Guidebook for Vancouver
Essentials
Great supermarket to pick up groceries. Walk or take the 33 bus.
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Choices Markets
1202 Richards StGreat supermarket to pick up groceries. Walk or take the 33 bus.
Food Scene
Wonderful west-coast bistro. Walk or take the 33 bus.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trafalgars Bistro
2603 West 16th AvenueWonderful west-coast bistro. Walk or take the 33 bus.
This restaurant (and Rangoli, the more inexpensive bistro beside it) has the distinction of Vancouver's best Indian food. Bike down Cypress St. and right at Tenth Avenue greenway, or take the 33 bus.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetThis restaurant (and Rangoli, the more inexpensive bistro beside it) has the distinction of Vancouver's best Indian food. Bike down Cypress St. and right at Tenth Avenue greenway, or take the 33 bus.
Authentic, cheap ramen (Japanese noodle soup). Bike down the Cypress Greenway and right at 10th Avenue Greenway, or take the 16 bus to Broadway, then the 9 bus or 99 B-Line to Cambie.
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Benkei Ramen Noodle Shop
545 W BroadwayAuthentic, cheap ramen (Japanese noodle soup). Bike down the Cypress Greenway and right at 10th Avenue Greenway, or take the 16 bus to Broadway, then the 9 bus or 99 B-Line to Cambie.
Arts & Culture
Try your hand at 5-pin bowling, the Canadian version of the game. *check online or call to make sure it's still operating, there are development plans for the block.
Varsity-Ridge 5 Pin Bowling
2120 W 15th AveTry your hand at 5-pin bowling, the Canadian version of the game. *check online or call to make sure it's still operating, there are development plans for the block.
Strap on a pair of blades and skate around at this friendly neighbourhood rink in Kerrisdale. Bike up the Cypress Greenway or take the 16 bus to 41st Avenue.
Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena/ Play Palace *See website for schedule & age restricted times*
5670 East BlvdStrap on a pair of blades and skate around at this friendly neighbourhood rink in Kerrisdale. Bike up the Cypress Greenway or take the 16 bus to 41st Avenue.
Vancouver's renowned Shakespeare Festival runs annually throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Bike down Cypress St. or walk.
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte AveVancouver's renowned Shakespeare Festival runs annually throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Bike down Cypress St. or walk.
Shopping
Convenient shopping center with Safeway and other stores. Walk or take the 16 bus.
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Safeway
Convenient shopping center with Safeway and other stores. Walk or take the 16 bus.
Cute, friendly neighborhood with markets, cute stores, and many coffee shops. Go to Faubourg for a coffee and pastry, head to BBT cafe for Taiwanese bubble tea or stop by Ajisai for authentic sushi.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kerrisdale
Cute, friendly neighborhood with markets, cute stores, and many coffee shops. Go to Faubourg for a coffee and pastry, head to BBT cafe for Taiwanese bubble tea or stop by Ajisai for authentic sushi.
A really large shopping mall with over 400 stores. Take the 33 to 29th Avenue Station, then the Expo/Millenium Line to Metrown Station
306 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Metrotown
A really large shopping mall with over 400 stores. Take the 33 to 29th Avenue Station, then the Expo/Millenium Line to Metrown Station
Affectionately known as "Hongcouver", this modern neighbour city boasts some of the best Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, and Thai food and stores on the continent.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Richmond
Affectionately known as "Hongcouver", this modern neighbour city boasts some of the best Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, and Thai food and stores on the continent.
Everything Else
Dog-friendly, grassy park with a skatepark, disc golf course, and lots of room to spread out and relax. Walk or bike up the Arbutus Line or take the 16 to Valley Drive.
Quilchena Park
4590 Magnolia StDog-friendly, grassy park with a skatepark, disc golf course, and lots of room to spread out and relax. Walk or bike up the Arbutus Line or take the 16 to Valley Drive.
Historical and famous (seen in X-Men 2) this neo-gothic church is quite the sight to behold. Walk down 16th Ave.
Canadian Memorial United Church
1825 W 16th AveHistorical and famous (seen in X-Men 2) this neo-gothic church is quite the sight to behold. Walk down 16th Ave.
Named one of the world's 10 sexiest beaches, this local hangout boasts a white sand beach surrounded by restaurants, bars, a large park, and a swimming pool. bike down Cypress or walk.
847 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa Kitsilano
1499 Arbutus StNamed one of the world's 10 sexiest beaches, this local hangout boasts a white sand beach surrounded by restaurants, bars, a large park, and a swimming pool. bike down Cypress or walk.
Dramatic Suspension Bridge; Cliff Diving; Explore the 30 foot pool and rapids of the quick-flowing river. Hiking trips range from hour-long to 3-day long. Transit Accessible.
177 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdDramatic Suspension Bridge; Cliff Diving; Explore the 30 foot pool and rapids of the quick-flowing river. Hiking trips range from hour-long to 3-day long. Transit Accessible.
The one, the only. Walk, bike, or skate the seawall; relax on the beaches; visit the aquarium; take in the view at Prospect Point. Take the 16 bus to waterfront, then the 19; or bike.
2658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdThe one, the only. Walk, bike, or skate the seawall; relax on the beaches; visit the aquarium; take in the view at Prospect Point. Take the 16 bus to waterfront, then the 19; or bike.
Sightseeing
This revitalized warehouse district is now home to a bustling marketplace, an art college, cafes, museums, galleries, and a theatre. Spectular views of the city and mountains. Take the 16 bus or bike.
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Isla Granville
This revitalized warehouse district is now home to a bustling marketplace, an art college, cafes, museums, galleries, and a theatre. Spectular views of the city and mountains. Take the 16 bus or bike.
Gorgeous tram ride; Skiing and Snowshoeing in the winter; Hiking and Mountain Biking in the summer; views of the city all year long. Hike the Grouse Grind for an extra workout. Transit accessible.
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Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Gorgeous tram ride; Skiing and Snowshoeing in the winter; Hiking and Mountain Biking in the summer; views of the city all year long. Hike the Grouse Grind for an extra workout. Transit accessible.
British Columbia's largest and most prestigious university. Picturesque views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains can be had from the Rose Garden atop the Chan Center. Take the 33 bus.
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Universidad de British Columbia
British Columbia's largest and most prestigious university. Picturesque views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore mountains can be had from the Rose Garden atop the Chan Center. Take the 33 bus.