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Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition
Cycle BC Rentals and Tours is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

1. Cycle BC Rentals and Tours

#10-73 E 6th Ave (Quebec and 6th), Vancouver, BC
Bike Rental · Mt. Pleasant · 1 tip

The ProvinceThe Province: Cycle B.C. makes our "Vancouver on the cheap" itinerary. Ride around Vancouver in style by renting a scooter, zipping out to Kits or heading downtown to Stanley Park for $16. Read more.

2. Equinox Gallery

2321 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC
Uncategorized · Fairview · 3 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: The Equinox makes our "Vancouver on the cheap" itinerary to get you cultured and musically-inspired. Read more.

3. Winsor Gallery

3025 granville st, Vancouver, BC
Art Gallery · Fairview · 2 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: The Winsor Gallery makes our "Vancouver on the cheap" itinerary to get you cultured and musically-inspired. Read more.

4. Ian Tan Gallery

Granville and 6th, Vancouver, BC
Tanning Salon · Fairview · 2 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: The Ian Tan Gallery makes our "Vancouver on the cheap" itinerary to get you cultured and musically-inspired. Read more.

Beggar's banquet is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

5. Beggar's banquet

1 W Cordova, Vancouver, BC
Flea Market · Gastown · 1 tip

The ProvinceThe Province: This pop-up flea market, showcasing local wares and vintage goods and clothing, makes our "Vancouver on the cheap" itinerary. Bonus: Admission is only $2. Read more.

Trees Organic Coffee is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

6. Trees Organic Coffee

8.2
450 Granville St. (btwn W. Hastings & W. Pender St.), Vancouver, BC
Café · Downtown Vancouver · 95 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Trees Organic Cafes is often a good bet for laid-back evenings of music, spoken word and comedy. The cafe has live music Thursdays and Fridays from 8-10 p.m. with admission by donation. Read more.

Granville Island is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

7. Granville Island

(Cartwright St.), Vancouver, BC
Island · 66 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Winterruption runs Feb. 24-26 w/ outdoor performances and stilt walkers. Head to Performance Works for $15 shows w/ Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, Acres of Lions & Aidan Knight. Read more.

Creative Mornings/VAN is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

8. Creative Mornings/VAN

#250-111 W Hastings Street (Abbott), Vancouver, BC
Event Space · Gastown · 3 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: A free monthly breakfast gathering that features a 20-minute lecture by a creative innovator, followed by a 20-minute group discussion. We like it so much it made our "Vancouver on the Cheap" list. Read more.

9. Wing Sang Building

51 and 71 East Pender Street (Columbia Street), Vancouver, BC
Structure · Downtown Vancouver · 1 tip

The ProvinceThe Province: Take a guided tour through one of Chinatown’s most beautifully restored buildings while perusing Bob Rennie’s private collection, believed to be the largest private collection in B.C. Read more.

Orpheum Theatre is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

10. Orpheum Theatre

8.7
884 Granville St (btwn Smithe & Robson), Vancouver, BC
Concert Hall · Downtown Vancouver · 30 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Pecha Kucha celebrates this city’s creative energy with quick talks by local designers. Speakers present 20 images for 20 seconds. Feb. 29 7-10 p.m. Admission is $15. Read more.

11. Montmartre Cafe

4362 Main St (at E 28 Ave), Vancouver, BC
Café · Riley Park · 5 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Montmartre Cafe hosts Thundering Word open mic nights every first and third Sunday of the month starting at 8 p.m. No cover charge. Read more.

Café Deux Soleils is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

12. Café Deux Soleils

7.6
2096 Commercial Dr. (at E 5th Ave.), Vancouver, BC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Grandview-Woodland · 37 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Café Deux Soleils is known for their poetry slams and music nights. Shows start at 9 .m. Open mic is by donation, events $5. Read more.

The Cellar Jazz Club is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

13. The Cellar Jazz Club

3611 W Broadway (at Alma St), Vancouver, BC
Lounge · Kitsilano · 8 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Ten years is a long time in the life of a nightclub, especially a jazz club. Even with a capacity of only 85, The Cellar has risen to become the city's premier jazz venue. Read more.

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14. Vancouver Public Library

9.1
350 West Georgia St (btwn Homer & Hamilton), Vancouver, BC
Library · Downtown Vancouver · 75 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: While we like hanging around the stacks, Metro Vancouver’s public libraries have loads of free events and workshops from memoir writing to concerts. Read more.

15. Rain City Chronicles

Vancouver, BC
Performing Arts Venue · Mt. Pleasant · 1 tip

The ProvinceThe Province: A series of storytelling nights with music and beverages featuring a diverse roster of Vancouverites. Read more.

Lost Lagoon Nature House is one of Vancouver on the Cheap — Singles Edition.

16. Lost Lagoon Nature House

6.8
Stanley Park (at Alberni & Chilco), Vancouver, BC
Museum · Stanley Park · 3 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Join expert bird watcher Cathy Aitchison for the Stanley Park Birds of Feather Walk two-hour walk exploring Stanley Park’s bird life on the last Sunday of every month from 9-11 a.m. By donation. Read more.

17. Vancity Theatre

8.5
1181 Seymour St (Davie Street), Vancouver, BC
Movie Theater · Downtown Vancouver · 20 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: We're big fans of Music Mondays. This occasional movie night held at Vancity Theatre provides music buffs with the experience of watching music recorded on film. Tickets: $6. Read more.

18. Café MOA

5.5
6393 NW Marine Dr (at West Mall), Vancouver, BC
Café · 3 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Get intellectual and arty at one of Vancouver’s most beautiful museums. Save money by heading there Tues. night ($9) or pay regular admission ($16.74 adults). Free curator’s tour every Tues. 1-2 p.m. Read more.

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19. The Regional Assembly of Text

7.9
3934 Main St (btwn E 23rd & 24th), Vancouver, BC
Arts and Crafts Store · Riley Park · 12 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: The Regional Assembly of Text holds a sweet li’l club on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. No need to sign up ahead of time and it’s free with supplies provided. Read more.

20. The Wellness Show at the Convention Centre East

999 Canada Place (Canada Place & Burrard), Vancouver, BC
Event Space · Downtown Vancouver · 2 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Breathe, sip tea and get in a downward dog or two at the Wellness Show, an exhibition dedicated to well-being. Feb. 17-19 Tickets: $13.50 online at thewellnessshow.com ($16 at the door). Read more.