Guidebook for Vancouver
Sightseeing
Ideally situated at the northwestern edge of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park is one of the city's main tourist destinations, featuring numerous lovely beaches, miles of well-maintained paved trails.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdIdeally situated at the northwestern edge of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park is one of the city's main tourist destinations, featuring numerous lovely beaches, miles of well-maintained paved trails.
Stanley Park's most famous feature. It's an impressive 5.5-mile paved route that loops around the park and, along with adjoining seaside pathways, connects the park to downtown Vancouver.
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Vancouver Sjávarveggur
Stanley Park's most famous feature. It's an impressive 5.5-mile paved route that loops around the park and, along with adjoining seaside pathways, connects the park to downtown Vancouver.
A living, breathing urban oasis filled with fine waterfront restaurants, theatres, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes and the most spectacular fresh food market you’ve ever seen
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Granville eyja
A living, breathing urban oasis filled with fine waterfront restaurants, theatres, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes and the most spectacular fresh food market you’ve ever seen
Few neighbourhoods in Vancouver embody the city’s history, diverse cultures and vibrant future like Chinatown.
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Vancouver Chinatown Festival
100 Keefer StFew neighbourhoods in Vancouver embody the city’s history, diverse cultures and vibrant future like Chinatown.
Kits Beach is one of Vancouver's favourite places to hang out. Little ones can check out the playground.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StKits Beach is one of Vancouver's favourite places to hang out. Little ones can check out the playground.
Take the Grouse Mountain Skyride to the top of the mountain and enjoy restaurants with majestic views, entertaining shows, snow-based winter activities and outdoor adventures in the summer.
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Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Take the Grouse Mountain Skyride to the top of the mountain and enjoy restaurants with majestic views, entertaining shows, snow-based winter activities and outdoor adventures in the summer.
From sophisticated entertainment to unspoiled nature, Grouse Mountain is the pre-eminent all-in-one, four season destination with something for everyone.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayFrom sophisticated entertainment to unspoiled nature, Grouse Mountain is the pre-eminent all-in-one, four season destination with something for everyone.
Committed to preserving and presenting its history, culture and nature in unique and thrilling ways, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is Canadian in nature. Can you say, 'I Made It?'
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdCommitted to preserving and presenting its history, culture and nature in unique and thrilling ways, Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is Canadian in nature. Can you say, 'I Made It?'
If you want a real challenge - or at least a serious workout - try the Grouse Grind. A 2.9-kilometre (3700 ft) trail straight up to the top of Grouse Mountain.
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Grouse Grind leiðin
6400 Nancy Greene WayIf you want a real challenge - or at least a serious workout - try the Grouse Grind. A 2.9-kilometre (3700 ft) trail straight up to the top of Grouse Mountain.
A perfect place to hold hands, saunter through wooded trails and admire spectacular views of the Pacific.
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Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
4902 Beacon LnA perfect place to hold hands, saunter through wooded trails and admire spectacular views of the Pacific.
Renowned for its picturesque seasonal gardens and begs for a romantic picnic. Pack a delicious basket with a flask of hot chocolate, and then explore the park for the ideal spot to savour the spread.
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Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StRenowned for its picturesque seasonal gardens and begs for a romantic picnic. Pack a delicious basket with a flask of hot chocolate, and then explore the park for the ideal spot to savour the spread.
A beach right in downtown? You bet. Another one of Vancouver's gem is English Bay Beach, located right at the Stanley Park Seawall.
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueA beach right in downtown? You bet. Another one of Vancouver's gem is English Bay Beach, located right at the Stanley Park Seawall.
Boutique shops and Japanese sushi joints co-exist, and the street has a modern European vibe to it, making it one of the best places to watch the fashionable, young and trendy.
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Robson Street
1155 Robson StBoutique shops and Japanese sushi joints co-exist, and the street has a modern European vibe to it, making it one of the best places to watch the fashionable, young and trendy.
This is the birthplace of Vancouver, and its historic cobblestone streets and Victorian buildings make it an ideal place to take an after-dinner stroll.
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Gastown
This is the birthplace of Vancouver, and its historic cobblestone streets and Victorian buildings make it an ideal place to take an after-dinner stroll.
