Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Great little coffee shop in a historic building with lots of character.
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Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StGreat little coffee shop in a historic building with lots of character.
Vancouver can be a little slow to wake up, especially on the weekends. Milano is just across the street and has great early morning hours. Check out the lululemon lab next door for specialty and collab pieces not available in lulu stores.
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Milano Espresso Lounge
36 Powell StVancouver can be a little slow to wake up, especially on the weekends. Milano is just across the street and has great early morning hours. Check out the lululemon lab next door for specialty and collab pieces not available in lulu stores.
Revolver
325 Cambie StOne of the most highly-rated coffee shops in the city!
Absolutely divine baked goods and pastries - a huge selection of always fresh items.
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Purebread
159 W Hastings StAbsolutely divine baked goods and pastries - a huge selection of always fresh items.
Modern Latin tapas with a great drinks selection. Try the blistered green chilies!
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Cuchillo
261 Powell StModern Latin tapas with a great drinks selection. Try the blistered green chilies!
Best Restaurant in Vancouver 2018. French Canadian cuisine.
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St Lawrence Restaurant
269 Powell StreetBest Restaurant in Vancouver 2018. French Canadian cuisine.
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StFantastic italian with a cozy atmosphere.
MeeT in Gastown
12 Water StExcellent vegan comfort food.
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StGreat wood fired pizza.
Really great breakfast spot and one of the only places in Vancouver with a good "southern style" breakfast. Portions are HUGE, menu is impressive. Get here early, as a line forms quickly and only grows longer throughout the day.
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Jam Cafe
556 Beatty StReally great breakfast spot and one of the only places in Vancouver with a good "southern style" breakfast. Portions are HUGE, menu is impressive. Get here early, as a line forms quickly and only grows longer throughout the day.
Highly popular Mediterranean-inspired cafe with excellent food and a lovely coffee/latte selection.
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Cafe Medina
780 Richards StHighly popular Mediterranean-inspired cafe with excellent food and a lovely coffee/latte selection.
If you're into ramen, there's tons of choices in the city but this is a great spot and there's tons of good shopping on Robson Street!
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Ramen Danbo
1333 Robson StIf you're into ramen, there's tons of choices in the city but this is a great spot and there's tons of good shopping on Robson Street!
Located inside the Fairmont Hotel, Botanist is stunningly beautiful inside and the attention to detail is fantastic. Excellent menu. If you're in the mood for breakfast, you can't go wrong with their delicious pancakes.
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Botanist
1038 Canada PlLocated inside the Fairmont Hotel, Botanist is stunningly beautiful inside and the attention to detail is fantastic. Excellent menu. If you're in the mood for breakfast, you can't go wrong with their delicious pancakes.
All about the views overlooking the water and the aburi (flame-seared sushi).
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Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StAll about the views overlooking the water and the aburi (flame-seared sushi).
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic selection of cocktails and craft beers. Also serves food!
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander StFantastic selection of cocktails and craft beers. Also serves food!
Shopping
Örling & Wu Home Ltd.
28 Water StBoutique contemporary household goods from around the world.
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44 Water StUpscale leather goods and accessories.
COS Store
18 Water StModern functional clothing store.
Neighbour/Woman
93 Powell StBoutique women's clothing store.
Nouvelle Nouvelle
302 W Cordova StBoutique clothing and accessories store.
Fun boutique general goods store with gorgeous plants and planters.
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Old Faithful Shop
320 W Cordova StFun boutique general goods store with gorgeous plants and planters.
Aesop Gastown
19 Water StHigh quality hair, skin, body products.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park that definitely deserves a visit. Rent a bike along the sea wall and follow it around through Stanley Park!
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdBeautiful park that definitely deserves a visit. Rent a bike along the sea wall and follow it around through Stanley Park!
If you have a car, you really can't miss taking the stunning Sea to Sky highway up to Squamish for a half day and riding the gondola to the top of the mountain. Swinging suspension bridge, scenic overlook, hiking, food.
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Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99If you have a car, you really can't miss taking the stunning Sea to Sky highway up to Squamish for a half day and riding the gondola to the top of the mountain. Swinging suspension bridge, scenic overlook, hiking, food.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdEssentials
Closest full service local market for groceries. London Drug is in the same building and a tasty local coffee chain, JJ Bean, is just outside.
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott StClosest full service local market for groceries. London Drug is in the same building and a tasty local coffee chain, JJ Bean, is just outside.
Large drug store that carries everything from electronics to food/drinks.
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London Drugs
351 Abbott StLarge drug store that carries everything from electronics to food/drinks.
Getting Around
One of two closest sky train stations. Load a compass card (available at the machine) for easy transit around the city.
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Stadium-Chinatown station
One of two closest sky train stations. Load a compass card (available at the machine) for easy transit around the city.
Another close sky train station with direct access to YVR airport. You can also catch the Lonsdale ferry here to head across the harbour to North Vancouver. This station is closest to the convention center and Canada Place.
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Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetAnother close sky train station with direct access to YVR airport. You can also catch the Lonsdale ferry here to head across the harbour to North Vancouver. This station is closest to the convention center and Canada Place.
Entertainment & Activities
New releases located in an interesting International Mall. Try something from the food court!
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Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender StNew releases located in an interesting International Mall. Try something from the food court!
It's pretty cool! An IMAX style seated flying simulator. Book online for a discount or buy tickets in from of the convention center.
From their website:
FlyOver Canada utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience.
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FlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceIt's pretty cool! An IMAX style seated flying simulator. Book online for a discount or buy tickets in from of the convention center.
From their website:
FlyOver Canada utilizes state-of-the-art technology to give you the feeling of flight. You will hang suspended, feet dangling, before a 20-metre spherical screen while our film whisks you away on an exhilarating 8-minute journey across Canada, from east to west. Special effects, including wind, mist and scents, combine with the ride’s motion to create an unforgettable experience.