Franklin’s guidebook for Visitors to Vancouver

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Franklin’s guidebook for Visitors to Vancouver

Food scene

Some of our favorite restaurant for dine-in and take-out/delivery.
Amazing Handroll Sushi experience. The rice is warm and the seaweed is still crispy. One of the very few places that serve REAL wasabi!
Hello Nori - Brentwood
Amazing Handroll Sushi experience. The rice is warm and the seaweed is still crispy. One of the very few places that serve REAL wasabi!
Hello Nori is a unique dining experience with rolls made in front of you one at a time with warm rice to be consumed immediately while the seaweed (Nori) stays crispy. It's also one of the rare places that serves real wasabi.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Hello Nori
1165 Robson Street
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Hello Nori is a unique dining experience with rolls made in front of you one at a time with warm rice to be consumed immediately while the seaweed (Nori) stays crispy. It's also one of the rare places that serves real wasabi.
Familiar Vietnamese eats such as pho, rice & noodle dishes & specialty drinks. But also serving specialty dishes from all over Vietnam. We've tried several of their non-pho dishes, all amazing!
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Mui Ngo Gai Restaurant
2052 Kingsway
6 lokalaca preporučuje
Familiar Vietnamese eats such as pho, rice & noodle dishes & specialty drinks. But also serving specialty dishes from all over Vietnam. We've tried several of their non-pho dishes, all amazing!
Very good Cantonese Chinese food, that's walking distance from our place!
百樂門海鮮酒家~溫哥華 Paramount Chinese Seafood Restaurant ~Vancouver BC
Very good Cantonese Chinese food, that's walking distance from our place!
We usually get delivery from here.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Papa John's Pizza
6462 Kingsway
14 lokalaca preporučuje
We usually get delivery from here.
Good greek food at reasonable prices. If you like Pizza loaded with toppings, get their 10 Rich Toppings Pizza! Their Hummus is amazing too!
Argo Greek Cuisine Pizza & Pasta
3790 Canada Way
Good greek food at reasonable prices. If you like Pizza loaded with toppings, get their 10 Rich Toppings Pizza! Their Hummus is amazing too!
Authentic Italian Pizzas - hand stretched stone baked dough.
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Ragazzi Pizza Co
2996 E 22nd Ave
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Authentic Italian Pizzas - hand stretched stone baked dough.
Amazing Indian Food. Be adventurous and try something you haven't heard of before!
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Saffron Indian Cuisine
4300 Kingsway
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Amazing Indian Food. Be adventurous and try something you haven't heard of before!
Good place for Cantonese Chinese food. Parking lot is a little small so we usually park on the street, or if you're up for it, it's a 1.3 km walk.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Prince Seafood Restaurant
2881 Grandview Hwy
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Good place for Cantonese Chinese food. Parking lot is a little small so we usually park on the street, or if you're up for it, it's a 1.3 km walk.
Good Taiwanese Food that's not too far.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
No. 1 Beef Noodle
4741 Willingdon Ave
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Good Taiwanese Food that's not too far.
Starbucks coffee
344 lokalaca preporučuje
Starbucks
99 Keefer Pl
344 lokalaca preporučuje
Starbucks coffee
Great Fast Food burgers, fresh not frozen beef. Unique items include baked potatoes and "Frosty's" (cross between milk shake and soft serve ice cream in a cup).
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Wendy's
10 SE Marine Dr
26 lokalaca preporučuje
Great Fast Food burgers, fresh not frozen beef. Unique items include baked potatoes and "Frosty's" (cross between milk shake and soft serve ice cream in a cup).

Shopping

Newly renovated with beautiful spaces both indoors and out.
89 lokalaca preporučuje
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.
89 lokalaca preporučuje
Newly renovated with beautiful spaces both indoors and out.
Largest Mall in BC!
290 lokalaca preporučuje
Метрополис у Метротауну
4700 Kingsway
290 lokalaca preporučuje
Largest Mall in BC!
High End shops, frequented by celebrities when they're in town.
789 lokalaca preporučuje
Robson Street
1155 Robson St
789 lokalaca preporučuje
High End shops, frequented by celebrities when they're in town.

Grocery Store

Good prices and wide selection of everyday groceries.
125 lokalaca preporučuje
Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview Hwy
125 lokalaca preporučuje
Good prices and wide selection of everyday groceries.
Higher end grocery store.
106 lokalaca preporučuje
Save-On-Foods
4399 Lougheed Hwy.
106 lokalaca preporučuje
Higher end grocery store.
Asian grocery store, large selection of asian snacks, bakery, also has selection of cooked and ready-to-eat meals.
326 lokalaca preporučuje
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer Pl
326 lokalaca preporučuje
Asian grocery store, large selection of asian snacks, bakery, also has selection of cooked and ready-to-eat meals.
Grocery and household goods.
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Walmart - Grandview Supercentre
3585 Grandview Hwy
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Grocery and household goods.

