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.
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Hello Nori
1165 Robson StreetHello 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!
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Mui Ngo Gai Restaurant
2052 KingswayFamiliar 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!
百樂門海鮮酒家
Very good Cantonese Chinese food, that's walking distance from our place!
Papa John's Pizza
6462 KingswayWe 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 WayGood greek food at reasonable prices. If you like Pizza loaded with toppings, get their 10 Rich Toppings Pizza! Their Hummus is amazing too!
Ragazzi Pizza Co
2996 E 22nd AveAuthentic Italian Pizzas - hand stretched stone baked dough.
Amazing Indian Food. Be adventurous and try something you haven't heard of before!
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Saffron Indian Cuisine
4300 KingswayAmazing 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.
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Prince Seafood Restaurant
2881 Grandview HwyGood 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.
No. 1 Beef Noodle
4741 Willingdon AveGood Taiwanese Food that's not too far.
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlStarbucks 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).
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Wendy's
10 SE Marine DrGreat 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
Brentwood Town Centre
4567 Lougheed Hwy.Newly renovated with beautiful spaces both indoors and out.
Metropolis At Metrotown
4700 KingswayLargest Mall in BC!
Robson Street
1155 Robson StHigh End shops, frequented by celebrities when they're in town.
Grocery Store
Real Canadian Superstore
3185 Grandview HwyGood prices and wide selection of everyday groceries.
Save-On-Foods
4399 Lougheed Hwy.Higher end grocery store.
Asian grocery store, large selection of asian snacks, bakery, also has selection of cooked and ready-to-eat meals.
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T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlAsian grocery store, large selection of asian snacks, bakery, also has selection of cooked and ready-to-eat meals.
Walmart - Grandview Supercentre
3585 Grandview HwyGrocery 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!
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格兰维尔岛
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.
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史丹利公园
610 Pipeline RdWalk 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.
伊丽莎白女王公园
4600 Cambie StBeautiful garden with stunning views all around.
Great waterfront views, bike and walking paths, kids playground, and Science World itself.
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温哥华科学馆
1455 Quebec StGreat 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.
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吊桥公园
3663 Park RdGood 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.
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松鸡山
6400 Nancy Greene WayIf 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.
安布赖德公园 | 西温哥华
1150 Marine DrA great beach with views of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver.
Activities
PNE游乐场
2901 E Hastings StAmusement Park in the city. Carnival rides, games, and roller coasters.
Renfrew Park Community Centre
2929 E 22nd AveLocal community centre with pool for swimming.
Granville Street Entertainment District
700 - 1300 Granville StNight 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.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveAlso 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.
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煤气镇
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.
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Punjabi Market
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.