Arts & Culture
The Vancouver Maritime Museum is a Maritime museum devoted to presenting the maritime history of Vancouver and the Canadian Arctic. Opened in 1959 as a Vancouver centennial project, it is located within Vanier Park just west of False Creek on the Vancouver waterfront.
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Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveThe Vancouver Maritime Museum is a Maritime museum devoted to presenting the maritime history of Vancouver and the Canadian Arctic. Opened in 1959 as a Vancouver centennial project, it is located within Vanier Park just west of False Creek on the Vancouver waterfront.
The Vancouver Art Gallery is the fifth-largest art gallery in Canada, and the largest in Western Canada.
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Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StThe Vancouver Art Gallery is the fifth-largest art gallery in Canada, and the largest in Western Canada.
The city's grand central library, with a colonnaded surround reminiscent of a Roman amphitheater.
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Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch)
350 W Georgia StThe city's grand central library, with a colonnaded surround reminiscent of a Roman amphitheater.
Science World at Telus World of Science, Vancouver is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization in Vancouver. It is located at the end of False Creek, and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.
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TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StreetScience World at Telus World of Science, Vancouver is a science centre run by a not-for-profit organization in Vancouver. It is located at the end of False Creek, and features many permanent interactive exhibits and displays, as well as areas with varying topics throughout the years.
Shakespeare performances in the summer held in tents in Vanier Park every year.
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte AveShakespeare performances in the summer held in tents in Vanier Park every year.
The Museum of Vancouver is an award-winning civic history museum located in Vanier Park, Vancouver, British Columbia. The MOV is the largest civic museum in Canada and the oldest museum in Vancouver.
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Museum of Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StThe Museum of Vancouver is an award-winning civic history museum located in Vanier Park, Vancouver, British Columbia. The MOV is the largest civic museum in Canada and the oldest museum in Vancouver.
The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest.
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrThe Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest.
The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a museum located in BC Place Stadium, at Gate A, the main entrance to the stadium, in Vancouver.
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BC Sports Hall of Fame
The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a museum located in BC Place Stadium, at Gate A, the main entrance to the stadium, in Vancouver.
Several murals are located in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood and every year, there is a 10-day festival to celebrate it.
Vancouver Mural Festival
2410 Columbia StSeveral murals are located in the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood and every year, there is a 10-day festival to celebrate it.
The Contemporary Art Gallery is a non-profit public art gallery in downtown Vancouver, focused on contemporary art. The CAG exhibits local, national, and international artists, primarily featuring emerging local artists producing Canadian contemporary art.
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Contemporary Art Gallery
555 Nelson StThe Contemporary Art Gallery is a non-profit public art gallery in downtown Vancouver, focused on contemporary art. The CAG exhibits local, national, and international artists, primarily featuring emerging local artists producing Canadian contemporary art.
Shopping
A list of shopping malls and outlets to visit!
Located in Burnaby, the Metropolis is a big mall with a large assortment of brands. The mall can be conveniently accessed by the Skytrain Expo Line.
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Metropolis At Metrotown
4700 KingswayLocated in Burnaby, the Metropolis is a big mall with a large assortment of brands. The mall can be conveniently accessed by the Skytrain Expo Line.
Conveniently located near the airport, the outlet is a great place to spend some time while waiting for your flight home. The European architectural style outlet carries luxury brands at a discount.
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdConveniently located near the airport, the outlet is a great place to spend some time while waiting for your flight home. The European architectural style outlet carries luxury brands at a discount.
Mall is located in Richmond, a city filled with great restaurants, especially Chinese.
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CF Richmond Centre
6551 No. 3 RoadMall is located in Richmond, a city filled with great restaurants, especially Chinese.
Smack in the middle of Downtown, the mall has a mix of luxury and high fashion brand stores. Great for sightseeing around Downtown with attachments to Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew.
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CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StSmack in the middle of Downtown, the mall has a mix of luxury and high fashion brand stores. Great for sightseeing around Downtown with attachments to Nordstrom and Holt Renfrew.
Shopping mall with luxury brands like Harry Rosen and Max Mara. During the holidays, the mall boasts a grand display of the holiday spirits. A place to get Santa photos and get gifts wrapped at the gift wrapping booth.
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Oakridge Centre
650 W 41st AveShopping mall with luxury brands like Harry Rosen and Max Mara. During the holidays, the mall boasts a grand display of the holiday spirits. A place to get Santa photos and get gifts wrapped at the gift wrapping booth.
Great place to visit before heading to Vancouver Island via BC Ferries! The Bass Pro Shops has a fish display with salmon swimming and a great taxidermy collection.
