Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Essentials

Our local supermarket for organic and natural foods. About an 8 minute walk.
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Famous Foods
1595 Kingsway
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Our local supermarket for organic and natural foods. About an 8 minute walk.
Neighbourhood grocery store. Good store to get groceries, great selection of bulk items. You can also get Compass transit passes here.
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Save-On-Foods
1403 E King Edward Ave
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Neighbourhood grocery store. Good store to get groceries, great selection of bulk items. You can also get Compass transit passes here.
Great selection of fruits, veggies & grocery items, just near the Commercial-Broadway Skytrain.
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City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial Dr
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Great selection of fruits, veggies & grocery items, just near the Commercial-Broadway Skytrain.
Italian deli with all sorts of amazing gourmet foods and an amazing sandwich bar.
1791 Commercial Dr
1791 Commercial Drive
Italian deli with all sorts of amazing gourmet foods and an amazing sandwich bar.
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Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E Broadway
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For all your currency exchange needs. Go to their website to find hours of operation, exchange rates, etc.
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Vancouver Bullion & Currency Exchange
800 W Pender St
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For all your currency exchange needs. Go to their website to find hours of operation, exchange rates, etc.
Currency exchange place. Good rates for USD.
J&M Coin & Jewellery Ltd
127 W Broadway
Currency exchange place. Good rates for USD.

Shopping

AC's recommendation for inexpensive manicures / pedicures -- under $30 and walk-ins are welcome.
Orchid Beauty Centre
1298 Kingsway
AC's recommendation for inexpensive manicures / pedicures -- under $30 and walk-ins are welcome.
Nearby dollar store within a 10 minute walk via East 22nd.
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Dollar Tree
1409 Kingsway
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Nearby dollar store within a 10 minute walk via East 22nd.
Beer and wine store within walking distance (less than 15 minutes via East 22nd).
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Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood Pub
3728 Clark Dr
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Beer and wine store within walking distance (less than 15 minutes via East 22nd).
Great shop for Chinese barbecue items such as roast pork, BBQ pork, BBQ duck, etc.
New Sam PO Meat & BBQ Ltd
1382 Kingsway
Great shop for Chinese barbecue items such as roast pork, BBQ pork, BBQ duck, etc.
Local family-owned, family-run Singaporean-style jerky shop. They were featured on the TV show "Dragon's Den". Great gift to bring home.
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BKH Jerky
3201 Fraser St
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Local family-owned, family-run Singaporean-style jerky shop. They were featured on the TV show "Dragon's Den". Great gift to bring home.
The quintessential market for foodies. All the best gourmet food items, cookware, bakeware and kitchen gadgets.
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The Gourmet Warehouse
1340 E Hastings St
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The quintessential market for foodies. All the best gourmet food items, cookware, bakeware and kitchen gadgets.
The best Eastern European deli for house-made smoked meats. Family-owned and operated on Commercial Drive since 1987.
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J N & Z Deli
1729 Commercial Dr
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The best Eastern European deli for house-made smoked meats. Family-owned and operated on Commercial Drive since 1987.
Downtown Shopping Mall - You'll find Holt Renfrew, The Bay, Sephora, H&M, Harry Rosen, Aritzia and much more.
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CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia St
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Downtown Shopping Mall - You'll find Holt Renfrew, The Bay, Sephora, H&M, Harry Rosen, Aritzia and much more.
An upperscale shopping centre.
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Oakridge Centre
650 W 41st Ave
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An upperscale shopping centre.

Food Scene

The closest coffee shop to our place. Coffee, fresh baked goods and lunch items. Less than a 2 minute walk.
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Commercial Street Cafe
3599 Commercial St
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The closest coffee shop to our place. Coffee, fresh baked goods and lunch items. Less than a 2 minute walk.
Great place for dim sum (Chinese brunch)!
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Golden Swan Restaurant 金天鵝酒家
5380 Victoria Dr
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Great place for dim sum (Chinese brunch)!
Pizza delivery. This is the place we call (604-324-2515) for delivery of regular classic-style pizza. Veggie is awesome. Ask for ginger-cilantro Indian spices for no extra charge.
Supreme Pizza
6539 Victoria Dr
Pizza delivery. This is the place we call (604-324-2515) for delivery of regular classic-style pizza. Veggie is awesome. Ask for ginger-cilantro Indian spices for no extra charge.
The best Japanese sushi restaurant on Commercial Drive, and one of the best in the city.
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Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr
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The best Japanese sushi restaurant on Commercial Drive, and one of the best in the city.
A local favourite. Go on Mondays for the $5.99 specials. A 10 minute walk via East 22nd.
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House Of Dosas
1391 Kingsway
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A local favourite. Go on Mondays for the $5.99 specials. A 10 minute walk via East 22nd.
All Vegan/Vegetarian Mexican fare within 10-12 minutes walking distance.
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Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial Dr
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All Vegan/Vegetarian Mexican fare within 10-12 minutes walking distance.
Cheap and decent sushi. Good for take-out.
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Naruto Sushi
2763 Commercial Dr
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Cheap and decent sushi. Good for take-out.
Wonderful French Bistro. Reservations recommended.
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Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th Ave
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Wonderful French Bistro. Reservations recommended.
Very popular casual Mexican eatery in the 'hood. Great tacos. One of our favourites.
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Sal y Limón
701 Kingsway
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Very popular casual Mexican eatery in the 'hood. Great tacos. One of our favourites.
Awesome Neapolitan-style pizza baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Open for dinner only. No reservations. May have to wait for a table.
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Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria Dr
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Awesome Neapolitan-style pizza baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. Open for dinner only. No reservations. May have to wait for a table.
Local small-batch ice cream using the freshest sourced ingredients. Go to their website to see today's flavours. Our fave is the Whiskey Hazelnut.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser St
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Local small-batch ice cream using the freshest sourced ingredients. Go to their website to see today's flavours. Our fave is the Whiskey Hazelnut.
The best Indian fusion restaurant around. The lamb popsicles are amazing and legendary! No reservations taken, so get there early. If you can't get there early, have a seat in the lounge, order a drink and they will bring free appies around for you to sample.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie Street
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The best Indian fusion restaurant around. The lamb popsicles are amazing and legendary! No reservations taken, so get there early. If you can't get there early, have a seat in the lounge, order a drink and they will bring free appies around for you to sample.
Take the skytrain all the way to Waterfront Station and go to Miku for amazing aburi sushi. We recommend going for lunch and ordering the Miku Zen box for the best value and variety.
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Miku Vancouver
200 Granville St
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Take the skytrain all the way to Waterfront Station and go to Miku for amazing aburi sushi. We recommend going for lunch and ordering the Miku Zen box for the best value and variety.
Our latest discovery! Fantastic Lebanese food. Great vegan and vegetarian options.
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Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Dr
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Our latest discovery! Fantastic Lebanese food. Great vegan and vegetarian options.
Great patio. Huge selection of beer and good food. Great for brunch on the weekends too.
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BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial Dr
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Great patio. Huge selection of beer and good food. Great for brunch on the weekends too.
A contender as one of Canada's best new restaurants for 2016. Rustic Italian. You will need reservations.
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Osteria Savio Volpe
615 Kingsway
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A contender as one of Canada's best new restaurants for 2016. Rustic Italian. You will need reservations.
This restaurant has multiple locations but the one at Canada Place (Coal Harbour) has absolutely stunning views of the harbour. Go to their website and you'll see what we mean!
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Cactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada Pl
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This restaurant has multiple locations but the one at Canada Place (Coal Harbour) has absolutely stunning views of the harbour. Go to their website and you'll see what we mean!
Serious about coffee? A local favourite. Check this place out.
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Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin Dr
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Serious about coffee? A local favourite. Check this place out.

