Guidebook for Vancouver
Everything Else
The Vancouver Convention Centre is home to over 500 events a year – conventions, trade shows and other events of all shapes and sizes that connect people and ideas.
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Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceThe Vancouver Convention Centre is home to over 500 events a year – conventions, trade shows and other events of all shapes and sizes that connect people and ideas.
Sightseeing
Canada Place is the home of the Convention Centre, Vancouver's World Trade Centre and Flyover Canada. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, family-friendly, flight simulation ride like no other!
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Canada Place
999 Canada PlCanada Place is the home of the Convention Centre, Vancouver's World Trade Centre and Flyover Canada. Flyover Canada is a breathtaking, family-friendly, flight simulation ride like no other!
The Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” This trail is very challenging. Keep in mind that there is a wide range of mountaintop trails that might better suit the average hiker.
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Sendero Grouse Grind
6400 Nancy Greene WayThe Grouse Grind® is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” This trail is very challenging. Keep in mind that there is a wide range of mountaintop trails that might better suit the average hiker.
Welcome to the Riviera of the downtown east side! Mean Streets meets moms out with tots in a living diorama of the gentrification of Gas Town and its neighboring hoods.
While extremely close to Hastings & Main, I actually feel quite a bit safer here, and it's worth stopping by for the unique views of the city, north shore, and port. The park is cleaner than you'd expect and well tended.
The usual route for getting here on foot is most likely taking Water street then Alexander street an taking a left at Main, but if you feel like an odder route you can take the elevator outside the Cactus Club at Canada Place and walk underground along West Waterfront Road to the park. Spooky.
Fun, but more for urban explorers and people watchers than for a day out on the beach.
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Crab Park
101 E Waterfront RdWelcome to the Riviera of the downtown east side! Mean Streets meets moms out with tots in a living diorama of the gentrification of Gas Town and its neighboring hoods.
While extremely close to Hastings & Main, I actually feel quite a bit safer here, and it's worth stopping by for the unique views of the city, north shore, and port. The park is cleaner than you'd expect and well tended.
The usual route for getting here on foot is most likely taking Water street then Alexander street an taking a left at Main, but if you feel like an odder route you can take the elevator outside the Cactus Club at Canada Place and walk underground along West Waterfront Road to the park. Spooky.
Fun, but more for urban explorers and people watchers than for a day out on the beach.
This park is a good spot for picture taking opportunities as it has great views of Coal Harbour and Vancouver's North Shore. It also is just a few blocks east of Stanley Park so it would be easy to add this on the sightseeing itinerary. This park has excellent waterfront views, so obviously there is a restaurant right by here called The Mill if you would like to dine as well.
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Parque Harbour Green
1199 W Cordova StThis park is a good spot for picture taking opportunities as it has great views of Coal Harbour and Vancouver's North Shore. It also is just a few blocks east of Stanley Park so it would be easy to add this on the sightseeing itinerary. This park has excellent waterfront views, so obviously there is a restaurant right by here called The Mill if you would like to dine as well.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located at 578 Carrall Street and consists of a freely accessible public park and a garden with an admission fee. The mandate of the garden is to “maintain and enhance the bridge of understanding between Chinese and western cultures, promote Chinese culture generally and be an integral part of the local community.”
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located at 578 Carrall Street and consists of a freely accessible public park and a garden with an admission fee. The mandate of the garden is to “maintain and enhance the bridge of understanding between Chinese and western cultures, promote Chinese culture generally and be an integral part of the local community.”
English Bay Beach is the most populated beach area in Vancouver and is host to a numerous events. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.
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Playa de la Bahía de Ingles
Beach AvenueEnglish Bay Beach is the most populated beach area in Vancouver and is host to a numerous events. The Stanley Park Seawall, a popular running and biking route, runs along the east side of the beach.
Stanley Park is a world renowned park. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.
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Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park is a world renowned park. Explore the 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall.
The ferries offer a unique ride with beautiful views of local scenery. After dinner watch the sun set over English Bay and see the lights from shore reflecting on False Creek.
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Plaza of Nations Ferry Dock station
The ferries offer a unique ride with beautiful views of local scenery. After dinner watch the sun set over English Bay and see the lights from shore reflecting on False Creek.
Mirador de Vancouver
555 W Hastings StGastown
Essentials
Its right downstairs! Shoppers Drug Mart is the leader in Canada's retail drug store marketplace and is the number one provider of pharmacy products & services.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StIts right downstairs! Shoppers Drug Mart is the leader in Canada's retail drug store marketplace and is the number one provider of pharmacy products & services.
"How convenient is that? A good supermarket just around the corner."
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IGA
2286 W Broadway"How convenient is that? A good supermarket just around the corner."
Rexall
88 W Pender StT&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlDrinks & Nightlife
Steamworks has been a convenient place to grab a bite with a local beer for a long time! Right next to the skytrain so you can easily plan your evening without finding a designated driver! The food here isn't amazing but it's not bad and the drinks are fine. Prices are average as well. You come here to have a few drinks with friends and not expect too much. The place is huge and it's certain a plus that they have a pool table as we love playing pool while we have a few drinks. Been here multiple times over the years and have never really had a bad experience.
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Steamworks
375 Water StSteamworks has been a convenient place to grab a bite with a local beer for a long time! Right next to the skytrain so you can easily plan your evening without finding a designated driver! The food here isn't amazing but it's not bad and the drinks are fine. Prices are average as well. You come here to have a few drinks with friends and not expect too much. The place is huge and it's certain a plus that they have a pool table as we love playing pool while we have a few drinks. Been here multiple times over the years and have never really had a bad experience.
