Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
Get a taste of the west coast forests and check out the Aquarium. On sunny days I recommend packing a picnic & wander the forest trails and do some people watching on the grass near the seawall.
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Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdGet a taste of the west coast forests and check out the Aquarium. On sunny days I recommend packing a picnic & wander the forest trails and do some people watching on the grass near the seawall.
Rainy day? Check out the outstanding permanent collection of Emily Carr famous for her paintings of native culture on the west coast. Then enjoy a drink on their fantastic patio.
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Galería de Arte de Vancouver
750 Hornby StRainy day? Check out the outstanding permanent collection of Emily Carr famous for her paintings of native culture on the west coast. Then enjoy a drink on their fantastic patio.
My favourite attraction by far. Check out the aquarium on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
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Acuario de Vancouver
845 Avison WayMy favourite attraction by far. Check out the aquarium on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Walk down to the bottom of Burrard St. bridge via the sea wall and take an aqua bus to the island you can put together a picnic in the market and eat in the park, or try one of the many restaurants.
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Isla Granville
Walk down to the bottom of Burrard St. bridge via the sea wall and take an aqua bus to the island you can put together a picnic in the market and eat in the park, or try one of the many restaurants.
This one is a bit further out but worth it try the cliff walk or the tree top walk, pretty cool!
Public transit does got to this location.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdThis one is a bit further out but worth it try the cliff walk or the tree top walk, pretty cool!
Public transit does got to this location.
This is a day trip buses do go this far but I would recommend a car rental.
Rent a kayak or check out the amazing view at the top of the Quarry Rock
http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/quarry-rock/
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Deep Cove
4322 Gallant AveThis is a day trip buses do go this far but I would recommend a car rental.
Rent a kayak or check out the amazing view at the top of the Quarry Rock
http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/quarry-rock/
Food Scene
Perfect for a special occasion dinner, RCG has a very nice and reasonably priced brunch menu with a lovely patio looking over the bay.
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Raincity Grill - Closed.
1193 Denman StPerfect for a special occasion dinner, RCG has a very nice and reasonably priced brunch menu with a lovely patio looking over the bay.
Cheap and tasty? Babylon cafe has great wraps/shawarma. Grab a couple and a drink and head for the beach!
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Babylon Cafe
1156 Denman StCheap and tasty? Babylon cafe has great wraps/shawarma. Grab a couple and a drink and head for the beach!
Grab a coffe and breakfast wrap before your days adventures.
And don't forget to try a Canadian favourite the 'butter tart' JJ Bean has the best one in town.
1209 Bidwell St
1209 Bidwell StreetGrab a coffe and breakfast wrap before your days adventures.
And don't forget to try a Canadian favourite the 'butter tart' JJ Bean has the best one in town.
Tucked away in the heart of the West End this little cafe has THE BEST canoli filled when you order trust me get two!!
Tell the owner you found him on Twitter he said he will give me a free one ;)
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Varadero Cafe
2767 Commercial DrTucked away in the heart of the West End this little cafe has THE BEST canoli filled when you order trust me get two!!
Tell the owner you found him on Twitter he said he will give me a free one ;)
Are you a foodie? why not try a gourmet meal at a fraction of the usual cost.
End your day at Granville Island with a 5 star meal made by the students at PICA. Reservation recommended.
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
1505 W 2nd AveAre you a foodie? why not try a gourmet meal at a fraction of the usual cost.
End your day at Granville Island with a 5 star meal made by the students at PICA. Reservation recommended.
Authentic reasonably priced Japanese food not just a sushi place. A favourite lunch spot for me. Try the homemade ginger ale.
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Kingyo
871 Denman StAuthentic reasonably priced Japanese food not just a sushi place. A favourite lunch spot for me. Try the homemade ginger ale.
Always packed this is a local favourite for Japanese. PS make sure you take some mints with you this is known as Guu garlic.
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Guu with Garlic
1698 Robson StAlways packed this is a local favourite for Japanese. PS make sure you take some mints with you this is known as Guu garlic.
One of the nicest patios on a warm day if you can get a spot on the upper level around sunset it's worth the wait.
They serve 20oz beer standard if you want something smaller ask for a 'sleeve'.
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Tap & Barrel • Convention Centre
1055 Canada PlOne of the nicest patios on a warm day if you can get a spot on the upper level around sunset it's worth the wait.
They serve 20oz beer standard if you want something smaller ask for a 'sleeve'.
Drinks & Nightlife
Where the locals drink, not really a tourist spot if you want to meat the locals this is the place to do it, watch out you might be roped in to singing along to Air Supply!!
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Central Bistro
1072 Denman StWhere the locals drink, not really a tourist spot if you want to meat the locals this is the place to do it, watch out you might be roped in to singing along to Air Supply!!
Thirsty for pint? this bar has a great selection and wonderful service, but get there early as it gets busy. Brunch is great, try a sampler paddle with the salmon eggs benedict.
WARNING hipster alert!
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander StThirsty for pint? this bar has a great selection and wonderful service, but get there early as it gets busy. Brunch is great, try a sampler paddle with the salmon eggs benedict.
WARNING hipster alert!
Shopping
Forgot your toothbrush, need some shampoo or a power adaptor ?
London Drugs is just around the corner with full pharmacy, cosmetics, and electronics departments.
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London Drugs
351 Abbott StForgot your toothbrush, need some shampoo or a power adaptor ?
London Drugs is just around the corner with full pharmacy, cosmetics, and electronics departments.
Essentials
This is the closet grocery store to our location.
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Starbucks
1641 Davie StreetThis is the closet grocery store to our location.
Everything Else
Adjacent to Granville Island this is a great spot to relax on the grass if your feet need a break.
Sutcliffe Park
Island Park WalkAdjacent to Granville Island this is a great spot to relax on the grass if your feet need a break.