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Cycle City Tours is one of Vancouver.

1. Cycle City Tours

8.1
648 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC
Bicycle Store · Downtown Vancouver · 2 tips and reviews
Meet in Gastown is one of Vancouver.

2. Meet in Gastown

8.8
12 Water St (btwn Abbott St & Carrall St), Vancouver, BC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Gastown · 36 tips and reviews
Kissa Tanto is one of Vancouver.

3. Kissa Tanto

8.7
263 East Pender St, Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · Chinatown · 9 tips and reviews
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is one of Vancouver.

4. Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

8.1
3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond, BC
International Airport · Sea Island · 712 tips and reviews
Kitsilano Beach is one of Vancouver.

5. Kitsilano Beach

9.4
Cornwall Ave (at Yew St), Vancouver, BC
Beach · 74 tips and reviews
English Bay Beach is one of Vancouver.

6. English Bay Beach

9.5
Beach Ave (btwn Gilford & Bidwell), Vancouver, BC
Beach · West End · 125 tips and reviews
False Creek Seawall is one of Vancouver.

7. False Creek Seawall

9.3
1689 Johnston St. (Anderson), Vancouver, BC
Hiking Trail · 17 tips and reviews
Stanley Park English Bay Seawall is one of Vancouver.

8. Stanley Park English Bay Seawall

9.5
Beach Ave (at Park Ln), Vancouver, BC
Hiking Trail · 27 tips and reviews
Seaside Seawall is one of Vancouver.

9. Seaside Seawall

9.5
Quebec St, Vancouver, BC
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews
Third Beach is one of Vancouver.

10. Third Beach

9.3
7000 Stanley Park Dr (Pacific Ocean), Vancouver, BC
Beach · 24 tips and reviews
Rogers Arena is one of Vancouver.

11. Rogers Arena

8.6
800 Griffiths Way (at Abbott St), Vancouver, BC
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Vancouver · 198 tips and reviews
Sunset Beach is one of Vancouver.

12. Sunset Beach

9.5
1400 Beach Ave (at Broughton), Vancouver, BC
Beach · West End · 44 tips and reviews
Pourhouse is one of Vancouver.

13. Pourhouse

8.9
162 Water St (btwn Cambie & Abbott), Vancouver, BC
Restaurant · Gastown · 118 tips and reviews

Roberto B.Roberto Bruder Aguiar: Another great burger! The smoked cheddar is so great that I was wondering if it was provolone. Seems like there’s so much melted cheese that they put 2 different cheeses there. I included a fried egg!

14. Granville Island Public Market

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

Ryan S.Ryan Stoner: Come early, leave your car behind, and take ferry from the mainland. A must-see when you come down to visit Vancouver. Local artisanal crafts, food, desserts, coffee, bakeries, and fresh produce.

15. Meat & Bread

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

EaterEater: Order their insanely good Porchetta sandwich. Juicy tender pork and crunchy skin spangled with house-made salsa verde and stuffed into a fresh-baked ciabatta roll. [Eater 38 Member]

Revolver is one of Vancouver.

16. Revolver

9.3
325 Cambie St (btwn Hastings & Cordova), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Gastown · 183 tips and reviews

Patrick H.Patrick Holloway: Wonderful coffee shop with great atmosphere. Awesome espresso drinks, but if you have a little time try a Tasting or Brew Flight - you won't regret it. If you love coffee don't miss this place.

Miku Restaurant is one of Vancouver.

17. Miku Restaurant

8.9
200 Granville Street (West Cordova Street), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver, Vancouver, BC · 181 tips and reviews

Mark D.Mark Daniel: The best part about this restaurant is honestly the ambiance and the view. It's right on the water. The sushi is good but not marketed to a connoisseur. The prices are also great.

18. Bao Bei

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

Natalie V.Natalie V: Everything was good, but especially loved the omelet, pork belly, fried chicken and mantou. Also their homemade chili oil is clutch! Get here early though, we had a 40 min wait at 6pm on Friday.

Medina Café is one of Vancouver.

19. Medina Café

9.0
780 Richards St (btwn W Georgia & Robson), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Vancouver · 310 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Waffles were fantastic! Light, fluffy on inside, slightly crunchy/chewy - just amazing texture. Also really loved the pork belly sandwich. Get there before 9 if you want to avoid a long wait.

Romer's Burger Bar is one of Vancouver.

20. Romer's Burger Bar

8.4
1873 W 4th Ave (btwn Cypress & Burrard), Vancouver, BC
Burger Joint · Kitsilano · 74 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Opt for their burger of the month, we had the Rodeo Star Burger w/ ancho starbuck spice, applewood bacon, red onions, vine-ripened tomatoes, horseradish jack, smokey bbq sauce & topped w/ cilantro.

