Guidebook for Vancouver
Drinks & Nightlife
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetGreat patio in the summer, out at street level, lots of seating
Sightseeing
Take a walk down Canada Place for AMAZING views of Vancouver's downtown and North Shore
433 locals recommend
Canada Place
999 Canada PlTake a walk down Canada Place for AMAZING views of Vancouver's downtown and North Shore
Parks & Nature
A rainforest in the city. This spot is not to be missed. But its less of a spot, and more like a cluster of spots. Beaches, forest trails, the Vancouver Aquarium, AMAZING city views. Stanley park has it all
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA rainforest in the city. This spot is not to be missed. But its less of a spot, and more like a cluster of spots. Beaches, forest trails, the Vancouver Aquarium, AMAZING city views. Stanley park has it all
Wreck Beach (Squamish: Ts’ats’lhm) is a popular clothing-optional beach located in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, which is in turn part of the University Endowment Lands just west of Vancouver. This is a "free expression area", allowing you to feel free to be naked, maybe even smoke something if you like.
Great spot for sunset, and a swim.
197 locals recommend
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallWreck Beach (Squamish: Ts’ats’lhm) is a popular clothing-optional beach located in Pacific Spirit Regional Park, which is in turn part of the University Endowment Lands just west of Vancouver. This is a "free expression area", allowing you to feel free to be naked, maybe even smoke something if you like.
Great spot for sunset, and a swim.
A beautiful beach for sunsets in the summer. Also a good home base for an outdoor workout: run paths, workout on the rings and pullup bars, or hit the basketball courts. Also a great bbq spot
847 locals recommend
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StA beautiful beach for sunsets in the summer. Also a good home base for an outdoor workout: run paths, workout on the rings and pullup bars, or hit the basketball courts. Also a great bbq spot
Your free alternative to Capilano Suspension bridge. There is a suspension bridge here too, along with many many miles of walking/running trails through the rain-forest. Great trail runs, and walks
352 locals recommend
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdYour free alternative to Capilano Suspension bridge. There is a suspension bridge here too, along with many many miles of walking/running trails through the rain-forest. Great trail runs, and walks
Arts & Culture
Theatres, public markets, artisan shops, even an art school. Granville island is the arts and cultural center of Vancouver. Check it out any day of the week, or at its busiest on weekends.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
Theatres, public markets, artisan shops, even an art school. Granville island is the arts and cultural center of Vancouver. Check it out any day of the week, or at its busiest on weekends.
Stunning exhibitions of contemporary and historic artwork alike, the Vancouver Art Gallery never ceases to amaze, and is always a great way to spend a rainy afternoon.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StStunning exhibitions of contemporary and historic artwork alike, the Vancouver Art Gallery never ceases to amaze, and is always a great way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Food Scene
Amazing Middle-Eastern food. Fresh, colorful, possibly better than you've ever had. Fantastic for lunch and dinner. Check out Najib's Special, and anything with Eggplant
117 locals recommend
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StAmazing Middle-Eastern food. Fresh, colorful, possibly better than you've ever had. Fantastic for lunch and dinner. Check out Najib's Special, and anything with Eggplant
The best pizza. The best. Arrive early and enjoy. They do take out as well.
107 locals recommend
Pizzeria Farina
915 Main StThe best pizza. The best. Arrive early and enjoy. They do take out as well.
A huge facility with fairly good food and a HUGE selections of beer ON TAP. This place is a sight to be seen. The operation they are running is admirable, and they accommodate big groups.
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueA huge facility with fairly good food and a HUGE selections of beer ON TAP. This place is a sight to be seen. The operation they are running is admirable, and they accommodate big groups.
Amazing tacos like you've never had. Great cocktails, and a great atmosphere, in the heart of Gastown.
207 locals recommend
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StAmazing tacos like you've never had. Great cocktails, and a great atmosphere, in the heart of Gastown.
Essentials
This is your closest and highest quality grocery store. You're in the heart of downtown, so groceries aren't super cheap here, but you'll find a good selection of healthy, GF, dairy free, and organic items
366 locals recommend
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StThis is your closest and highest quality grocery store. You're in the heart of downtown, so groceries aren't super cheap here, but you'll find a good selection of healthy, GF, dairy free, and organic items
Getting Around
Hop on the skytrain or a greyhound bus while admiring the view and architecture of Vancouver's waterfront station.
158 locals recommend
Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetHop on the skytrain or a greyhound bus while admiring the view and architecture of Vancouver's waterfront station.