Joshua’s guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite local sushi restaurant a casual 10 minute walk from the house. (note - closed on Sunday & holidays)
http://www.temakisushi.ca/
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Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayOur favorite local sushi restaurant a casual 10 minute walk from the house. (note - closed on Sunday & holidays)
http://www.temakisushi.ca/
Great hand crafted local pizza and a selection of craft beers not too far from the house.
http://corduroypie.com/
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Corduroy Pie Company
758 W 16th AveGreat hand crafted local pizza and a selection of craft beers not too far from the house.
http://corduroypie.com/
Fantastic ramen - lines out the door almost every night. but worth it.
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Ramen Danbo日本拉麫
1833 W 4th AveFantastic ramen - lines out the door almost every night. but worth it.
Tacofino - Kitsilano
1909 W 4th AveTacos - with style. what else is there to say?
A top 10 in Canada restaurant with creative Canadian fare
http://www.annalena.ca/
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AnnaLena
1809 W 1st AveA top 10 in Canada restaurant with creative Canadian fare
http://www.annalena.ca/
Elevates pub fare with an amazing patio (Stamps Landing) for a summers drink.
https://www.discovermahony.com/
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Mahony & Sons
601 Stamps LandingElevates pub fare with an amazing patio (Stamps Landing) for a summers drink.
https://www.discovermahony.com/
One of the oldest sushi restaurants in Vancouver and the origins of the California Roll. Chef Tojo has been a staple in Vancouver for decades for a reason.
https://tojos.com/
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Tojo's Restaurant
1133 West BroadwayOne of the oldest sushi restaurants in Vancouver and the origins of the California Roll. Chef Tojo has been a staple in Vancouver for decades for a reason.
https://tojos.com/
A quintessential BC family friendly restaurant - great variety of foods with plenty of kid friendly options. Many in the city - but west 4th location is closest.
https://www.whitespot.ca/
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White Spot Kitsilano
2518 W BroadwayA quintessential BC family friendly restaurant - great variety of foods with plenty of kid friendly options. Many in the city - but west 4th location is closest.
https://www.whitespot.ca/
An amazing local secret. The cafe is upstairs in the Jericho sailing club is has decent casual food and a phenomenal view.
https://thegalley.ca/
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The Galley Patio & Grill
1300 Discovery StAn amazing local secret. The cafe is upstairs in the Jericho sailing club is has decent casual food and a phenomenal view.
https://thegalley.ca/
Brilliant public market - ready to feed any appetite. Full of street performers and flavours and absolute stop for any visitor.
https://granvilleisland.com/
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Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StBrilliant public market - ready to feed any appetite. Full of street performers and flavours and absolute stop for any visitor.
https://granvilleisland.com/
Neighbourhoods
Great local cafes, restaurants and shopping.
A casual 20 minute walk away.
http://www.shopwest4th.com/
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Kitsilano
Great local cafes, restaurants and shopping.
A casual 20 minute walk away.
http://www.shopwest4th.com/
High end shopping, cafes and local restaurants a 15 minute walk away
https://southgranville.org/
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South Granville
High end shopping, cafes and local restaurants a 15 minute walk away
https://southgranville.org/
One of a few neighbourhoods loaded with great craft breweries. Great for strolling between them and sample some local favorites
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Mount Pleasant
One of a few neighbourhoods loaded with great craft breweries. Great for strolling between them and sample some local favorites
Historical part of the city with red brick buildings, cafes, restaurants and shops. As well as the steam clock.
https://gastown.org/about/gastown-bia/
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Gastown
Historical part of the city with red brick buildings, cafes, restaurants and shops. As well as the steam clock.
https://gastown.org/about/gastown-bia/
A culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city. Also known as Little Italy!
https://thedrive.ca/
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveA culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as The Drive - is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in the city. Also known as Little Italy!
https://thedrive.ca/
Sightseeing
A 1,000 acre park in the heart of the city, surrounded by water and amazing city views. A walk or bike around the sea wall is well worth the effort.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdA 1,000 acre park in the heart of the city, surrounded by water and amazing city views. A walk or bike around the sea wall is well worth the effort.
Serving up epic views of the city with plenty to do atop the mountain (walks, skiing, and restaurants). For the healthy at heart there is the Grouse Grind (think stairs straight up the mountain - over an hours hike for most)
https://www.grousemountain.com/
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayServing up epic views of the city with plenty to do atop the mountain (walks, skiing, and restaurants). For the healthy at heart there is the Grouse Grind (think stairs straight up the mountain - over an hours hike for most)
https://www.grousemountain.com/
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayGreat for families.
Full network of hiking and biking trails within the University lands
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/pacific-spirit-regional-park
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveFull network of hiking and biking trails within the University lands
http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/pacific-spirit-regional-park
Fantastic marketplace for arts, crafts and local foods.
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Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StFantastic marketplace for arts, crafts and local foods.
Craft Breweries
Great variety of local beers and hand crafted pizzas.
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R&B Ale & Pizza House
1-54 E 4th AveGreat variety of local beers and hand crafted pizzas.
More local beers and a pizza truck just outside the door.
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveMore local beers and a pizza truck just outside the door.
Faculty Brewing Co.
1830 Ontario StHandful of small batch beers.
Large size brew hall with craft beers and food.
https://brewhall.com/
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BREWHALL
97 E 2nd AveLarge size brew hall with craft beers and food.
https://brewhall.com/
Råd om din stad
Ta sig runt
Buses to and from our place
We are close to bus lines #16 (to downtown) and #33 to UBC & Vancouver General Hospital. Bus routes can be found at: https://www.translink.ca/
Sätt att spara
Local Groceries
We are one block from the Loblaws City Market (Arbutus) - when you can get most anything you need for any meals at home during your stay.
https://www.loblaws.ca/
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City Bikes are nearby
If you want to cycle around the city you may use the shared bikes from the station at the end of the block. We are also on the Arbutus Greenway - a dedicated bike path - a great way to get around.
https://www.mobibikes.ca/
Resa med barn
Indoor entertainment - Science World
A great day of learning and playing for kids big and small.
https://www.scienceworld.ca/
Resa med barn
Indoor entertainment - Aquarium
A great view of BC seas - the Vancouver aquarium is very well done.
https://www.vanaqua.org/