Guidebook for Vancouver
Shopping
This is a great thrift shop - with home goods, clothes, shoes, books, they have it all. Plus it's not as taxing on the environment as the items are not being produced new! :) Yay
Wildlife Thrift Store
1295 Granville StThis is a great thrift shop - with home goods, clothes, shoes, books, they have it all. Plus it's not as taxing on the environment as the items are not being produced new! :) Yay
If you need some groceries - this is a Canadian owned place, with healthy options, organic and local (as specified) too!
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Choices Markets
1202 Richards StIf you need some groceries - this is a Canadian owned place, with healthy options, organic and local (as specified) too!
This is another re-fill place! Love it!! This (and Basic Refill) are stores that help me live zero waste! Lots of great, non-toxic shampoos/creams/cleaners - and you can bring your own container!
22 locals raden deze aan
The Soap Dispensary and Kitchen Staples
3718 Main StThis is another re-fill place! Love it!! This (and Basic Refill) are stores that help me live zero waste! Lots of great, non-toxic shampoos/creams/cleaners - and you can bring your own container!
A shop within walking distance - can bring your own container and get some various creams (shea butter, shampoo, conditioner) etc and other great items too. The owner is very kind and helpful.
BASIC REFILL
1625 Hornby StreetA shop within walking distance - can bring your own container and get some various creams (shea butter, shampoo, conditioner) etc and other great items too. The owner is very kind and helpful.
A great bookstore in Kits - very eclectic - great energy inside.
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Banyen Books & Sound
3608 W 4th AveA great bookstore in Kits - very eclectic - great energy inside.
Food Scene
This is a great little diner, affordable even when it's not happy hour, they compost too! Cute joint, friendly staff! Try the portobella mushroom burger when Tony is working (chef)!
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The Templeton
1087 Granville StThis is a great little diner, affordable even when it's not happy hour, they compost too! Cute joint, friendly staff! Try the portobella mushroom burger when Tony is working (chef)!
Great vegetarian/vegan food, great vibe inside, and fun to walk around main street before/after too.
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MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetGreat vegetarian/vegan food, great vibe inside, and fun to walk around main street before/after too.
Another great vegetarian/vegan place - try the nachos! Fun vibe inside and nice atmosphere.
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The Foundation
2301 Main StreetAnother great vegetarian/vegan place - try the nachos! Fun vibe inside and nice atmosphere.
Vegetarian food place in Kits - fun spot, can sit on patio or inside - cool nooks and crannies in some spots for sitting - my fav is the window spot :) Grapes on vines growing outside.
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The Naam
2724 W 4th AveVegetarian food place in Kits - fun spot, can sit on patio or inside - cool nooks and crannies in some spots for sitting - my fav is the window spot :) Grapes on vines growing outside.
Nice atmosphere, and good vibes inside. A social-enterprise cafe and "Grassroots Economic Alternative" school :) rooted in anti-oppression, and social justice.
Groundswell Alternative Business School
268 Keefer StNice atmosphere, and good vibes inside. A social-enterprise cafe and "Grassroots Economic Alternative" school :) rooted in anti-oppression, and social justice.
This used to be Gorilla Foods, now it's this - and looks similar with similar food. It is on the pricier side, but it's good, whole, nutritious food, plus they have Kombucha on tap!
15 locals raden deze aan
Indigo Age Catering
436 Richards StThis used to be Gorilla Foods, now it's this - and looks similar with similar food. It is on the pricier side, but it's good, whole, nutritious food, plus they have Kombucha on tap!
Delicious pizza (and others) family friendly, a nice patio - walking distance from my place or bus. They use bullfrog power for their energy - green gas, and strive for ethical/local food choices.
14 locals raden deze aan
Rocky Mountain Flatbread
1876 W 1st AveDelicious pizza (and others) family friendly, a nice patio - walking distance from my place or bus. They use bullfrog power for their energy - green gas, and strive for ethical/local food choices.
Everything Else
A nice beach, a bit quieter than English Bay/Sunset Beach - also I would say the water is likely cleaner here to swim in, but still want to be careful. Oil spills have happened - no more tankers!
