Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StGreat breakfast spot, weekends it will line up!
Fantastic breakfast spot only 10 minute walk south on our street. They have all day menu for breakfast, but their lunch specials are decent also.
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The Slocan Restaurant
2715 E Hastings StFantastic breakfast spot only 10 minute walk south on our street. They have all day menu for breakfast, but their lunch specials are decent also.
Pho Don
2838 E Hastings StNewest Pho restaurant in the area! Great subs for $4.50
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlClosest Starbucks to our house!
Burger King
10153 King George BlvdOnly Burger King in East Vancouver!
One of our current "go-to" Pho spots! Great Pho and subs! Very fast service.
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Bao Chau Restaurant
2717 E Hastings StOne of our current "go-to" Pho spots! Great Pho and subs! Very fast service.
Great local coffee spot alternative to Starbucks. Free WiFi & 10 minute walk from house.
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The Laughing Bean Coffee Co.
2695 E Hastings StGreat local coffee spot alternative to Starbucks. Free WiFi & 10 minute walk from house.
Area's newest artisan coffee house! Great atmosphere, staff, coffee choices and free WiFi.
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Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StArea's newest artisan coffee house! Great atmosphere, staff, coffee choices and free WiFi.
Held Vancouver's top spot for Pho for years running. Try the lemon grass chicken plate with rice for alternative to Pho (#68). Great spot.
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Le Petit Saigon
2783 E Hastings StHeld Vancouver's top spot for Pho for years running. Try the lemon grass chicken plate with rice for alternative to Pho (#68). Great spot.
Closest McD's to the house. Has drive thru & makes great spot for coffee pickup in AM. 8 minute walk.
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McDonald's
2909 Grandview HwyClosest McD's to the house. Has drive thru & makes great spot for coffee pickup in AM. 8 minute walk.
Closest sports-bar in the area. Not ESPN style but great local watering spot without going downtown. Going thru management change, not sure of recent changes, however.
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PressBox Pub
2889 E Hastings StClosest sports-bar in the area. Not ESPN style but great local watering spot without going downtown. Going thru management change, not sure of recent changes, however.
Moulin Rouge
2828 E Hastings StAVOID! AVOID!
Eat here at your own risk, we have never been back after the 1st visit.
Closest Indian restaurant within walking distance. We are 50/50 on this place, the lunch specials are worth it but the in-dinner pricing is too expensive, in our opinion. Take-out is better choice.
Indian Village Eatery
2745 E Hastings StClosest Indian restaurant within walking distance. We are 50/50 on this place, the lunch specials are worth it but the in-dinner pricing is too expensive, in our opinion. Take-out is better choice.
Hands down, our local favourite for great chinese food. Take-out or eat in, can't go wrong. Our NYE choice for 3 years running... :-)
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James On Hastings Chinese Restaurant
2683 E Hastings StHands down, our local favourite for great chinese food. Take-out or eat in, can't go wrong. Our NYE choice for 3 years running... :-)
If we order takeout for Indian, this is the spot. Great portion sizes for the $spent. Butter chicken is great!
Curry Zone
2671 E Hastings StIf we order takeout for Indian, this is the spot. Great portion sizes for the $spent. Butter chicken is great!
NOW LOCATED AT 25 Victoria Drive!!
NOTE: Commercial Street location has closed.
Great waffle house with a taste of Europe in the area. Voted "Best waffles in Vancouver" for a reason!!
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Scandilicious
25 Victoria DrNOW LOCATED AT 25 Victoria Drive!!
NOTE: Commercial Street location has closed.
Great waffle house with a taste of Europe in the area. Voted "Best waffles in Vancouver" for a reason!!
Closest McD's to the highway exit! Has drive thru and children's play area for the little ones!
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McDonald's
2909 Grandview HwyClosest McD's to the highway exit! Has drive thru and children's play area for the little ones!
A local chain of coffee shops. Think "Soup Nazi" with coffee. Not the friendliest service but good coffee.
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StA local chain of coffee shops. Think "Soup Nazi" with coffee. Not the friendliest service but good coffee.
Domino's. Closest to the house. If this is your "pizza taste", they deliver quickly. Very cheap, quality is typical Domino's.
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Domino's
4298 Dunbar StDomino's. Closest to the house. If this is your "pizza taste", they deliver quickly. Very cheap, quality is typical Domino's.
If you like root beer and burgers, this place is for you. Drive thru is open 24/7 for the night owls. Get coupons online before heading over.
A&W Canada
2033 East Hastings StreetIf you like root beer and burgers, this place is for you. Drive thru is open 24/7 for the night owls. Get coupons online before heading over.
Dairy Queen Brazier
2109 East Hastings StreetBest ice cream birthday cakes in the city according to the kids in our house!
Great coffee, roasted onsite! Good lunch menu and lots of coffee bean offerings!
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Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin DrGreat coffee, roasted onsite! Good lunch menu and lots of coffee bean offerings!
