Mikaela’s Vancouver Guidebook
Food scene
Fantastic French food, about a 20 minute walk from my place.
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Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveFantastic French food, about a 20 minute walk from my place.
Still relatively undiscovered, phenomenal menu, known mostly to the neighbourhood locals. 25 minute walk or 5 min drive from my place.
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GRUB
4328 Main StStill relatively undiscovered, phenomenal menu, known mostly to the neighbourhood locals. 25 minute walk or 5 min drive from my place.
An elevated Vietnamese food experience. Don't skip the Artichoke Tea.
132 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Anh And Chi
3388 Main StAn elevated Vietnamese food experience. Don't skip the Artichoke Tea.
Authentic, delicious. Can't go wrong with this local eatery.
31 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Western Lake Chinese Seafood Restaurant
4989 Victoria DrAuthentic, delicious. Can't go wrong with this local eatery.
Plant-based Vietnamese restaurant rooted in family and culture in Vancouver. 100% vegan, wellness eatery.
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Chau Veggie Express
5052 Victoria DrPlant-based Vietnamese restaurant rooted in family and culture in Vancouver. 100% vegan, wellness eatery.
Phenomenal Italian. Make reservations or you may not get a table.
180 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayPhenomenal Italian. Make reservations or you may not get a table.
In a city full of sushi spots, this place is very special. Don't miss, seriously. Need to put your name down and wait but it is truly worth it.
131 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveIn a city full of sushi spots, this place is very special. Don't miss, seriously. Need to put your name down and wait but it is truly worth it.
East is East is a dream borne from the minds and hearts of Mustafa and Razaviah, siblings of Afghan descent.
Don't skip the mystic soup or the chai tea.
224 (рекомендации местных жителей)
East Is East
3035 W BroadwayEast is East is a dream borne from the minds and hearts of Mustafa and Razaviah, siblings of Afghan descent.
Don't skip the mystic soup or the chai tea.
It's seriously shameful. Buy the right drink and the gong will sound.
98 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main StIt's seriously shameful. Buy the right drink and the gong will sound.
Portland Craft
3835 Main StBest beer list in Vancouver.
Family owned and operated. Best Afghan food you'll find.
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Zarak by Afghan Kitchen
2102 Main StreetFamily owned and operated. Best Afghan food you'll find.
Stop in while at Olympic Village. Fantastic food and beer list. On a warm day, don't miss the waterfront deck.
186 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayStop in while at Olympic Village. Fantastic food and beer list. On a warm day, don't miss the waterfront deck.
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StSeriously worth the line up.
Standard pizza place, but lightning fast delivery to my place.
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Domino's Pizza
1254 KingswayStandard pizza place, but lightning fast delivery to my place.
Buddhist vegetarian Chinese. Delicious but you will need help due a massive and vague menu. Don't be shy - ask them for advice when ordering. You won't be disappointed.
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Po Kong
1334 Kingsway Ave.Buddhist vegetarian Chinese. Delicious but you will need help due a massive and vague menu. Don't be shy - ask them for advice when ordering. You won't be disappointed.
Secret speakeasy bar - need I say more? The dumplings are a front (but actually delicious). Ask for the “Number 7” to obtain a seat in the hidden lounge. Need to pass through a fake freezer to access the lounge.
Blnd Tger Dumplings
251 East Georgia StreetSecret speakeasy bar - need I say more? The dumplings are a front (but actually delicious). Ask for the “Number 7” to obtain a seat in the hidden lounge. Need to pass through a fake freezer to access the lounge.
Sightseeing
Short walk from my place (or a 2 min drive). Beautiful landscape, and oasis in the middle of the city.
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Парк королевы Елизаветы
4600 Cambie StShort walk from my place (or a 2 min drive). Beautiful landscape, and oasis in the middle of the city.
Amazing beach, regardless of the season. Largest salt water pool, waterfront Boathouse restaurant, beach volleyball, playground for little ones.
847 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Парк Kitsilano Beach
1499 Arbutus StAmazing beach, regardless of the season. Largest salt water pool, waterfront Boathouse restaurant, beach volleyball, playground for little ones.
Need a car to get here but a great place to spend the day hiking. Skip Capilano suspension bridge and go here!
352 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdNeed a car to get here but a great place to spend the day hiking. Skip Capilano suspension bridge and go here!
Activities
Hillcrest Centre
4575 Clancy Loranger WayIce skating & swimming (indoor and outdoor).
Too busy on weekends, but definitely worth a visit during quieter times. Bustling market, arts, theatre and so much more.
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Гранвилл-Айленд
Too busy on weekends, but definitely worth a visit during quieter times. Bustling market, arts, theatre and so much more.
Escape from the city while inside the city. Great trails for walking or biking.
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University Endowment Lands
Escape from the city while inside the city. Great trails for walking or biking.
Great for the kids, especially on a rainy day when outdoor activities are less fun.
837 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Музей науки Science World в TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGreat for the kids, especially on a rainy day when outdoor activities are less fun.
5 minute walk from my place. Great for the kids with playgrounds, basketball court and space to bike. Great dog park too!
8 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Grays Park
4850 St Catherines St5 minute walk from my place. Great for the kids with playgrounds, basketball court and space to bike. Great dog park too!
5 minute walk from my place. Large outdoor green space. Great skateboard park.
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Kensington Park
5175 Dumfries St5 minute walk from my place. Large outdoor green space. Great skateboard park.
Neighbourhoods
Olympic Village is a great starting point to walk around the Vancouver Seawall or grab a meal at one of many great restaurants or food trucks.
Parking is a little tough. Consider arrive by public transit.
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Olympic Village Square
Olympic Village is a great starting point to walk around the Vancouver Seawall or grab a meal at one of many great restaurants or food trucks.
Parking is a little tough. Consider arrive by public transit.
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver.
Gastown is a neighbourhood that seamlessly combines old with new, history with the way forward. An essential part of Vancouver’s history, a visit to Gastown should include a stroll along Water Street, where you’ll find a picture-perfect collection of old buildings, cobblestones, the Steam Clock, and vintage lampposts.
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Gastown
Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood, Gastown retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver.
Gastown is a neighbourhood that seamlessly combines old with new, history with the way forward. An essential part of Vancouver’s history, a visit to Gastown should include a stroll along Water Street, where you’ll find a picture-perfect collection of old buildings, cobblestones, the Steam Clock, and vintage lampposts.
This is my neighbourhood, one of the most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods in east Vancouver. Very central and great starting point for anywhere you need to get to.
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Kensington-Cedar Cottage
This is my neighbourhood, one of the most ethnically diverse neighbourhoods in east Vancouver. Very central and great starting point for anywhere you need to get to.