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Exploring Vancouver
The Templeton is one of Exploring Vancouver.

1. The Templeton

8.2
1087 Granville St. (at Helmcken St.), Vancouver, BC
Diner · Downtown Vancouver · 78 tips and reviews

PriceyPricey: Big ass breakfast is easily the best hangover meal in the city - served until 3pm.

Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar is one of Exploring Vancouver.

2. Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar

9.1
1095 Hamilton St (at Helmcken St), Vancouver, BC
Seafood Restaurant · Yaletown · 95 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Order the Oyster and definitely get the Sablefish. You will forget about all your problems.

Bacchus Lounge is one of Exploring Vancouver.

3. Bacchus Lounge

8.0
845 Hornby St (btwn Smithe & Robson St), Vancouver, BC
French Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Fayaz A.Fayaz Ashraf: Gents, the best manhattan cocktail in the city, Sinatra would be proud.

Stanley Park is one of Exploring Vancouver.

4. Stanley Park

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: best thing about this park: open 24 hours AND two separate lanes for bikes and runners. #sweet

Wreck Beach is one of Exploring Vancouver.

5. Wreck Beach

8.7
6539 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC
Beach · 36 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Best place to go if you prefer hitting up the beach in the buck. :)

Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of Exploring Vancouver.

6. Capilano Suspension Bridge

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: the bridge rocks back and forth when you walk across. Scared the crap out of me!

Capilano Treetop Adventure is one of Exploring Vancouver.

7. Capilano Treetop Adventure

9.1
3735 Capilano Rd (Capilano Suspension Bridge Park), West Vancouver, BC
Scenic Lookout · 19 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: If you run out of battery, there is an outlet at the cabin right before the entrance to the treetop adventure.

Grouse Mountain is one of Exploring Vancouver.

8. Grouse Mountain

9.3
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
Mountain · 87 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: if you walk up, it takes 2 hours. Then you can pay 10 bucks to ride the gondola back down.

1181 Lounge is one of Exploring Vancouver.

9. 1181 Lounge

7.6
1181 Davie St. (Between Thurlow & Bute), Vancouver, BC
Gay Bar · West End · 19 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Total hole in the wall, but fun :)

Celebrities Nightclub is one of Exploring Vancouver.

10. Celebrities Nightclub

7.3
1022 Davie St (btwn Burrard & Thurlow), Vancouver, BC
Night Club · West End · 37 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: whoa the acoustics!

Score on Davie is one of Exploring Vancouver.

11. Score on Davie

8.2
1262 Davie St. (btwn Jervis & Bute), Vancouver, BC
Pub · West End · 41 tips and reviews

Victoria R.Victoria R: Try the $5 breakfast to cure any kind of hangover. If you're super hunger, the Big Breakfast ($10) will take care of you. Sit on the patio.

Melriches Coffee House is one of Exploring Vancouver.

12. Melriches Coffee House

7.9
1244 Davie St (btwn Bute & Jervis), Vancouver, BC
Café · West End · 27 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: London Fog was delish!

Rodney's Oyster House is one of Exploring Vancouver.

13. Rodney's Oyster House

8.5
1228 Hamilton St (at Drake St), Vancouver, BC
Seafood Restaurant · Yaletown · 100 tips and reviews

Amy F.Amy Fabulous: best clam chowder in the city!

Samurai Japanese Restaurant is one of Exploring Vancouver.

14. Samurai Japanese Restaurant

7.8
1108 Davie St (btwn Bute & Thurlow), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · West End · 49 tips and reviews

Curt R.Curt Rephin: Try the SSSR roll! It may be the best roll in Vancouver

Nando's is one of Exploring Vancouver.

15. Nando's

8.2
828 Davie St. (at Howe St.), Vancouver, BC
Portuguese Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 25 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: unbelievable post workout food for 10 bucks!

16. Davie Street Village

Vancouver, BC
Neighborhood · 9 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: love the rainbow cross walks!

Lynn Canyon Park is one of Exploring Vancouver.

17. Lynn Canyon Park

9.4
Peters Rd (at Park Rd), North Vancouver, BC
Park · Lynn Canyon · 31 tips and reviews

Jack U.Jack Urbonni: Relaxing place!

