Guidebook for Vancouver
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveGreat for organic goodies
Easy walk to groceries two blocks from the house at 13th and Main. Also another location at Cambie and 7th.
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Save-On-Foods
2308 Cambie StEasy walk to groceries two blocks from the house at 13th and Main. Also another location at Cambie and 7th.
Beer, wine and spirits across from Whole Foods at 8th and Cambie.
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StBeer, wine and spirits across from Whole Foods at 8th and Cambie.
Specialty liquor store at the foot of Manitoba in Olympic Village on False Creek.
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Legacy Liquor Store
1633 Manitoba StSpecialty liquor store at the foot of Manitoba in Olympic Village on False Creek.
Pure Nail Bar
2139 W 4th AveNeighbourhood nail bar for manis and pedis just down the street at Main and 13th.
Arts & Culture
The Park Theatre
3440 Cambie StIconic movie theatre three blocks away.
Everything Else
7-minute-walk to Canada Line with direct access to YVR (15 mins) and downtown (10 mins)
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Broadway-City Hall station
496 W Broadway7-minute-walk to Canada Line with direct access to YVR (15 mins) and downtown (10 mins)
Food Scene
Excellent inventive vegetarian eats with local flavours in a great setting.
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The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StExcellent inventive vegetarian eats with local flavours in a great setting.
Local coffee purveyors around the corner on Main Street
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StLocal coffee purveyors around the corner on Main Street
Don't Argue! Pizzeria
3240 Main StTiny pizzeria on Main Street
This tiny sushi joint is right around the corner. It's always busy but worth the wait.
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Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveThis tiny sushi joint is right around the corner. It's always busy but worth the wait.
Great sushi at a great price just down the street on Cambie at 15th. If you can, sit at the sushi bar to see the masters at work.
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Shiro Japanese
3096 Cambie StGreat sushi at a great price just down the street on Cambie at 15th. If you can, sit at the sushi bar to see the masters at work.
Praised by Mark Bittman of the New York Times as "easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world", the newly-opened outpost of Vancouver's iconic eatery on West 11th is now just down the street at Cambie and West 15th (3106 Cambie Street). There's ALWAYS a line up, so go early - the restaurant opens at 5:30 pm but people start lining up before 5 pm. If you're lucky, you will meet the ever affable Vikram Vij himself.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetPraised by Mark Bittman of the New York Times as "easily among the finest Indian restaurants in the world", the newly-opened outpost of Vancouver's iconic eatery on West 11th is now just down the street at Cambie and West 15th (3106 Cambie Street). There's ALWAYS a line up, so go early - the restaurant opens at 5:30 pm but people start lining up before 5 pm. If you're lucky, you will meet the ever affable Vikram Vij himself.
There's a reason there is always a line up out the door, this is ice cream is "seriously good".
Open daily 10 'til 10.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StThere's a reason there is always a line up out the door, this is ice cream is "seriously good".
Open daily 10 'til 10.
Fuel up with freshly baked goods and a coffee before a walk along the False Creek Seawall.
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Terra Breads
1605 Manitoba StFuel up with freshly baked goods and a coffee before a walk along the False Creek Seawall.
Hit up this spot on Quebec and East 2nd for a fresh pressed juice or smoothie bowl on the way to catch the AquaBus from False Creek.
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Glory Juice Co.
78 E 2nd AveHit up this spot on Quebec and East 2nd for a fresh pressed juice or smoothie bowl on the way to catch the AquaBus from False Creek.
Wonderful French-inspired cafe and bakery located on a little strip on up-and-coming Fraser Street. Perfect for pastries, croissants, fresh-baked baguette and coffee. Also available is a well-curated selection of specialty food items.
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Batard Bakery
3958 Fraser StWonderful French-inspired cafe and bakery located on a little strip on up-and-coming Fraser Street. Perfect for pastries, croissants, fresh-baked baguette and coffee. Also available is a well-curated selection of specialty food items.
This tiny corner grocery store/cafe is located on a quiet, leafy street in the neighbourhood. Owner Ray and his wife are great, as are the coffees, teas, bakes goods, freshly-made sandwiches and thoughtfully-selected specialty grocery items.
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The Mighty Oak
198 W 18th AveThis tiny corner grocery store/cafe is located on a quiet, leafy street in the neighbourhood. Owner Ray and his wife are great, as are the coffees, teas, bakes goods, freshly-made sandwiches and thoughtfully-selected specialty grocery items.
