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This amazing sporting complex come community centre is a part of the Vancouver Olympic legacy. It's three stops on the Canada Line to Brighouse Station and a 15 minute walk.
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Richmond Olympic Oval
6111 River RdThis amazing sporting complex come community centre is a part of the Vancouver Olympic legacy. It's three stops on the Canada Line to Brighouse Station and a 15 minute walk.
You can drop in here to use the gym. It's about a 10 minute walk and there are also free tennis courts about two blocks away from there.
Marpole Oakridge Community Centre
990 W 59th AveYou can drop in here to use the gym. It's about a 10 minute walk and there are also free tennis courts about two blocks away from there.
This is a good climbing gym if you can get there off peak hours. We prefer the Richmond Oval but this is nice and central if you plan on getting come sightseeing in.
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Cliffhanger Climbing Gym
670 Industrial AveThis is a good climbing gym if you can get there off peak hours. We prefer the Richmond Oval but this is nice and central if you plan on getting come sightseeing in.
Sightseeing
For an afternoon stroll you can follow the Canada Line along Cambie from Marine station to the water where there is a footbridge under the train line over the Fraser.
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Marine Gateway
For an afternoon stroll you can follow the Canada Line along Cambie from Marine station to the water where there is a footbridge under the train line over the Fraser.
Queen Elizabeth Park is one of the prettiest spots to view the city. It's a short walk from King Edward Station three stops away on the Canada Line from Marine Station.
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Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StQueen Elizabeth Park is one of the prettiest spots to view the city. It's a short walk from King Edward Station three stops away on the Canada Line from Marine Station.
VanDusen Garden, offers diverse plant collections, garden courses and family adventures - Walk to SW Marine Dr. @Ash St (about 3 mins) take the 17 Bus to Downtown.Stop at 5100 Oak St. 16 minutes.
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StVanDusen Garden, offers diverse plant collections, garden courses and family adventures - Walk to SW Marine Dr. @Ash St (about 3 mins) take the 17 Bus to Downtown.Stop at 5100 Oak St. 16 minutes.
The walk to the Aquarium is beautiful from Waterfront station just follow the seawall to Stanley park. If you are not big on fish . . you'll love the walk anyway.
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThe walk to the Aquarium is beautiful from Waterfront station just follow the seawall to Stanley park. If you are not big on fish . . you'll love the walk anyway.
Cobblestone streets and quaint pubs. Head here for dinner one night. Walk along Cordova for an enjoyable stroll.
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Gastown
Cobblestone streets and quaint pubs. Head here for dinner one night. Walk along Cordova for an enjoyable stroll.
Take the Aquabus to Hornby street from here for quick transport to the city center, or vice versa to get from downtown to Granville market. In fact you can take them all around the inlet.
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Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetTake the Aquabus to Hornby street from here for quick transport to the city center, or vice versa to get from downtown to Granville market. In fact you can take them all around the inlet.
Lovely place to go for a walk and enjoy a warm evening.
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English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueLovely place to go for a walk and enjoy a warm evening.
Steveston is an adorable little spot for fish and chips, to purchase fresh fish, enjoy ice cream or just a walk on the water. You can also go whale watching here.
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Steveston
Steveston is an adorable little spot for fish and chips, to purchase fresh fish, enjoy ice cream or just a walk on the water. You can also go whale watching here.
Food Scene
Subway
5218 Joyce StWell . . . its better than Macdonald's and its open 24 hours!
Good old North American diner fare. If you are looking for a great hangover breakfast this is the place to go.
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Denny's
10211 St Edwards DrGood old North American diner fare. If you are looking for a great hangover breakfast this is the place to go.
This Vancouver born food chain has great burgers, and the portobello burger is a pretty tasty veggie option as well.
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White Spot
1476 KingswayThis Vancouver born food chain has great burgers, and the portobello burger is a pretty tasty veggie option as well.
Nice little spot within walking distance for an evening cocktail or scrumptious breakfast. We really like breakfast here. It beats Denny's for quality for sure.
Cravings Restaurant And Sports Bar
8808 Osler StNice little spot within walking distance for an evening cocktail or scrumptious breakfast. We really like breakfast here. It beats Denny's for quality for sure.
Momo Sushi
6-375 Water StMy fave place to get Sushi Downtown!
Gelato that will blow your mind. I'm not kidding. It's a taste, smell, colour carnival in this joint. I think half of Van has figured that out thought so don't pick obvious hours like early afternoon.
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Bella Gelateria
1752 W Cordova StGelato that will blow your mind. I'm not kidding. It's a taste, smell, colour carnival in this joint. I think half of Van has figured that out thought so don't pick obvious hours like early afternoon.
Great spot for coffee and delightful chocolate made in-house. Beats the Starbucks same old any day.
Mink Chocolates Cafe
863 W Hastings StGreat spot for coffee and delightful chocolate made in-house. Beats the Starbucks same old any day.
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayExcellent seafood and delightful view.
Arts & Culture
Care for a little gambling or a riverside dining experience? You can attend some great stand up comedy here or just grab a drink and people watch. One stop away from Marine Drive station.
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River Rock Casino Resort
8811 River RdCare for a little gambling or a riverside dining experience? You can attend some great stand up comedy here or just grab a drink and people watch. One stop away from Marine Drive station.
Vancouver's center of the arts. Restaurants, fresh produce, theatre, parks for kids. It's really and excellent Market.
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Granville Island
Vancouver's center of the arts. Restaurants, fresh produce, theatre, parks for kids. It's really and excellent Market.
Essentials
If your a foodie you'll get lost in aisles here. Everything is beautifully presented. It's a great spot to pick up snacks for a long walk or a picnic.
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Urban Fare
177 Davie StIf your a foodie you'll get lost in aisles here. Everything is beautifully presented. It's a great spot to pick up snacks for a long walk or a picnic.
Healthy and Happy Living Food Store
About a 20 minute walk from our house.
There is a big mall and a Safeway here. It's just two stops on the Canada line. Bare in mind a transit ticket last 1.5 hours. You could go, pick up groceries, and come home on same ticket.
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Oakridge Centre
650 W 41st AveThere is a big mall and a Safeway here. It's just two stops on the Canada line. Bare in mind a transit ticket last 1.5 hours. You could go, pick up groceries, and come home on same ticket.