Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Open 24 hours a day, Breka is my favourite bakery in Vancouver. Open 24/7 for all of your coffee, donut, and sandwich desires.
Breka is our go-to spot for bread as well. We buy day-old bread for around $2.00-$2.50. Our favourites are Sovital and Bauernbrot.
On a typical day we'll stop in for an Americano or a Mocha with an apple fritter (which are our tried and true staples). The apple fritters are huge and more than enough to share. My only qualm with the apple fritters is that I wish there were more apples actually inside.
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Breka Bakery & Café
812 Bute StOpen 24 hours a day, Breka is my favourite bakery in Vancouver. Open 24/7 for all of your coffee, donut, and sandwich desires.
Breka is our go-to spot for bread as well. We buy day-old bread for around $2.00-$2.50. Our favourites are Sovital and Bauernbrot.
On a typical day we'll stop in for an Americano or a Mocha with an apple fritter (which are our tried and true staples). The apple fritters are huge and more than enough to share. My only qualm with the apple fritters is that I wish there were more apples actually inside.
Because Tim's is truly Canadian. Try their soup and sandwich combos or their maple donuts....
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Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StBecause Tim's is truly Canadian. Try their soup and sandwich combos or their maple donuts....
Vietnamese food in the Hanoi style. Try the Hanoi Turmeric Fish with Fresh Dill. Yum.
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Mr Red Cafe
2131 E Hastings StVietnamese food in the Hanoi style. Try the Hanoi Turmeric Fish with Fresh Dill. Yum.
Where else can you find an Indian-Afghani fusion restaurant? There is a buffet on Saturdays. Be sure to try the Darjeeling Masala Chai.
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East Is East
3035 W BroadwayWhere else can you find an Indian-Afghani fusion restaurant? There is a buffet on Saturdays. Be sure to try the Darjeeling Masala Chai.
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayGood sushi, omakase and consistent quality. Service is attentive.
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free comfort food. Try the pie....
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Aphrodite's Organic Cafe
3605 W 4th AveVegan, vegetarian and gluten free comfort food. Try the pie....
La Quercia
3689 W 4th AveTry the 7 course alla famiglia meal for an unforgettable experience.
Dharma Kitchen
3667 W BroadwayKiller vegan and vegetarian food. The Dharma Bowl is sublime.
Grounds for Coffee
2565 Alma StGreat organic coffee and to die for cinnamon buns.
Very authentic Japanese cuisine featuring hard to find in Vancouver items. Book ahead for the omakase.
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Tokyo One Sushi
4443 W 10th AveVery authentic Japanese cuisine featuring hard to find in Vancouver items. Book ahead for the omakase.
To die for Hash Browns. Their BEAST Benny is stunning; double smoked bacon, eggs, avocado, spinach and tomato. Truly amazing.
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Yolks
1598 E Hastings StTo die for Hash Browns. Their BEAST Benny is stunning; double smoked bacon, eggs, avocado, spinach and tomato. Truly amazing.
Elysian Coffee - Broadway
590 W BroadwayGreat coffee and baked goods
Awesome pizza and great Indian food. The butter chicken is amazing. Pizzas are substantial. Delivery is available.
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Dunbar Pizza & Indian Food
3348 Dunbar StAwesome pizza and great Indian food. The butter chicken is amazing. Pizzas are substantial. Delivery is available.
Vancouver's first vegetarian restaurant is open 24 hours! Live music & local art for sale. Try the Oaxaca Quesadilla, Dragon Bowl or Zippy Noodles. Naam soups are incredible on a rainy day along with their homemade bread & veggie butter! There is often a line up during busy times so it is best to plan ahead.
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The Naam
2724 W 4th AveVancouver's first vegetarian restaurant is open 24 hours! Live music & local art for sale. Try the Oaxaca Quesadilla, Dragon Bowl or Zippy Noodles. Naam soups are incredible on a rainy day along with their homemade bread & veggie butter! There is often a line up during busy times so it is best to plan ahead.
The best ice cream! Fresh made on site, classic & seasonal flavours made with local, organic ingredients. Vegan options available like Kiwi Sorbet and Coconut Chocolate Chunk. Prepare to line up in the Summer. Sit outside & meet new friends or old. Don't miss Taco Tuesdays: two scoops in a made-on-the-spot waffle 'taco', topped with whipped cream - add a delicious & unique topping like toffee brittle or buckwheat honey - wow!
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Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveThe best ice cream! Fresh made on site, classic & seasonal flavours made with local, organic ingredients. Vegan options available like Kiwi Sorbet and Coconut Chocolate Chunk. Prepare to line up in the Summer. Sit outside & meet new friends or old. Don't miss Taco Tuesdays: two scoops in a made-on-the-spot waffle 'taco', topped with whipped cream - add a delicious & unique topping like toffee brittle or buckwheat honey - wow!
Amazingly good doughnuts and they have a great selection of flavours (even vegan options). Choose to sit around a large single table or choose to enter the connecting room with small tables.
