Wait for the hot and fresh Honey Dip Donuts. Get six, eat them and then die on a floating raft headed to sea because it ain't gonna get any better
After stocking up on fresh fruit and produce, check out the beautiful selection of flowers for your home.
Seating is limited, and the deluxe waffles are pretty pricey, but they're soooo worth it!
Stanley Park is one of the biggest city park in the world, with the best beaches around including English Beach. Take a walk around the sea wall or visit the Vancouver Aquarium. This is the best park.
You will enjoy the new Tree Top / A Cliff Walk....again another must see when you Visit Beautiful Vancouver, BC - Canada
New to this world famous hot dog place? Try the Terimayo. You can't go wrong. My personal favorite? Tonkatsu. Interesting take on the classic pork cutlet.
Relaxed atmosphere, Belgian waffles and fancy lattes – lavender latte anyone? Read more.
Another restaurant of the Guu series. Don't miss out on the Kakuni pork belly or the Kabocha Korroke.
Go to Dragon Ball & treat yourself to one of their delicious fresh fruit slushes, pearl milk bubble teas or try something more adventurous. Don't be afraid to mix&match flavours!
Lunch: salty stick rice, green onion pastry, pork chop noodle soup, and oh, Xiao Loong Bao! Read more.
Definitely try the steam rice rolls during the day! It's really awesome! And at anytime all time favourite Wonton Mein is definitely a pleaser!
I'm a skin care natzi and love spoiling myself with a facial here! Also love all the products too :) Read more.
Try the deconstructed negitoro tuna-and-rice bowl — the perfect cool lunch to beat the midday heat. Read more.
Finally, Chinese food in Chinatown that can challenges Richmond's offerings, in an upscale setting worthy of a coctail hour. Try the mantou with shortrib, fish noodle bowl and shao bing pork sammies. Read more.
New lobby and galleries are finally open to the public, definitely worth checking out!
If you're taking in an evening show, grab a quick dinner at the Japa Dog vendor across the street beforehand -- perfect because you'll still have room for popcorn and snacks. :)
observatory hall is worth paying and it isn't expensive at all. many kinds of beautiful birds and flowers inside. :)
For All-You-Can-Eat, you're limited to max 4 orders (12 pieces) for sashimi. Do NOT take the bad service personally and you'll have a decent and affordable meal here.
Check out 'echo' installation near Chan Centre. Circular concrete seating with brass sphere shape in centre. Stand on sphere and talk to yourself: surprise awaits.
The jasmine hot chocolate is yummy! Cute gift boxes for their yummy chocolate squares, tarts, or truffles! FYI, they close at 6pm!
Awesome dessert place with a atmosphere to top. Great for a romantic date, though be sure to call ahead for available seating!
Awesome venue for ice skating! For more info and rates, visit http://www.mysunset.net/rink.htm
Best place to spend a saturday afternoon.!! try the granville island market, Whet, granville island brewing, The Keg and Bridges restaurants for dinner and the dockside restaurant for breakfast..
Macarons, cakes, ice creams and real hot chocolate! A great after dinner spot, fully licensed too!
Good place to get a good expresso though and even though the service is slow it's because it's a popular place and alot of people go there...but go when it's not busy is the trick.
If you're looking for a tasty cocktail, get the lemon meringue. It's really good! What's in a Lemon Meringue | smirnoff vanilla vodka, natural lemon syrup, lemonade and pineapple juice whipped foam.
The new brunch menu is really good. I recommend the yew hash. Avoid the lounge area though if you don't like TVs in your face on Sunday brunch.
Here be the start of sophisticated dining in Gastown; chef/co-owner Jeremie Bastien is a bold-name chef; he walks a line between fine dining and bistro. Read more.
After trying a few concoctions, I realize these bartenders are brilliant mixologists and that the bar is in fact a lab for their wonderfully creative drinks. Read more.
Go to the Diamond for the excellent cocktails but make sure you soak up the booze with the wicked Vietnamese-style duck sub sandwich.
Best neighborhood bar in Mount Pleasant. Fantastic beers and a deep back bar to explore.
No line-ups on those crazy Friday nights & great cocktails! Try the Secret Garden Martini for a tangy treat
Best venue in the city. Doesn't matter what the show, always a win. PS there's another ladies bathroom upstairs - never has a line.
The place for laid back drinking & casual clothes, rub shoulders with NHL players and still meet lots of people looking for the same thing as you;) Get there early to avoid slow moving weekend lines. Read more.
AMAZING Indian food. Lamb Popsicles are damn good, servers are nice and helpful, lots of little complementary things. Overall was best food I've had in a long time. Even the wait was enjoyable
Great izakaya with an authentic feel and affordable eats. Be prepared for welcoming shouts of "irrashaimase."
Their weekend brunch is great, get one of their $10 plates plus order a bottomless French Press coffee
My favourite restaurant in Vancouver! Order the Cold Mezze to share (vegetarian, yum!) for only $28. Also amazing: Organic Sangria and the scallops are TO DIE FOR. Great place for a date.
Try the prosciutto & pear. It melts in your mouth. You almost don't want to eat the sandwich because it looks like a work of art.
Great place to spend an hour or so drinking superb coffee, eating delicious food & browsing beautiful artwork. Jen & Chris are awesome!
Ask for a barista's recommendation and go stand at the back standing bar. There's also reading material at the front shelves :)
For a quick breather, stop by and visit this beautiful garden. Try to find the "Everything is Going to Be Alright" sign. :-) Read more.
Quiet enough to have a conversation most week nights and open late. Don't neglect the menu, either!
Best Japanese lunch in Vancouver. Try the Deluxe set, Tonkatsu set, or Kakuni Bowl. Unforgettable.
Chocolate dessert buffet on Friday nights in their Fleuri restaurant.
Walking the sea wall is gorgeous at any time of day. People sometimes forget to stroll under the Cambir street bridge though. Gorgeous views.
Spending the day and enjoying the most historic and distinctive neighbourhoods in Vancouver was an interesting and unique experience! A must-go-to place for tourists especially!
A Top 10 attraction to hit up while you're in Vancouver. If you make your way up to Whistler, you should check out the record breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola 436m above the ground.
If you're looking for food to eat, then head to phnom phenh! Butter beef and chicken wings!
The buzz is all about the apiary; maker's mark, honey, black walnut bitters, honeycomb garnish
The one thing that really struck me was the Amazon exhibit. Those things they have in the water there are really damn freaky. I don't ever want to go swimming in the Amazon! LOL
We hear the totem poles at Stanley Park are one of the most-visited attractions in all of British Columbia. A must-see.
A great historical trip through our maritime past. Plenty to keep kids engaged also! Read more.
Beautiful time with the family. Dress warmly (toque, mitts, and boots). Dancing lights are very neat. Parking is a bit of a nightmare and it is very crowded.
I suggest you plan for a late afternoon visit, enjoy dinner in the dinning room, then walk through the gardesn again at night (gardens colourfully lit up), then enjoy the fireworks. It is like visitin
Go to the basement for archival footage of Victoria from the early 1900's.
Check out the Natural History exhibits. The woolley mammoth and forest exhibits are particularly surreal and should not be missed. Read more.
Ranked the sexiest beach in North America, it's definitely my favourite in Vancouver. Adequare sand/grass mix and shade available (and a pool)
Main trail stairs: turn right if you like a laid back vibe, turn left for more activity. If you are hung up with nudity go to Kits
