Melissa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
See the Olympic Cauldron, but before you do, grab a treat from Giovanne cafe at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. You can also grab a bite at Cactus Club Cafe located right in the plaza!
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Jack Poole Plaza
1055 Canada PlaceSee the Olympic Cauldron, but before you do, grab a treat from Giovanne cafe at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. You can also grab a bite at Cactus Club Cafe located right in the plaza!
Walk down Davie Street, and hop on the aqua bus to Granville Island. Make sure to pack your pennies, as this boat ride is cash only.
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Granville Island
Walk down Davie Street, and hop on the aqua bus to Granville Island. Make sure to pack your pennies, as this boat ride is cash only.
Full of amazing artifacts that will broaden your awareness of the indigenous history of B.C.
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrFull of amazing artifacts that will broaden your awareness of the indigenous history of B.C.
See the totem poles, grab a bite to eat, walk along the beautiful seawall, around the lagoon or into the forest, visit the rose garden, check out the aquarium, and watch the sunset from the beach... this park has it all!
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdSee the totem poles, grab a bite to eat, walk along the beautiful seawall, around the lagoon or into the forest, visit the rose garden, check out the aquarium, and watch the sunset from the beach... this park has it all!
Visit the birthplace of Vancouver! Gastown is filled with shops, restaurants, and bars. See the steam clock, and the bronze Gassy Jack statue while you walk down the brick streets that set this area apart!
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Gastown
Visit the birthplace of Vancouver! Gastown is filled with shops, restaurants, and bars. See the steam clock, and the bronze Gassy Jack statue while you walk down the brick streets that set this area apart!
Take the sea bus over to North Van where you will find some great restaurants, the Lonsdale Quay Market, a water park for kids, and an incredible view!
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The Shipyards
125 Victory Ship WayTake the sea bus over to North Van where you will find some great restaurants, the Lonsdale Quay Market, a water park for kids, and an incredible view!
Food scene
Faubourg Paris
769 Hornby Stif you like french cafés, this one is for you!
Hands down the BEST CROISSANTS in the city! Grab it to go, because the interior is only so-so... but trust me, they really are the best - I've "shopped" around!
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Ganache Patisserie
1262 Homer StHands down the BEST CROISSANTS in the city! Grab it to go, because the interior is only so-so... but trust me, they really are the best - I've "shopped" around!
My go-to Sushi joint, just down the street! Place a pick up order, and walk down to George Wainborn park for a picnic!
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Shizenya
965 Hornby StMy go-to Sushi joint, just down the street! Place a pick up order, and walk down to George Wainborn park for a picnic!
This is where I go to celebrate. Beautiful, upscale restaurant; delicious from appetizers to desserts! Their signature cocktail, The Hotel Georgia, is definitely worth a try :)
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Hawksworth Restaurant
801 W Georgia StThis is where I go to celebrate. Beautiful, upscale restaurant; delicious from appetizers to desserts! Their signature cocktail, The Hotel Georgia, is definitely worth a try :)
Best cozy, casual Italian restaurant - Aperol Spritz anyone? homemade pasta, and don't forget to order the Burratta board - just do it! If there is a wait, which there will definitely be, put your name down, and grab a drink at the Blue Martini, the jazz cafe across the street :)
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Nook
1525 Yew StBest cozy, casual Italian restaurant - Aperol Spritz anyone? homemade pasta, and don't forget to order the Burratta board - just do it! If there is a wait, which there will definitely be, put your name down, and grab a drink at the Blue Martini, the jazz cafe across the street :)
This is my favourite chain restaurant in Vancouver. Brunch, lunch, and dinner. What can i say... I even worked here once upon a time!
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrThis is my favourite chain restaurant in Vancouver. Brunch, lunch, and dinner. What can i say... I even worked here once upon a time!
Bel Café
801 W Georgia Stgreat cafe that offers a small, but tasty selection of breakfast items.
Make sure you instagram the little dessert you just ordered! This cafe is always busy due to their tasty treats that are beautifully prepared.