Kitsilano is one of the city's organic-food hubs, and has extensive restaurants and retail along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway.
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Kitsilano
Kitsilano is one of the city's organic-food hubs, and has extensive restaurants and retail along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway.
Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal.
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Yaletown
Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal.
Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal.
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West End
Coffee shops, fine-dining restaurants and plenty of shopping will keep you entertained in this area, with beautiful parks and beaches perfect for taking a leisurely stroll after an evening meal.
Rainbow flags and sunburst banners adorn the lampposts in this lively neighbourhood in the heart of downtown's dense West End.
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Davie Village
Rainbow flags and sunburst banners adorn the lampposts in this lively neighbourhood in the heart of downtown's dense West End.
A Foodie’s Paradise - it’s difficult to walk more than a few steps without being tempted by something fresh and delicious.
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Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StA Foodie’s Paradise - it’s difficult to walk more than a few steps without being tempted by something fresh and delicious.
Entertainment & Activities
The Vancouver Aquarium is Canada's largest aquarium and one of the most visited sites in Stanley Park. It is home to more than 70,000 creatures including dolphins, sea otters and anacondas!
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThe Vancouver Aquarium is Canada's largest aquarium and one of the most visited sites in Stanley Park. It is home to more than 70,000 creatures including dolphins, sea otters and anacondas!
Children love splashing around in the pool when the weather’s warm, and Stanley Park is happy to oblige. The Second Beach Pool is right on the beach, and has the advantage of being heated.
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Second Beach Pool
Children love splashing around in the pool when the weather’s warm, and Stanley Park is happy to oblige. The Second Beach Pool is right on the beach, and has the advantage of being heated.
Kids love to take a turn at the wheel and imagine they're ploughing through arctic ice.
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Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveKids love to take a turn at the wheel and imagine they're ploughing through arctic ice.
So much more than just a toy store, the Kids Market is one of Vancouver's top family destinations.
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Barnamarkaðurinn, Granville Island
1496 Cartwright StSo much more than just a toy store, the Kids Market is one of Vancouver's top family destinations.
Besides its distinctive, golf-ball shaped geometric architecture, Science World is undoubtedly one of the most hands-on, interactive and non-boring museum you’ll ever come across.
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Science World á TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StBesides its distinctive, golf-ball shaped geometric architecture, Science World is undoubtedly one of the most hands-on, interactive and non-boring museum you’ll ever come across.
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
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The Old Spaghetti Factory (Gastown)
53 Water StFamily-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor.
Arts & Culture
If you don’t equate Vancouver with “art haven,” it’s time you discovered the fantastic Vancouver Art Gallery.
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Vancouver Listasafn
750 Hornby StIf you don’t equate Vancouver with “art haven,” it’s time you discovered the fantastic Vancouver Art Gallery.
Everything Else
For water sports enthusiast of all kinds, Vancouver has plenty of to offer.
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Deep Cove Kayak Centre
2156 Banbury RdFor water sports enthusiast of all kinds, Vancouver has plenty of to offer.
Paddleboarding is a great way to explore English Bay, Sunset Beach, and False Creek.
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Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres
1668 Duranleau StPaddleboarding is a great way to explore English Bay, Sunset Beach, and False Creek.
Each year from March to October, thousands of whales migrate through the waters near Vancouver, making it one of the world’s best locations for prime whale watching.
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PRINCE OF WHALES Whale & Marine Wildlife Adventures
812 Wharf StEach year from March to October, thousands of whales migrate through the waters near Vancouver, making it one of the world’s best locations for prime whale watching.
Fraserview is often touted as one of the best public golf courses in Canada, partly for its majestic rolling greens and partly for its scenic location overlooking the Fraser River.
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Fraserview Golfvöllurinn
7800 Vivian DrFraserview is often touted as one of the best public golf courses in Canada, partly for its majestic rolling greens and partly for its scenic location overlooking the Fraser River.
This terrific heated salt-water pool with its wrap-around view of the city and mountains sits on the ocean's edge and is open through the summer.
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Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveThis terrific heated salt-water pool with its wrap-around view of the city and mountains sits on the ocean's edge and is open through the summer.