21. Georgian Court Hotel

8.5
773 Beatty St (btw Robson St. and Georgia St.), Vancouver, BC
Hotel · Downtown Vancouver · 19 tips and reviews

JaslinJaslin: Don't be fooled by how it looks on the outside! Best hotel so far in Vancouver with unique interior and excellent service! Perfect choice for business travellers!

22. Ask for Luigi

8.9
305 Alexander St (at Gore Ave), Vancouver, BC
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Eastside · 39 tips and reviews

EaterEater: At the helm of this Italian family-style restaurant is chef Jean Christophe Poirier. Welcome them to the neighbourhood and dive into their fresh-made pasta delights. Gluten-free pasta is available.

23. Vancouver Cruise Terminal

Port of Vancouver, Greater Vancouver Regional Dis, BC
Marine Terminal · Downtown Vancouver · 9 tips and reviews

Tim C.Tim Cancila: Lots of waiting. Bring a book and a snack while you wait to board. Customs usually opens between 10 and 10:30 and the lines begin about an hour before that.

24. Bella Gelateria

8.8
1001 W Cordova St (at Burrard St), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Coal Harbour · 154 tips and reviews

BuzzFeedBuzzFeed: The shop's owner, James Coleridge, is known as the "master of gelato." He's won 11 international and national awards for his gelato including Gelato Master of The Year. Read more.

25. 33 Acres Brewing Company

9.3
15 W 8th Ave (btwn Manitoba & Ontario), Vancouver, BC
Brewery · Mt. Pleasant · 75 tips and reviews

Josh L.Josh Labove: Always charming and Instagram-worthy, 33 Acres is more than beer: head for a delicious brunch of waffles, eggs, bacon, and toast during Waffle Weekends (Sat. & Sun. 11:30-3pm).

26. Earnest Ice Cream

9.3
1829 Quebec St (at E 2nd Ave), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Mt. Pleasant · 51 tips and reviews

Ada J.Ada Juristovski: Not as busy as the other location, just as good! Very instagrammable setting #brickwalls #swirlys #words. Try the peanut butter jelly!

27. Earnest Ice Cream

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

Johnny W.Johnny Wang: Hipster ice cream, but fantastic ice cream. Not overly sweet, yet still rich, creamy, and delicious. Try their London Fog and Serious Chocolate! Mind that the waits can be fairly long, however.

28. Coal Harbour Seawall

9.5
W Cordova St., Vancouver, BC
Waterfront · Coal Harbour · 33 tips and reviews

SS C.SS Christopher: Starting a walk here will give you a great view of the mountains along the coastline and will take past several landmarks and into downtown.

29. Stanley Park

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

Connie C.Connie Chiu: I love this park! It’s better than Central Park in that it’s preserved in its natural state so it feels more like a forest inside. I also love that it’s along the harbor. Biking through it is the best

30. Chambar

8.9
568 Beatty St (btwn W Pender & Dunsmuir), Vancouver, BC
Belgian Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 119 tips and reviews

Ada J.Ada Juristovski: Same brunch menu as Medina's, and they take resos! Brunch starts at 8 am for those early birds - avoid the rush!

Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar is one of Vancouver.

31. Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar

9.2
615 Seymour St. (btwn Dunsmuir & W Georgia), Vancouver, BC
Steakhouse · Downtown Vancouver · 51 tips and reviews

Keith B.Keith Brooks: Make sure you phone ahead for reservations. This place is popular! ( and for a very good reason - excellent food + outstanding service!)

32. David Lam Park

9.3
1300 Pacific Blvd., Vancouver, BC
Park · Yaletown · 30 tips and reviews

Connie C.Connie Chiu: You can take the ferry from here to Granville Island. Lots of different things happening at this park. Makes for great skyline views.

33. Queen Elizabeth Park

9.4
4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC
Park · Riley Park · 49 tips and reviews

KačKač: Beautiful views on Vancouver from there, cute ducks all around ...not far away from city centre

Cactus Club Cafe is one of Vancouver.

34. Cactus Club Cafe

8.8
1790 Beach Ave (at Denman St), Vancouver, BC
New American Restaurant · West End · 79 tips and reviews

Carolyne G.Carolyne Grenier: Beautiful spot to see sunset. Sit downstairs with open windows or upstairs (closed windows). Great bellini. Their chicken is one of the most tender i have ever eaten. Great food overall.

35. Nemesis Coffee

8.8
302 W Hastings (Hamilton), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Vancouver · 31 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim Smerdon: Gorgeous bright cafe with amazing food and coffee and friendly staff. Try a cappuccino and bite sized brioche for a breakfast snack.

Tap & Barrel is one of Vancouver.

36. Tap & Barrel

8.7
1055 Canada Pl., Vancouver, BC
Gastropub · Coal Harbour · 56 tips and reviews