Sightseeing

Take one of the water taxis from around Science world for additional sightseeing adventure to Granville Island. Home of popular Granville Island Public Market, restaurants, artisan shops, kids market, brewery and more!
1659 lokalaca preporučuje
Гранвил Острво
1659 lokalaca preporučuje
Take one of the water taxis from around Science world for additional sightseeing adventure to Granville Island. Home of popular Granville Island Public Market, restaurants, artisan shops, kids market, brewery and more!
Walk or bike around the seawall for great water views. Other attractions inside include the Vancouver Aquarium, the Mini-train ride, Totem poles, beaches, rose garden, horse and carriage ride.
2658 lokalaca preporučuje
Стенли парк
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 lokalaca preporučuje
Walk or bike around the seawall for great water views. Other attractions inside include the Vancouver Aquarium, the Mini-train ride, Totem poles, beaches, rose garden, horse and carriage ride.
Great waterfront boardwalk with views, nearby restaurants. Take the Seabus (only 15 min. 1-way) and get a mini-cruise from downtown Waterfront Station. Nearby is also the Lonsdale Quay Public Market worth exploring.
Lonsdale Quay
Great waterfront boardwalk with views, nearby restaurants. Take the Seabus (only 15 min. 1-way) and get a mini-cruise from downtown Waterfront Station. Nearby is also the Lonsdale Quay Public Market worth exploring.
Beautiful garden with stunning views all around.
830 lokalaca preporučuje
Парк краљице Елизабет
4600 Cambie St
830 lokalaca preporučuje
Beautiful garden with stunning views all around.
Great waterfront views, bike and walking paths, kids playground, and Science World itself.
837 lokalaca preporučuje
Science World у ТЕЛУС Свету науке
1455 Quebec St
837 lokalaca preporučuje
Great waterfront views, bike and walking paths, kids playground, and Science World itself.
Good easy hiking trails for beginner to moderate hikes. The little know Free suspension bridge is here.
352 lokalaca preporučuje
Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park Rd
352 lokalaca preporučuje
Good easy hiking trails for beginner to moderate hikes. The little know Free suspension bridge is here.
If you're a hiker (hike is steep, not for beginners!), take the Grouse Grind trail up to the top (Free). Otherwise take the gondola to the top for great views. In Winter, it's also a ski hill.
1038 lokalaca preporučuje
Граус Маунтин
6400 Nancy Greene Way
1038 lokalaca preporučuje
If you're a hiker (hike is steep, not for beginners!), take the Grouse Grind trail up to the top (Free). Otherwise take the gondola to the top for great views. In Winter, it's also a ski hill.
A great beach with views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.
135 lokalaca preporučuje
Ambleside Park | West Vancouver
1150 Marine Dr
135 lokalaca preporučuje
A great beach with views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.

Activities

Amusement Park in the city. Carnival rides, games, and roller coasters.
174 lokalaca preporučuje
Плајланд у ПНЕ-у
2901 E Hastings St
174 lokalaca preporučuje
Amusement Park in the city. Carnival rides, games, and roller coasters.
Local community centre with pool for swimming.
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Renfrew Park Community Centre
2929 E 22nd Ave
9 lokalaca preporučuje
Local community centre with pool for swimming.
Night clubs, fast eats, and curios.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Granville Street Entertainment District
700 - 1300 Granville St
14 lokalaca preporučuje
Night clubs, fast eats, and curios.
A nearby park within walking distance, that's great for kids to run around and burn some energy!
Falaise Park Playground
A nearby park within walking distance, that's great for kids to run around and burn some energy!

Neighbourhoods

Also known as "Little Italy", you'll find many restaurants (many Italian) and an "artsy" vibe to the neighourhood.
296 lokalaca preporučuje
Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive
296 lokalaca preporučuje
Also known as "Little Italy", you'll find many restaurants (many Italian) and an "artsy" vibe to the neighourhood.
Historic downtown Vancouver with cobblestone roads, heritage architecture, full of shops and restaurants.
1068 lokalaca preporučuje
Gastown
1068 lokalaca preporučuje
Historic downtown Vancouver with cobblestone roads, heritage architecture, full of shops and restaurants.
Also known as "Little India", is a 6 block commercial street along Main Street and centered on 49th Ave. in Vancouver. You'll find numerous South Asian restaurants and shops. Not officially part of it, you'll find more South Asian stores not too far away along Fraser Street between 52nd Ave and 42nd Ave.
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Punjabi Market
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Also known as "Little India", is a 6 block commercial street along Main Street and centered on 49th Ave. in Vancouver. You'll find numerous South Asian restaurants and shops. Not officially part of it, you'll find more South Asian stores not too far away along Fraser Street between 52nd Ave and 42nd Ave.