Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Quaint location a block and half from our house. Great coffee, almond croissants (if there are any left) and amazing crepes!
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Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StQuaint location a block and half from our house. Great coffee, almond croissants (if there are any left) and amazing crepes!
Locus Restaurant & Lounge
4121 Main StGreat Brunch within walking distance.
Family run boulangerie, cafe and small grocer. Fresh breads and pastries. Their sandwiches are outstanding.
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Batard Bakery
3958 Fraser StFamily run boulangerie, cafe and small grocer. Fresh breads and pastries. Their sandwiches are outstanding.
Takeout or cozy dine in experience. Their Kale Salads is one of my favourites! All their pizzas are great!
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Pizza Carano
4241 Fraser StTakeout or cozy dine in experience. Their Kale Salads is one of my favourites! All their pizzas are great!
Hand Crafted burgers. 40 housemade sauces and toppings. Great fries, onion rings and the BEST milkshakes. Service is not always great but the burgers are very good! They usually have Sports on their TV's.
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Splitz Grill
4242 Main StHand Crafted burgers. 40 housemade sauces and toppings. Great fries, onion rings and the BEST milkshakes. Service is not always great but the burgers are very good! They usually have Sports on their TV's.
Great pub food and fresh sheets are new every week. It's a good 'Local'. Lots of TV's with Sports and also great for Large groups. There is a pub side and a restaurant side. Patio for those beautiful Vancouver summer nights.
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Chaise
4444 Main StGreat pub food and fresh sheets are new every week. It's a good 'Local'. Lots of TV's with Sports and also great for Large groups. There is a pub side and a restaurant side. Patio for those beautiful Vancouver summer nights.
Award winning Family Pizza & pasta restaurant. Open for brunch, lunch & dinner. They pride themselves on using local and organic produce. Ocean wise seafood as well as free range meats. They also offer gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and nut free option. This is a VERY KID friendly restaurant. If you are not up for having dinner with everyones children, I would suggest going at a later time. The food is very good. Kids can make their own pizzas on Sunday and Monday nights from 5-7pm.
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Rocky Mountain Flatbread, Main Street
4186 Main StAward winning Family Pizza & pasta restaurant. Open for brunch, lunch & dinner. They pride themselves on using local and organic produce. Ocean wise seafood as well as free range meats. They also offer gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and nut free option. This is a VERY KID friendly restaurant. If you are not up for having dinner with everyones children, I would suggest going at a later time. The food is very good. Kids can make their own pizzas on Sunday and Monday nights from 5-7pm.
Best Vegetarian! The Acorn is an award-winning, vegetable-forward restaurant and bar. Destination for diners seeking the best and most creative meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Carefully crafted dishes cater to vegans and gluten free diners while ensuring that even the staunchest meat eaters leave fully satisfied.
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The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StBest Vegetarian! The Acorn is an award-winning, vegetable-forward restaurant and bar. Destination for diners seeking the best and most creative meals made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Carefully crafted dishes cater to vegans and gluten free diners while ensuring that even the staunchest meat eaters leave fully satisfied.
Plates are to share or enjoy all on your own! Their philosophy is guided by local principles of sourcing from the Canadian Pacific Northwest. Beautiful settings and local potter Janaki Larsen has produced all plates for their restaurant.
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Burdock & Co
2702 Main StPlates are to share or enjoy all on your own! Their philosophy is guided by local principles of sourcing from the Canadian Pacific Northwest. Beautiful settings and local potter Janaki Larsen has produced all plates for their restaurant.
Fusion infused Afghan food, ambiance, music and art. Local and organic food integrated into the menu. Live music from world class muscians from India, Iran, Romania, Spain, China and Canada playing traditional instruments. They ask that guests contribute $3 per person which goes toward supporting the artists. Generally music starts at 7:30pm. Flamenco show 7:30-8pm (Friday, Saturday & Sundays). Great atmosphere!
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East Is East
3035 W BroadwayFusion infused Afghan food, ambiance, music and art. Local and organic food integrated into the menu. Live music from world class muscians from India, Iran, Romania, Spain, China and Canada playing traditional instruments. They ask that guests contribute $3 per person which goes toward supporting the artists. Generally music starts at 7:30pm. Flamenco show 7:30-8pm (Friday, Saturday & Sundays). Great atmosphere!
Latin American street food & happy hours, plus weekend brunch & outdoor seating. Lots of Fun, can be loud but that can be part of the fun. Wednesday night live music.
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El Camino's
3250 Main StLatin American street food & happy hours, plus weekend brunch & outdoor seating. Lots of Fun, can be loud but that can be part of the fun. Wednesday night live music.
Local craft beers & eclectic Mediterranean-inspired menu plus live bands in a warehouse setting. Sometimes they have live music.
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The Main
4210 Main StLocal craft beers & eclectic Mediterranean-inspired menu plus live bands in a warehouse setting. Sometimes they have live music.
Ogenki sushi
4346 Main StGood sushi, close by and great Poke bowls.
Vegan restaurant. Voted best veggie burger, best comfort food, best vegetarian.
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MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetVegan restaurant. Voted best veggie burger, best comfort food, best vegetarian.
Chickpea Restaurant
4298 Main StVegan Restaurant. Upbeat eatery with a vegan menu.
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrGreat coffee, great breakfast and lunch!
Great coffee. This is a large coffee shop. Food is good. Great spot if you have a large group.
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Caffè Artigiano
763 Hornby StGreat coffee. This is a large coffee shop. Food is good. Great spot if you have a large group.
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrGreat coffee, Cozy and casual. Serves ice cream.
Yum Sweet Shop
4150 Main StCandy & Ice Cream! Yummy! Great Instagram posts!
Delicious coffee and teas! Known for their pour over coffee. Nice baked goods and brunch, sandwiches and toasts. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
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Matchstick Riley Park
4807 Main StDelicious coffee and teas! Known for their pour over coffee. Nice baked goods and brunch, sandwiches and toasts. Outdoor seating when the weather is nice.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StGreat coffee
Drinks & Nightlife
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main StFun Late night lounge!
NEW! Same owners as the Tiki Lounge. From what I hear, Amazing cocktails, haunted ambience and great service.
The Dark Manor Inn
4298 Fraser StNEW! Same owners as the Tiki Lounge. From what I hear, Amazing cocktails, haunted ambience and great service.
Craft beers on tap, pub food and nightlife culture. Patio for those beautiful Vancouver summer nights.
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The Five Point Restaurant & Pub
3124 Main StCraft beers on tap, pub food and nightlife culture. Patio for those beautiful Vancouver summer nights.
Locally sourced and inspired by the Portland food scene paired with the best craft beers & beverages the Northwest has to offer.
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Portland Craft
3835 Main StLocally sourced and inspired by the Portland food scene paired with the best craft beers & beverages the Northwest has to offer.
Railway Stage and Beer Cafe
579 Dunsmuir StUsually has some great bands playing.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful city & mountain views. Great restaurant at the top called Seasons in the Park. Stunning gardens and Bloedel Conservatory.
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Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StBeautiful city & mountain views. Great restaurant at the top called Seasons in the Park. Stunning gardens and Bloedel Conservatory.
Largest park in Vancouver. Sea wall is a 10 km flat walk all the way around the with stunning views of the North Shore Mountains, ocean and parts of the city. Home to Canada's largest Aquarium.
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdLargest park in Vancouver. Sea wall is a 10 km flat walk all the way around the with stunning views of the North Shore Mountains, ocean and parts of the city. Home to Canada's largest Aquarium.
Great walks close to the University of British Columbia. There is a great drive to get to parts of it with view points out to UBC along parts of Marine Drive. If you would like me to show you the drive, I'm happy to help you out. There are lots of trails in here. I do not recommend walking in the park by yourself, but with someone there will be no worries. Stunning views would be along the drive and around UBC, but you are in a rainforest otherwise.
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveGreat walks close to the University of British Columbia. There is a great drive to get to parts of it with view points out to UBC along parts of Marine Drive. If you would like me to show you the drive, I'm happy to help you out. There are lots of trails in here. I do not recommend walking in the park by yourself, but with someone there will be no worries. Stunning views would be along the drive and around UBC, but you are in a rainforest otherwise.