Mr Red Cafe
2131 E Hastings StGreat Vietnamese! Fusion style!
Our current "fav" for Pho!! Great service, very clean and always hot when it arrives. Plus, the closest Pho to our house.
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Le Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
2503 E Hastings StOur current "fav" for Pho!! Great service, very clean and always hot when it arrives. Plus, the closest Pho to our house.
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StLocally owned and locally sourced, organic menu. Menu changes daily.
Quirky local hot-dog joint! Our kids love it as they have pinball machines we sometimes stop and play on the weekends.
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What's Up? Hot Dog!
2481 E Hastings StQuirky local hot-dog joint! Our kids love it as they have pinball machines we sometimes stop and play on the weekends.
Best Thai in East Vancouver! Very new, very clean and bright space. Great lunch specials.
Note: NOT OPEN MONDAYS.
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Bai Bua Thai Cuisine
1-2443 E Hastings StBest Thai in East Vancouver! Very new, very clean and bright space. Great lunch specials.
Note: NOT OPEN MONDAYS.
Second best place to get Thai in the area. Unless its Monday, head over to Bai Bua Thai across the street, instead.
Thailicious
2402 E Hastings StSecond best place to get Thai in the area. Unless its Monday, head over to Bai Bua Thai across the street, instead.
Sushi Nanaimo
350 Nanaimo StGreat sushi! Best and closest sushi to our house!
Voted best tacos in Vancouver! Always busy, great sign of good food! Check their website for nightly specials.
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Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StVoted best tacos in Vancouver! Always busy, great sign of good food! Check their website for nightly specials.
Vancouver's answer to KFC! Open 24/7 for all your deep-fried chicken needs!
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Church's Chicken
Slocan StreetVancouver's answer to KFC! Open 24/7 for all your deep-fried chicken needs!
Best people watching coffee shop in Hastings Sunrise. New ownership has vastly improved the coffee in recent months!
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East Café
2401 E Hastings StBest people watching coffee shop in Hastings Sunrise. New ownership has vastly improved the coffee in recent months!
Cheapest Vietnamese subs in the city ($3.50-$4)!! Gives all the Pho shops in the area good run for their money! Closed Wednesdays.
Le Do Restaurant
2292 E Hastings StCheapest Vietnamese subs in the city ($3.50-$4)!! Gives all the Pho shops in the area good run for their money! Closed Wednesdays.
Great steakhouse in the 'Hood with even better prices (under $10)! Daily dinner menu specials for $5.95 and $4.95 lunch options. Doesn't get cheaper than those!
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X-Site Grill & Bistro
4625 Hastings StGreat steakhouse in the 'Hood with even better prices (under $10)! Daily dinner menu specials for $5.95 and $4.95 lunch options. Doesn't get cheaper than those!
Hands down, best pizza in Vancouver. Can't make a reservation, can't order takeout over the phone. Opens daily (except Monday) at 5p, usually lined up by 6p. Try it and be in awe of great pizza.
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Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrHands down, best pizza in Vancouver. Can't make a reservation, can't order takeout over the phone. Opens daily (except Monday) at 5p, usually lined up by 6p. Try it and be in awe of great pizza.
Generous portions and great value. Friendly staff. In the heart of Commercial Drive.
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Memphis Blues Barbeque House
1342 Commercial DrGenerous portions and great value. Friendly staff. In the heart of Commercial Drive.
Great 2nd choice if Via Tevere (2 blocks away) is full. Same Neapolitan, thin crust style. Better desert selection, however. Nice patio in the summer.
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial DrGreat 2nd choice if Via Tevere (2 blocks away) is full. Same Neapolitan, thin crust style. Better desert selection, however. Nice patio in the summer.
Popular spot on the weekends, usually lined up. Food is decent, good portion sizes for $value.
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Marcello Ristorante & Pizzeria
1404 Commercial DrPopular spot on the weekends, usually lined up. Food is decent, good portion sizes for $value.
Cheap and inexpensive option for Indian food. Takeout recommended.
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Tandoori Palace
1439 Commercial DrCheap and inexpensive option for Indian food. Takeout recommended.
Great donairs at great prices! Very tasty and always fresh. Try the "Halifax Sweet Sauce" option on the beef.
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Donair Town
8923 Cornerstone MewsGreat donairs at great prices! Very tasty and always fresh. Try the "Halifax Sweet Sauce" option on the beef.
The Dime
1565 Commercial DrHow can you go wrong when EVERYTHING on the menu is under $5?
Parking is bad but if you want a double/double, this is the only authentic "Tim's" in East Van on the Drive.
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Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StParking is bad but if you want a double/double, this is the only authentic "Tim's" in East Van on the Drive.
218 varieties of gelato, made daily onsite by the owner. What more could you ask for? A Vancouver institution in the summer, lined up out the door. Must try, anytime of the year.
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La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables St218 varieties of gelato, made daily onsite by the owner. What more could you ask for? A Vancouver institution in the summer, lined up out the door. Must try, anytime of the year.
