Food Scene
If love organic, clean food, you should check out tis place. Located next door from my place it offers take-away as well simple dining atmosphere and good prices. ($$)
27 locals recommend
Shizenya
965 Hornby StIf love organic, clean food, you should check out tis place. Located next door from my place it offers take-away as well simple dining atmosphere and good prices. ($$)
My personal favourite for a happy hour (between 3-6pm) and some fresh $1 oysters and excellent $5 wine. I go there with my girlfriends a lot. Aim for the patio upstairs, its classy and beautiful! (They don't take reservations for happy hour, so there might be a line) ($$$)
178 locals recommend
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StMy personal favourite for a happy hour (between 3-6pm) and some fresh $1 oysters and excellent $5 wine. I go there with my girlfriends a lot. Aim for the patio upstairs, its classy and beautiful! (They don't take reservations for happy hour, so there might be a line) ($$$)
Very nice and classy for evening drinks and appetizers :) Best cocktails in the city :) or check out the famous Prohibition for some jazz and drinks (at the same hotel) ($$$)
43 locals recommend
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia StVery nice and classy for evening drinks and appetizers :) Best cocktails in the city :) or check out the famous Prohibition for some jazz and drinks (at the same hotel) ($$$)
Beautiful and cozy terrace and great steaks. Perfect for dinner on a warm night or drinks and appies in the afternoon. ($$$)
159 locals recommend
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StBeautiful and cozy terrace and great steaks. Perfect for dinner on a warm night or drinks and appies in the afternoon. ($$$)
It is a chain restaurant, but they have great food and amazing views. There is also Cactus Club on Burrard and Yaletown. ($$$)
249 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveIt is a chain restaurant, but they have great food and amazing views. There is also Cactus Club on Burrard and Yaletown. ($$$)
Famous breakfast/brunch spot in town so be prepared to wait in line, but its totally worth it :) ($$$)
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StFamous breakfast/brunch spot in town so be prepared to wait in line, but its totally worth it :) ($$$)
One of the best breakfast/brunch spots in Vancouver! Weekends are busy so best to go during the week ($$$)
59 locals recommend
Catch 122 Cafe Bistro
128 W Hastings StOne of the best breakfast/brunch spots in Vancouver! Weekends are busy so best to go during the week ($$$)
Breka Bakery & Café
855 Davie StGreat coffee and desserts and one of the few places open 24/7
If you want to treat yourself to an expensive, but absolutely delicious dinner, Gotham is your best bet. Very classy and traditional, excellent service and an amazing selection of wines. Be prepared to spend $$$$
70 locals recommend
Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
615 Seymour StIf you want to treat yourself to an expensive, but absolutely delicious dinner, Gotham is your best bet. Very classy and traditional, excellent service and an amazing selection of wines. Be prepared to spend $$$$
Great for a romantic date with lots of delicious tapas and great atmosphere. Used to be a men club back in the days so you'll enjoy the traditional and cool decor. ($$$$)
51 locals recommend
Nightingale
1017 W Hastings StGreat for a romantic date with lots of delicious tapas and great atmosphere. Used to be a men club back in the days so you'll enjoy the traditional and cool decor. ($$$$)
Excellent mussels and great service, far away from my place, but worth the walk. Reservation is required. ($$$)
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetExcellent mussels and great service, far away from my place, but worth the walk. Reservation is required. ($$$)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Diamond
6 Powell StGreat for drinks before hitting GasTown for a night out.
If you're into dancing and meeting people this is a good place to spend a night out. I am not personally into the bar scene, but if you are, I would recommend to explore Gastown for some great bars and dancing.
72 locals recommend
The Pint Public House
455 Abbott StIf you're into dancing and meeting people this is a good place to spend a night out. I am not personally into the bar scene, but if you are, I would recommend to explore Gastown for some great bars and dancing.
Entertainment & Activities
FlyOver Canada
999 Canada PlaceReally cool 4D experience of Canada!
Never been, but heard a lot of great reviews. Good for a family half-day trip :)
663 locals recommend
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayNever been, but heard a lot of great reviews. Good for a family half-day trip :)
Parks & Nature
If you have time, you must visit Stanley Park. I recommend renting a bike and doing a loop around it. Trust me you gonna absolutely love it, just make sure its not raining ;)
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdIf you have time, you must visit Stanley Park. I recommend renting a bike and doing a loop around it. Trust me you gonna absolutely love it, just make sure its not raining ;)
You can hike it or get a Gondola to the top and enjoy the stunning views of Squamish. One of my favourite spots in BC!
387 locals recommend
Sea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99You can hike it or get a Gondola to the top and enjoy the stunning views of Squamish. One of my favourite spots in BC!
If you are ready for a hiking challenge Grouse Grind is lots of fun, especially on a warm day. It gets pretty busy in the summer so go early if you don't want to hike with many people.
233 locals recommend
Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayIf you are ready for a hiking challenge Grouse Grind is lots of fun, especially on a warm day. It gets pretty busy in the summer so go early if you don't want to hike with many people.
Arts & Culture
Depending on the exhibition, its the best place to spend a rainy day :)
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StDepending on the exhibition, its the best place to spend a rainy day :)
Shopping
Originally Canadian clothes and leather goods. Great for kids clothes, especially when on sale :)
7 locals recommend
Roots
1001 Robson StOriginally Canadian clothes and leather goods. Great for kids clothes, especially when on sale :)
Most worn athletic brand in Vancouver. You don't have to buy, just go in and get amazed about how much this stuff costs. Gotta admit, as an owner of the famous Lulu pants, I love them and consider it the best $80 spent lol
64 locals recommend
lululemon
2101 W 4th AveMost worn athletic brand in Vancouver. You don't have to buy, just go in and get amazed about how much this stuff costs. Gotta admit, as an owner of the famous Lulu pants, I love them and consider it the best $80 spent lol
Essentials
IGA
2286 W BroadwayGood prices and you don't have to go walk far for groceries