Getting Around

Take the #20 bus northbound to get to places such as Broadway-Commercial skytrain, The Drive, East Village, etc. Just around the corner at E22nd and Victoria. Runs very frequently.
3880 Victoria Dr
3880 Victoria Drive
Take the #20 bus northbound to get to places such as Broadway-Commercial skytrain, The Drive, East Village, etc. Just around the corner at E22nd and Victoria. Runs very frequently.
Nearest skytrain station by transit. Take the #20 bus just around the corner from the flat (about 4 min ride) and from this station get downtown in just a few minutes!
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NB Commercial Dr FS E 10 Ave station
2570 Commercial Dr
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Nearest skytrain station by transit. Take the #20 bus just around the corner from the flat (about 4 min ride) and from this station get downtown in just a few minutes!
Skytrain Station within only 10-12 minutes walking distance.
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Nanaimo Station
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Skytrain Station within only 10-12 minutes walking distance.

Parks & Nature

Community Centre and beautiful park with nice walking trail around the lake. Great place to enjoy the outdoors. Farmers Market runs every Saturday at the north side of the park from May to October.
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Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria Dr
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Community Centre and beautiful park with nice walking trail around the lake. Great place to enjoy the outdoors. Farmers Market runs every Saturday at the north side of the park from May to October.
Walk, run or bike around the seawall and take in the breathtaking views of this majestic park. Did you know that Stanley Park holds the title of the top urban park in the world! http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/06/stanley-park-named-top-park-world/
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Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
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Walk, run or bike around the seawall and take in the breathtaking views of this majestic park. Did you know that Stanley Park holds the title of the top urban park in the world! http://www.vancitybuzz.com/2014/06/stanley-park-named-top-park-world/

Sightseeing

The heart of Commercial Drive. Eclectic neighbourhood with great eateries, coffee shops, markets, live entertainment. Get there in several minutes by hopping on the northbound #20 bus.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive
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The heart of Commercial Drive. Eclectic neighbourhood with great eateries, coffee shops, markets, live entertainment. Get there in several minutes by hopping on the northbound #20 bus.
This is the central branch of the Vancouver Public Library styled in the form of a Roman Coliseum. Go there to check out the great architecture, take some pictures, have a coffee in the promenade.
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Biblioteca Pública de Vancouver (Sucursal de la Biblioteca Central)
350 W Georgia St
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This is the central branch of the Vancouver Public Library styled in the form of a Roman Coliseum. Go there to check out the great architecture, take some pictures, have a coffee in the promenade.
Spend a few hours here. A great public market, lots of eateries, live theater, great local shops, artwork and crafts, kid's water park, buskers, marina for boat rentals.
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Isla Granville
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Spend a few hours here. A great public market, lots of eateries, live theater, great local shops, artwork and crafts, kid's water park, buskers, marina for boat rentals.
Two of our favourite walks. From Main Street-Science World Station, take the north seawall route to walk to Yaletown, English Bay and as far as Stanley Park. Take the south seawall route to get to Olympic Village and Granville Island.
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False Creek
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Two of our favourite walks. From Main Street-Science World Station, take the north seawall route to walk to Yaletown, English Bay and as far as Stanley Park. Take the south seawall route to get to Olympic Village and Granville Island.
Your starting point to find out all the tourist attractions our city has to offer. Very friendly and helpful!
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Vancouver Visitor Centre
200 Burrard St
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Your starting point to find out all the tourist attractions our city has to offer. Very friendly and helpful!

Arts & Culture

The closest public library in our neighbourhood.
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Vancouver Public Library, Kensington Branch
1428 Cedar Cottage Mews
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The closest public library in our neighbourhood.