Super busy breakfast spot! Spawned a food truck or perhaps it was the other way around? Regardless, well worth the wait, eggs are amazing.
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Yolks
1598 E Hastings StSuper busy breakfast spot! Spawned a food truck or perhaps it was the other way around? Regardless, well worth the wait, eggs are amazing.
Cheap eats, daily! Home of the $2.95 breakfast. Best greasy spoon in town with bottomless coffee! Make sure to "sign the roof", if they let you...
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Bon's Off Broadway
2451 Nanaimo StCheap eats, daily! Home of the $2.95 breakfast. Best greasy spoon in town with bottomless coffee! Make sure to "sign the roof", if they let you...
Very busy (at times) and newly remodelled McD's. "Double" drive thru line gets cars in/out fast.
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McDonald's
2909 Grandview HwyVery busy (at times) and newly remodelled McD's. "Double" drive thru line gets cars in/out fast.
Classic Subway. Cheap subs! Small seating area but only 10 minute walk so takeout is an option.
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Subway
5218 Joyce StClassic Subway. Cheap subs! Small seating area but only 10 minute walk so takeout is an option.
Great spot for those with kids. We usually visit 1x/month, love the rotisserie style over deep fried, any day. Little known fact: they offer some free menu items on your birthday! Enjoy!
Swiss Chalet Rotisserie & Grill
3860 Lougheed Hwy.Great spot for those with kids. We usually visit 1x/month, love the rotisserie style over deep fried, any day. Little known fact: they offer some free menu items on your birthday! Enjoy!
BC based chain of mid-end restaurants with a great menu which is changed seasonally! Easy access and parking makes this location one of our "go-to's" on nights out without the kids...
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrBC based chain of mid-end restaurants with a great menu which is changed seasonally! Easy access and parking makes this location one of our "go-to's" on nights out without the kids...
Our favorite Sushi restaurant in Vancouver! Easy access for parking and takeout/pickup. We feed a family of four easily, for around $20, every time!!
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Sushi Garden Lougheed
4269 Lougheed Hwy.Our favorite Sushi restaurant in Vancouver! Easy access for parking and takeout/pickup. We feed a family of four easily, for around $20, every time!!
"Chicken Pizza" on thin crust! Call us weird but Panago's chicken pizza options have us sold! When we want delivery we order online and this is the place it comes from, usually within 30 mins!
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Panago Pizza
1809 Rosser Ave"Chicken Pizza" on thin crust! Call us weird but Panago's chicken pizza options have us sold! When we want delivery we order online and this is the place it comes from, usually within 30 mins!
Great spot in Gastown before a night out! Food is great and atmosphere is open and always bustling with activity! Make sure to try the appetizers and share the plates!
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The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetGreat spot in Gastown before a night out! Food is great and atmosphere is open and always bustling with activity! Make sure to try the appetizers and share the plates!
Can you say "quality lunch" for under $10? Menu is simplistic and changes daily. Expect to wait as it lines up, can you expect anything less? Called "Best Sandwich Shop" in Vancity, by many!
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Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StCan you say "quality lunch" for under $10? Menu is simplistic and changes daily. Expect to wait as it lines up, can you expect anything less? Called "Best Sandwich Shop" in Vancity, by many!
Very affordable food prices but without sacrificing quality! Busy at night, lots of pre-nightclub socializing and gatherings for the Gastown crowds! Be prepared to wait, the lower $bill is reward!
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Warehouse - Hastings
156 W Hastings StVery affordable food prices but without sacrificing quality! Busy at night, lots of pre-nightclub socializing and gatherings for the Gastown crowds! Be prepared to wait, the lower $bill is reward!
Flagship location 49th Parallel coffee chain. Great coffee, sweets and all wood venue with great outdoor seating patio. Try the coffee & doughnut combo!
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49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - MAIN
2902 Main StFlagship location 49th Parallel coffee chain. Great coffee, sweets and all wood venue with great outdoor seating patio. Try the coffee & doughnut combo!
Our current #1 fav for Thai! Their lunch combos are worth the drive alone. Main course, rice, salad, chicken satay and spring roll for under $10?? Food is fresh, tasty and authentic Thai. Great!
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Sawasdee Thai Restaurant
4250 Main StOur current #1 fav for Thai! Their lunch combos are worth the drive alone. Main course, rice, salad, chicken satay and spring roll for under $10?? Food is fresh, tasty and authentic Thai. Great!
Great steakhouse, easy access to highway and lots of free parking. Menu has typical steakhouse fare, the blue cheese crumble is a fantastic & unique choice for toppings! Make reservations!
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Burnaby
4510 Still Creek AveGreat steakhouse, easy access to highway and lots of free parking. Menu has typical steakhouse fare, the blue cheese crumble is a fantastic & unique choice for toppings! Make reservations!
Lunch specials here for <$10! Lunch = busy! Hard to get seated between 12/1245p, lined up (for good reason). Great food and great atmosphere. Desert = mango sticky rice but only when in season!
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Urban Thai Bistro
1119 Hamilton StLunch specials here for <$10! Lunch = busy! Hard to get seated between 12/1245p, lined up (for good reason). Great food and great atmosphere. Desert = mango sticky rice but only when in season!
Voted Vancouver's Restaurant of the Year 2015. Always lines up as they don't take reservations. Get here early, small (34) seating area. Don't miss it, 5 star!
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StVoted Vancouver's Restaurant of the Year 2015. Always lines up as they don't take reservations. Get here early, small (34) seating area. Don't miss it, 5 star!
Bad service is their business! Fantastic place to take unsuspecting friends. Watch mouths drop as the servers berate & insult customers. Great fun! Request Patrick (owner) for sassy talk & laughs.
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The Emerald
555 Gore AveBad service is their business! Fantastic place to take unsuspecting friends. Watch mouths drop as the servers berate & insult customers. Great fun! Request Patrick (owner) for sassy talk & laughs.
Amazing venue to watch the seaplanes landing and harbour traffic all at once! Combines the best views and best food in the same place! Reservations recommended for water views!
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Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlAmazing venue to watch the seaplanes landing and harbour traffic all at once! Combines the best views and best food in the same place! Reservations recommended for water views!
Voted #3; "Best Dim Sum" in the city. East Van institution, lined up on the weekends at times.
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Pink Pearl Chinese Seafood Restaurant
1132 E Hastings StVoted #3; "Best Dim Sum" in the city. East Van institution, lined up on the weekends at times.
Great coffee prepared by coffee experts! Try the rest, then try Revolver, you won't be disappointed!
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Revolver
325 Cambie StGreat coffee prepared by coffee experts! Try the rest, then try Revolver, you won't be disappointed!
Another great coffee shop which has taken the art of coffee to the next level! Don't miss dropping in, worth the visit if you like caffeine in any form!
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Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveAnother great coffee shop which has taken the art of coffee to the next level! Don't miss dropping in, worth the visit if you like caffeine in any form!
Arts & Culture
Home ice for the Vancouver Giants. Venue for multiple concerts.
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Pacific Coliseum på PNE
100 N Renfrew StHome ice for the Vancouver Giants. Venue for multiple concerts.
PNE Forum
2901 E Hastings StMany trade shows are hosted in this space. Only 7 minute walk
Vancouver's Amusement Park! 10 minute walk and packed in the summer.
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Legeland ved PNE
2901 E Hastings StVancouver's Amusement Park! 10 minute walk and packed in the summer.
East End Billiards
2305 E Hastings StOne of the only remaining pool halls in East Van. Quirky feel but great tables.
Best local ski hill and facilities in the city! Only 10 minutes from our house!!
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Mt Seymour
Best local ski hill and facilities in the city! Only 10 minutes from our house!!
Local ski hill catering to snowboarders. About 20 minutes from our house.
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Cypress Mountain Skiområde
6000 Cypress Bowl RdLocal ski hill catering to snowboarders. About 20 minutes from our house.
Closest, modern multi-theatre complex with stadium seating! Free underground parking with easy access to Skytrain! Buy tix online and skip the line ups! 6 mins drive by car!
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Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender StClosest, modern multi-theatre complex with stadium seating! Free underground parking with easy access to Skytrain! Buy tix online and skip the line ups! 6 mins drive by car!
Home of the NHL Vancouver Canucks! Game tix are available onsite @ box office or from the scalpers! Search Criagslist for average resale tix prices, don't overpay!! Use @ Stadium Skytrain Station.
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Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHome of the NHL Vancouver Canucks! Game tix are available onsite @ box office or from the scalpers! Search Criagslist for average resale tix prices, don't overpay!! Use @ Stadium Skytrain Station.
Home of BC Lions and CFL in Vancity! Many other events use BC Place venue, check website for schedule. Use Stadium Skytrain Station for best transit access, be prepared for $$$ to park vehicles.
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BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdHome of BC Lions and CFL in Vancity! Many other events use BC Place venue, check website for schedule. Use Stadium Skytrain Station for best transit access, be prepared for $$$ to park vehicles.
Only casino in city of Vancouver! Free parking on site. If game-day at BC Place or GM Place, they charge for parking but is reimbursed inside venue. Slots, table games and poker tables await!
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JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
39 Smithe StOnly casino in city of Vancouver! Free parking on site. If game-day at BC Place or GM Place, they charge for parking but is reimbursed inside venue. Slots, table games and poker tables await!
Good casino located only 5 minutes from our location. Nice buffet restaurant, upscale Vegas look/feel.
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Grand Villa Casino Hotel & Conference Centre
4331 Dominion StGood casino located only 5 minutes from our location. Nice buffet restaurant, upscale Vegas look/feel.
Everything Else
PNE Agrodome
2901 E Hastings StWhere the kids love to go during PNE in the summer!
Fantastic park with off-leash area for dogs, tennis courts and kids play structures.
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Burrard View Park
North Penticton StreetFantastic park with off-leash area for dogs, tennis courts and kids play structures.
Closest gas station to house. Carries all types of gas, including diesel, has air pump for tires.
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HUSKY
1955 Powell StClosest gas station to house. Carries all types of gas, including diesel, has air pump for tires.
Petro-Canada
2890 E Hastings StClosest gas station to Highway #1 exit. Not cheapest option for gas but open 24/7.
Closest VPL location to our house. Only 10 minute walk and free WiFi.
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Vancouver Public Library, Kensington Branch
1428 Cedar Cottage MewsClosest VPL location to our house. Only 10 minute walk and free WiFi.
Mactalla Cycles
2626 E Hastings StClosest bike repair location in the area. Great and prompt service.
CIBC Branch with ATM
2602 East Hastings StreetClosest CIBC Bank location to the house. Check their hours for open times.
BMO Bank of Montreal
2515 E Hastings StClosest BMO to the house.
Closest TD Bank in the area. Great hours (8a-8p) most days, check before visiting. Ample parking out back.
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TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
2497 E Hastings StClosest TD Bank in the area. Great hours (8a-8p) most days, check before visiting. Ample parking out back.
Closest HSBC Bank in the area. Free 30 minute parking behind the branch.
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HSBC Bank
2590 E Hastings StClosest HSBC Bank in the area. Free 30 minute parking behind the branch.
Vancouver's one and only horse racing track! Great free entertainment when the horses are running. Google for latest schedule. 5 minute walk.
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Hastings Park Racecourse
188 N Renfrew StVancouver's one and only horse racing track! Great free entertainment when the horses are running. Google for latest schedule. 5 minute walk.
One of the three local ski mountains. Great restaurant and facilities at the summit. Part of Vancouver 2010 Olympics held here. Gondola ride and view from top is best in the city. Pricy, however.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayOne of the three local ski mountains. Great restaurant and facilities at the summit. Part of Vancouver 2010 Olympics held here. Gondola ride and view from top is best in the city. Pricy, however.
Closest city transit location going west bound (downtown). 3 minute walk.
Westbound McGill St @ N Penticton St station
Closest city transit location going west bound (downtown). 3 minute walk.
Eastbound McGill St @ N Penticton St station
Closest city transit going eastbound (to ski hills).
Tesla Service Center
1636 W 4th AveVancouver's only Tesla Dealership!
Shell
1896 E Hastings StGas station.
Closest RBC Bank to our house. Free and ample parking behind the branch.
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RBC Royal Bank
1715 Commercial DrClosest RBC Bank to our house. Free and ample parking behind the branch.
Old school Italian barber shop. Cheap haircuts and great atmosphere. Been in the neighbourhood for 50+ years and some of the barbers are longest serving in Vancouver! Check them out!!
Sorrento Barbers
2417 E Hastings StOld school Italian barber shop. Cheap haircuts and great atmosphere. Been in the neighbourhood for 50+ years and some of the barbers are longest serving in Vancouver! Check them out!!
Hastings Sunrise Community Policing Centre
2620 East Hastings StreetClosest police station to our house!
5 pin? 10 pin? They have you covered! An East Van institution for years. Call ahead to avoid league nights when its super busy!!
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Grandview Lanes
2195 Commercial Dr5 pin? 10 pin? They have you covered! An East Van institution for years. Call ahead to avoid league nights when its super busy!!
Standard office supply store. Does nice printing on demand, custom printing along with graphic layout services. Perfect for those in town on business and need last minute printing done.
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Staples
901 Seymour StStandard office supply store. Does nice printing on demand, custom printing along with graphic layout services. Perfect for those in town on business and need last minute printing done.
Flagship BC Government Liquor store with large wine selection, compared to other outlets. Cheaper than private stores by $2-$3/bottle, on average.
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BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StFlagship BC Government Liquor store with large wine selection, compared to other outlets. Cheaper than private stores by $2-$3/bottle, on average.
Great location with ample free parking. If you have to get BC Driver's licence renewed or transfer your driver's licence to BC, this is the place to go! Early morning is best, lines up after ~10a !
ICBC Driver Licensing
1055 W Georgia StGreat location with ample free parking. If you have to get BC Driver's licence renewed or transfer your driver's licence to BC, this is the place to go! Early morning is best, lines up after ~10a !
Closest Skytrain Station to our house! Lots of free parking nearby on the local side streets. Near any SkyTrain station, always read the posted parking signs carefully for time limitations, if any.
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Renfrew Station
Closest Skytrain Station to our house! Lots of free parking nearby on the local side streets. Near any SkyTrain station, always read the posted parking signs carefully for time limitations, if any.
Main transit hub for Vancouver! Catch Skytrain from here to YVR! The spot we pickup people from YVR who come to visit! Also the spot to catch the SeaBus to North Van and various ski hills!
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Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetMain transit hub for Vancouver! Catch Skytrain from here to YVR! The spot we pickup people from YVR who come to visit! Also the spot to catch the SeaBus to North Van and various ski hills!