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Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrA nice beach, a bit quieter than English Bay/Sunset Beach - also I would say the water is likely cleaner here to swim in, but still want to be careful. Oil spills have happened - no more tankers!
This is a great little trail - accessible by public transit, which is always a plus! A beautiful look-out from the edge, and isn't too long to get to - half hour or so? Find more details online!
236 locals raden deze aan
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnThis is a great little trail - accessible by public transit, which is always a plus! A beautiful look-out from the edge, and isn't too long to get to - half hour or so? Find more details online!
Another great look-out and easy-to-get to spot! Find out more details online. Accessible by transit too!
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Quarry Rock
Baden Powell TrailAnother great look-out and easy-to-get to spot! Find out more details online. Accessible by transit too!
If you're into Mountain Biking but you didn't bring a bike - a great rental place, and close to the mountains to get on your bike and get riding some epic trails!! :) Love these guys!
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Endless Biking
1467 Crown StIf you're into Mountain Biking but you didn't bring a bike - a great rental place, and close to the mountains to get on your bike and get riding some epic trails!! :) Love these guys!
Super close and happens every Saturday from 9am-2pm in the summer months, into early fall (check online to ensure still happening!) I used to bring my compost here before we got it in our building!
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West End Farmers Market
1100 Comox StSuper close and happens every Saturday from 9am-2pm in the summer months, into early fall (check online to ensure still happening!) I used to bring my compost here before we got it in our building!
A nice spot to hang-out, walk around the lake, enjoy the ducks, the trees, the sights and sounds of nature - in the city. Accessible by public transit, or biking too - community centre has bathrooms.
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Trout Lake Beach
A nice spot to hang-out, walk around the lake, enjoy the ducks, the trees, the sights and sounds of nature - in the city. Accessible by public transit, or biking too - community centre has bathrooms.
Burnaby Mountain is public land (on unceded Indigenous territories) that has a great view, and nice trails - a designated Conservation Area. We are working to keep it safe from pipeline wreckage.
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Burnaby Mountain
Burnaby Mountain is public land (on unceded Indigenous territories) that has a great view, and nice trails - a designated Conservation Area. We are working to keep it safe from pipeline wreckage.
Lots of trails and lakes inside - many animals to see (beaver, racoons, chickadees, squirrels), and berries - unceded coast salish territory.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdLots of trails and lakes inside - many animals to see (beaver, racoons, chickadees, squirrels), and berries - unceded coast salish territory.
A common spot for people visiting to check out. :) Will be full of tourists though.
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Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StA common spot for people visiting to check out. :) Will be full of tourists though.
A ZERO WASTE micro-brewery! :) Fill up a growler or enjoy the tasting room on site. Accessible by bus. There are lots of micro-brews in Van and around... might want to search it out if it's your thing
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Bridge Brewing Company
1448 Charlotte RdA ZERO WASTE micro-brewery! :) Fill up a growler or enjoy the tasting room on site. Accessible by bus. There are lots of micro-brews in Van and around... might want to search it out if it's your thing
This is an awesome shop to get homesteady type items - I learned how to make soap here, and I get my soap making supplies here now too! Anything homesteady - it's likely there!
Homestead Junction
649 East Hastings StreetThis is an awesome shop to get homesteady type items - I learned how to make soap here, and I get my soap making supplies here now too! Anything homesteady - it's likely there!
Nice trails here :) walking (or biking too I believe)
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveNice trails here :) walking (or biking too I believe)
Walking or biking around Sea-wall is always a fun thing to do with breathtaking views and fresh scents of the mountains and ocean, trees, and all other life!
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Vancouver Seawall
Walking or biking around Sea-wall is always a fun thing to do with breathtaking views and fresh scents of the mountains and ocean, trees, and all other life!
Entertainment & Activities
I love libraries - sharing economy! :)
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Openbare bibliotheek van Vancouver (Centrale bibliotheekfiliaal)
350 W Georgia StI love libraries - sharing economy! :)