Jim's Vancouver Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing and unpretentious noodles!! Short ways away from our place! Try the braised duck noodles :D
Chef Angus An has done it again! Another successful culinary gem for our city.
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Fat Mao Noodles
217 E Georgia StAmazing and unpretentious noodles!! Short ways away from our place! Try the braised duck noodles :D
Chef Angus An has done it again! Another successful culinary gem for our city.
Great bistro and bar! Gets very hopping on Friday and Saturday evening with an eclectic crowd in the famous bougie and pretenious Yaletown. The food is EXCELLENT!
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The Parlour
1011 Hamilton StreetGreat bistro and bar! Gets very hopping on Friday and Saturday evening with an eclectic crowd in the famous bougie and pretenious Yaletown. The food is EXCELLENT!
One of a kind view over the ENTIRE CITY... the picture does not do it justice. Try to plan it on a clear night and make reservations!
Enjoy this amazing and unforgettable experience at the white tablecloth restaurant atop the peak of Grouse Mountain at the famous Observatory restaurant.
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The Observatory
6400 Nancy Greene WayOne of a kind view over the ENTIRE CITY... the picture does not do it justice. Try to plan it on a clear night and make reservations!
Enjoy this amazing and unforgettable experience at the white tablecloth restaurant atop the peak of Grouse Mountain at the famous Observatory restaurant.
One of our favorite restaurants in the city. Unpretentious awesome experience, reminiscent of a Toronto or New York style meal.
Amazing rolling menu on the chalkboard from the creative culinary geniuses Chef Sean Reeve and Eddie Lee. They always have new tantalizing creations to taste up their sleeves.
Try the Chicken of the Sea.... MY FAVE!! It keeps me coming back for sure!
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The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell StOne of our favorite restaurants in the city. Unpretentious awesome experience, reminiscent of a Toronto or New York style meal.
Amazing rolling menu on the chalkboard from the creative culinary geniuses Chef Sean Reeve and Eddie Lee. They always have new tantalizing creations to taste up their sleeves.
Try the Chicken of the Sea.... MY FAVE!! It keeps me coming back for sure!
Another one of our favorite restaurants. This place is a Vancouver establishment!
Unpretentiously pretentious, if that even exists. Chef Lee Cooper and Chef Yoann Therer are dynamite in their execution. Its a play on French with the West Coast fusion... a gourmet meal, every time.
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L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StAnother one of our favorite restaurants. This place is a Vancouver establishment!
Unpretentiously pretentious, if that even exists. Chef Lee Cooper and Chef Yoann Therer are dynamite in their execution. Its a play on French with the West Coast fusion... a gourmet meal, every time.
Sightseeing
Vancouver's version of New York's Central Park.
I have tons of memories of Stanley Park as a kid. From the Aquarium, to the water park, to the holiday trains (Christmas, Hallowe'en, Easter, etc.), and even the totem poles. You need to check this place out.
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ستانلي بارك
610 Pipeline RdVancouver's version of New York's Central Park.
I have tons of memories of Stanley Park as a kid. From the Aquarium, to the water park, to the holiday trains (Christmas, Hallowe'en, Easter, etc.), and even the totem poles. You need to check this place out.
Learn about the galaxies and stars. They also host fun events like laser shows with music. Check it out! Great for dates or family fun with kids!
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Planetarium Vancouver
1100 Chestnut StLearn about the galaxies and stars. They also host fun events like laser shows with music. Check it out! Great for dates or family fun with kids!
Enjoy a peaceful walk through the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China.
This traditional classic Chinese garden was named in honour of leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party, known as the father of modern China. Influential in overthrowing the Qing dynasty (1911/12).
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StEnjoy a peaceful walk through the first Chinese or "scholars" garden built outside of China.
This traditional classic Chinese garden was named in honour of leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party, known as the father of modern China. Influential in overthrowing the Qing dynasty (1911/12).
Beautiful and very well maintained traditional Japanese style garden. If you time it, you can even witness a traditional tea ceremony.
Located at the far end of Vancouver West Side, its a good 30 minute drive, but well worth the trip if you are an aspiring greenthumb.
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حديقة نيتوب النصب التذكاري
1895 Lower MallBeautiful and very well maintained traditional Japanese style garden. If you time it, you can even witness a traditional tea ceremony.
Located at the far end of Vancouver West Side, its a good 30 minute drive, but well worth the trip if you are an aspiring greenthumb.
Go for an ice skate in the winter and then walk along Vancouver’s shopping district on Robson St.
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مركز يو بي سي روبسون
800 Robson StGo for an ice skate in the winter and then walk along Vancouver’s shopping district on Robson St.
The Arts
Musicals, plays, performances, etc
Check out what’s currently playing online
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Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville StCheck out what’s currently playing online
مسرح الملكة إليزابيث
630 Hamilton St Check out current performances online!
For Children
Activities and destinations to tantalize and occupy children’s minds!
عالم العلوم في تيلوس ورلد أوف ساينس
1455 Quebec StCheck it out, the kids will love it!
Granville Island is a magical kingdom of imagination and wonderment!!! I have so many memories here as a kid! Your children will love it too!
Get there via the Aquabus for extra added fun! There's a pick up point just a 5 minutes walk from our place. You will not be disappointed.
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سوق الأطفال، جزيرة غرانفيل
1496 Cartwright StGranville Island is a magical kingdom of imagination and wonderment!!! I have so many memories here as a kid! Your children will love it too!
Get there via the Aquabus for extra added fun! There's a pick up point just a 5 minutes walk from our place. You will not be disappointed.
Shopping
Great shopping options
Luxury Zone: Vancouver’s version of Rodeo Drive of high end designer brand names like Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Brooks Brothers, Versace, Yves St. Laurent, etc.
Alberni Street
Alberni StreetLuxury Zone: Vancouver’s version of Rodeo Drive of high end designer brand names like Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Brooks Brothers, Versace, Yves St. Laurent, etc.
Great options for designer brands at fraction of the price!
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station RdGreat options for designer brands at fraction of the price!
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia StBest downtown mall for all your shopping needs!
Biggest mall in the Vancouver area!!! 30 minute drive from downtown or take the Expo Line.
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Metrotown
Biggest mall in the Vancouver area!!! 30 minute drive from downtown or take the Expo Line.
Experience & Adventure
Book ahead! This place is AWESOME for small groups or dates. Its so close and the ingredients are amazing. Tons of unforgettable fun!!
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The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Delicatessen & Catering
540 Beatty StBook ahead! This place is AWESOME for small groups or dates. Its so close and the ingredients are amazing. Tons of unforgettable fun!!
Jetski's in False Creek on a hot summer day?? Wear some sunscreen!! Lots of fun options like paddle-boarding, boating, kayaking.
You can get there via the Aquabus, and there's a pick up point for the less than 5 minutes away from our place!
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Vancouver Water Adventures
1812 Boatlift LnJetski's in False Creek on a hot summer day?? Wear some sunscreen!! Lots of fun options like paddle-boarding, boating, kayaking.
You can get there via the Aquabus, and there's a pick up point for the less than 5 minutes away from our place!
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Trout lake farmers market
Check it out in the spring or summer and then go for a nice walk around the lake! Beautiful scenery