Big! Big! Big! Main shopping mall in downtown Vancity! Has Skytrain & bus access! Apple Store! Multiple levels and lots of shops. Google them for complete listing! Paid parking is underground.
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CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StBig! Big! Big! Main shopping mall in downtown Vancity! Has Skytrain & bus access! Apple Store! Multiple levels and lots of shops. Google them for complete listing! Paid parking is underground.
Departing on a cruise? Chances are it will be from this terminal! Great access for drop-off and pickup. Most of the major cruise lines call this location their point of departure.
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Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
999 Canada PlDeparting on a cruise? Chances are it will be from this terminal! Great access for drop-off and pickup. Most of the major cruise lines call this location their point of departure.
Take Amtrack to Seattle or VIA to eastern Canada? Both here! Free WiFi, small selection of onsite food options. Serves as Greyhound bus terminal. Heritage Building. Use Main Street Skytrain.
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Pacific Central Station
1150 Station StTake Amtrack to Seattle or VIA to eastern Canada? Both here! Free WiFi, small selection of onsite food options. Serves as Greyhound bus terminal. Heritage Building. Use Main Street Skytrain.
Iconic Vancouver landmark! Must see at night. Located on Seawall, adjacent to many downtown venues. Great for kids, exhibits change often. Check website for hours and group/family pricing.
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Science World i TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StIconic Vancouver landmark! Must see at night. Located on Seawall, adjacent to many downtown venues. Great for kids, exhibits change often. Check website for hours and group/family pricing.
Must see for Vancouver local foods, artisan shops and a variety of entertainment options. Very busy on weekends. For scenic arrival/departures, take a "water taxi" to & from. Waterviews = great!
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Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StMust see for Vancouver local foods, artisan shops and a variety of entertainment options. Very busy on weekends. For scenic arrival/departures, take a "water taxi" to & from. Waterviews = great!
Iconic Vancouver Main Library building, featured in several Hollywood movies and TV shows shot in Vancouver. Free WiFi. Must see, in the heart of downtown.
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Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch)
350 W Georgia StIconic Vancouver Main Library building, featured in several Hollywood movies and TV shows shot in Vancouver. Free WiFi. Must see, in the heart of downtown.
Best way to reach YVR is by Skytrain! From Waterfront Station, the trip takes exactly 33 minutes from door to door. Give yourself 35 minutes during rush hour, from increased ppl on Skytrain.
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YVR-Airport Station
Best way to reach YVR is by Skytrain! From Waterfront Station, the trip takes exactly 33 minutes from door to door. Give yourself 35 minutes during rush hour, from increased ppl on Skytrain.
Closest Costco to our location! Great access right off highway and lots of free parking.
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Costco Wholesale
3550 Brighton AveClosest Costco to our location! Great access right off highway and lots of free parking.
Highly rated brewery with a fantastic tasting room. How can you go wrong when you can you sample four glasses of beer for $7? Don't miss it.
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Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrHighly rated brewery with a fantastic tasting room. How can you go wrong when you can you sample four glasses of beer for $7? Don't miss it.
Circus school! Non-profit school dedicated to unicycles, trampolines, high wires, trapezes, juggling and clowning around! All three of our children attend weekly! Great for adults too!
CircusWest
2901 E Hastings StCircus school! Non-profit school dedicated to unicycles, trampolines, high wires, trapezes, juggling and clowning around! All three of our children attend weekly! Great for adults too!
Great hospital downtown. Don't let the age of the building fool you, the care here is best in the city. Street parking is cheapest alternative to hospital underground lot.
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St Pauls Hospital
1081 Burrard StGreat hospital downtown. Don't let the age of the building fool you, the care here is best in the city. Street parking is cheapest alternative to hospital underground lot.
Burnaby Hospital
3935 Kincaid StClose hospital - 10/12 minutes away depending on traffic.
Largest Casino in the Lower Mainland. Best reached by Skytrain, on the way to YVR. Very busy on weekends, lots of table games & slots.
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River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River RdLargest Casino in the Lower Mainland. Best reached by Skytrain, on the way to YVR. Very busy on weekends, lots of table games & slots.
Brand new to Vancouver! Huge outlet mall located next to YVR! Has all the luxury brands and more. Google their website, they are expanding and new stores listed there.
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdBrand new to Vancouver! Huge outlet mall located next to YVR! Has all the luxury brands and more. Google their website, they are expanding and new stores listed there.
Vancouver's most famous park. To fully enjoy, spend a day. Best seen by bike, roller blades or walking. Cars route is scenic but you miss the full experience. $Parking, plenty of spaces.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdVancouver's most famous park. To fully enjoy, spend a day. Best seen by bike, roller blades or walking. Cars route is scenic but you miss the full experience. $Parking, plenty of spaces.
Best way to visit Vancouver and see everything! Flat and great for walking, bikes or rollerblades.
9km around Stanley Park loop
22km total length
Do the loop and lunch at Waterfront Plaza.
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Vancouver Seawall
Best way to visit Vancouver and see everything! Flat and great for walking, bikes or rollerblades.
9km around Stanley Park loop
22km total length
Do the loop and lunch at Waterfront Plaza.
Closest Canadian Tire, great for minor car repairs. Has free, underground parking, great for keeping the car dry when repairing (on site), with parts purchased at CTC!!
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Canadian Tire
2290 Cambie StClosest Canadian Tire, great for minor car repairs. Has free, underground parking, great for keeping the car dry when repairing (on site), with parts purchased at CTC!!
Great for taking dogs in the summer! Posted as "Safe" for people, we never venture into the water ourselves & recommend same to others, just to be safe! Gets massive algae blooms at times...
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Trout Lake Beach
Great for taking dogs in the summer! Posted as "Safe" for people, we never venture into the water ourselves & recommend same to others, just to be safe! Gets massive algae blooms at times...
Main ferry terminal to Victoria on Vancouver Island.
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Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal station
Main ferry terminal to Victoria on Vancouver Island.
Built to look like a sailing ship, this is Vancouver's iconic convention centre. Many trade shows held here or next door at the newer building built for 2010 Olympics. Parking is expensive, however.
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Canada Place
999 Canada PlBuilt to look like a sailing ship, this is Vancouver's iconic convention centre. Many trade shows held here or next door at the newer building built for 2010 Olympics. Parking is expensive, however.
Newest of the Convention Centre Buildings. Gold LEEDS certification, visit the greenest convention centre in Canada! Grass and goats on the roof!
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Vancouver Convention Centre West Building
Canada PlaceNewest of the Convention Centre Buildings. Gold LEEDS certification, visit the greenest convention centre in Canada! Grass and goats on the roof!
Iconic stone statue overlooking English Bay! Great photo spot at sunset, lots of great ways to use as backdrop. The entire area is alive with people in the summer, a must visit location while in Vancouver.
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Inukshuk
1700 Beach AveIconic stone statue overlooking English Bay! Great photo spot at sunset, lots of great ways to use as backdrop. The entire area is alive with people in the summer, a must visit location while in Vancouver.
Great beach in city! One of the busiest spots in the summer, packed with people, fun & sun. This year marks the first year there will be umbrella & chair rentals on the beach. Site of the annual summer fireworks display as well!
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/03/beach-chair-umbrella-rentals-english-bay/
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueGreat beach in city! One of the busiest spots in the summer, packed with people, fun & sun. This year marks the first year there will be umbrella & chair rentals on the beach. Site of the annual summer fireworks display as well!
http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2016/03/beach-chair-umbrella-rentals-english-bay/
Big and busy SkyTrain station, 2nd busiest in the system. Some free parking nearby but hard to find and impossible during certain times (i.e. large sporting events or concerts in town). Fast food spots in the concourse area and lots of great eating locations just steps away down Commercial Drive.
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Commercial Platform 3 station
Big and busy SkyTrain station, 2nd busiest in the system. Some free parking nearby but hard to find and impossible during certain times (i.e. large sporting events or concerts in town). Fast food spots in the concourse area and lots of great eating locations just steps away down Commercial Drive.
Entertainment & Activities
Newest park in Vancouver with mountain bike trails, climbing for the kids, two professional, nightly lit soccer fields, skateboard ramps and running track.
Slidey Slides Park
3311 E Hastings StNewest park in Vancouver with mountain bike trails, climbing for the kids, two professional, nightly lit soccer fields, skateboard ramps and running track.
Skate Park
Located in a tunnel under the highway!
Fantastic park with mountain views nothing short of amazing. Very kid friendly with walking trails along the water.
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New Brighton Park
Fantastic park with mountain views nothing short of amazing. Very kid friendly with walking trails along the water.
Outdoor pool, mainly for families with kids. Open in the summer only.
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New Brighton Pool
3201 New Brighton RdOutdoor pool, mainly for families with kids. Open in the summer only.
Our local dentist for our 3 kids, office specializes in children. They will accept emergency patients in certain circumstances in case of emergencies.
Tot 2 Teen Dental
2651 E Hastings StOur local dentist for our 3 kids, office specializes in children. They will accept emergency patients in certain circumstances in case of emergencies.
Brand new facility, courtesy of 2010 Olympics. Great ice rink, overall facilities and next to Trout Lake for the kids. Very family friendly, we go 4-5x/week.
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Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria DrBrand new facility, courtesy of 2010 Olympics. Great ice rink, overall facilities and next to Trout Lake for the kids. Very family friendly, we go 4-5x/week.
Essentials
Closest grocery store to our house. Mostly organic choices and very popular in the area. Decent prices and great alternative to Costco.
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Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StClosest grocery store to our house. Mostly organic choices and very popular in the area. Decent prices and great alternative to Costco.
Closest corner store! Not 7/11 but next best thing! Great local spot for late night snacks, bread, milk etc.
McGill Grocery
2691 McGill StClosest corner store! Not 7/11 but next best thing! Great local spot for late night snacks, bread, milk etc.
Great grocery store for those on a budget! Low prices, great parking, brand new store. Busy on weekends for a reason!
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Sahota’s No Frills
1460 E Hastings StGreat grocery store for those on a budget! Low prices, great parking, brand new store. Busy on weekends for a reason!
Great bakery with fresh "sweets" for the kids! Nice Asian bakery with a variety of traditional chinese pastries. Highly recommended.
Pine House Bakery Hastings
2462 E Hastings StGreat bakery with fresh "sweets" for the kids! Nice Asian bakery with a variety of traditional chinese pastries. Highly recommended.
Very large, typical Safeway grocery store. Lots of free parking but sometimes hard to reach during rush hour.
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Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E BroadwayVery large, typical Safeway grocery store. Lots of free parking but sometimes hard to reach during rush hour.
Local Asian grocery store chain. Well known for low prices, great selection of Asian groceries and in-store prepared items for take-out. Parking is tricky on the weekends.
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T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlLocal Asian grocery store chain. Well known for low prices, great selection of Asian groceries and in-store prepared items for take-out. Parking is tricky on the weekends.
Large, corporate run grocery store. Has everything you can imagine at lower than average prices compared to corner stores. Gets very busy on weekends however, be warned.
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Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview HwyLarge, corporate run grocery store. Has everything you can imagine at lower than average prices compared to corner stores. Gets very busy on weekends however, be warned.
Shopping
Closest pharmacy in the area. Also has the closest Canada Post outlet in the area. 10 minute walk from house.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StClosest pharmacy in the area. Also has the closest Canada Post outlet in the area. 10 minute walk from house.
Closest liquor store but not BC Gov't run so expect to pay $2-$3 on top of regular prices. Great cold beer & wine selection.
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High Point Beer Wine Spirits
2769 E Hastings StClosest liquor store but not BC Gov't run so expect to pay $2-$3 on top of regular prices. Great cold beer & wine selection.
Closest place to get a super cheap SIM card for pay-as-you-go local cell and data service. 10 minute walk.
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Freedom Mobile
8415 Granville StClosest place to get a super cheap SIM card for pay-as-you-go local cell and data service. 10 minute walk.
Another good choice for drug store in the area. Not as new as Shoppers Drug Mart up the street, the store is very "tired".
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London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StAnother good choice for drug store in the area. Not as new as Shoppers Drug Mart up the street, the store is very "tired".
Clean and modern Dollar Store. Great to replace small items lost or forgotten during transit.
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Dollar Tree
1409 KingswayClean and modern Dollar Store. Great to replace small items lost or forgotten during transit.
Local butcher! Great selection and always fresh cuts. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Try their sausages!
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Rio Friendly Meats
2477 E Hastings StLocal butcher! Great selection and always fresh cuts. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Try their sausages!
Closest fishing tackle store to our house, in case you are visiting the city and plan to throw a line in the water. Run by a husband and wife, great local shop.
West Coast Fishing Tackle
2147 East Hastings StreetClosest fishing tackle store to our house, in case you are visiting the city and plan to throw a line in the water. Run by a husband and wife, great local shop.
Great spot to pick up any/all outdoor related gear! Some of their prices are 80% off! Google their site for current deals and views in the store. A "must visit" for all your outdoor gear needs!
Stormtech Performance Apparel Factory Outlet
2550 Boundary RdGreat spot to pick up any/all outdoor related gear! Some of their prices are 80% off! Google their site for current deals and views in the store. A "must visit" for all your outdoor gear needs!
Drinks & Nightlife
Voted best micro-brewery in Vancouver! Great beer selection, in-house tasting room with food menu. Lined up on weekends, great local hangout. Only 10 minute walk.
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StVoted best micro-brewery in Vancouver! Great beer selection, in-house tasting room with food menu. Lined up on weekends, great local hangout. Only 10 minute walk.
Steam-punk meets locally made spirits! Great atmosphere and within walking distance (15 mins). Must try!
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Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell StSteam-punk meets locally made spirits! Great atmosphere and within walking distance (15 mins). Must try!
The Brighton
2471 E Hastings StAll food is locally sourced! Great spot for a beet and burger!
Great local brewery. No "official" tasting room, however. All tastings done by "donation" only! Tours available on Wednesday, Google their website for details.
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Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveGreat local brewery. No "official" tasting room, however. All tastings done by "donation" only! Tours available on Wednesday, Google their website for details.
Beer lover's paradise! Great spot with free parking on the roof (enter from side street). Gets very busy (great spots always do) so get there early or prepare to wait. But its worth it....
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St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrBeer lover's paradise! Great spot with free parking on the roof (enter from side street). Gets very busy (great spots always do) so get there early or prepare to wait. But its worth it....
Vancouver landmark! Cheap beer, cheap eats, cheap snacks! Packed on weekends and open late for the night crowds! Shared table concept so get ready to meet some new people!
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The Charles Bar
136 W Cordova StVancouver landmark! Cheap beer, cheap eats, cheap snacks! Packed on weekends and open late for the night crowds! Shared table concept so get ready to meet some new people!