Guidebook for Vancouver

Tami
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

This little spot holds the well-earned #1 restaurant in Vancouver on Tripadvisor and it's just three short blocks from our house. Make a reservation, it's tiny and very popular.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial Dr
26 recommandé par les habitants
This little spot holds the well-earned #1 restaurant in Vancouver on Tripadvisor and it's just three short blocks from our house. Make a reservation, it's tiny and very popular.
Creative mezcal cocktails, tasty taco selections and molten queso fundido. Also very busy, no reservation so expect a bit of a wait.
155 recommandé par les habitants
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
155 recommandé par les habitants
Creative mezcal cocktails, tasty taco selections and molten queso fundido. Also very busy, no reservation so expect a bit of a wait.
Authentic Italian bakery. Need I say more?
33 recommandé par les habitants
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial Dr
33 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Italian bakery. Need I say more?
A little further away than Tatsu, but serves some of the freshest sushi in town. Often has a line up, no reservations.
95 recommandé par les habitants
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr
95 recommandé par les habitants
A little further away than Tatsu, but serves some of the freshest sushi in town. Often has a line up, no reservations.
Tasty Lebanese fare and hummus to go.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Dr
57 recommandé par les habitants
Tasty Lebanese fare and hummus to go.
Authentic Neopolitan pizza. Check out the wood fired pizza oven imported from Naples. There is a line up every night, no reservations, no delivery. Worth the wait.
159 recommandé par les habitants
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria Dr
159 recommandé par les habitants
Authentic Neopolitan pizza. Check out the wood fired pizza oven imported from Naples. There is a line up every night, no reservations, no delivery. Worth the wait.
Local coffee roasters, try a mocha with their signature chocolate whipped cream.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial Dr
57 recommandé par les habitants
Local coffee roasters, try a mocha with their signature chocolate whipped cream.
In true Italian style, Calabria will serve you the best cappuccino in town.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Cafè Calabria
1745 Commercial Dr
25 recommandé par les habitants
In true Italian style, Calabria will serve you the best cappuccino in town.
Because pulled pork pancakes.
166 recommandé par les habitants
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings St
166 recommandé par les habitants
Because pulled pork pancakes.
218 flavours, including originals like beer, wasabi or blue cheese flavoured ice cream. and check out the pop up vintage arcade right around the corner!
66 recommandé par les habitants
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables St
66 recommandé par les habitants
218 flavours, including originals like beer, wasabi or blue cheese flavoured ice cream. and check out the pop up vintage arcade right around the corner!
Don't miss Wing Night on Tuesday! Also a good spot for weekend brunch.
50 recommandé par les habitants
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial Dr
50 recommandé par les habitants
Don't miss Wing Night on Tuesday! Also a good spot for weekend brunch.

Entertainment & Activities

The last video store in Vancouver! It's full of unexpected surprises and the best curated collection of films you can imagine.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Black Dog Video
1470 Commercial Dr
8 recommandé par les habitants
The last video store in Vancouver! It's full of unexpected surprises and the best curated collection of films you can imagine.
Local movie house showing first run and repertory films. Also hosts live events and music. Licensed.
100 recommandé par les habitants
Rio Theatre
1660 E Broadway
100 recommandé par les habitants
Local movie house showing first run and repertory films. Also hosts live events and music. Licensed.
Pop up vintage arcade! So fun and right next to the biggest best ice cream shop ever!
Landyachtz Factory Store
1146 Union St
Pop up vintage arcade! So fun and right next to the biggest best ice cream shop ever!
Long-time music venue, recently updated, now includes theatre and musical performances and other events.
23 recommandé par les habitants
York Theatre, The Cultch
639 Commercial Dr
23 recommandé par les habitants
Long-time music venue, recently updated, now includes theatre and musical performances and other events.

Parks & Nature

Home to the East Vancouver Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Also makes for a lovely walk around the lake.
192 recommandé par les habitants
Trout Lake Beach
192 recommandé par les habitants
Home to the East Vancouver Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Also makes for a lovely walk around the lake.
It's the nearest off leash dog park.
11 recommandé par les habitants
McSpadden Park
2125 Victoria Dr
11 recommandé par les habitants
It's the nearest off leash dog park.
Water park in the summer for kids, playground, bicycle polo court and general fun place where musicians play impromptu concerts and vendors set up random markets.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Grandview Park
1657 Charles St
32 recommandé par les habitants
Water park in the summer for kids, playground, bicycle polo court and general fun place where musicians play impromptu concerts and vendors set up random markets.

