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The Shameful Tiki Room is one of VANCOUVER.

1. The Shameful Tiki Room

8.4
4362 Main St (btwn 27th & 28th), Vancouver, BC
Tiki Bar · Riley Park · 23 tips and reviews
Stanley Park is one of VANCOUVER.

2. Stanley Park

9.6
Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC
Park · Stanley Park · 192 tips and reviews

WTYW7 Media IncWTYW7 Media Inc: 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.

Vancouver Art Gallery is one of VANCOUVER.

3. Vancouver Art Gallery

8.7
750 Hornby St. (btwn Robson & W Georgia St.), Vancouver, BC
Art Gallery · Downtown Vancouver · 93 tips and reviews

Eric T.Eric Tigre: Centrally located in downtown Vancouver near Robson Square the Vancouver Art Gallery is the city's cultural gathering space. Great exhibitions include both domestic and global contemporary works. Read more.

Vogue Theatre is one of VANCOUVER.

4. Vogue Theatre

7.9
918 Granville St (btwn Nelson & Smithe), Vancouver, BC
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown Vancouver · 20 tips and reviews
Granville Island Public Market is one of VANCOUVER.

5. Granville Island Public Market

9.1
1661 Duranleau St (at Johnston St), Vancouver, BC
Market · Fairview · 233 tips and reviews

Granville Island BrewingGranville Island Brewing: The Granville Island Public Market is the freshest spot in town! The best seafood, meats, bakeries, delis, and every type of fruit and veg you can imagine (and some you can't).

Meat & Bread is one of VANCOUVER.

6. Meat & Bread

8.4
1033 W Pender St (btwn Thurlow & Burrard), Vancouver, BC
Sandwich Spot · Financial District · 33 tips and reviews

Rachel K.Rachel K: Porchetta, a traditional street food of Italy, crackling crisp skin and moist roasted pork sliced to order and served in a sandwich... You gotta try it.

Motomachi Shokudo is one of VANCOUVER.

7. Motomachi Shokudo

740 Denman St (btwn Robson & Alberni), Vancouver, BC
Noodle Restaurant · West End · 45 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Finding the perfect bowl of ramen is something of a Vancouver obsession and you may find yours here. Prepare to queue at this tiny hole in the wall joint in the West End. [Eater 38 Member]

Craft Beer Market is one of VANCOUVER.

8. Craft Beer Market

8.4
85 W 1st Ave. (btwn Manitoba & Salt), Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Mt. Pleasant · 90 tips and reviews

EaterEater: With 140 taps, CRAFT has become an instant mecca for beer fans - it's actually Canada’s largest selection of draft beers. Beer-buzz aside, we're also told that this is fantastic spot for singles too.

Pho Tan is one of VANCOUVER.

9. Pho Tan

8.5
4589 Main St (at E 30th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Riley Park · 33 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The signature Pho Bo Satay at this cash-only Main Street Pho-lovers delight is fabulous. The crunchy-spicy-juicy shrimp cake is also a must-have. [Eater 38 Member]

UBC Museum of Anthropology is one of VANCOUVER.

10. UBC Museum of Anthropology

8.8
6393 NW Marine Dr (at West Mall), Vancouver, BC
History Museum · University of British Columbia · 54 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris H.: Make sure and go outside and around the back of the museum to check out even more totem poles.

The Burrard is one of VANCOUVER.

11. The Burrard

8.1
1100 Burrard Street (btwn Davie and Helmcken), Vancouver, BC
Hotel · Downtown Vancouver · 21 tips and reviews
Bohemia Gallery Inc. is one of VANCOUVER.

12. Bohemia Gallery Inc.

3143 Main St. (16th Ave.), Vancouver, BC
Vintage and Thrift Store · Riley Park · No tips or reviews
Mintage is one of VANCOUVER.

13. Mintage

1714 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC
Clothing Store · Grandview-Woodland · 2 tips and reviews
Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of VANCOUVER.

14. Capilano Suspension Bridge

9.0
3735 Capilano Road (Edgemont Blvd), North Vancouver, BC
Bridge · Capilano · 190 tips and reviews

WhistlerBlackcomb MountainWhistlerBlackcomb Mountain: 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.

Trout Lake Farmers Market is one of VANCOUVER.