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Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StMake sure you instagram the little dessert you just ordered! This cafe is always busy due to their tasty treats that are beautifully prepared.
Fun, young, loud greek restaurant in the heart of Yaletown. Delicious food, and always a fun time!
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The Greek By Anatoli
1043 Mainland StFun, young, loud greek restaurant in the heart of Yaletown. Delicious food, and always a fun time!
Best taco place ads down! Get the Spicy Marg to kickstart your meal!
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Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StBest taco place ads down! Get the Spicy Marg to kickstart your meal!
Sister to The Greek Yaletown. Check it out for the amazing greek food... but mostly for the Versace errthang!
The Greek Gastown
221 Carrall StSister to The Greek Yaletown. Check it out for the amazing greek food... but mostly for the Versace errthang!
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StGreat, casual, fun seafood restaurant. Try the crab cakes!
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StBest High End Seafood in the City. Treat Yourself.
Old School lounge with a live pianist. Love this place! They also do a great bruch and weekend high Tea! Make sure to reserve a table in the lounge, by the window!
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Bauhaus Restaurant
1 W Cordova StOld School lounge with a live pianist. Love this place! They also do a great bruch and weekend high Tea! Make sure to reserve a table in the lounge, by the window!
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StTry the Very Berry Muffin with a Traditional Cappuccino!
Upscale Hotel patio lounge, situated in the one of my favourite hotels, the Hotel Georgia.
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Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia StUpscale Hotel patio lounge, situated in the one of my favourite hotels, the Hotel Georgia.
Summer Tappy Hour is best done at Provence Marinaside. Take in the views of Yaletown Marina and the gorgeous Vancouver Seawall. Make sure to sit on the lounge Patio, and definitely order the gnocchi du jour as one of your small plates. If there are 2 of you, order 5 small plates for a satisfying meal. When you're done, grab a gelato a few doors down at Baggio, and take a stroll along the seawall to burn off those calories you just indulged in!
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Provence Marinaside
1177 Marinaside CrescentSummer Tappy Hour is best done at Provence Marinaside. Take in the views of Yaletown Marina and the gorgeous Vancouver Seawall. Make sure to sit on the lounge Patio, and definitely order the gnocchi du jour as one of your small plates. If there are 2 of you, order 5 small plates for a satisfying meal. When you're done, grab a gelato a few doors down at Baggio, and take a stroll along the seawall to burn off those calories you just indulged in!
fun, young, pizza place that turns into a quasi night club. Get there early, score a seat, and keep the drinks flowing,,, eventually there will be a DJ, and a line up to get in.
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The Parlour
1011 Hamilton Streetfun, young, pizza place that turns into a quasi night club. Get there early, score a seat, and keep the drinks flowing,,, eventually there will be a DJ, and a line up to get in.
Great old school lounge within the Sutton Place Hotel. If you go on a weeknight, keep your eyes peeled for celebrities... they are always staying at this hotel!
Gerard Lounge
845 Burrard StreetGreat old school lounge within the Sutton Place Hotel. If you go on a weeknight, keep your eyes peeled for celebrities... they are always staying at this hotel!
I love this place because it is so authentic. Do not expect anything fancy, and please not that my experience with the service isn't anything to write home about. That being said, it is so good, and I it is one of my proudest "hole in the wall" discoveries!
Ukrainian Village
815 Denman StI love this place because it is so authentic. Do not expect anything fancy, and please not that my experience with the service isn't anything to write home about. That being said, it is so good, and I it is one of my proudest "hole in the wall" discoveries!
Delicious upscale Italian restaurant. Get a reservation, and if it's summer, ask for a patio seat!
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Giardino Restaurant
1328 Hornby StDelicious upscale Italian restaurant. Get a reservation, and if it's summer, ask for a patio seat!
Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy AveGreat brunch too!
Great greek food! This place turns into a plate smashing party as the night goes on!