This is called a Grind for a reason. It is very steep and people use this trail as a training hill. You will see people hiking as fast as they can and you will also see touristy in flip flops wondering when they will get to the top. Wear proper hiking shoes or good running shoes and prepare to sweat! Reward at the top, views of the city, mountain views at the top, beer & food if you would like. If you prefer fine dining, you can make a reservations ahead of time at The Observatory and receive a free Skyride to the top and the Grouse Mountain Theatre in the Sky. See Grouse Mountain for more infomation.
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Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayThis is called a Grind for a reason. It is very steep and people use this trail as a training hill. You will see people hiking as fast as they can and you will also see touristy in flip flops wondering when they will get to the top. Wear proper hiking shoes or good running shoes and prepare to sweat! Reward at the top, views of the city, mountain views at the top, beer & food if you would like. If you prefer fine dining, you can make a reservations ahead of time at The Observatory and receive a free Skyride to the top and the Grouse Mountain Theatre in the Sky. See Grouse Mountain for more infomation.
This is a 55 acres oasis within the city. If you love plants, you will love it here. Elizabethan Hedge Maze, 7500 different species of plants and just a beautiful place to walk around with our without your children. There are 2 restaurants as well. Truffles Fine Foods Cafe & The Shaughnessy Fine Dining Restaurant. I would suggest a reservation for the later. Also if you are here from December 1st - January 6th, the Festival of Lights is gorgeous!
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StThis is a 55 acres oasis within the city. If you love plants, you will love it here. Elizabethan Hedge Maze, 7500 different species of plants and just a beautiful place to walk around with our without your children. There are 2 restaurants as well. Truffles Fine Foods Cafe & The Shaughnessy Fine Dining Restaurant. I would suggest a reservation for the later. Also if you are here from December 1st - January 6th, the Festival of Lights is gorgeous!
A tranquil garden in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown. It is an authentic representation of Ming Dynasty-era tradition.
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StA tranquil garden in the heart of Vancouver's Chinatown. It is an authentic representation of Ming Dynasty-era tradition.
Located along Beach Avenue downtown. Concession Stands, Cactus Club Cafe (restaurant), washrooms, kayak rentals and much more. Very busy but a nice beach in the heart of Vancouver.
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Strand von English Bay
Beach AvenueLocated along Beach Avenue downtown. Concession Stands, Cactus Club Cafe (restaurant), washrooms, kayak rentals and much more. Very busy but a nice beach in the heart of Vancouver.
Concession stands, Jericho Sailing Centre, beach wheelchair accessibility, picnic tables, swimming raft, summer lifeguards and long walks from Granville Island, Kitsilano Beach all the way to Spanish banks. Busy in the summer.
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Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdConcession stands, Jericho Sailing Centre, beach wheelchair accessibility, picnic tables, swimming raft, summer lifeguards and long walks from Granville Island, Kitsilano Beach all the way to Spanish banks. Busy in the summer.
'Kits' Beach and Kitsilano Pool to the west side. The beach offers a concession, Boathouse restaurant, washrooms, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, swim raft, summer lifeguards and pay parking.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St'Kits' Beach and Kitsilano Pool to the west side. The beach offers a concession, Boathouse restaurant, washrooms, tennis courts, basketball courts, playground, swim raft, summer lifeguards and pay parking.
Located west of Jericho Beach. Designated a 'quiet beach'. Amenities include washrooms, picnic tables, concession and free parking. It does get busy in the summer though, so parking can be a problem.
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Locarno Beach
Located west of Jericho Beach. Designated a 'quiet beach'. Amenities include washrooms, picnic tables, concession and free parking. It does get busy in the summer though, so parking can be a problem.
Spanish Banks East and West have a concession, washrooms, free parking and picnic tables. It is designated a 'quiet beach' with no amplifies sound. Also has a dog off-leash area. It also gets busy in the summer so parking can be limited. Often times, I believe on Sunday evenings, there is a drumming session.
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Spanish Banks
Spanish Banks East and West have a concession, washrooms, free parking and picnic tables. It is designated a 'quiet beach' with no amplifies sound. Also has a dog off-leash area. It also gets busy in the summer so parking can be limited. Often times, I believe on Sunday evenings, there is a drumming session.
Sightseeing
Check their website for regular hours and cost. The Canyon lights are outstanding and worth the cost. www.capbridge.com
Nov. 22- Jan. 27 11am-9pm Canyon Lights (Closed Dec. 25th)
The park in general is worth going. It does get busy but we love to go with or without our children especially if its raining. It is less busy and it's still fantastic with the rain. There is lots to learn. This is not for the faint of heart. It can be scary if you are afraid of heights. There is also the cliff walk and the Treetop Adventures. You will not see mountain views but the canyon below is stunning.
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Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdCheck their website for regular hours and cost. The Canyon lights are outstanding and worth the cost. www.capbridge.com
Nov. 22- Jan. 27 11am-9pm Canyon Lights (Closed Dec. 25th)
The park in general is worth going. It does get busy but we love to go with or without our children especially if its raining. It is less busy and it's still fantastic with the rain. There is lots to learn. This is not for the faint of heart. It can be scary if you are afraid of heights. There is also the cliff walk and the Treetop Adventures. You will not see mountain views but the canyon below is stunning.
Grouse Mountain has something in every season. Outstanding views of the city, walks around the tops of the mountains. Either walk up with the Grouse Grind (see Parks and Nature for more info) or take the SkyRide Gondola. The winter has The Peak of Christmas; Santa, Skating, the Light walk and more. Best to look at their website as there is so much to tell you about. www.grousemountain.com
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayGrouse Mountain has something in every season. Outstanding views of the city, walks around the tops of the mountains. Either walk up with the Grouse Grind (see Parks and Nature for more info) or take the SkyRide Gondola. The winter has The Peak of Christmas; Santa, Skating, the Light walk and more. Best to look at their website as there is so much to tell you about. www.grousemountain.com
There are many local artists on the island, studios, lots of shopping, food & drink, an indoor public market and arts & culture. Craftsmen and artists take up residence here. From here you can take the Aquabus Ferry to downtown or Science world or all kinds of other stops. Well worth a visit if you have never been to Vancouver. Home to Emily Carr University. There is so much here that you could spend a whole day here. www.granvilleisland.com
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Granville Island
There are many local artists on the island, studios, lots of shopping, food & drink, an indoor public market and arts & culture. Craftsmen and artists take up residence here. From here you can take the Aquabus Ferry to downtown or Science world or all kinds of other stops. Well worth a visit if you have never been to Vancouver. Home to Emily Carr University. There is so much here that you could spend a whole day here. www.granvilleisland.com
If you have an interest in Science or you have children, this is a great venue. Interactive science displays & films for kids from toddlers to early teens, inside a geodesic dome. FYI, it gets very busy.
Exhibitions change every 3-4 months and the Omnimax Theatre always has great shows on.
I would buy tickets ahead of time online if you can.
https://www.scienceworld.ca/
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Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StIf you have an interest in Science or you have children, this is a great venue. Interactive science displays & films for kids from toddlers to early teens, inside a geodesic dome. FYI, it gets very busy.
Exhibitions change every 3-4 months and the Omnimax Theatre always has great shows on.
I would buy tickets ahead of time online if you can.
https://www.scienceworld.ca/
The Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In addition to being a major tourist attraction for Vancouver, the aquarium is a centre for marine research, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation.
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Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayThe Vancouver Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In addition to being a major tourist attraction for Vancouver, the aquarium is a centre for marine research, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation.
A very fun place to walk around. Chinatown remains a popular tourist attraction and is one of the largest historic Chinatowns in North America.
There are many streets in Chinatown but if you end up at Main Street and Hastings, I will warn you that this is the 'Downtown Eastside' and you may not feel comfortable in this area. There is a lot of homeless and drugs in this area. It is just a warning and not a deterrent.
http://vancouver-chinatown.com/
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Chinatown
A very fun place to walk around. Chinatown remains a popular tourist attraction and is one of the largest historic Chinatowns in North America.
There are many streets in Chinatown but if you end up at Main Street and Hastings, I will warn you that this is the 'Downtown Eastside' and you may not feel comfortable in this area. There is a lot of homeless and drugs in this area. It is just a warning and not a deterrent.
http://vancouver-chinatown.com/
Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
https://gastown.org/
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Gastown
Lively Gastown is known for its whistling Steam Clock and mix of souvenir shops, indie art galleries and decor stores in Victorian buildings. A trendy food and drink scene includes chic cocktail lounges and restaurants serving everything from gourmet sandwiches to local seafood. Hip eateries also dot the neighboring Downtown Eastside area, while the up-and-coming Railtown district is home to edgy fashion studios.
https://gastown.org/
Arts & Culture
Great shows. They have a nice permanent collection of Pacific Northwest Canadian Art as well the outstanding temporary exhibitions that tour world wide. Great gift shop and restaurant as well.
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Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StGreat shows. They have a nice permanent collection of Pacific Northwest Canadian Art as well the outstanding temporary exhibitions that tour world wide. Great gift shop and restaurant as well.
The inside and outside is stunning. MOA is a place of world arts and cultures with a special emphasis on the First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada. Beautiful totem pole and the building itself is stunning.
https://moa.ubc.ca/
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrThe inside and outside is stunning. MOA is a place of world arts and cultures with a special emphasis on the First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada. Beautiful totem pole and the building itself is stunning.
https://moa.ubc.ca/
If you are down near Kitsilano Beach, you may want to stop in at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Since 1959, the Vancouver Maritime Museum Society has worked to preserve and tell the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and Arctic.
https://vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/
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Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveIf you are down near Kitsilano Beach, you may want to stop in at the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Since 1959, the Vancouver Maritime Museum Society has worked to preserve and tell the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and Arctic.
https://vancouvermaritimemuseum.com/
If you like to learn about space, this is a great museum. I believe they have certain telescopes open at night if there is an event happening in the sky. I would look at their website and see what is going on. When there are events, they do sell out fast.
https://www.spacecentre.ca/planetarium-star-theatre
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HR MacMillan Space Centre
1100 Chestnut StIf you like to learn about space, this is a great museum. I believe they have certain telescopes open at night if there is an event happening in the sky. I would look at their website and see what is going on. When there are events, they do sell out fast.
https://www.spacecentre.ca/planetarium-star-theatre
Shopping
This is where all the big stores are. Lots of shopping, lots of restaurants and just a fun downtown vibe.
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Robson Street
1155 Robson StThis is where all the big stores are. Lots of shopping, lots of restaurants and just a fun downtown vibe.
Walking along Main Street, you will see all kinds of little local shops. It's a great place to look for unique local souvenirs. Starting anywhere around 31st Avenue all the way down to 8th Avenue. Also a great way to see many of the fantastic murals in Vancouver.
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Main Street
Main StreetWalking along Main Street, you will see all kinds of little local shops. It's a great place to look for unique local souvenirs. Starting anywhere around 31st Avenue all the way down to 8th Avenue. Also a great way to see many of the fantastic murals in Vancouver.
High end clothing stores along this area of Granville Street. Misch, Anthropologie, Eileen Fisher, Ashia Mode, Bacci Design and many, many more. Plus there is many home decor stores, Arts & Culture and Food & Drink. If you are in the shopping mood, this is a great place to wander around and spend money.
www.southgranville.org
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South Granville
High end clothing stores along this area of Granville Street. Misch, Anthropologie, Eileen Fisher, Ashia Mode, Bacci Design and many, many more. Plus there is many home decor stores, Arts & Culture and Food & Drink. If you are in the shopping mood, this is a great place to wander around and spend money.
www.southgranville.org
Essentials
All that you need for groceries. Within walking distance and local products.
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Nesters Market
333 Abbott StAll that you need for groceries. Within walking distance and local products.
East West Market
4169 Main StGreat produce! Family run business.
Dean's No Frills
4508 Fraser StBig No Name Products. Everything you need.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacy and other personal amenities.
RBC Royal Bank
1715 Commercial DrBank, ATM and any other financial transactions.
CIBC Branch with ATM
1096 Homer StBank with ATM and other financial transactions.