The Vancouver local team, the Canucks, play home games at Rogers Arena and are so popular, games are often sold out from the beginning of the hockey season - so always book tickets well in advance!
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Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayThe Vancouver local team, the Canucks, play home games at Rogers Arena and are so popular, games are often sold out from the beginning of the hockey season - so always book tickets well in advance!
From ancient cultural artifacts to contemporary aboriginal carvings, the extensive UBC Museum of Anthropology features nearly 600,000 ethnographic and archeological objects from across the globe.
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Mannfræðistofnunin
6393 NW Marine DrFrom ancient cultural artifacts to contemporary aboriginal carvings, the extensive UBC Museum of Anthropology features nearly 600,000 ethnographic and archeological objects from across the globe.
Rain or shine, this flower-filled oasis features a tropical climate, lush foliage and exotic free-flying birds, all set beneath an oversized glass dome.
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Bloedel Gróðurhús
4600 Cambie StRain or shine, this flower-filled oasis features a tropical climate, lush foliage and exotic free-flying birds, all set beneath an oversized glass dome.
Vancouver Bullion & Currency Exchange
800 W Pender StBest place to go for money exchange.
JV Bike
929 Expo BlvdThe nearest bicycle rental
Unforgettable Ultimate Flying Ride soaring east to west over some of the most spectacular scenery the country has to offer.
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FlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceUnforgettable Ultimate Flying Ride soaring east to west over some of the most spectacular scenery the country has to offer.
Inexpensive and fun, Aquabus and False Creek Ferries provide short rides across the False Creek Inlet, from the downtown side (north) to the Granville Island side (south) and many stops in between.
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Aquabus to Granville
Inexpensive and fun, Aquabus and False Creek Ferries provide short rides across the False Creek Inlet, from the downtown side (north) to the Granville Island side (south) and many stops in between.
Drinks & Nightlife
Society Dining Lounge
1257 Hamilton StreetA sultry bar with pumping house music and creative cocktails.
Stop by Doolin’s for a pint or two in one of Vancouver’s oldest Irish pubs.
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Doolin's Irish Pub
654 Nelson StreetStop by Doolin’s for a pint or two in one of Vancouver’s oldest Irish pubs.
Outstanding cocktails, fantastic service, and the food, c'est magnifique!
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L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StOutstanding cocktails, fantastic service, and the food, c'est magnifique!
Dark, swanky bar with a patio, shaking up Asian-inspired cocktails to pair with fusion small plates.
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The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StDark, swanky bar with a patio, shaking up Asian-inspired cocktails to pair with fusion small plates.
Bustling hangout offering house-brewed beers & a weekly small-batch tasting plus unique pub grub.
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Yaletown Distillery Bar + Kitchen
1131 Mainland StBustling hangout offering house-brewed beers & a weekly small-batch tasting plus unique pub grub.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StVancouver's best all season patio!
Modern Canadian fare & some 60 wines by the glass served in a chic heritage building with a patio.
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Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton StModern Canadian fare & some 60 wines by the glass served in a chic heritage building with a patio.
Food Scene
Aminimalist space specializing in plates of cured meats and cheeses paired with an exceptional wine list.
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Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender StAminimalist space specializing in plates of cured meats and cheeses paired with an exceptional wine list.
Famed for moules frites and its Chambar Ale, the dark and sexy Chambar also spits out superb hand-crafted drinks that pair perfectly with its many tantalizing appetizers.
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Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetFamed for moules frites and its Chambar Ale, the dark and sexy Chambar also spits out superb hand-crafted drinks that pair perfectly with its many tantalizing appetizers.
When even the servers are rocking shades, you know that there must be a serious patio here. It’s always a party on Cardero’s marina-side patio where wine and beer flow abundantly.
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Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayWhen even the servers are rocking shades, you know that there must be a serious patio here. It’s always a party on Cardero’s marina-side patio where wine and beer flow abundantly.
Share a delightful meal at Seasons in the Park, a panoramic restaurant that overlooks the gardens and beyond.
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Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenueShare a delightful meal at Seasons in the Park, a panoramic restaurant that overlooks the gardens and beyond.
