Jim's Vancouver Guidebook

Jimmy
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.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Fat Mao Noodles
217 E Georgia St
28 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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!
138 recommandé par les habitants
The Parlour
1011 Hamilton Street
138 recommandé par les habitants
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!
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.
20 recommandé par les habitants
The Observatory
6400 Nancy Greene Way
20 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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!
37 recommandé par les habitants
The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell St
37 recommandé par les habitants
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!
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.
158 recommandé par les habitants
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall St
158 recommandé par les habitants
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.

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.
2658 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Planetarium Vancouver
1100 Chestnut St
9 recommandé par les habitants
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!
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).
221 recommandé par les habitants
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall St
221 recommandé par les habitants
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).
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.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Nitobe Memorial Garden
1895 Lower Mall
27 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Go for an ice skate in the winter and then walk along Vancouver’s shopping district on Robson St.
26 recommandé par les habitants
UBC Robson Square
800 Robson St
26 recommandé par les habitants
Go 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
45 recommandé par les habitants
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville St
45 recommandé par les habitants
Check out what’s currently playing online
Check out current performances online!
96 recommandé par les habitants
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
630 Hamilton St
96 recommandé par les habitants
Check out current performances online!

For Children

Activities and destinations to tantalize and occupy children’s minds!
Check it out, the kids will love it!
837 recommandé par les habitants
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St
837 recommandé par les habitants
Check 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.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Kids Market, Granville Island
1496 Cartwright St
28 recommandé par les habitants
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.

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 Street
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.
Great options for designer brands at fraction of the price!
190 recommandé par les habitants
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport
7899 Templeton Station Rd
190 recommandé par les habitants
Great options for designer brands at fraction of the price!
Best downtown mall for all your shopping needs!
571 recommandé par les habitants
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia St
571 recommandé par les habitants
Best downtown mall for all your shopping needs!
Biggest mall in the Vancouver area!!! 30 minute drive from downtown or take the Expo Line.
306 recommandé par les habitants
Metrotown
306 recommandé par les habitants
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!!
38 recommandé par les habitants
The Dirty Apron Cooking School, Delicatessen & Catering
540 Beatty St
38 recommandé par les habitants
Book 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!
8 recommandé par les habitants
Vancouver Water Adventures
1812 Boatlift Ln
8 recommandé par les habitants
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!

Conseils aux voyageurs

À ne pas manquer

Trout lake farmers market

Check it out in the spring or summer and then go for a nice walk around the lake! Beautiful scenery