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In no particular order, where I would take out-of-town guests to wholly experience (in my opinion, of course) "Vancouver" or what it's known for. Of course, probably not all of these places in one trip, and some depend on the season/weather.

 1. Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

3663 Park Rd
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3
(604) 990-3755

Categories: Hiking, Parks

Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley

5.0 star rating
  7/7/2009 ROTD 5/22/2010

If I meet any tourist who is planning on going to Capilano Suspension Bridge (CSB) , I just get this immediate urge to persuade them to come to Lynn Valley Suspension (LVS) instead and save their $30 or whatever it cost these days to cross the…More »

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 2. Bubble World Robson

1325 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
(604) 689-8987

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  4/6/2009

Mmmmm blueberry slush with pearls...
I love this place, but it's second best (in terms of bubble tea) for me compared to Pearl Drops in Burnaby.  The biggest thing I dislike about this place is that they use coffee mate powder instead of milk.…More »

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 3. Granville Island Public Market

1661 Duranleau St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 666-6477

Categories: Grocery, Fruits & Veggies

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  4/29/2009

I love walking through and sampling random things and buynig cool ingredients. I usually buy pasta from Duso's here when I go since they have such interesting shapes and such.  I also love looking at the beautiful flowers they have.

Last time I…More »

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 4. Granville Island Brewing

1441 Cartwright St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7
(604) 685-0504

Category: Breweries

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  4/30/2009

The tour was great and my first introduction and only to beer making.  I love the little taster round at the end. And sometimes there is even extra beer leftover making it a happier experience!

On a more serious note, if you're lucky enough to catch…More »

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 5. BC Ferries

1 Ferry Causeway
Delta, BC V4M
(604) 943-9331
4.0 star rating
  9/16/2009

I love the ferries! Especially the modern, up to date ones.  I like that there are shops on board that don't sell junk only! I bought my favorite pair of funky silver earrings from there. And the view outside is amazing.

On the other hand, the food…More »

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 6. Aquabus

230 - 1333 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 689-5858

Categories: Boating, Public Transportation

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  7/3/2009

I love the aquabus! I wish I had a need to use it more often but I don't often go from downtown to granville island, and when I do, I'm driving.  But nevertheless, it's awesome! And not toooooo expensive. Though, it would be as good as it gets if it…More »

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 7. La Baguette et L'echalote

1680 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S2
(604) 684-1351

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  5/29/2009

After reading L. C.'s review a couple months back, I was determined to go and get an almond croissant.  I tried once in late March, but alas, they had run out.  So went early this morning (8:45am?) and sure enough they have some.  Took my croissant…More »

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 8. Emily Carr University of Art + Design

1399 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 844-3800

Category: Colleges & Universities

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  7/3/2009

I love walking in here during the odd day that they have art exhibits in their main area. It makes for a good break from the rain/heat/sun/wind. And a lot of the pieces these students create are really cool and interesting to ponder over with a…More »

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 9. Fritz European Fry House

718 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
(604) 684-0811

Category: Fast Food

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

4.0 star rating
  Update - 10/13/2009

I'm still a fan, but this last time I went, it seemed their fries were quite/overly crispy and much less potato-y in the inside.  I like more meat on my taters.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/6/2009

    This is definitely the best poutine I ever had. The cheese gets perfectly melty with the fries! And… Read more »

 10. Summer Night Market

12631 Vulcan Way
Richmond, BC V6V
(604) 278-8000
5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/24/2009

This is a review for only the food section because that's where I roll!
This has to be as good as it gets in Vancouver because this is the only place I know that you can find a huge variety of Asian street food at such low prices! I think I spent in…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/29/2009

    I can't wait till they open again this year!! I love the night market. Always such yummy food. I… Read more »

 11. University of British Columbia

2329 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
(604) 822-2211

Category: Colleges & Universities

Neighbourhood: UBC

4.0 star rating
  7/8/2009

Great university with a lot of brilliant minds at work. Awesome active life, super easy to get involved in anything if you put yourself out there. The campus is indeed gorgeous during a sunny day.  We've got:

-the Museum of Anthropology,
-a Rose…More »

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 12. Alibi Room

157 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
(604) 623-3383

Categories: Pubs, Canadian (New)

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/29/2009

Went back again for the wings! I brought my best friend visiting from France here and her and her bf were really impressed--with the wings and the beer/wine. We tried a sour cherry ale, peach ale, and the dark chocolate porter. I was amazed at how…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/27/2009

    This place is great!
    Met here with a bunch of yelpers for a yelping session and i had realized it's… Read more »

 13. Blue Chip Cookies

6138 Student Union Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 2A5
(604) 822-6999

Categories: Desserts, Bakeries

Neighbourhood: UBC

4.0 star rating
  Update - 5/6/2010

I have to deduct a star because the coffee is not so great.. I had a latte this afternoon and the espresso tastes like cigarettes. :-(

However, their cookies and muffins are still great!  And the chocolate cupcakes are awesome too.

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/16/2009

    There is no way these cookies can be good for you, unless you're talking about your soul.  These are… Read more »

 14. Steamworks Brewing Company

375 Water St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
(604) 689-2739

Categories: Canadian (New), Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

3.0 star rating
  7/7/2009

Good place to go when you want to stop somewhere for a quick pint, or pitcher. Prices of pitchers are fairly reasonable. Food is standard fare, nothing too impressive. Be sure to ask them what their seasonal brew is because last time she didn't tell…More »

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 15. Maxim's Bakery

4800 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4J2
(604) 438-2256

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

4.0 star rating
  5/27/2009 First to Review

I love how cheap this place is, and how good the baked goods are! 3 for $1.10 coconut buns? Who can resist? The BBQ pork buns aren't too bad either. I've had a few things at other chinese bakeries and they never satisfy me as does Maxim.  

Tip: Go for…More »

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 16. Scoop

2050 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9
(604) 569-3338

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/31/2010

Still lovin' it!

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/20/2009

    I did the 3 visits in 1 week again.... *sheepish grin* Read more »

 17. The Reef

4172 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7
(604) 874-5375

Categories: Caterers, Caribbean, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  3/28/2009

I came here for dinner with a bunch of co-workers, one of whom was Caribbean and she said this place was quite good for Vancouver.  

The ambience of this place was quite fun and social. It wasn't too upscale or anything, but it wasn't too kitschy. The…More »

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 18. Toyotomi - CLOSED

4121 E Hastings St
Burnaby, BC V5C
(604) 676-1506

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights

4.0 star rating
  2/27/2009

I've been going to Toyotomi now for more than 3 years!  They're great! Okay, I will admit, it's not the best sushi I've had (see my review for Oysi Oysi), but their food is of very good quality, sushi is always fresh, and the service is excellent.…More »

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 19. Oysi Oysi Restaurant

1136 Alberni St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A5
(604) 682-0011

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  Update - 4/15/2009

I still really like this place, but I think their california rolls would be better if they had cucumber in them. So in actuality, I'd like to give them 4.5 stars.  I'm glad I had the chance to go here again! They also make great dynamite rolls! And…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    2/15/2009

    For me, this place IS as good as it gets. But, I've never been to Tojo's. In fact, maybe by the way… Read more »

 20. Guu

838 Thurlow St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 685-8817

Categories: Japanese, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

4.0 star rating
  3/28/2009

This place was so fun! As Natalie C. mentioned they shout out the orders to the chefs to start cooking. We got to sit right at the bar and watch the chefs cook everything as they shout everything! It was so much fun and amazing watching them cook and…More »

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 21. Mt Seymour

1700 Mount Seymour Rd
North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L3
(604) 986-2261

Category: Active Life

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/11/2010

I finally went snowshoeing and it was a lot of fun.  Our guide, Kristen, was very knowledgeable about the woods and explaining the history of it.  The area is quite beautiful.  They do group rates if you have 10 or more people, or you can do a drop…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/7/2009

    So maybe not the greatest, or most exciting mountain, but Mt. Seymour is great for snowtubing and… Read more »

 22. Chilliwack River Rafting

49704 Chilliwack Lake Road,
Fraser Valley E, BC V4Z 1A7
(800) 410-7238
5.0 star rating
  7/6/2009 First to Review

We went rafting with these guys this past weekend and everything was great. Especially the staff. They had a great sense of humour but were definitely serious when safety is in question.  We had such a blast down the Canyon rafting tour and it was…More »

