Guidebook for West Vancouver
Food Scene
This is a great spot to have any meals from brunch to dinner. If you don't mind the walk up and down the hill it is within walking distance.
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The Truffle House & Cafe
2452 Marine DrThis is a great spot to have any meals from brunch to dinner. If you don't mind the walk up and down the hill it is within walking distance.
One of the many sushi restaurants located in West Vancouver, but it is a personal favourite. Amazing food and a great atmosphere.
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Ki Isu Japanese in West Van
1534 Marine DrOne of the many sushi restaurants located in West Vancouver, but it is a personal favourite. Amazing food and a great atmosphere.
Started as a 60's bakery, and now, well, is a better 60's bakery. But don't let that fool you. THE BEST local fruit pies. Great breads = Raisin Rye, Sourdough & 7 Grain. Light meals too!
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Savary Island Pie Company
1533 Marine DrStarted as a 60's bakery, and now, well, is a better 60's bakery. But don't let that fool you. THE BEST local fruit pies. Great breads = Raisin Rye, Sourdough & 7 Grain. Light meals too!
Excellent dining at an unbeatable location oceanside in Dundarave Park. Outside seating with heaters on patio; brilliant sunsets. Bit of splurge but it's such a great vacation dinner.
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Beach House Restaurant
150 25th StExcellent dining at an unbeatable location oceanside in Dundarave Park. Outside seating with heaters on patio; brilliant sunsets. Bit of splurge but it's such a great vacation dinner.
The Salmon House —an upscale West Van classic restaurant serving well-prepared seafood. A 'must' for 2 reasons: Its incredible city/harbor views and decor of stunning original aboriginal artifacts.
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Salmon House On The Hill
2229 Folkestone WayThe Salmon House —an upscale West Van classic restaurant serving well-prepared seafood. A 'must' for 2 reasons: Its incredible city/harbor views and decor of stunning original aboriginal artifacts.
Everything Else
Not a hike for the faint of heart (like bears?) but an experience . Bring $10 for the gondola ride back down. Remember to take water, all weather gear, snacks, good footwear. AND STAY ON THE PATH!
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Grouse Grind leiðin
6400 Nancy Greene WayNot a hike for the faint of heart (like bears?) but an experience . Bring $10 for the gondola ride back down. Remember to take water, all weather gear, snacks, good footwear. AND STAY ON THE PATH!
Off Marine Drive near Horseshoe Bay. Beautiful trails and even better views at sunset. Be weary that on weekdays, West Van runs summer camps for kids here. Excellent diving for certified divers.
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Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnOff Marine Drive near Horseshoe Bay. Beautiful trails and even better views at sunset. Be weary that on weekdays, West Van runs summer camps for kids here. Excellent diving for certified divers.
The closest (real) grocery store to the cottage. They also have a gelato counter for after the sea walk. Gluten free products and good fresh, healthy food.
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IGA
2286 W BroadwayThe closest (real) grocery store to the cottage. They also have a gelato counter for after the sea walk. Gluten free products and good fresh, healthy food.
If suddenly you cannot stand your hair (skin, eyebrows?) another second, this is a great salon and spa run by two London stylists who have opted for the good life on the west coast. Brilliant.
Stamford Spa & Salon
2417 Marine DrIf suddenly you cannot stand your hair (skin, eyebrows?) another second, this is a great salon and spa run by two London stylists who have opted for the good life on the west coast. Brilliant.
Entertainment & Activities
Full of sea creatures that are both local and foreign to BC waters. Great for both kids and adults alike.
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayFull of sea creatures that are both local and foreign to BC waters. Great for both kids and adults alike.
Sightseeing
The largest urban park in North America. Contains great views, a wonderful seawall to walk or cycle along. Attractions: Large salt water pool, aquarium, restaurants, trails, water park & concerts.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdThe largest urban park in North America. Contains great views, a wonderful seawall to walk or cycle along. Attractions: Large salt water pool, aquarium, restaurants, trails, water park & concerts.
Large ski community now as popular in the summer. Art, Music, Food & Wine festivals, Peak-to-Peak Gondola, golf, rock climbing, hiking & rafting. The hour drive is worth the trip alone. SCENIC!!
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Whistler
Large ski community now as popular in the summer. Art, Music, Food & Wine festivals, Peak-to-Peak Gondola, golf, rock climbing, hiking & rafting. The hour drive is worth the trip alone. SCENIC!!
One of the more traditional tourist attractions on the north shore. The suspension bridge as well as the tree top nature walk will get you a great view of our West Coast outdoors. Slightly pricey.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdOne of the more traditional tourist attractions on the north shore. The suspension bridge as well as the tree top nature walk will get you a great view of our West Coast outdoors. Slightly pricey.
The free alternative to the Capilano Suspension bridge. Contains a bridge of its own and many great trails to hike along.
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Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdThe free alternative to the Capilano Suspension bridge. Contains a bridge of its own and many great trails to hike along.
Arts & Culture
In Stanley Park. Every Tuesday in the summer there is a free film shown in at 2nd Beach. Bring a blanket and watch a great movie a lot of vancouverites. http://www.freshaircinema.ca/summercinema/
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Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrIn Stanley Park. Every Tuesday in the summer there is a free film shown in at 2nd Beach. Bring a blanket and watch a great movie a lot of vancouverites. http://www.freshaircinema.ca/summercinema/
Shopping
Dundarave, the shopping area closest to the house. It contains an (IGA) supermarket, pharmacy, dry cleaners restaurants, some boutiques, etc. The seawall starts here; great beach park for young kids.
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Dundarave
Dundarave, the shopping area closest to the house. It contains an (IGA) supermarket, pharmacy, dry cleaners restaurants, some boutiques, etc. The seawall starts here; great beach park for young kids.
The largest mall on the north shore with all of the high end shopping you could desire, plus a Whole Foods and Osaka Market for Asian foodies. For any holidays mishaps: 2 walk-in clinics, open late.
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Park Royal
2002 Park Royal SThe largest mall on the north shore with all of the high end shopping you could desire, plus a Whole Foods and Osaka Market for Asian foodies. For any holidays mishaps: 2 walk-in clinics, open late.
Looking for a gift to take home that is not a T-shirt? Beautiful little boutique with locally made clothes, jewelry, bags, books, etc. An oasis of good taste and lovely people.
Red Horses Gallery
2412 Marine DrLooking for a gift to take home that is not a T-shirt? Beautiful little boutique with locally made clothes, jewelry, bags, books, etc. An oasis of good taste and lovely people.