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Tsawwassen Mills
5000 Canoe Pass WyGreat place to visit before heading to Vancouver Island via BC Ferries! The Bass Pro Shops has a fish display with salmon swimming and a great taxidermy collection.
Place to browse through even if you are not getting anything!
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Nordstrom Pacific Centre
799 Robson StPlace to browse through even if you are not getting anything!
Essentials
Places near my place to get some things like grocery and over-the-counter medications.
10 mins walk from the suite, this grocery store has everything you need during your stay in Vancouver.
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Buy-Low Foods
370 E Broadway10 mins walk from the suite, this grocery store has everything you need during your stay in Vancouver.
The market has a vast collection of Asian snacks and instant noodles. In addition, the 5 min walk away market is also a great place to get grocery. Their tofu is made in-house.
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Kim’s Mart
519 E BroadwayThe market has a vast collection of Asian snacks and instant noodles. In addition, the 5 min walk away market is also a great place to get grocery. Their tofu is made in-house.
The Canadian counterpart of CVS - place to get some hygiene essentials or over-the-counter medication. The store has some grocery but it is best if you head upstairs to Buy-Low Foods for a larger spread.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StThe Canadian counterpart of CVS - place to get some hygiene essentials or over-the-counter medication. The store has some grocery but it is best if you head upstairs to Buy-Low Foods for a larger spread.
Parks & Nature
Stanley Park is a 405-hectare public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and is mostly surrounded by waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay. The park has a long history and was one of the first areas to be explored in the city.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park is a 405-hectare public park that borders the downtown of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada and is mostly surrounded by waters of Burrard Inlet and English Bay. The park has a long history and was one of the first areas to be explored in the city.
Jericho Beach on the north side of Jericho Park at the west end of Point Grey Rd between Wallace St and Discovery St. The east side of the beach caters to swimmers and the west side to sailboats and windsurfers.
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Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdJericho Beach on the north side of Jericho Park at the west end of Point Grey Rd between Wallace St and Discovery St. The east side of the beach caters to swimmers and the west side to sailboats and windsurfers.
Burnaby Lake is a lake located in Burnaby, British Columbia and is the focal geographic feature and namesake of Burnaby Lake Regional Park. The lake occupies 3.11 square kilometres of land, and is home to a large variety of wildlife.
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Burnaby Lake
Burnaby Lake is a lake located in Burnaby, British Columbia and is the focal geographic feature and namesake of Burnaby Lake Regional Park. The lake occupies 3.11 square kilometres of land, and is home to a large variety of wildlife.
Second Beach in Stanley Park is located at the junction of Stanley Park Dr and North Lagoon Dr next to Second Beach Pool, an oceanside, heated, outdoor pool.
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Second Beach Swimming Pool
735 Stanley Park DrSecond Beach in Stanley Park is located at the junction of Stanley Park Dr and North Lagoon Dr next to Second Beach Pool, an oceanside, heated, outdoor pool.
Located in North Vancouver, the park encompasses most of the upstream areas of the Capilano River below the Cleveland Dam and housed the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
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Capilano River Regional Park
5077 Capilano RdLocated in North Vancouver, the park encompasses most of the upstream areas of the Capilano River below the Cleveland Dam and housed the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
The Grouse Grind is a 2.9-kilometre trail up the face of Grouse Mountain, commonly referred to as “Mother Nature's Stairmaster.”
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Grouse Grind Trail
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.”
VanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world!
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StVanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world!
Clothing OPTIONAL!!! Access to the beach is via the very long staircase. Coming up the long stairs is harder than you may think. Breathtaking views of the water!
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Wreck Beach
Southwest Marine DriveClothing OPTIONAL!!! Access to the beach is via the very long staircase. Coming up the long stairs is harder than you may think. Breathtaking views of the water!
Bridal Falls
The view is worth the drive!
Shannon Falls is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. Definitely a place to stop for a break when heading to Whistler.
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Shannon Falls
Shannon Falls is the third highest waterfall in British Columbia. Definitely a place to stop for a break when heading to Whistler.
Kitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano neighbourhood, the beach faces out onto English Bay.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StKitsilano Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, especially in the warm summer months. Located at the north edge of the Kitsilano neighbourhood, the beach faces out onto English Bay.
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in Chinatown. Classical Chinese gardens employ philosophical principles of Feng shui and Taoism, striving to achieve harmony and a balance of opposites.
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StThe Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China, and is located in Chinatown. Classical Chinese gardens employ philosophical principles of Feng shui and Taoism, striving to achieve harmony and a balance of opposites.
1,200-metre mountain offering activities such as skiing & hiking plus sweeping views of Vancouver. The sweeping views require accessing by hiking the Grouse Grind or taking a gondola ride.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene Way1,200-metre mountain offering activities such as skiing & hiking plus sweeping views of Vancouver. The sweeping views require accessing by hiking the Grouse Grind or taking a gondola ride.