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Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StAmazingly good doughnuts and they have a great selection of flavours (even vegan options). Choose to sit around a large single table or choose to enter the connecting room with small tables.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good selection of craft beer. Lots of screens to watch the game. Not your typical pub fare. Try the duck sandwich. The staff is always willing to do what it takes to satisfy their customers.
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The Cove Neighbourhood Pub
3681 W 4th AveGood selection of craft beer. Lots of screens to watch the game. Not your typical pub fare. Try the duck sandwich. The staff is always willing to do what it takes to satisfy their customers.
English-style pub featuring live music with a large selection of local craft beer. Decent menu with items like Fish and chips, burgers, pot pie and stews. Try the Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday nights.
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The Wolf & Hound
3617 W BroadwayEnglish-style pub featuring live music with a large selection of local craft beer. Decent menu with items like Fish and chips, burgers, pot pie and stews. Try the Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday nights.
The Diamond
6 Powell StArtisanal cocktails that will spark your imagination.
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StIt's a short walk and they know their wines.
Sightseeing
With streets paved with cobblestones, Gastown is the oldest neighbourhood in the city. While there, check out the Gastown Steam Clock, the arts & cultural attractions & the numerous restaurants
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Gastown
With streets paved with cobblestones, Gastown is the oldest neighbourhood in the city. While there, check out the Gastown Steam Clock, the arts & cultural attractions & the numerous restaurants
Want a water tour of the harbour on a budget? For under $5 per person you can cross Burrard Inlet on the Seabus. A part of our transit system, it provides the opportunity to see all of our port
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Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetWant a water tour of the harbour on a budget? For under $5 per person you can cross Burrard Inlet on the Seabus. A part of our transit system, it provides the opportunity to see all of our port
As Vancouver’s premier artistic and cultural hub, this unique destination attracts millions of visitors each year from Vancouver and around the world.
The charm of Granville Island lies in its unexpected mix of uses. The famous Public Market, open daily from 9 am to 7 pm, is home to more than 50 independent food purveyors and contributes to the Island’s appeal as a renowned culinary destination. In the Net Loft Shops and Railspur District, many of Canada’s best artists and designers can be found. Granville Island is home to many cultural venues and hosts numerous performing arts and cultural festivals year-round.
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Granville eyja
As Vancouver’s premier artistic and cultural hub, this unique destination attracts millions of visitors each year from Vancouver and around the world.
The charm of Granville Island lies in its unexpected mix of uses. The famous Public Market, open daily from 9 am to 7 pm, is home to more than 50 independent food purveyors and contributes to the Island’s appeal as a renowned culinary destination. In the Net Loft Shops and Railspur District, many of Canada’s best artists and designers can be found. Granville Island is home to many cultural venues and hosts numerous performing arts and cultural festivals year-round.
Parks & Nature
This is the local "clothing optional" beach where there is always something interesting to check out.
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Háskóli Bretlands-Kólumbíu
This is the local "clothing optional" beach where there is always something interesting to check out.
Suspended walkways and tree platforms high above the forest floor, the 310-m-long tree top canopy walkway hangs from huge Douglas firs, cedars and grand firs, many of which are over 100 years old. Nearly 20m above the forest floor, the walkway will give you a bird’s eye view of Vancouver’s magnificent coastal temperate rain forest. The Treewalk is located in UBC Botanical Garden and is a truly different way to experience the flora and fauna of our amazing province.
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UBC Grasgarðurinn
6804 SW Marine DrSuspended walkways and tree platforms high above the forest floor, the 310-m-long tree top canopy walkway hangs from huge Douglas firs, cedars and grand firs, many of which are over 100 years old. Nearly 20m above the forest floor, the walkway will give you a bird’s eye view of Vancouver’s magnificent coastal temperate rain forest. The Treewalk is located in UBC Botanical Garden and is a truly different way to experience the flora and fauna of our amazing province.
Gorgeous sandy beach with great walking path that parallels NW Marine Drive. At low tide the water is very warm. There are bathrooms, changing rooms and concessions stands.
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Locarno Beach
Gorgeous sandy beach with great walking path that parallels NW Marine Drive. At low tide the water is very warm. There are bathrooms, changing rooms and concessions stands.
There are 73 kms of trails in Pacific Spirit Park which are perfect for walking or trail running.
Many of the trails are open to dogs, cyclists and equestrians so be courteous and watch out for the odd road apple. You may even see an owl or coyote. If you do see a coyote they will be more afraid of you than you of them.
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Stórskógurinn Pacific Spirit
5495 W 16th AveThere are 73 kms of trails in Pacific Spirit Park which are perfect for walking or trail running.
Many of the trails are open to dogs, cyclists and equestrians so be courteous and watch out for the odd road apple. You may even see an owl or coyote. If you do see a coyote they will be more afraid of you than you of them.
Rising ~4,000' above sea level, Grouse Mountain is a popular ski destination in the winter. In the summer, Grouse is home to a lumberjack show, wildlife demonstrations & other activities. The skyride to the top of the mountain provides a stunning panorama of the city on clear days.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayRising ~4,000' above sea level, Grouse Mountain is a popular ski destination in the winter. In the summer, Grouse is home to a lumberjack show, wildlife demonstrations & other activities. The skyride to the top of the mountain provides a stunning panorama of the city on clear days.
Located amongst a grove of old growth Douglas Firs, the suspension bridge is ~500' long & ~200' above the Capilano River. For the truly adventurous, there is a canopy walk above the trees
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdLocated amongst a grove of old growth Douglas Firs, the suspension bridge is ~500' long & ~200' above the Capilano River. For the truly adventurous, there is a canopy walk above the trees
Stanley Park is ~900 acres of urban park. Designated as a Canadian national historic site, home to the Vancouver Zoo & Aquarium, there are several beaches & 8kms of sea wall to walk.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park is ~900 acres of urban park. Designated as a Canadian national historic site, home to the Vancouver Zoo & Aquarium, there are several beaches & 8kms of sea wall to walk.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is filled with objects and stories including life in Ming dynasty China (1368-1644), immigration to BC, festivals and holidays, inventions and mythical creatures.
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Klassískur kínverskur garður
578 Carrall StDr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is filled with objects and stories including life in Ming dynasty China (1368-1644), immigration to BC, festivals and holidays, inventions and mythical creatures.
Arts & Culture
The museum features displays of world arts and cultures, focusing on First Nations of the Pacific Northwest with prominent displays of the work of Bill Reid.
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Mannfræðistofnunin
6393 NW Marine DrThe museum features displays of world arts and cultures, focusing on First Nations of the Pacific Northwest with prominent displays of the work of Bill Reid.
The Vancouver Maritime Museum is located within Vanier Park just west of False Creek on the Vancouver waterfront. The main exhibit is the St. Roch, an historic arctic exploration vessel used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The museum also has extensive galleries of model ships, including a particularly fine bone model of the French warship Vengeur du Peuple which was built around 1800 by French prisoners of war, a Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, a recreation of the fo'c'sle (forecastle) of Vancouver's ship Discovery, an extensive collection of maritime art, and a large library and archives.
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Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveThe Vancouver Maritime Museum is located within Vanier Park just west of False Creek on the Vancouver waterfront. The main exhibit is the St. Roch, an historic arctic exploration vessel used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The museum also has extensive galleries of model ships, including a particularly fine bone model of the French warship Vengeur du Peuple which was built around 1800 by French prisoners of war, a Children's Maritime Discovery Centre, a recreation of the fo'c'sle (forecastle) of Vancouver's ship Discovery, an extensive collection of maritime art, and a large library and archives.
The Vancouver Art Gallery is the fifth-largest art gallery in Canada and the largest in Western Canada. Located at 750 Hornby Street, the gallery has 41,400 square feet (3,850 m2) of exhibition space.
Its permanent collection of about 11,000 artworks includes more than 200 major works by Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, Jeff Wall, Harry Callahan and Marc Chagall. It has also amassed a significant collection of photographs. In addition to exhibitions of its own collection, the gallery regularly hosts touring exhibitions. The gallery also features a variety of public programmes and lectures. The gallery also has a gift shop, a café, and a library.
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Vancouver Listasafn
750 Hornby StThe Vancouver Art Gallery is the fifth-largest art gallery in Canada and the largest in Western Canada. Located at 750 Hornby Street, the gallery has 41,400 square feet (3,850 m2) of exhibition space.
Its permanent collection of about 11,000 artworks includes more than 200 major works by Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, Jeff Wall, Harry Callahan and Marc Chagall. It has also amassed a significant collection of photographs. In addition to exhibitions of its own collection, the gallery regularly hosts touring exhibitions. The gallery also features a variety of public programmes and lectures. The gallery also has a gift shop, a café, and a library.
Shopping
The Night Market is the embodiment of a Hong Kong style night market. It is a great place to try Hong Kong style street food & check out the wares of hundreds of vendors.
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Richmond náttmarkaðurinn
8351 River RdThe Night Market is the embodiment of a Hong Kong style night market. It is a great place to try Hong Kong style street food & check out the wares of hundreds of vendors.
Essentials
Organic grocery store with all of the essentials for those with food sensitivities.
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Choices Markets
1202 Richards StOrganic grocery store with all of the essentials for those with food sensitivities.
Chevron
8320 Oak StNearest gas station
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StClosest Pharmacy. Open between 8 am and midnight.
With a deli and a wide selection of both everyday and gourmet items, Stongs is a gem. You can order online at www.stongs.com and have everything delivered to the door.
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Stong's Market
4221 Dunbar StWith a deli and a wide selection of both everyday and gourmet items, Stongs is a gem. You can order online at www.stongs.com and have everything delivered to the door.
Urgent Care Centre - UBC Hospital
2211 Wesbrook MallClosest hospital - Open from 8 am to 10 pm only
Vancouver General Hospital
899 W 12th AveClosest 24 hour emergency room