Jim’s Vancouver Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Hipster meets brew-master in Mount Pleasant, also known as Brewery District.
We have 30+ micro-breweries within about a 20 minute walk.
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Mount Pleasant
Hipster meets brew-master in Mount Pleasant, also known as Brewery District.
We have 30+ micro-breweries within about a 20 minute walk.
I'm big on coffee. Vancouver has a brilliant cafe scene emerging, much like Seattle or Victoria.
A couple personal faves:
Milano's on W8th Ave - What an epic location - the view is incredible. And make sure to try the Butter or Cognac espresso, and take some home with you. Like heaven in your mouth and everyone is singing - Hallaleuia!
JJ Bean at Main & 14th - amazing venue, high ceilings
Matchsticks - around the corner from our place. Shiek and they have great coffee!
Paper Crane coffee - right across the street and over half a block. Quaint little coffee shop with good music and people are typically studying.
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Mount Pleasant
I'm big on coffee. Vancouver has a brilliant cafe scene emerging, much like Seattle or Victoria.
A couple personal faves:
Milano's on W8th Ave - What an epic location - the view is incredible. And make sure to try the Butter or Cognac espresso, and take some home with you. Like heaven in your mouth and everyone is singing - Hallaleuia!
JJ Bean at Main & 14th - amazing venue, high ceilings
Matchsticks - around the corner from our place. Shiek and they have great coffee!
Paper Crane coffee - right across the street and over half a block. Quaint little coffee shop with good music and people are typically studying.
Vancouver, Canada
Our esteemed city overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountain Range in our temperate climate.
One of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world, according to The Global Liveability Index 2019.
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Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver, Canada
Our esteemed city overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountain Range in our temperate climate.
One of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world, according to The Global Liveability Index 2019.
Vancouver's verion of LA's Rodeo Drive. Luxury shopping and high end food options are 1 block from Robson St, mainstream shopping area.
High end designer brand names like Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Brooks Brothers, Versace, Yves St. Laurent, etc.
Food options like Coast seafood, Black & Blue for meats, or Notch 8 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
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Alberni Street
Alberni StreetVancouver's verion of LA's Rodeo Drive. Luxury shopping and high end food options are 1 block from Robson St, mainstream shopping area.
High end designer brand names like Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Brooks Brothers, Versace, Yves St. Laurent, etc.
Food options like Coast seafood, Black & Blue for meats, or Notch 8 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
The most heavily foot trafficked area in the city outside downtown. The area is right around the corner from our place and is known as Mt Pleasant. Lots to do for shopping, eating, drinking, you name it!
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Main Street
Main StreetThe most heavily foot trafficked area in the city outside downtown. The area is right around the corner from our place and is known as Mt Pleasant. Lots to do for shopping, eating, drinking, you name it!
Food scene
This is one of the best pizzeria's in the city, and its right downstairs! So many hot options to choose from. And they have the best anchovy pizza I've ever had!!
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Pizzeria Barbarella
654 E BroadwayThis is one of the best pizzeria's in the city, and its right downstairs! So many hot options to choose from. And they have the best anchovy pizza I've ever had!!
OMG amazing house made fresh daily pasta!! Unpretenious and delicious!! Get excited for this venue. And make sure to reserve ahead.
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Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayOMG amazing house made fresh daily pasta!! Unpretenious and delicious!! Get excited for this venue. And make sure to reserve ahead.
Phenomenal unpretentious french food right around the corner from our place!
Very popping place - you will likely want to book ahead! Chef Jonathan Cudorge is on the top of his game.
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Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AvePhenomenal unpretentious french food right around the corner from our place!
Very popping place - you will likely want to book ahead! Chef Jonathan Cudorge is on the top of his game.
This casual Italian dining experience is amazing! Neapolitan-style pizzas are made using its 900-degree oven. It feels just like an old school Italian pizzeria.
Chef Jesse knows whats up when it comes to food, they use very high quality ingredients.
Sprezzatura Restaurant
265 KingswayThis casual Italian dining experience is amazing! Neapolitan-style pizzas are made using its 900-degree oven. It feels just like an old school Italian pizzeria.
Chef Jesse knows whats up when it comes to food, they use very high quality ingredients.
I have not tried this place, but I LOVE their sister restaurant. This place is very close to our place. I'm looking forward to trying it very soon. It JUST opened.
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Say Mercy
4298 Fraser StI have not tried this place, but I LOVE their sister restaurant. This place is very close to our place. I'm looking forward to trying it very soon. It JUST opened.
Its an establishment surrounded by a gorgeous park. Clinton and Yeltson met there in '95
Pretentious and high end fair. Expect a huge bill.
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Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenueIts an establishment surrounded by a gorgeous park. Clinton and Yeltson met there in '95
Pretentious and high end fair. Expect a huge bill.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous park not far away from our place. You must see the Bloedel Floral Conservatory - massive indoor gardens.
