Nim’s Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood and today, the district retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver. It’s a gathering place for stylish locals and an ideal neighbourhood to explore on foot. Gastown lies along the north of the downtown Vancouver peninsula, from Richards east to Main Street, and south to Hastings Street.
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moradores locais recomendamGastown
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moradores locais recomendamVancouver’s oldest neighborhood and today, the district retains its historic charm and independent spirit. Victorian architecture houses a thriving fashion scene, impeccably curated décor boutiques, one-of-a-kind galleries and some of the best culinary fare in Vancouver. It’s a gathering place for stylish locals and an ideal neighbourhood to explore on foot. Gastown lies along the north of the downtown Vancouver peninsula, from Richards east to Main Street, and south to Hastings Street.
Heritage meets modern describes the historic district of Yaletown in Vancouver, BC. Yaletown provides the serenity of an oceanfront seawall, along with the largest selection of trendy patios and award winning boutiques. As a great escape within the big city, Yaletown offers an opportunity to explore acclaimed restaurants and eclectic shops set along heritage brick walkways
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Yaletown
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moradores locais recomendamHeritage meets modern describes the historic district of Yaletown in Vancouver, BC. Yaletown provides the serenity of an oceanfront seawall, along with the largest selection of trendy patios and award winning boutiques. As a great escape within the big city, Yaletown offers an opportunity to explore acclaimed restaurants and eclectic shops set along heritage brick walkways
Just over the Burrard Bridge from the downtown peninsula, the neighbourhood brings together a collection of attractions, beach and parks, residential streets, and a couple of main commercial districts. “Kits,” as it’s known locally, is bordered by the waterfront to the north and West 16th Ave to the south; Burrard Street to the east and Alma Street to the west. Most of the commercial activity is along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, but you’ll also find shops and restaurants in the areas close to the beach.
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moradores locais recomendamKitsilano
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moradores locais recomendamJust over the Burrard Bridge from the downtown peninsula, the neighbourhood brings together a collection of attractions, beach and parks, residential streets, and a couple of main commercial districts. “Kits,” as it’s known locally, is bordered by the waterfront to the north and West 16th Ave to the south; Burrard Street to the east and Alma Street to the west. Most of the commercial activity is along West 4th Avenue and West Broadway, but you’ll also find shops and restaurants in the areas close to the beach.
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. It is a culturally rich and authentic neighborhood. Day or evening, The Drive offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries.
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Commercial Drive
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moradores locais recomendamCommercial 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. It is a culturally rich and authentic neighborhood. Day or evening, The Drive offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries.
Sightseeing
I would suggest to rent bikes and do the ride all around the seawall. Amazing scenery and fun activity. You can either rent bikes all over Vancouver or walk.
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moradores locais recomendamParque de Stanley
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moradores locais recomendamI would suggest to rent bikes and do the ride all around the seawall. Amazing scenery and fun activity. You can either rent bikes all over Vancouver or walk.
Located right next to Stanley park and you can visit the aquarium in the same go. It is huge and amazing and suitable for any age.
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moradores locais recomendamVancouver Aquarium
845 Avison Way274
moradores locais recomendamLocated right next to Stanley park and you can visit the aquarium in the same go. It is huge and amazing and suitable for any age.
This is a virtual tour which takes you all over Canada. The scenery is blind blowing and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions here in Vancouver.
I would highly recommend to book tickets online before getting there as they are much cheaper.
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moradores locais recomendamFlyOver Canada
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moradores locais recomendamThis is a virtual tour which takes you all over Canada. The scenery is blind blowing and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions here in Vancouver.
I would highly recommend to book tickets online before getting there as they are much cheaper.
Catch unbeatable views firm the Vancouver Lookout, the most icon ding landmark in Vancouver. Great for taking pictures!
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moradores locais recomendamMirante de Vancouver Lookout
555 W Hastings St33
moradores locais recomendamCatch unbeatable views firm the Vancouver Lookout, the most icon ding landmark in Vancouver. Great for taking pictures!
It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Vancouver because there are so many things to see and do.
- Sunspesion Bridge
- Cliffwalk
- Treetops Adventure
- Story Centre
- Guided History and Nature Tours
- Cap Kids
Please visit their website and see what activity suits you the best.
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Ponte Suspensa de Capilano
3735 Capilano Rd240
moradores locais recomendamIt is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Vancouver because there are so many things to see and do.
- Sunspesion Bridge
- Cliffwalk
- Treetops Adventure
- Story Centre
- Guided History and Nature Tours
- Cap Kids
Please visit their website and see what activity suits you the best.
Shopping
Here you can enjoy saving over 80 designer brands all year around. Open 7 days a week and the discount goes up to 70%. This is a perfect place for shopping lovers. Simply takes 20 minutes with the skytrain from Downtown.
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moradores locais recomendamMcArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver
1000-7899 Templeton Station Rd41
moradores locais recomendamHere you can enjoy saving over 80 designer brands all year around. Open 7 days a week and the discount goes up to 70%. This is a perfect place for shopping lovers. Simply takes 20 minutes with the skytrain from Downtown.
This is a great shopping centre located in the heart of downtown. Anything you need you will find here and the choice between 100 stores.