15. Trout Lake Farmers Market

8.9
3350 Victoria Dr. (at John Hendry Park), Vancouver, BC
Farmers Market · Kensington-Cedar Cottage · 9 tips and reviews
Earnest Ice Cream is one of VANCOUVER.

16. Earnest Ice Cream

9.0
3992 Fraser St (at E 24th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Kensington-Cedar Cottage · 82 tips and reviews

Nick R.Nick Routley: Earnest takes the things we love and turns them into ice cream. I mean, whisky hazelnut? Ridiculously good.

17. The Black Lodge

630 Kingsway (Fraser Street), Vancouver, BC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mt. Pleasant · 13 tips and reviews

Katie K.Katie King: Awesome poutine! You won't go wrong with any of the choices on the menu, and try the signature cocktails, too.

Aquabus Granville Island Dock is one of VANCOUVER.

18. Aquabus Granville Island Dock

Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
Boat or Ferry · 9 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: "Take a spin around False Creek on the colourful Aquabus ferry. Disembark on Granville Island and wander through the Public Market, artisan retail shops, waterpark and more." Read more.

19. Solly’s Bagelry

7.2
4071 Main St (btwn E 24th & King Edward), Vancouver, BC
Bagel Shop · Riley Park · 11 tips and reviews

sabrinawcsabrinawc: Get a cinnamon bun! No need for icing unless you have a sweet tooth. Their chive and garlic cream cheese is a must!

Front & Company is one of VANCOUVER.

20. Front & Company

7.7
3772 Main St (at E. 22nd Ave.), Vancouver, BC
Clothing Store · Riley Park · 7 tips and reviews
Long's Noodle House is one of VANCOUVER.

21. Long's Noodle House

8.1
4853 Main St (E 33rd), Vancouver, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Riley Park · 44 tips and reviews
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is one of VANCOUVER.

22. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

8.6
1690 Robson St (at Bidwell St), Vancouver, BC
Ramen Restaurant · West End · 138 tips and reviews

JuhanJuhan: Toroniku shio ramen is the best

Le Marché St. George is one of VANCOUVER.

23. Le Marché St. George

9.0
4393 St. George St (at E 28th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Riley Park · 51 tips and reviews
49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts is one of VANCOUVER.

24. 49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts

8.7
2902 Main St (at E 13th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 125 tips and reviews

Vee V.Vee Vee: Their salted caramel donut wil inevitably change the course of your life.

Rain or Shine Ice Cream is one of VANCOUVER.

25. Rain or Shine Ice Cream

8.7
102-1926 W 4th Ave (btwn Cypress & Maple), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Kitsilano · 51 tips and reviews
Earnest Ice Cream is one of VANCOUVER.

26. Earnest Ice Cream

9.4
1829 Quebec St (at E 2nd Ave), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Mt. Pleasant · 51 tips and reviews

Nance L.Nance L.: Whiskey hazelnut ice cream is a must try!

Ganache Patisserie is one of VANCOUVER.

27. Ganache Patisserie

7.3
1262 Homer St (btwn Drake St & Davie St), Vancouver, BC
Dessert Shop · Yaletown · 21 tips and reviews

Sotheby's International Realty CanadaSotheby's International Realty Canada: We love the Opéra à la noisette: dark chocolate ganache, coffee buttercream, praline crunch and hazelnuts.

28. Café Salade de Fruits

8.4
1551 W 7th Ave (btwn Fir & Granville), Vancouver, BC
French Restaurant · Fairview · 18 tips and reviews

Bennett C.Bennett C: Brush up on your French. The mussels are fantastic & the baguette makes the perfect vessel to dip away at the sauce. Read more.

29. New Town Bakery & Restaurant

8.3
148 E Pender St (Main St), Vancouver, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 56 tips and reviews

Jenna A.Jenna Amundson: Best coconut buns in Chinatown, hands down. Take a number, cash only!

Bella Gelateria is one of VANCOUVER.

30. Bella Gelateria

8.6
1001 W Cordova St (at Burrard St), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Coal Harbour · 154 tips and reviews

The ProvinceThe Province: Prepared to be blown away by the purity of flavours and complexity of textures. Try the intense espresso, distinctly peaty, Ileach Cask-strength Scotch and chocolate gelato. Read more.

Alibi Room is one of VANCOUVER.

31. Alibi Room

8.7
157 Alexander St (btwn Main & Columbia), Vancouver, BC
Beer Bar · Gastown · 107 tips and reviews
Commodore Ballroom is one of VANCOUVER.

32. Commodore Ballroom

9.1
868 Granville St (Btw Robson & Smithe), Vancouver, BC
Concert Hall · Downtown Vancouver · 32 tips and reviews
Biltmore Cabaret is one of VANCOUVER.

33. Biltmore Cabaret

7.8
2755 Prince Edward St (at E 12th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Music Venue · Mt. Pleasant · 31 tips and reviews
Rodney's Oyster House is one of VANCOUVER.

34. Rodney's Oyster House

8.5
1228 Hamilton St (at Drake St), Vancouver, BC
Seafood Restaurant · Yaletown · 100 tips and reviews
Salt Tasting Room is one of VANCOUVER.

35. Salt Tasting Room

8.2
45 Blood Alley (btwn Abbott & Carrall St), Vancouver, BC
Wine Bar · Chinatown · 41 tips and reviews

Food Network CanadaFood Network Canada: Dig in to some spectacular artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. Mmm! Read more.

Cypress Mountain Lookout is one of VANCOUVER.

36. Cypress Mountain Lookout

9.4
6000 Cypress Bowl Rd, Vancouver, BC
Scenic Lookout · 11 tips and reviews
Top of Grouse Grind is one of VANCOUVER.

37. Top of Grouse Grind

8.9
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
Hiking Trail · 27 tips and reviews

38. Kitsilano Beach

9.4
Cornwall Ave (at Yew St), Vancouver, BC
Beach · 74 tips and reviews

Taylor L.Taylor Loren: Ranked the sexiest beach in North America, it's definitely my favourite in Vancouver. Adequare sand/grass mix and shade available (and a pool)

L’Abattoir is one of VANCOUVER.

39. L’Abattoir

8.5
217 Carrall St (btwn Water & Blood Alley), Vancouver, BC
French Restaurant · Gastown · 77 tips and reviews

debbiedebbie: Unique cocktails. Get the avocado gimlet.

Brassneck Brewery is one of VANCOUVER.

40. Brassneck Brewery

8.6
2148 Main St (btwn E 5th & 6th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Brewery · Mt. Pleasant · 48 tips and reviews

Curtis M.Curtis M: Get a tasting flight and try 4 beers at once.

The Union is one of VANCOUVER.

41. The Union

8.3
219 Union St (at Main St), Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Chinatown · 30 tips and reviews

Tarquin M.Tarquin Melnyk: Bangas are $6 on Sundays. They are heavenly. Get #1 through #4

Timbertrain Coffee Roasters is one of VANCOUVER.

42. Timbertrain Coffee Roasters

8.7
311 W Cordova St (btwn Homer & Cambie), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Vancouver · 63 tips and reviews

Phil P.Phil P: Cold brew comes out of a tap with a delicious foam. Beautiful space too!

Cartems Donuterie is one of VANCOUVER.

43. Cartems Donuterie

8.1
534 W Pender St (at Seymour St), Vancouver, BC
Donut Shop · Downtown Vancouver · 87 tips and reviews

Jenna A.Jenna Amundson: If they have any kind of stuffie, stop asking questions and just get it- you will not regret it! Key lime, London fog, coconut cream, etc. Hands down best donuts in Vancouver.

Shizen Ya is one of VANCOUVER.

44. Shizen Ya

8.7
985 Hornby St (Nelson Street), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 60 tips and reviews
Community The Frock Shoppe is one of VANCOUVER.

45. Community The Frock Shoppe

311 Carrall St., Vancouver, BC
Women's Store · Gastown · 1 tip
Nicli Antica Pizzeria is one of VANCOUVER.

46. Nicli Antica Pizzeria

62 E Cordova St (btwn Carrall & Columbia), Vancouver, BC
Pizzeria · Downtown Eastside · 50 tips and reviews
Guu Garden is one of VANCOUVER.

47. Guu Garden

7.9
M101 - 888 Nelson St (at Hornby St), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 54 tips and reviews
Revolver is one of VANCOUVER.

48. Revolver

9.3
325 Cambie St (btwn Hastings & Cordova), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Gastown · 184 tips and reviews
Bao Bei is one of VANCOUVER.

49. Bao Bei

8.9
163 Keefer St (btwn Columbia & Main), Vancouver, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 84 tips and reviews