City: Vancouver
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10 Neighborhoods in Vancouver That You Shouldn't Miss
Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
Restaurants in Vancouver
1. Granville Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,545 reviews
Former industrial site has been transformed into an artsy, posh neighborhood with quaint shops, cafes and bookstores.
Reviewed By 643darenr - Burnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom
This was somewhere where we wanted to visit on our last trip but never made it. But glad we took the time on this trip and spend a very sunny Sunday afternoon on the Island. The public market is amazing, the sights, smells and colours are breathtaking selling everything from fruit and veg (all expertly displayed), to flowers, soaps, local crafts and the dessert counters WOW AMAZING. The food court area did get extremely busy but we were able to find a seat - the Chinese food counter was our preferred meal option and it was delicious, with us opting for the Lemon Chicken and the Honey Garlic pork. The food was that good that we actually visited again the following week. There are lots of other places to visit around the market, with shops and amazing houseboats + I believe there was a childrens play area. We then used one of the aqua buses to get a different view of the area back to Plaza of Nations. I would highly recommend Granville Market if you are in Vancouver
2. The West Side
3. Vancouver Downtown
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4.5 based on 6,555 reviews
More residential than business.
Reviewed By kathybK5890JG - Tucson, United States
If you are even a moderate-ability walker, you will be able to visit many interesting sections of the city on foot. We stayed at the Georgian Court Hotel on Beatty Street, and it was 2.5 easy miles up Robson Street, a terrific shopping district, to Stanley Park with the horse-drawn carriage tours and aquarium. That's about as far as you need to go -- the Vancouver Lookout, Gastown with its steam clock and shoppes, and Chinatown and sports venues are all closer in. There are literally hundreds of restaurants on your doorstep. If you get tired, stop at any of the many sidewalk cafes that sell bubble tea, an oddly tasty concoction of a milk and flavor combination (your choice of flavors) that has some sort of gastronomical "bubbles" on the bottom that you drink up through a wide straw. Or there is a Starbucks every third block.
4. Strathcona
5. Gastown
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,986 reviews
The oldest commercial district in Vancouver, best known for its beautiful Victorian-style architecture.
Reviewed By CanadaAllan2019
Love the architectural designs and age period of the buildings and speciality shops in the Gastown area, which is accessible by the hop on hop off bus tours from Canada Place and the steam clock is impressive.
6. Yaletown
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4.0 based on 650 reviews
Heritage meets modern describes the historic district of Yaletown. Yaletown provides the serenity of an oceanfront seawall, along with the largest selection of trendy patios and award winning boutiques. As a great escape within the big city, Yaletown offers an opportunity to explore acclaimed restaurants and eclectic shops set along heritage brick walkways with free area WiFi (#YaletownFree). Originally the 1886 western terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway, today the warehouse district of Yaletown is both vibrant and walkable, making the gleaming residential towers surrounding the area some of the most coveted in the city.
Reviewed By tonyl255 - Vancouver, Canada
Yaletown is one of the Chicest neighborhood with down town Vancouver , a lot young people live here ,fun , hip place , ,fine dinning restaurants all around the area ,many out door terraces ,lot of old building ,Yaletown is bordered between Homer Street ,Robson Street and Flase Creak ,short walking distance to sea walk ,where great place for walking and Cycling ,also the David Lam Park , for family fun ,of course the B.C place ,Rogers arena ,and the 24 hours Casino ,lovely Parq hotel ,well unique shopping for fashion and boutiques ,
7. Commercial Drive
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4.0 based on 308 reviews
A culturally rich and authentic neighbourhood, Commercial Drive - also known as "The Drive "- is one of the best and most colourful shopping, dining and nightlife districts you will find in Vancouver; and boasts home to eight blocks of officially designated Little Italy, representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage. Day or evening, The Drive offers 22 full blocks to explore with over 300 distinct merchants, including quaint boutiques, an eclectic collection of restaurants, a vibrant live music, lounge, pub, and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theaters, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. Vancouver's one of a kind experience. Welcome to The Drive.
Reviewed By B767Rich
When visiting Vancouver you must enjoy a fine Italian Restaurant, and experience Little Italy on Commercial Drive on the East side of Vancouver. Well worth it!
8. Barclay Heritage Square
9. West Point Grey
10. South Granville
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