Loula’s Taverna & Bar
1608 Commercial DriveGreat greek food! This place turns into a plate smashing party as the night goes on!
Convenience
This is a full sized grocery store only a few blocks away, and is where i do all my shopping when Im not springing for Whole paycheque... i mean Whole Foods!
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IGA
2286 W BroadwayThis is a full sized grocery store only a few blocks away, and is where i do all my shopping when Im not springing for Whole paycheque... i mean Whole Foods!
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StMy go-to drug store, and they are open late.
Aquarius Medical Clinic
179 Davie StGreat Walk-In Clinic. I suggest calling ahead to check their wait time.
Ignite Pizzeria
2588 Main StMy favourite place to order pizza from.
Healthy Eating
I honestly believe most restaurants in Vancouver can cater to most diets, and that healthy choices are on all menus as long as you are choosing something that isn't a "Greasy Spoon." If you tell your server you have specific food requirements, they will always suggest items that fit the bill.
Delicious Lebonese food, plain and simple! Their cauliflower is one of my favourites! They have 2 locations that I go to; This one in Yaletown, and their original location in Gastown, which may not be accessible by wheelchair.
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Nuba in Yaletown
508 Davie StDelicious Lebonese food, plain and simple! Their cauliflower is one of my favourites! They have 2 locations that I go to; This one in Yaletown, and their original location in Gastown, which may not be accessible by wheelchair.
Love the brunch and dinner items here! Great design inside, and located on South Granville, which is little shopping district filled with art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants, and retail therapy!
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Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveLove the brunch and dinner items here! Great design inside, and located on South Granville, which is little shopping district filled with art galleries, coffee shops, restaurants, and retail therapy!
Delicious Veg/Vegan restaurant located on Main street! I don't believe they take reservations, so go before you're super hungry, put your name down and if it's going to be a long wait, go for stroll in that neck of the woods!
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The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StDelicious Veg/Vegan restaurant located on Main street! I don't believe they take reservations, so go before you're super hungry, put your name down and if it's going to be a long wait, go for stroll in that neck of the woods!
I have eaten at their hot and cold food bar too many times to count. They are seriously the best in North America, and trust me, I've tried many! Grab meals to go, for the next day, or just sit down in their eating area, and people watch!
Make sure you go to this location of Cambie and 8th. The other ones are small, and I wouldn't recommend them.
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveI have eaten at their hot and cold food bar too many times to count. They are seriously the best in North America, and trust me, I've tried many! Grab meals to go, for the next day, or just sit down in their eating area, and people watch!
Make sure you go to this location of Cambie and 8th. The other ones are small, and I wouldn't recommend them.
Virtuous Pie
583 Main StI have yet to try this place, but have heard phenomenal reviews!
Neighborhoods
The original Vancouver. Check out the brick roads, the steam clock, and the "older" architecture within Vancouver!
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Gastown
The original Vancouver. Check out the brick roads, the steam clock, and the "older" architecture within Vancouver!
If you want to explore this neighbourhood, check out 4th Avenue between Burrard & Vine, as well as Kitsilano Beach. If you head to the beach, there are places to grab a drink, or a bite on Yew street (just off Cornwall), as well as on Cornwall, between Cypress & Maple.
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Kitsilano
If you want to explore this neighbourhood, check out 4th Avenue between Burrard & Vine, as well as Kitsilano Beach. If you head to the beach, there are places to grab a drink, or a bite on Yew street (just off Cornwall), as well as on Cornwall, between Cypress & Maple.
Main Street in Mount Pleasant is a great area filled with some great restaurants and cute shops.
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Mount Pleasant
Main Street in Mount Pleasant is a great area filled with some great restaurants and cute shops.
Check out Mainland & Hamilton Street, the Round House on Davie & Pacific, and David Lam park, which is host to many summer activities.
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Yaletown
Check out Mainland & Hamilton Street, the Round House on Davie & Pacific, and David Lam park, which is host to many summer activities.
hit up a patio, or walk along the seawall to take in the city view from Olympic Village.
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Olympic Village Square
hit up a patio, or walk along the seawall to take in the city view from Olympic Village.