This airy, exposed-brick Crosstown eatery is famous for its Moules Frites and Belgian-inspired menu from three-star-Michelin-trained chef Nico Schuermans. But I go for the Blue Fig martini. It's my favourite drink. . . in the world. Seriously.
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Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetThis airy, exposed-brick Crosstown eatery is famous for its Moules Frites and Belgian-inspired menu from three-star-Michelin-trained chef Nico Schuermans. But I go for the Blue Fig martini. It's my favourite drink. . . in the world. Seriously.
Inventive Asian-inspired menu that never disappoints. It's always busy so put your name on the list then head down a couple of doors to The Keefer for an apperif while you wait.
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Bao Bei
163 Keefer StInventive Asian-inspired menu that never disappoints. It's always busy so put your name on the list then head down a couple of doors to The Keefer for an apperif while you wait.
Great place for your Sunday morning espresso, this boutique Italian coffee 'lounge' is also home to the company's small batch roasting facility. This outpost of the west coast coffee pioneer is just down the hill on 8th Ave.
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Milano Coffee Roasters
156 W 8th AveGreat place for your Sunday morning espresso, this boutique Italian coffee 'lounge' is also home to the company's small batch roasting facility. This outpost of the west coast coffee pioneer is just down the hill on 8th Ave.
Great place for brunch on the weekend just down Main Street with offerings such as mushrooms on toast and eggs benny with buttered kale. Also open for dinner. Lots of organic, vegan and gluten-free options available.
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Burdock & Co
2702 Main StGreat place for brunch on the weekend just down Main Street with offerings such as mushrooms on toast and eggs benny with buttered kale. Also open for dinner. Lots of organic, vegan and gluten-free options available.
Head through Stanley Park and across the Lions Gate Bridge to the residential enclave of Dundarave in West Vancouver for brunch or lunch at this scenic spot. Try the crab benny then burn off the calories with a stroll along the Dundarave sea wall, taking in the breathtaking views of the bridge and park, from the other side of the water, along the way.
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Beach House Restaurant
150 25th StHead through Stanley Park and across the Lions Gate Bridge to the residential enclave of Dundarave in West Vancouver for brunch or lunch at this scenic spot. Try the crab benny then burn off the calories with a stroll along the Dundarave sea wall, taking in the breathtaking views of the bridge and park, from the other side of the water, along the way.
This petit neighbourhood gem, a favourite with the locals, does double duty as a cafe and general store. Pick up the fixings for breakfast or dinner, including local free-range eggs, organic chickens, quiches, freshly-baked croissants, etc. along with locally-made ceramics and unique housewares, while you're waiting for your cappuccino to steam.
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Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StThis petit neighbourhood gem, a favourite with the locals, does double duty as a cafe and general store. Pick up the fixings for breakfast or dinner, including local free-range eggs, organic chickens, quiches, freshly-baked croissants, etc. along with locally-made ceramics and unique housewares, while you're waiting for your cappuccino to steam.
Entertainment & Activities
Two yoga studios nearby - one at 14th and Main, the other at 15th and Main.
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Open Door Yoga
2940 E 15th AveTwo yoga studios nearby - one at 14th and Main, the other at 15th and Main.
Sightseeing
A must visit when in town. Take the Aqua Bus from the foot of Manitoba over to this popular public market - a favourite of locals and visitors alike.
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Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StA must visit when in town. Take the Aqua Bus from the foot of Manitoba over to this popular public market - a favourite of locals and visitors alike.
Drinks & Nightlife
BierCraft Bistro
3305 Cambie StImpressive selection of beers on tap.
Pronto
3473 Cambie StreetA great little place for a cocktail. Happy Hour runs from 3-6 pm weekdays.
Tiny bar on Keefer Street with an impressive cocktail list. Local ingredients and lab implements are used to create concoctions like an old-fashioned apothecary shop.
Great place to while away the time while waiting for your table at nearby Bao Bei.
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The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StTiny bar on Keefer Street with an impressive cocktail list. Local ingredients and lab implements are used to create concoctions like an old-fashioned apothecary shop.
Great place to while away the time while waiting for your table at nearby Bao Bei.
Great place for happy hour (half-priced oysters and drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and live music in the evening.
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Lukes Corner Bar
2996 Granville StreetGreat place for happy hour (half-priced oysters and drinks) from 3 to 6 p.m. and live music in the evening.