The Pint Public House
455 Abbott StThe Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StArts & Culture
The Gallery Cafe, the architecture, the rallies, this place is really a charm. Ask Leon for special deals on the admission tickets.
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Galería de Arte de Vancouver
750 Hornby StThe Gallery Cafe, the architecture, the rallies, this place is really a charm. Ask Leon for special deals on the admission tickets.
Consolidating Vancouver Public Library's Central Branch, Federal Office Tower, and retail and service facilities, the Library Square occupies a city block in Downtown Vancouver. Centred on the block, the library is a nine-story rectangular box containing book stacks and services, surrounded by a free-standing, elliptical, colonnaded wall featuring reading and study areas that are accessed by bridges spanning skylit light wells. The library's internal glass facade overlooks an enclosed concourse formed by a second elliptical wall that defines the east side of the site. This glass-roofed concourse serves as an entry foyer to the library and the more lively pedestrian activities at ground level. Public spaces surrounding the library form a continuous piazza with parking located below grade. The building's exterior resembles the Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome (better known by its later name of the Colosseum) although in fact the resemblance is to the present rather than original state of the building.[7]
The Library Square Project was the largest capital project ever undertaken by the City of Vancouver. The decision to build the project came after a favourable public referendum in November 1990. The City then held a design competition to choose a design for the new building. The design by Moshe Safdie and DA Architects was by far the most radical design and yet was the public favourite. The inclusion of the 21 story office tower in the design was required in order to pay for it and as part of a deal with the federal government to obtain the land; the federal government has a long term lease on the high rise office tower portion of the project. Construction began in early 1993 and was completed in 1995.
In addition to its function as the central branch of the city's public library system, the one square block project also includes an attached office high-rise, retail shops, restaurants, and underground public parking. The Library building has a rooftop garden designed by Vancouver landscape architect Cornelia Oberlander. The roof garden is not accessible by the public.
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Biblioteca Pública de Vancouver (Sucursal de la Biblioteca Central)
350 W Georgia StConsolidating Vancouver Public Library's Central Branch, Federal Office Tower, and retail and service facilities, the Library Square occupies a city block in Downtown Vancouver. Centred on the block, the library is a nine-story rectangular box containing book stacks and services, surrounded by a free-standing, elliptical, colonnaded wall featuring reading and study areas that are accessed by bridges spanning skylit light wells. The library's internal glass facade overlooks an enclosed concourse formed by a second elliptical wall that defines the east side of the site. This glass-roofed concourse serves as an entry foyer to the library and the more lively pedestrian activities at ground level. Public spaces surrounding the library form a continuous piazza with parking located below grade. The building's exterior resembles the Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome (better known by its later name of the Colosseum) although in fact the resemblance is to the present rather than original state of the building.[7]
The Library Square Project was the largest capital project ever undertaken by the City of Vancouver. The decision to build the project came after a favourable public referendum in November 1990. The City then held a design competition to choose a design for the new building. The design by Moshe Safdie and DA Architects was by far the most radical design and yet was the public favourite. The inclusion of the 21 story office tower in the design was required in order to pay for it and as part of a deal with the federal government to obtain the land; the federal government has a long term lease on the high rise office tower portion of the project. Construction began in early 1993 and was completed in 1995.
In addition to its function as the central branch of the city's public library system, the one square block project also includes an attached office high-rise, retail shops, restaurants, and underground public parking. The Library building has a rooftop garden designed by Vancouver landscape architect Cornelia Oberlander. The roof garden is not accessible by the public.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
843 Seymour StFood Scene
High-end steaks & an extensive wine list are offered in a snazzy art deco setting with a lounge.
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Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar
615 Seymour StHigh-end steaks & an extensive wine list are offered in a snazzy art deco setting with a lounge.
Bustling 3-level steakhouse with luxe decor, rare cuts of beef & a custom meat locker for dry-aging. $250 for dinner for two with wine, tax and tip
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Black+Blue
1032 Alberni StBustling 3-level steakhouse with luxe decor, rare cuts of beef & a custom meat locker for dry-aging. $250 for dinner for two with wine, tax and tip
Local chain outpost roasting fair-trade beans & offering light bites & sweets like cheesecake.
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Trees Organic Coffee
450 Granville StLocal chain outpost roasting fair-trade beans & offering light bites & sweets like cheesecake.
"Lively ambient, fresh oysters and beautiful people. The ceasar is the drink you should order - comes with a giant prawn."
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Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton St"Lively ambient, fresh oysters and beautiful people. The ceasar is the drink you should order - comes with a giant prawn."
"The long line on the sidewalk is well-deserved: the food is fabulous!"
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Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie St"The long line on the sidewalk is well-deserved: the food is fabulous!"
Shopping
Costco Wholesale
605 Expo Blvd!
The Pacific Centre location will carry far more brands than Nordstrom’s Calgary and Ottawa stores, including some exclusive concessions and shop-in-stores.
Nordstrom’s Vancouver store features two high-profile luxury boutiques – Christian Louboutin footwear and accessories for women, and Delvaux women’s leathergoods. This will be Paris-based Louboutin’s second Canadian location and Belgium’s Delvaux is exclusive to Nordstrom in Canada.
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Nordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson StThe Pacific Centre location will carry far more brands than Nordstrom’s Calgary and Ottawa stores, including some exclusive concessions and shop-in-stores.
Nordstrom’s Vancouver store features two high-profile luxury boutiques – Christian Louboutin footwear and accessories for women, and Delvaux women’s leathergoods. This will be Paris-based Louboutin’s second Canadian location and Belgium’s Delvaux is exclusive to Nordstrom in Canada.
Holt Renfrew
737 Dunsmuir StCF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia St