Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrTheir superb cappuccinos are a ritual for us.
Fresh and innovative sushi. No reservations so expect a wait.
95 habitants recommandent
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrFresh and innovative sushi. No reservations so expect a wait.
One of two Vancouver pizzerias with the VPN designation. But beyond the Neapolitan tradition, their pies have the right amount of elasticity in the crust. No reservations so timing is everything.
159 habitants recommandent
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrOne of two Vancouver pizzerias with the VPN designation. But beyond the Neapolitan tradition, their pies have the right amount of elasticity in the crust. No reservations so timing is everything.
Quality Indian cuisine from an award winning chef.
12 habitants recommandent
Siddhartha's Indian Kitchen
11111 Commercial DrQuality Indian cuisine from an award winning chef.
Fantastic deli with the best smoked products in town. Cash only.
9 habitants recommandent
J N & Z Deli
1729 Commercial DrFantastic deli with the best smoked products in town. Cash only.
Fantastic vegetarian Mexican cuisine. The habanero salsa is killah!
136 habitants recommandent
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrFantastic vegetarian Mexican cuisine. The habanero salsa is killah!
The name says it all. A Little Italy tradition on the Drive.
33 habitants recommandent
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial DrThe name says it all. A Little Italy tradition on the Drive.
Another Little Italy tradition on the Drive. Great cheese and Italian deli products and house made sandwiches.
52 habitants recommandent
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial DrAnother Little Italy tradition on the Drive. Great cheese and Italian deli products and house made sandwiches.
Best international cheese selection in Vancouver featuring lots of stinky raw milk cheese offerings from France. They loan out fondue and raclette units to patrons.
38 habitants recommandent
les amis du FROMAGE
843 E Hastings StBest international cheese selection in Vancouver featuring lots of stinky raw milk cheese offerings from France. They loan out fondue and raclette units to patrons.
Popular Mexican restaurant with a modern menu Great mezcal Caesars on Sunday brunch.
155 habitants recommandent
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrPopular Mexican restaurant with a modern menu Great mezcal Caesars on Sunday brunch.
Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
2149 Commercial DrDelicious Ethiopian cuisine.
Lebanese cuisine that's a cut above your standard falafel shop.
Try the mujaddarah.
57 habitants recommandent
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrLebanese cuisine that's a cut above your standard falafel shop.
Try the mujaddarah.
Saloniki Greek Taverna
1815 Commercial DrReliable Greek favorite.
Tunisian and French cuisine. Large portions and attentive service.
16 habitants recommandent
Carthage Cafe
1851 Commercial DrTunisian and French cuisine. Large portions and attentive service.
Daily fresh oysters. Buck a shuck during happy hours. Cozy atmosphere.
29 habitants recommandent
Merchants Workshop
1590 Commercial DriveDaily fresh oysters. Buck a shuck during happy hours. Cozy atmosphere.
Everything Else
Quality Indian cuisine from an award winning chef.
12 habitants recommandent
Siddhartha's Indian Kitchen
11111 Commercial DrQuality Indian cuisine from an award winning chef.
Drinks & Nightlife
Actually Tangent is licensed "food primary" so technically it is a restaurant. Great mix of local and Malaysian items. Tangent shines on those nights when they have live music. Jazz on Thursday nights. Tasty selection of beers!
45 habitants recommandent
Tangent Café
2095 Commercial DrActually Tangent is licensed "food primary" so technically it is a restaurant. Great mix of local and Malaysian items. Tangent shines on those nights when they have live music. Jazz on Thursday nights. Tasty selection of beers!
Vancouver's first 'nerd bar' with lots of sci-fi kitcsh and other geek chic. Grab a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (house cocktail) pick out a board game and enjoy. Narry a hockey game in sight.
59 habitants recommandent
Storm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial DrVancouver's first 'nerd bar' with lots of sci-fi kitcsh and other geek chic. Grab a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster (house cocktail) pick out a board game and enjoy. Narry a hockey game in sight.
Best craft beer selection around with a strong pub menu and daily dirnk and food specials.
77 habitants recommandent
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrBest craft beer selection around with a strong pub menu and daily dirnk and food specials.
Solid Italian food with live retro lounge music in the classic supper club tradition. You don't need to be an Arthur Murray grad to enjoy the dine and dance scene at Federico's.
10 habitants recommandent
Federico's Supper Club
1728 Commercial DrSolid Italian food with live retro lounge music in the classic supper club tradition. You don't need to be an Arthur Murray grad to enjoy the dine and dance scene at Federico's.
Not so much a real bar but actually a tasting room in a craft distillery. Worth a visit on the way to Kessel and March or Bistro Wagon Rouge for dinner.
48 habitants recommandent
Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell StNot so much a real bar but actually a tasting room in a craft distillery. Worth a visit on the way to Kessel and March or Bistro Wagon Rouge for dinner.
Arts & Culture
Recently renovated old theatre featuring live theatre and music events.
23 habitants recommandent
York Theatre, The Cultch
639 Commercial DrRecently renovated old theatre featuring live theatre and music events.
The Vancouver East Cultural Centre affectionately known as "the Cultch" has been a live theatre fixture for decades. Fantastic venue with several stages.
71 habitants recommandent
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StThe Vancouver East Cultural Centre affectionately known as "the Cultch" has been a live theatre fixture for decades. Fantastic venue with several stages.
The VAG resides in the old courthouse building. Plans are underway for a move to a larger site.
1154 habitants recommandent
Galerie d'art de Vancouver
750 Hornby StThe VAG resides in the old courthouse building. Plans are underway for a move to a larger site.
Beautiful setting at the University of British Columbia. Primary focus on coastal first nations culture.
502 habitants recommandent
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrBeautiful setting at the University of British Columbia. Primary focus on coastal first nations culture.
Essentials
Washing Wells
1910 Commercial DrThe local laundromat.
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrLocal green grocer.
Closest supermarket to the suite. Friendly service staff and it's open 24 hours a day.
48 habitants recommandent
Super Valu
1645 E 1st AveClosest supermarket to the suite. Friendly service staff and it's open 24 hours a day.
Another local green grocer with a variety of Persian food products.
31 habitants recommandent
Persia Foods Produce Markets
1730 Commercial DrAnother local green grocer with a variety of Persian food products.
Parks & Nature
Vancouver's favorite natural oasis just a 15 minutes walk from downtown. Ride or walk the seawall or explore the nature trails and beaches. The popular Vancouver Aquarium is located in Stanley Park.
2658 habitants recommandent
Parc Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd Vancouver's favorite natural oasis just a 15 minutes walk from downtown. Ride or walk the seawall or explore the nature trails and beaches. The popular Vancouver Aquarium is located in Stanley Park.
Sightseeing
Vancouver's Chinatown claims to be the second largest in North America behind San Francisco. This historic area is currently undergoing gentrification which is challenging efforts to preserve its unique history.
109 habitants recommandent
Vancouver Chinatown Festival
100 Keefer StVancouver's Chinatown claims to be the second largest in North America behind San Francisco. This historic area is currently undergoing gentrification which is challenging efforts to preserve its unique history.
One of the three 'ski hills' surrounding Vancouver, Grouse has a gondola which offers great views.
1038 habitants recommandent
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayOne of the three 'ski hills' surrounding Vancouver, Grouse has a gondola which offers great views.