Drinks & Nightlife

Another nearby brewery and tasting room. They also have a small art gallery featuring local artists.
107 recommandé par les habitants
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark Dr
107 recommandé par les habitants
Another nearby brewery and tasting room. They also have a small art gallery featuring local artists.
Another favourite brewery in the Hop Circle!
62 recommandé par les habitants
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell St
62 recommandé par les habitants
Another favourite brewery in the Hop Circle!
Recently voted the "Nerdiest bar in Canada", the Storm Crow will impress sci-fi nerds, board game fanatics and just regular folks. It's fun, inexpensive and a great experience.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Storm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial Dr
59 recommandé par les habitants
Recently voted the "Nerdiest bar in Canada", the Storm Crow will impress sci-fi nerds, board game fanatics and just regular folks. It's fun, inexpensive and a great experience.
Great space, good beer. The have pinball machines to keep the kids occupied.
28 recommandé par les habitants
East Vancouver Brewing Company
1675 Venables St
28 recommandé par les habitants
Great space, good beer. The have pinball machines to keep the kids occupied.

Essentials

One week pass for $20 or $10 drop-in fee.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Spartacus Gym
1522 Commercial Dr
8 recommandé par les habitants
One week pass for $20 or $10 drop-in fee.
Chain supermarket. Nothing special but it is open 24 hrs.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Super Valu
1645 E 1st Ave
48 recommandé par les habitants
Chain supermarket. Nothing special but it is open 24 hrs.
Good produce, busy deli.
59 recommandé par les habitants
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial Dr
59 recommandé par les habitants
Good produce, busy deli.
Good selection of organic and conventional produce.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Triple A Market
1626 Commercial Dr
6 recommandé par les habitants
Good selection of organic and conventional produce.
Great for produce, dry goods and other food items.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Norman's Fruit & Salad
1604 Commercial Dr
8 recommandé par les habitants
Great for produce, dry goods and other food items.
Sells only Oceanwise certified sustainable seafood.
16 recommandé par les habitants
The Daily Catch 100% Sustainable Seafood Market - Commercial Drive
1418 Commercial Dr
16 recommandé par les habitants
Sells only Oceanwise certified sustainable seafood.
Organic meats.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Pasture To Plate Natural Products Ltd
1420 Commercial Dr
12 recommandé par les habitants
Organic meats.
Drop in medical clinic.
Care Point Medical
1623 Commercial Dr
Drop in medical clinic.
Friendly family run pharmacy, incredibly helpful.
Pharmasave Commercial Drive
1308 Commercial Dr
Friendly family run pharmacy, incredibly helpful.
Long standing organic and natural food shop. Grab a couple of tasty inexpensive samosas to go.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Cherubim
1105 Commercial Dr
41 recommandé par les habitants
Long standing organic and natural food shop. Grab a couple of tasty inexpensive samosas to go.
For any kind of cheese you need. They also do inexpensive deli sandwiches to go.
52 recommandé par les habitants
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial Dr
52 recommandé par les habitants
For any kind of cheese you need. They also do inexpensive deli sandwiches to go.

Arts & Culture

Dance, music and live theatre in an historic building. Also houses an art gallery featuring local artists.
71 recommandé par les habitants
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables St
71 recommandé par les habitants
Dance, music and live theatre in an historic building. Also houses an art gallery featuring local artists.
Performing arts, music, dance venue. Cool lounge downstairs with a definite locals-only feel.
20 recommandé par les habitants
The Wise
1882 Adanac St
20 recommandé par les habitants
Performing arts, music, dance venue. Cool lounge downstairs with a definite locals-only feel.

Getting Around

15 minute walk from our house.
98 recommandé par les habitants
Commercial Platform 3 station
98 recommandé par les habitants
15 minute walk from our house.
#20 bus heading north (toward the mountains) will take you to Historic Chinatown (15 mins), Gastown (20 mins) or downtown (30 mins). #20 bus heading south will bring you to the Skytrain.
296 recommandé par les habitants
Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive
296 recommandé par les habitants
#20 bus heading north (toward the mountains) will take you to Historic Chinatown (15 mins), Gastown (20 mins) or downtown (30 mins). #20 bus heading south will bring you to the Skytrain.