Enter the bike path through Stanley Park and follow the tranquil seawall that leads to English Bay. As you reach the first stretch of beaches, tucked away there is the cozy Teahouse Restaurant.
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The Teahouse in Stanley Park
7501 Stanley Park DrEnter the bike path through Stanley Park and follow the tranquil seawall that leads to English Bay. As you reach the first stretch of beaches, tucked away there is the cozy Teahouse Restaurant.
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StFrom food to cocktails, Pourhouse is top notch.
Five-Star Dining - Let the glittering city entertain your eyes as fresh cuisine delights your tastes.
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The Observatory
6400 Nancy Greene WayFive-Star Dining - Let the glittering city entertain your eyes as fresh cuisine delights your tastes.
In Vancouver, you’ll find no shortage of restaurants with a view, but when it comes to sky-high vantage points, there’s one that tops them all - Cloud 9 Restaurant & Lounge.
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Cloud 9 Revolving Restaurant
1400 Robson StreetIn Vancouver, you’ll find no shortage of restaurants with a view, but when it comes to sky-high vantage points, there’s one that tops them all - Cloud 9 Restaurant & Lounge.
Don’t miss dining at the legendary Boathouse Kits Beach, a delicious seafood restaurant with unparalleled views.
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The Boathouse Restaurant
1305 Arbutus StDon’t miss dining at the legendary Boathouse Kits Beach, a delicious seafood restaurant with unparalleled views.
Celebrated Indian restaurant offering inventive cuisine & a lively atmosphere. Probably some of the best Indian food in town!
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetCelebrated Indian restaurant offering inventive cuisine & a lively atmosphere. Probably some of the best Indian food in town!
The best patio in the city. Breathtaking sunsets. And an iconic location on the beach in English Bay.
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Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveThe best patio in the city. Breathtaking sunsets. And an iconic location on the beach in English Bay.
Enjoy panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and the Olympic Cauldron.
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Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlEnjoy panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and the Olympic Cauldron.
Modern pizzeria in a former jail & horse stable, with certified Neapolitan-style pies & a bar.
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Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StModern pizzeria in a former jail & horse stable, with certified Neapolitan-style pies & a bar.
Casual, airy seafood spot with a long bar, a lively atmosphere & happy-hour specials.
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Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StCasual, airy seafood spot with a long bar, a lively atmosphere & happy-hour specials.
Heritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food.
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander StHeritage building with 50 taps of local & imported craft beers, plus a menu of locally sourced food.
A warm & woody space with booths serving creative French bistro fare plus local wines & beers.
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Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall StreetA warm & woody space with booths serving creative French bistro fare plus local wines & beers.
Destination in a heritage warehouse space offering sustainable seafood with innovative touches.
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Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StDestination in a heritage warehouse space offering sustainable seafood with innovative touches.
Delicious seafood served a variety of ways & inventive cocktails in a modern, nautical-themed space.
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The Fish Shack
1026 Granville StreetDelicious seafood served a variety of ways & inventive cocktails in a modern, nautical-themed space.
Pacific NW fine-dining room in the Pan Pacific Hotel featuring sweeping views of water & mountains.
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Five Sails Restaurant
999 Canada PlPacific NW fine-dining room in the Pan Pacific Hotel featuring sweeping views of water & mountains.
Exquisitely fresh, gorgeously presented sushi (including "ethereal" aburi) and other phenomenal Japanese dishes put this high-end Downtowner into a class by itself!
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Miku Japanese Restaurant
1118 Mainland StreetExquisitely fresh, gorgeously presented sushi (including "ethereal" aburi) and other phenomenal Japanese dishes put this high-end Downtowner into a class by itself!
Upscale Italian dishes, handmade pastas & choice wines in warm room plus wood-fired pies at the bar.
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CinCin Ristorante + Bar
1154 Robson StUpscale Italian dishes, handmade pastas & choice wines in warm room plus wood-fired pies at the bar.
Viet Sub Vietnamese Cuisine
520 Robson StCheap, quick and delicious!
Great menu options with rich and delicious plating. Top it up with great wine!
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The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetGreat menu options with rich and delicious plating. Top it up with great wine!
Essentials
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlThe nearest grocery store.