Also around the park, enjoy bike riding, pitch & putt, tennis, lawn bowling, roller hockey, basketball, disc golf, walks, picnics.
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Parque de la Reina Isabel
4600 Cambie StGorgeous park not far away from our place. You must see the Bloedel Floral Conservatory - massive indoor gardens.
Also around the park, enjoy bike riding, pitch & putt, tennis, lawn bowling, roller hockey, basketball, disc golf, walks, picnics.
Vancouver's version of New York's Central Park. I have tons of memories of Stanley Park as a kid. From the Aquarium, to the water park, to the holiday trains (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc.), and even the totem poles. You need to check this place out.
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Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdVancouver's version of New York's Central Park. I have tons of memories of Stanley Park as a kid. From the Aquarium, to the water park, to the holiday trains (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, etc.), and even the totem poles. You need to check this place out.
Learn about the galaxies and stars. They also host fun events like laser shows with music. Check it out - great for dates or family fun with kids!
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Planetarium Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StLearn about the galaxies and stars. They also host fun events like laser shows with music. Check it out - great for dates or family fun with kids!
Check it out! The kids will fall in love!
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Science World en TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StCheck it out! The kids will fall in love!
Granville Island is a magical kingdom of imagination and wonderment!!! I have so many memories here as a kid! Your children will love it too! Guaranteed.
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Mercado de los Niños, Isla Granville
1496 Cartwright StGranville Island is a magical kingdom of imagination and wonderment!!! I have so many memories here as a kid! Your children will love it too! Guaranteed.
Beautiful and serene well-maintained traditional Japanese style garden. If you time it, you can even witness a traditional tea ceremony. Located at the far end of Vancouver West Side near UBC, its a good 30 minute drive, but well worth the trip if you are in aspiring greenthumb!
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Jardín Conmemorativo Nitobe
1895 Lower MallBeautiful and serene well-maintained traditional Japanese style garden. If you time it, you can even witness a traditional tea ceremony. Located at the far end of Vancouver West Side near UBC, its a good 30 minute drive, but well worth the trip if you are in aspiring greenthumb!
Enjoy a peaceful walk through the first Chinese or "scholars" garden, built outside of China. This traditional Chinese garden was named in honour or leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party, known as the father of modern China. Influential in overthrowing the Qing dynasty (1911/12).
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StEnjoy a peaceful walk through the first Chinese or "scholars" garden, built outside of China. This traditional Chinese garden was named in honour or leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party, known as the father of modern China. Influential in overthrowing the Qing dynasty (1911/12).
Go for an ice skate in the winter and then walk along Vancouver's shopping district on Robson St.
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UBC Robson Square
800 Robson StGo for an ice skate in the winter and then walk along Vancouver's shopping district on Robson St.
Shopping
Great options for designer brands at fraction of the price!
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdGreat options for designer brands at fraction of the price!
Best downtown mall for all your shopping needs.
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CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StBest downtown mall for all your shopping needs.
Biggest mall in the Vancouver area!!! 30 minute drive from our place or take the Expo Line with the transit system.
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Metrotown
Biggest mall in the Vancouver area!!! 30 minute drive from our place or take the Expo Line with the transit system.
Experience & Adventure
Book ahead! This place is AWESOME for small groups or dates. The ingredients are amazing and you get to eat whatever you made. Tons of unforgettable fun!
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The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Delicatessen & Catering
540 Beatty StBook ahead! This place is AWESOME for small groups or dates. The ingredients are amazing and you get to eat whatever you made. Tons of unforgettable fun!
Jetski's in False Creek on a hot summer day?? Wear some sunscreen!! Lots of fund options like paddle-boarding, boating, kayaking.
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Vancouver Water Adventures
1812 Boatlift LnJetski's in False Creek on a hot summer day?? Wear some sunscreen!! Lots of fund options like paddle-boarding, boating, kayaking.
Awesome local facility, built for the 2010 Olympic games. Its right in Queen Elizabeth Park.
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Hillcrest Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger WayAwesome local facility, built for the 2010 Olympic games. Its right in Queen Elizabeth Park.
Practice Parkour for fun and enjoy a unique experience challenging your body around obstacle courses! And the kids will love it!
Origins Parkour
2655 Main StPractice Parkour for fun and enjoy a unique experience challenging your body around obstacle courses! And the kids will love it!
Prep for the mountain on this indoor bouldering practice gym. Fun for all ages!
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The Hive Bouldering Gym
520 Industrial AvePrep for the mountain on this indoor bouldering practice gym. Fun for all ages!
The Arts
Check out what's currently playing online.
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Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville StCheck out what's currently playing online.
Check out current performances online!
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Parque de la Reina Isabel
4600 Cambie StCheck out current performances online!
Consejos para la ciudad
No te pierdas
Trout Lake farmers Market
Check it out in the spring or summer and then go for a nice walk around the lake!
Beautiful scenery