18. Granville Island

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Take the little puddle jumper ferry boat over; insane how much they charge for the ride!

Eye Of The Wind is one of Exploring Vancouver.

19. Eye Of The Wind

8.0
6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
Scenic Lookout · 6 tips and reviews

beetle T.beetle Tang: 15 bucks to get up here is actually worth it!

Granville Island Public Market is one of Exploring Vancouver.

20. Granville Island Public Market

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Hit up Terra Bakery and order the red pepper spinach asiago focaccia. Mine came right out of the oven and it was so good!

The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant is one of Exploring Vancouver.

21. The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant

8.2
1536 Johnston St. (Granville Island), Vancouver, BC
Seafood Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: This is the perfect place to go for lunch after you explore the Public Market.

Kim's Mart is one of Exploring Vancouver.

22. Kim's Mart

7.9
591 E Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Grocery Store · Mt. Pleasant · 7 tips and reviews

Steph C.Steph C: Getting my Korean fix: kimbap & topokki!

Guu Original is one of Exploring Vancouver.

23. Guu Original

8.5
838 Thurlow St. (btwn Robson & Haro), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · West End · 82 tips and reviews

Justin W.Justin Whittaker: Get the udon with beef. Lecker!

Bitter Tasting Room is one of Exploring Vancouver.

24. Bitter Tasting Room

18 W Hastings St (btwn Abbott & Carrall), Vancouver, BC
Bar · Downtown Vancouver · 15 tips and reviews

Stephanie H.Stephanie H: Make reservations- its getting popular already!

Speakeasy On Davie is one of Exploring Vancouver.

25. Speakeasy On Davie

1239 Davie St (btwn Jervis St & Bute St), Vancouver, BC
Burger Joint · West End · 7 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Robichaud: The veggieburger here is insane - very good. Pitchers of beers are uber cold... :)

Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is one of Exploring Vancouver.

26. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

7.6
578 Carrall St (btwn E Pender & Keefer), Vancouver, BC
Garden · Downtown Vancouver · 55 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Tons of photo opps here, and totally free! A must see if you come to Vancouver.

Meat & Bread is one of Exploring Vancouver.

27. Meat & Bread

9.2
370 Cambie St (btwn Cordova & Hastings), Vancouver, BC
Sandwich Spot · Gastown · 168 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The sandwiches here are killer! Love the giant communal table, and the neighborhood rocks.

Narrow Lounge is one of Exploring Vancouver.

28. Narrow Lounge

8.1
1898 Main St (at E 3rd Ave), Vancouver, BC
Speakeasy · Mt. Pleasant · 23 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Best place in Vancouver to disappear and get wasted.

Richmond Night Market is one of Exploring Vancouver.

29. Richmond Night Market

6.3
8351 River Rd (at No. 3 Rd), Richmond, BC
Night Market · Bridgeport · 90 tips and reviews

Johannes H.Johannes Heine: This is the market to go to, if you live nearby the Canada line. Finally a location, that's easily accessible by public transit.

The Red Wagon is one of Exploring Vancouver.

30. The Red Wagon

8.3
2296 E Hastings St (at Garden St), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Hastings-Sunrise · 67 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Crispy Pork Belly. For Breakfast. DO IT.

La Taqueria is one of Exploring Vancouver.

31. La Taqueria

8.9
322 W Hastings St (btwn Homer & Hamilton), Vancouver, BC
Taco Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 64 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: This mexicano was pleasantly surprised. Sabroso!

Two Chefs And A Table is one of Exploring Vancouver.

32. Two Chefs And A Table

305 Alexander St. (Gore Ave.), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Eastside · 27 tips and reviews

.Carol..Carol.: Get the monsieur andres brunch!!

Hawker's Delight is one of Exploring Vancouver.

33. Hawker's Delight

8.5
4127 Main St (E King Edward Ave), Vancouver, BC
Malay Restaurant · Riley Park · 51 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Like most southeast asian restaurants in Vancouver, the food blew me away. So good.

Holt Renfrew is one of Exploring Vancouver.