Lakeside provincial park with a vehicle-accessible campground, pocket beaches & mountain views.
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Gladstone Provincial Park (including Texas Creek Campground)
3535 E Lake DrLakeside provincial park with a vehicle-accessible campground, pocket beaches & mountain views.
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park and was established in 1885. Located in Alberta, just east of the British Columbian border, the park boasts the mountains of the Canadian Rockies.
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Banff
Banff National Park is Canada's oldest national park and was established in 1885. Located in Alberta, just east of the British Columbian border, the park boasts the mountains of the Canadian Rockies.
Yoho National Park is in the Rocky Mountains, in eastern British Columbia, Canada. Waterfalls include Wapta Falls, on the Kicking Horse River, and towering Takakkaw Falls.
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Yoho National Park Of Canada
Yoho National Park is in the Rocky Mountains, in eastern British Columbia, Canada. Waterfalls include Wapta Falls, on the Kicking Horse River, and towering Takakkaw Falls.
Sightseeing
Places you got to visit!!!
Built in 1977, the clock that runs by steam and whistle. Every 15 mins, the clock plays a little song. This steam clock is one of the only ones in the world and one of the first.
The neighbour would take you right back to Victorian London. You don't need to cross the pond to see London, just come to Gastown!!! Warning: some buildings are hunted.
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Gastown Vancouver Steam Clock
305 Water StBuilt in 1977, the clock that runs by steam and whistle. Every 15 mins, the clock plays a little song. This steam clock is one of the only ones in the world and one of the first.
The neighbour would take you right back to Victorian London. You don't need to cross the pond to see London, just come to Gastown!!! Warning: some buildings are hunted.
Located in Stanley Park, the totem poles are a small representation of the vast network of indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.
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Totem Poles
Located in Stanley Park, the totem poles are a small representation of the vast network of indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.
Located in North Vancouver, the simple suspension bridge is 140 metres long and rises 70 metres above the Capilano River. The park also boasts great views of the valley and the scavenger hunt is always a great thing to do.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdLocated in North Vancouver, the simple suspension bridge is 140 metres long and rises 70 metres above the Capilano River. The park also boasts great views of the valley and the scavenger hunt is always a great thing to do.
Located in Richmond, Steveston boasts the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, a fish's market, Pajo's (fish and chips restaurant), and great views!
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Steveston Harbour
3820 Bayview StLocated in Richmond, Steveston boasts the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, a fish's market, Pajo's (fish and chips restaurant), and great views!
False Creek
Great place to take a walk during dusk!
Entertainment & Activities
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StAmusement park during the summer season.
Located in Stanley Park, the public aquarium is a centre for marine research, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation.
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayLocated in Stanley Park, the public aquarium is a centre for marine research, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation.
Movie theatre showing major films, conveniently located in Downtown.
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Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StMovie theatre showing major films, conveniently located in Downtown.
Hosts BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps games and stadium tours of major music artists.
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BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdHosts BC Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps games and stadium tours of major music artists.
Hosts Vancouver Canucks games and arena tours of major music artists.
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Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayHosts Vancouver Canucks games and arena tours of major music artists.
Food Scene
Food suggestions in Vancouver area.
Terra Breads
1605 Manitoba StPlace to get great loafs and pastries.
This particular location of a chain brand hosts a great view of Coal Harbour, the mountains of North Vancouver, and Stanley Park. Located next to the convention centre, a great place to get a bite to eat. $$
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Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada PlThis particular location of a chain brand hosts a great view of Coal Harbour, the mountains of North Vancouver, and Stanley Park. Located next to the convention centre, a great place to get a bite to eat. $$
Inventive Indian cuisine with a lively atmosphere. Celebrated restaurant by renowned Indian-born Canadian chef Vikram Vij.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetInventive Indian cuisine with a lively atmosphere. Celebrated restaurant by renowned Indian-born Canadian chef Vikram Vij.
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This restaurant boasts a menu of seafood and steak dishes. Great place to eat with a rooftop patio! $$$
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Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StThis restaurant boasts a menu of seafood and steak dishes. Great place to eat with a rooftop patio! $$$
Ice cream shop with classic flavours, like London Fog and Hazelnut Whiskey. Lines during the summer is sometimes 20 mins long. $$
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StIce cream shop with classic flavours, like London Fog and Hazelnut Whiskey. Lines during the summer is sometimes 20 mins long. $$
This particular location of a swanky chain offering an international menu is located right off Robson Street. $$
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JOEY Bentall One
507 Burrard StThis particular location of a swanky chain offering an international menu is located right off Robson Street. $$
Great place to get a bite to eat while exploring Granville Island and the False Creek area.
