Kerry & Alan’s Guidebook
Food scene
La Maison Da Nang
5195 Victoria DriveThe best Vietnamese Salad Rolls in the city.
A great vegan option with a fusion twist to noodle soups and vermicelli dishes.
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Chau Veggie Express
5052 Victoria DrA great vegan option with a fusion twist to noodle soups and vermicelli dishes.
This is hands down where you need to go for a Vietnamese sub. Cash only and take out only. Line ups around the block all day long. We always order the #9, extra pork :).
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Banh Mi Saigon
5397 Victoria DrThis is hands down where you need to go for a Vietnamese sub. Cash only and take out only. Line ups around the block all day long. We always order the #9, extra pork :).
The donuts are fabulous, don't get me wrong, but the fried chicken next door at Fritou is arguably the best in the city. I dare you to challenge me on this one.
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Duffin's Donuts
1391 E 41st AveThe donuts are fabulous, don't get me wrong, but the fried chicken next door at Fritou is arguably the best in the city. I dare you to challenge me on this one.
They do take out and we recommend the sockeye salmon aburi oshi sushi, the deep fried angry cauliflower appy and fried brussel sprout appy. Loads to choose from on their menu and they are on the same block as Earnest Ice Cream, which is a nice one-two punch.
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Good Sushi
3916 Fraser StThey do take out and we recommend the sockeye salmon aburi oshi sushi, the deep fried angry cauliflower appy and fried brussel sprout appy. Loads to choose from on their menu and they are on the same block as Earnest Ice Cream, which is a nice one-two punch.
Local, boutique ice cream with amazing and original flavours. You can buy cones or take home your own pints for the freezer. They have dairy free options and point out which flavours have gluten in them.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StLocal, boutique ice cream with amazing and original flavours. You can buy cones or take home your own pints for the freezer. They have dairy free options and point out which flavours have gluten in them.
This is a proper Ukrainian eatery that has a sit down menu and take out counter. We always get our perogies from here and have been known to eat quite a few of their rum cakes, babkas and medovyk honey cakes...
Kozak Ukraїnian Eatery
5077 Victoria DrThis is a proper Ukrainian eatery that has a sit down menu and take out counter. We always get our perogies from here and have been known to eat quite a few of their rum cakes, babkas and medovyk honey cakes...
This would be an 8 minute drive from the house, but the bakery and pastries are worth it. So reasonably priced and open 24/7.
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Breka Bakery & Cafe
6533 Fraser StThis would be an 8 minute drive from the house, but the bakery and pastries are worth it. So reasonably priced and open 24/7.
Groceries & Convenience Stores
Toiletries, snacks, pharmacy, electronics, cleaning supplies etc
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London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StToiletries, snacks, pharmacy, electronics, cleaning supplies etc
7-Eleven
3304 KingswayOpen late hours for convenience items
88 Supermarket
2611 E 49th AveGrocer's that is walking distance away
This would be the best place to do a full grocery order. You can even log in online and order for free pick up (or a fee to deliver). Pick up is the King Edward location. For delivery you order from the Marine Drive location.
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Save-On-Foods
1403 E King Edward AveThis would be the best place to do a full grocery order. You can even log in online and order for free pick up (or a fee to deliver). Pick up is the King Edward location. For delivery you order from the Marine Drive location.
Neighbourhoods
Between 8th and 30th is a wonderful strip of boutique retail stores and great restaurants and bars.
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Main Street
Main StreetBetween 8th and 30th is a wonderful strip of boutique retail stores and great restaurants and bars.
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 the city; and boasts home to Vancouver’s own 8 block 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 and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. A one of a kind experience. Welcome to The Drive.
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Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveA 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 the city; and boasts home to Vancouver’s own 8 block 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 and bar scene, dinner and dancing, theatres, coffee houses, specialty food stores and bakeries. A one of a kind experience. Welcome to The Drive.
Kitsilano
This is the closest beach from the house.
Sightseeing
Vancouver has the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path. The 28 km Seaside Greenway is an uninterrupted pathway, including the Stanley Park Seawall, that extends from the Vancouver Convention Centre to Spanish Banks Park. Perfect for a walk, cycle, or jog, it is the most popular recreational spot in the city.
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Vancouver Seawall
Vancouver has the world's longest uninterrupted waterfront path. The 28 km Seaside Greenway is an uninterrupted pathway, including the Stanley Park Seawall, that extends from the Vancouver Convention Centre to Spanish Banks Park. Perfect for a walk, cycle, or jog, it is the most popular recreational spot in the city.
Summer or Winter, it's worth the tram ride up the mountain. The views of the city are wonderful. One piece of advice - if you cannot see Grouse Mountain when you're down in Vancouver, then you'll just be socked into clouds with no view. Make sure the clouds are either higher or it's a sunny day.
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Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WaySummer or Winter, it's worth the tram ride up the mountain. The views of the city are wonderful. One piece of advice - if you cannot see Grouse Mountain when you're down in Vancouver, then you'll just be socked into clouds with no view. Make sure the clouds are either higher or it's a sunny day.
Science World u TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StVancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WayBloedel Konzervatorij
4600 Cambie StRichmond Night Market is the largest Night Market in North America and has become an international attraction, attracting over 1 million visitors each year. 20 minute drive from the house, or 35 minutes by public transit: Bus 041 or R4 at East 41st @ Knight Street > Canada line (jump on at East 41st @ Cambie), take the Skytrain southbound to Bridgeport Station.
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Richmond noćna tržnica
8351 River RdRichmond Night Market is the largest Night Market in North America and has become an international attraction, attracting over 1 million visitors each year. 20 minute drive from the house, or 35 minutes by public transit: Bus 041 or R4 at East 41st @ Knight Street > Canada line (jump on at East 41st @ Cambie), take the Skytrain southbound to Bridgeport Station.