34. Holt Renfrew

8.0
737 DUNSMUIR ST (at Granville St.), Vancouver, BC
Clothing Store · Downtown Vancouver · 32 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: all the mens swag is on the lower level. Unbelievable shoe selection!

Hudson's Bay is one of Exploring Vancouver.

35. Hudson's Bay

7.3
674 Granville St (at W Georgia St.), Vancouver, BC
Department Store · Downtown Vancouver · 36 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Topshop is reason enough to pay a visit!

CF Pacific Centre is one of Exploring Vancouver.

36. CF Pacific Centre

8.2
701 W Georgia St (btwn Howe & Granville), Vancouver, BC
Shopping Mall · Downtown Vancouver · 72 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Apple Store located inside the mall. #yahtzee

Giovane Café + Market + Eatery is one of Exploring Vancouver.

37. Giovane Café + Market + Eatery

7.8
1038 Canada Pl (at The Fairmont Pacific Rim), Vancouver, BC
Café · Coal Harbour · 52 tips and reviews

Dilara 🐰Dilara 🐰: Best almond croissant ever!

Urban Tea Merchant is one of Exploring Vancouver.

38. Urban Tea Merchant

1070 W Georgia St. (at Thurlow St.), Vancouver, BC
Tea Room · West End · 30 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Come for high tea. Feel like royalty.

Vancouver Art Gallery is one of Exploring Vancouver.

39. Vancouver Art Gallery

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

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Tip: take your sweet time and explore every corner of the gallery!

Stanley Park Harbourfront Seawall is one of Exploring Vancouver.

40. Stanley Park Harbourfront Seawall

9.1
1999 Georgia St (Stanley Park Causeway Rd), Vancouver, BC
Waterfront · 61 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: From Granville Street to the Seawall entrance is less than a mile. It's a very nice run, but if you want to go all the way around the seawall I recommend a bike.

Kingyo Izakaya 金魚居酒屋 is one of Exploring Vancouver.

41. Kingyo Izakaya 金魚居酒屋

9.2
871 Denman St (btwn Haro & Barclay), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · West End · 102 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: This little izakaya in West Vancouver totally took me by surprise. Order the "My-Ebi Mayo." Awesome. Wash it down with the house hot sake.

The Flying Pig Yaletown is one of Exploring Vancouver.

42. The Flying Pig Yaletown

8.7
1168 Hamilton St (btwn Davie & Helmcken St), Vancouver, BC
Restaurant · Yaletown · 91 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: A number of people I met while eating out in Vancouver recommend this restaurant. Great seafood and reasonably priced!

Tojo's Restaurant is one of Exploring Vancouver.

43. Tojo's Restaurant

6.1
1133 W Broadway (btwn Spruce and Alder), Vancouver, BC
Sushi Restaurant · Fairview · 44 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Bow to the master sushi chef of Vancouver. Be prepared to throw down some serious cash.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park is one of Exploring Vancouver.

44. Whistler Mountain Bike Park

8.5
Whistler Mountain, Whistler, BC
Park · 10 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Head up the garbanzo lift. Take blue velvet to crank it up and back down to the village. Killer!

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is one of Exploring Vancouver.

45. Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

8.1
3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC
International Airport · 712 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Free wifi! Whoever said there is no such thing as a free ride was full of it. Way to lead by example YVR!

Japadog is one of Exploring Vancouver.

46. Japadog

8.4
530 Robson St (btwn Seymour & Richards St.), Vancouver, BC
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Vancouver · 95 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Virgins, the Kurobuta Terimayo is a must. It all started here!

Phnom Penh is one of Exploring Vancouver.

47. Phnom Penh

9.0
244 E Georgia St (at Main St), Vancouver, BC
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Cheap and f'ing delicious. Brave enough to try the Durian shake? Not this guy.

Steve Nash Sports Club is one of Exploring Vancouver.

48. Steve Nash Sports Club

7.3
610 Granville St (Dunsmuir), Vancouver, BC
Gym · Downtown Vancouver · 43 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: Travelers, the 5 day guest pass is a good deal. Best place in Vancouver to get your lift on if you are visiting.