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Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StGreat place to get a bite to eat while exploring Granville Island and the False Creek area.
Lively bistro near my place offering classic French dishes. $$$
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Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveLively bistro near my place offering classic French dishes. $$$
Sal y Limón
701 KingswayCasual eatery near my place with classic Mexican fare. $
Great place to get ice cream when you are exploring the Kitsilano area. Ice cream made with local, natural, and fresh ingredients!
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Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveGreat place to get ice cream when you are exploring the Kitsilano area. Ice cream made with local, natural, and fresh ingredients!
Fraser Court Seafood Restaurant
3469 Fraser StLocated near my place, a great place to get dim sun for brunch!!! $$
Place to get dim sum for brunch. Sam Smith, Grammy-winning musical artist, came here when he last visited Vancouver. $$
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Dinesty Dumpling House
1719 Robson StPlace to get dim sum for brunch. Sam Smith, Grammy-winning musical artist, came here when he last visited Vancouver. $$
Dim Sum and Chinese fare at a location conveniently located next to the Broadway-City Hall station. $$$
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Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
108-777 W BroadwayDim Sum and Chinese fare at a location conveniently located next to the Broadway-City Hall station. $$$
Sleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers. $$
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrSleek, upscale chain serving gourmet burgers, global comfort food, cocktails, wines & beers. $$
Contemporary pub offering Pacific Northwest fare, craft brews & a sprawling patio with scenic views. $$
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Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayContemporary pub offering Pacific Northwest fare, craft brews & a sprawling patio with scenic views. $$
Canadian standards often come with a twist at this bistro in a hip, bustling space. $$
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The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton StreetCanadian standards often come with a twist at this bistro in a hip, bustling space. $$
Simple dining room serving handmade noodles & a large selection of regional Northern Chinese dishes. $$
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Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StSimple dining room serving handmade noodles & a large selection of regional Northern Chinese dishes. $$
Snug, modern restaurant providing traditional ramen soups with housemade noodles & varied toppings. $
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Ramen Danbo
1333 Robson StSnug, modern restaurant providing traditional ramen soups with housemade noodles & varied toppings. $
Relaxed restaurant serving create-your-own pasta dishes with a choice of sauces, veggies & proteins. $
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Basil Pasta Bar
636 Davie StRelaxed restaurant serving create-your-own pasta dishes with a choice of sauces, veggies & proteins. $
Cozy eatery serving large, refined Italian dishes meant for sharing, with gluten-free choices. $$
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StCozy eatery serving large, refined Italian dishes meant for sharing, with gluten-free choices. $$
Family-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor. This particular location is said to be haunted with ghosts. $$
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The Old Spaghetti Factory (Gastown)
53 Water StFamily-friendly chain eatery featuring traditional Italian entrees amid turn-of-the-century decor. This particular location is said to be haunted with ghosts. $$
Bright, modern cafe serving elevated, locally sourced vegetarian & vegan dishes, plus cocktails. $$
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Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveBright, modern cafe serving elevated, locally sourced vegetarian & vegan dishes, plus cocktails. $$
Middle Eastern & Mediterranean wraps, small & shared plates, & shawarma with outdoor seating. $
Mitra Canteen
3034 Main StMiddle Eastern & Mediterranean wraps, small & shared plates, & shawarma with outdoor seating. $
Small, informal establishment serving creative vegetarian & health-focused Vietnamese meals. $$
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Chau Veggie Express
5052 Victoria DrSmall, informal establishment serving creative vegetarian & health-focused Vietnamese meals. $$
Small Viet restaurant serving pho and other dishes located on Victoria Drive. Lines are long during lunch hour. $
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Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen
5155 Victoria DrSmall Viet restaurant serving pho and other dishes located on Victoria Drive. Lines are long during lunch hour. $
Viet restaurant serving pho and other dishes near my place! $
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Thai Son Restaurant
373 E BroadwayViet restaurant serving pho and other dishes near my place! $
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
888 Nelson StKorean BBQ restaurant near Scotiabank Theatre. $$
Aged beef, shellfish & happy-hour specials are the mainstays at this clubby yet casual chain. $$$
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Yaletown
1011 Mainland StAged beef, shellfish & happy-hour specials are the mainstays at this clubby yet casual chain. $$$
Popular waterfront spot with a seafood-focused menu & an upper dining room, bistro, bar & patio. $$$
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Bridges Restaurant
1696 Duranleau StPopular waterfront spot with a seafood-focused menu & an upper dining room, bistro, bar & patio. $$$
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrA short bus ride away.
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StFrenchies Diner
2470 Main St