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 23. Summer Night Market

12631 Vulcan Way
Richmond, BC V6V
(604) 278-8000
5.0 star rating
  Update - 8/24/2009

This is a review for only the food section because that's where I roll!
This has to be as good as it gets in Vancouver because this is the only place I know that you can find a huge variety of Asian street food at such low prices! I think I spent in…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/29/2009

    I can't wait till they open again this year!! I love the night market. Always such yummy food. I… Read more »

 24. Metropolis At Metrotown

4720 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2
(604) 438-4710

Categories: Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

4.0 star rating
  7/7/2009

It gets 4 stars only when it's not crowded... which is usually only on weekdays either earlier in the morning or quite late before closing.  And definitely not during the holidays.

It gets 4 stars for sort of being a one-stop shop. You can get your…More »

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 25. Cioffi's Meat Market & Deli

4156 Hastings St
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J4
(604) 291-9373

Categories: Delis, Meat Shops

Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/29/2009

I stopped in to pick up some picnic food--a variety of salami and cheeses with bread.  Took them to Alice Lake in Squamish for a picnic lunch and it was definitely some of the best picnic food ever. SO delicious!

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/29/2009

    This is my favorite Italian deli. The meat is always of good quality. When I came back from Italy… Read more »

 26. Killarney Lake

Bowen Island, BC

Categories: Hiking, Lakes

4.0 star rating
  7/7/2009 First to Review

This lake is gorgeous and peaceful!  Cute little ducks swim on by. It's a nice hike easy through some meadows from near the Bowen Island Ferry Terminal, probably about 45 minutes or so.  If you bring a picnic lunch, this is the perfect place to stop…More »

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 27. Steveston Fisherman's Wharf

Bayview street Steveston Village
Richmond, BC

Categories: Shopping, Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Steveston

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2010

Definitely a Vancouver gem!  It is less crowded than other Vancouver gems like Granville Island. And they have a lot more fresh seafood available as you can guy it right off the boats.  Sometimes, they even have festivals going on with local products…More »

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 28. Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre

555 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6
(604) 689-0421

Categories: Tours, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/8/2010

Exciting on a clear day, and pretty much the only place in Vancouver a tourist can legitimately go for a view of the city and the mountains.  Unless, of course, he's staying at the Shangri-La or the Sheraton Wall Center on the higher floors (or…More »

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 29. Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

601 Smithe St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5G1
(604) 684-9100

Category: Performing Arts

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  4/17/2011

Did you know that if you are a post-secondary student, you can get a VSO access pass for free that allows you to go to most VSO performances in the best available seat for only $10????? That IS the best concert deal in town, as the website…More »

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 30. Olympic Cauldron

1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/11/2011

Ditto to what Simon K. said.  This is a symbol of a time in Vancouver when it was the liveliest, friendliest, and proudest.  It's nice to see it and remember those times. :)

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 31. Cypress Mountain

6000 Cypress Bowl Rd
West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9
(604) 926-5612

Category: Active Life

3.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

This review is for the snow tubing and sledding area only. We came here on my sister's last weekend in Vancouver to have some fun with our little cousins and play in the snow.  I've been snowtubing at Mt. Seymour (see: http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and…More »

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Review votes:
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Location

Greater Vancouver A, BC

Yelping Since

January 2009

Things I Love

dim sum, italian food, mexican food, italian espresso, loose leaf tea, bubble tea, food science, chocolate, wine, beer, baking, homemade desserts, farms, food-related travels, travelling off the beaten path, independently-run restaurants, growing my own food.

Find Me In

my well-stocked kitchen baking up some goodies

My Hometown

Umatilla, Oregon

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm trying to earn a degree of some sort

Why You Should Read My Reviews

I write how I experience. Super excited ones mean the place inspired me.

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.ift.org

The Last Great Book I Read

Secret Daughter

My First Concert

Nelly Furtado

My Last Meal On Earth

Mom's style/Gujarati style Okra fry with roti

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I stole my grandmother's nightie for myself because it was so comfy!

Most Recent Discovery

Pisco sours! (how to make them)

Current Crush

Orange.  Tomorrow it will be Grape. The day after, Cream Soda.