Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Sightseeing

A 10 minute walk from the house, Jericho Beach is a swimming beach, hosts a marsh full of songbirds and one of the most spectacular views in the city.
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Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey Rd
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A 10 minute walk from the house, Jericho Beach is a swimming beach, hosts a marsh full of songbirds and one of the most spectacular views in the city.
Great beach for long walks during low tide.
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Spanish Banks
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Great beach for long walks during low tide.
West Coast rainforest park full of trails great for walking, jogging and tree hugging.
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th Ave
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West Coast rainforest park full of trails great for walking, jogging and tree hugging.
Popular Vancouver beach with great beachside playground, picnic areas, seawall, beach volley ball, tennis courts, concession and restaurant.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St
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Popular Vancouver beach with great beachside playground, picnic areas, seawall, beach volley ball, tennis courts, concession and restaurant.
Tiny lookout park with benches and grass. Stairs off to the left lead down to the rocky beach which is accessible at low tide.
Jean Beaty Park
3393 Point Grey Rd
Tiny lookout park with benches and grass. Stairs off to the left lead down to the rocky beach which is accessible at low tide.

Food Scene

The pub food served at The Galley is great, but has nothing on the view from the outdoor patio. Hands down one of Vancouver's best kept secrets and one of the best restaurant views in the city.
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The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery St
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The pub food served at The Galley is great, but has nothing on the view from the outdoor patio. Hands down one of Vancouver's best kept secrets and one of the best restaurant views in the city.
Great artisan bread, croissants and coffee.
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Beyond Bread
3686 W 4th Ave
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Great artisan bread, croissants and coffee.
Fantastic, cozy Italian restaurant that routinely lands atop best of Vancouver lists. Make reservations at least 2 weeks in advance.
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La Quercia
3689 W 4th Ave
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Fantastic, cozy Italian restaurant that routinely lands atop best of Vancouver lists. Make reservations at least 2 weeks in advance.
Starbucks
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Starbucks
99 Keefer Pl
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Starbucks
Great restaurant specializing in soups, stews and sandwiches.
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Burgoo Kitsilano
2272 W 4th Ave
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Great restaurant specializing in soups, stews and sandwiches.
Kid-friendly pub that is basic but tasty and close to home. We eat here often. Great patio in the summer time.
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Displace Hashery
3293 W 4th Ave
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Kid-friendly pub that is basic but tasty and close to home. We eat here often. Great patio in the summer time.
Local coffee shop.
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Corner Cup Coffee House
3301 W 4th Ave
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Local coffee shop.
Amazing modern Thai cuisine. Make sure to call ahead for reservations as this restaurant is on many best of the city lists.
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Maenam
1938 W 4th Ave
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Amazing modern Thai cuisine. Make sure to call ahead for reservations as this restaurant is on many best of the city lists.
Casual spot with limited seating, but the best bagels this side of Montreal.
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Solly's Bagelry
368 W 7th Ave
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Casual spot with limited seating, but the best bagels this side of Montreal.
Excellent restaurant that focuses on locally sourced food and a seasonal menu.
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The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th Ave
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Excellent restaurant that focuses on locally sourced food and a seasonal menu.
Delicious Middle Eastern inspired dishes and tapas. Service can sometimes be slow but there is a take-out window.
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East Is East
3035 W Broadway
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Delicious Middle Eastern inspired dishes and tapas. Service can sometimes be slow but there is a take-out window.
Though we rarely eat sushi, this spot is very highly-rated.
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Hitoe Sushi
3347 W 4th Ave
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Though we rarely eat sushi, this spot is very highly-rated.

Essentials

Grocery store.
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IGA
2286 W Broadway
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Grocery store.
Formerly Capers, this is now a Whole Foods grocery store.
Capers Market
2285 W 4th Ave
Formerly Capers, this is now a Whole Foods grocery store.

Entertainment & Activities

Park with decent playground for kiddos.
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Tatlow Park
2845 W 3rd Ave
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Park with decent playground for kiddos.
Tennis courts, minimal playground and huge soccer field/baseball diamond great for running around and kite flying.
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McBride Park
3350 W 4th Ave
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Tennis courts, minimal playground and huge soccer field/baseball diamond great for running around and kite flying.

Shopping

One of the best shoe stores in the city.
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gravitypope Tailored Goods Vancouver
2203 W 4th Ave
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One of the best shoe stores in the city.
One of many shops located along the shopping corridor of 4th Ave. There are chain stores (Patagonia, Northface, etc) and local shops (Hip Baby, Ming Wo (kitchen wares), Spank (women's clothes))
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lululemon
2101 W 4th Ave
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One of many shops located along the shopping corridor of 4th Ave. There are chain stores (Patagonia, Northface, etc) and local shops (Hip Baby, Ming Wo (kitchen wares), Spank (women's clothes))
The best record store in the city - a landmark.
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Zulu Records
1972 W 4th Ave
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The best record store in the city - a landmark.
One of the best best bookstores in the city, with a focus on children's books. Also a great selection of toys and educational resources.
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Kidsbooks
2557 W Broadway
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One of the best best bookstores in the city, with a focus on children's books. Also a great selection of toys and educational resources.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the best selections of craft beer on tap in the city. Connected to a cold beer and wine store with an equally impressive selection.
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Darby's Public House
2001 Macdonald St
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One of the best selections of craft beer on tap in the city. Connected to a cold beer and wine store with an equally impressive selection.