island. Need good shoes or sandals. Take a lunch & head over to the south side of this little island, park yourself on a rock & enjoy! Keep an eye on the tide so you don’t have to wade back to shore 🏝️
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whytecliff Park
7102 Marine Dr
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely park, watch the ferries sail by on route to Nanaimo & the Gulf Islands. If you are lucky you might see a whale or seal 🦭 At low tide you can walk to this island. Need good shoes or sandals. Take a lunch & head over to the south side of this little island, park yourself on a rock & enjoy! Keep an eye on the tide so you don’t have to wade back to shore 🏝️
People love the suspension bridge & treetop adventure. Lots of educational information about the bridge, First Nations & nature.
1150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano Rd
1150 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
People love the suspension bridge & treetop adventure. Lots of educational information about the bridge, First Nations & nature.
There is an award winning fantasy playground near the pier. This park is also home to the Harmony Arts Festival & other events. Close to Crema Cafe on Bellevue & 15th.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque John Lawson
17th Street
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There is an award winning fantasy playground near the pier. This park is also home to the Harmony Arts Festival & other events. Close to Crema Cafe on Bellevue & 15th.
Drive up the mountain & check out the view & pop up village & 'the Shed' coffee bar/pizza *
Cypress Lookout 2
3850 Cypress Bowl Road
Drive up the mountain & check out the view & pop up village & 'the Shed' coffee bar/pizza *
The suspension bridge is part of the Baden Powell Trail. Great place for a hike & it's free! In North Vancouver : about a 15-20 minute drive from the house.
352 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lynn Canyon
3663 Park Rd
352 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The suspension bridge is part of the Baden Powell Trail. Great place for a hike & it's free! In North Vancouver : about a 15-20 minute drive from the house.
Technically called the Centennial Seawalk. It starts at the 25th street pier heading east to the 17th street pier in Ambleside & beyond to the Ferry Building Art Gallery, 15th street pier, beach & off leash dog park at the end near the Lions Gate Bridge.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Vancouver Seawall
2240 Bellevue Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Technically called the Centennial Seawalk. It starts at the 25th street pier heading east to the 17th street pier in Ambleside & beyond to the Ferry Building Art Gallery, 15th street pier, beach & off leash dog park at the end near the Lions Gate Bridge.
Located in NorthVancouver in Lower Lonsdale. Beautiful sunsets & views across the harbour to downtown Vancouver. There is a Friday night market (may12 - Sept 15). Food trucks, Beer Garden, Music, Market. Grab some food & enjoy on the pier. Located close to the Polygon Gallery (fantastic modernist building) a the foot of Lonsdale. Photo based work. The Londsdale Quay Market is just west.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Shipyards
125 Victory Ship Way
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Located in NorthVancouver in Lower Lonsdale. Beautiful sunsets & views across the harbour to downtown Vancouver. There is a Friday night market (may12 - Sept 15). Food trucks, Beer Garden, Music, Market. Grab some food & enjoy on the pier. Located close to the Polygon Gallery (fantastic modernist building) a the foot of Lonsdale. Photo based work. The Londsdale Quay Market is just west.
Panoramic views to downtown & the lower mainland from Mt, Baker in Washington state to the Gulf Islands. Super special at the magic hour *
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cypress Mountain Vancouver outlook
Cypress Bowl Road
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panoramic views to downtown & the lower mainland from Mt, Baker in Washington state to the Gulf Islands. Super special at the magic hour *

Art

A small but lovely art museum featuring local artists, modernist art & architecture. It is across the street from the District Hall, a mid century modern building which recently underwent extensive restoration.
West Vancouver Museum
680 17th St
A small but lovely art museum featuring local artists, modernist art & architecture. It is across the street from the District Hall, a mid century modern building which recently underwent extensive restoration.
Fantastic modernist building. Fabulous permanent collection of post war artists including 2 paintings by BCBinning (designer of the house), a room devoted to Emily Carr paintings and pastels and an impressive collection of historical indigenous masks. This museum is the crown jewel of Whistler. Don't miss it. You can walk underneath the museum. It sits above a dry river bed and is suspended by 2 points. Designed by Patkau Architects
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Audain Art Museum
4350 Blackcomb Way
178 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic modernist building. Fabulous permanent collection of post war artists including 2 paintings by BCBinning (designer of the house), a room devoted to Emily Carr paintings and pastels and an impressive collection of historical indigenous masks. This museum is the crown jewel of Whistler. Don't miss it. You can walk underneath the museum. It sits above a dry river bed and is suspended by 2 points. Designed by Patkau Architects
Lots of good exhibits. 4 floors to explore. located downtown across the street from the Hotel Vancouver. Good restaurant on the second floor. Sit outside on the terrace *
1154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería de Arte de Vancouver
750 Hornby St
1154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lots of good exhibits. 4 floors to explore. located downtown across the street from the Hotel Vancouver. Good restaurant on the second floor. Sit outside on the terrace *
Fantastic building. Designed by Patkau Architects. It is the largest non-profit photographic gallery in Western Canada. Fabulous views over the water to the city skyline. Nice gallery shop & cafe. Lovely plaza that leads to the Shipyards area & pier. Fun area in North Vancouver. If you want to get there quickly take the upper levels hwy east to the Lonsdale exit & go south down to the water. The gallery is at the foot of Lonsdale.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Polygon Gallery
101 Carrie Cates Ct
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fantastic building. Designed by Patkau Architects. It is the largest non-profit photographic gallery in Western Canada. Fabulous views over the water to the city skyline. Nice gallery shop & cafe. Lovely plaza that leads to the Shipyards area & pier. Fun area in North Vancouver. If you want to get there quickly take the upper levels hwy east to the Lonsdale exit & go south down to the water. The gallery is at the foot of Lonsdale.