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moradores locais recomendamPacific Centre Mall
701 W Georgia St167
moradores locais recomendamThis is a great shopping centre located in the heart of downtown. Anything you need you will find here and the choice between 100 stores.
Vancouver’s most popular shopping street, Robson is where most visitors find themselves when the shopping bug hits. This is where you’ll find all of the big North American brands, as well as some local fashion chains, mixed in with souvenir stores, beauty outlets and unique gift stores.
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Robson Street
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moradores locais recomendamVancouver’s most popular shopping street, Robson is where most visitors find themselves when the shopping bug hits. This is where you’ll find all of the big North American brands, as well as some local fashion chains, mixed in with souvenir stores, beauty outlets and unique gift stores.
Food Scene
Cactus Club has many different locations but I would highly suggest this one due to its great views. Happy Hours are great here too. A restaurant for everyones choice.
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moradores locais recomendamCactus Club Cafe Coal Harbour
1085 Canada Pl84
moradores locais recomendamCactus Club has many different locations but I would highly suggest this one due to its great views. Happy Hours are great here too. A restaurant for everyones choice.
It has an amazing patio and fireplaces. I would suggest going there during Happy Hour as they have great deals. This restaurant is perfect for a couples date or a family who wants it a bit extra fancy one evening.
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moradores locais recomendamBlack+Blue
1032 Alberni St63
moradores locais recomendamIt has an amazing patio and fireplaces. I would suggest going there during Happy Hour as they have great deals. This restaurant is perfect for a couples date or a family who wants it a bit extra fancy one evening.
JOEY Burrard
820 Burrard Street20
moradores locais recomendamGreat family restaurant with really good Happy Hour deals.
This is one of the top brunch places in Vancouver. Their menu is amazing and so is the atmosphere. Bare in mind that the wait especially during weekends can be long.
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moradores locais recomendamMedina
780 Richards St135
moradores locais recomendamThis is one of the top brunch places in Vancouver. Their menu is amazing and so is the atmosphere. Bare in mind that the wait especially during weekends can be long.
One of the top brunch places in Vancouver and their pancakes are famous all over town. Be ready to stand in line, however it is defiantly worth it.
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moradores locais recomendamJam Cafe
556 Beatty St57
moradores locais recomendamOne of the top brunch places in Vancouver and their pancakes are famous all over town. Be ready to stand in line, however it is defiantly worth it.
Chambar is Vancouver's top destination for modern casual dining. They offer fresh, local ingredients, Belgian-inspired cuisine, and a chic yet inviting atmosphere.
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moradores locais recomendamChambar Restaurant
568 Beatty St201
moradores locais recomendamChambar is Vancouver's top destination for modern casual dining. They offer fresh, local ingredients, Belgian-inspired cuisine, and a chic yet inviting atmosphere.
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova St110
moradores locais recomendamThe best Mexican food in Vancouver in my opinion !!!
A food experience that makes you feel like home, unforgettable but humble family feasts.
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moradores locais recomendamThe Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water St64
moradores locais recomendamA food experience that makes you feel like home, unforgettable but humble family feasts.
Conselho para os viajantes
O que levar
Always bring an Umbrella
Vancouver weather can go quickly up and down especially with the rain. An umbrella will help you a lot!
O que levar
Best way to explore Downtown is by walking - Good shoes
You can walk from one side of Downtown to the other side and you will get to experience all the streets and hidden gems. Even though Downtown Vancouver isn't as big compared to other cities, it is still a lot of walking.
Como economizar
Eat on the Cheap
Vancouver’s food scene is exciting but it can take a bite out of your budget. If you get hungry, then fill up on cheap and healthy sushi rolls. Japanese restaurants are as plentiful as Starbucks in Vancouver. Even the most hole-in-the-wall sushi joints tend to be not too shabby.
Try the tiny Yamato restaurant to get the best sushi at the lowest price in Downtown.
Shizen-ya is the best option for cheap and healthy sushi. They use sprouted organic brown rice in all their meals so you can feel good about that.
Como economizar
Visit Swanky Hotels & Restaurants - While Saving
If you have your heart set on visiting one of the swanky hotels or restaurants, drop by for Happy Hour. Since liquor laws were relaxed recently, Happy Hour specials have taken off in the last couple of years. Plenty of bars and restaurants have discounted food and drink items before their dinner rush. Catch Happy Hour at Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House to try a classic Vancouver restaurant on the cheap.
Como economizar
Drop the Taxi
With no Uber in Vancouver the other option is Taxi. BUT there’s no need to drive in Vancouver. The city has no highway system and traffic is notoriously bad. Fortunately, the transit system in Vancouver is a cheap and effective way to get around. Day passes are available for less than $10 and will get you anywhere in the city all day long. For bus timetables and routes, download a free app like Transit.
Transporte
Public Transport is The Way To Go
The Canada Line is a monorail line connecting the airport with the city so you can easily be in Downtown within 30 minutes Taxis are expensive and Vancouver still doesn’t have ride-sharing like Uber and Lyft. The transit system in Vancouver is a cheap and effective way to get around. Day passes are available for less than $10 and will get you anywhere in the city all day long. For bus timetables and routes, download a free app like Transit.
Transporte
Vancouver City Hop On Off Tour
This is a great way of getting around and visiting different areas in downtown. You can control your own time and decide how long you would like to stop one place and just catch another buss further.