Whirl Wind Weekend Tour of Vancouver

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I had a friend visit this past weekend from Friday night to Sunday. Our goal was good eats, good people and good scenery (it was super sunny which helped). If anybody is visiting Vancouver for 48 hours, here's a suggested itinerary :)

 1. The Reef

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

Categories: Caterers, Caribbean, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

I'm from Toronto where I'm used to the abundance in Jamaican beef paties and tasty Jamaican restaurants.  So after coming to Vancouver, everytime I asked someone about Jamaican food, the answer was the Reef!  I happened to run into Chef Rob at the…More »

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 2. Three Lions Cafe - CLOSED

1 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1V4
(604) 569-2233

Categories: British, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

After hearing great things about this pub, I decided to drop by here for a drink after dinner.  I half expected the dark, old english pub feel of a place but it's actually clean, modern, bright and beautiful!  The food looked so delicious but I was…More »

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 3. Yaletown Brewing Company

1111 Mainland St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
(604) 681-2739

Categories: Nightlife, Breweries, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

3.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

Its always a good time at Yaletown brewing company.  It's been a while since I've eaten here but do come frequent the bar here for drinks and a chance to meet new people :)  I think its catching on because now the bar is super crowded with a lineup…More »

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 4. Sophie's Cosmic Café

2095 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
(604) 732-6810

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

3.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

Came here for a much needed hangover brunch.  I wanted to play with all the toys in the restaurant :)  Actually we were scared of having to wait a long long time for a table of 7 but it was only about 15 min until our table was ready.  The owner was…More »

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 5. Kitsilano Beach

1500 Yew St
Vancouver, BC V6K 1C3

Category: Beaches

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

On sunny days, this is a great place to visit.  Lots of people are out and about playing tennis, pick up beach volleyball, running, walking their dogs.  The views of West Van, North Van and the West End are unbelievable from here.  Take a walk…More »

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 6. Granville Island Brewing

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

Category: Breweries

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

A must-stop for any Vancouver tourist who loves beer :)  Ok admittedly the beer is just ok - I love the Hefeweizen and the Winter Ale.  But what's not to love about little tasty tasters of beer...we did all 8 yesterday!  (~$8 for 4 6 oz beers) The…More »

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 7. Stuart's Bakery

1689 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 685-8816

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

Stuarts is the highlight of every trip of mine to Granville Island Market.  It's hard to miss - just follow your eyes and nose to the big beautiful display of breads and desserts.  I love the pecan pie so much.  And any of their breads make a…More »

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 8. GE Plaza at Robson Square

800 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7

Category: Skating Rinks

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

A must-see place for all visitors and locals alike in Vancouver.  We got here after dark where the ice rink was glowing, there was live music and just a really happy good vibe.  So many photos opportunities and so many chances to meet new happy…More »

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 9. Pourhouse Restaurant

162 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2
(604) 568-7022

Categories: Lounges, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

OK THANK YOU YELP.  After hearing it from multiple people from the Yelp event last week and other friends, I had to come here to see what the hype was all about.  Luckily we showed up on a day where the whole dining room was booked up for a private…More »

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 10. Boneta Restaurant

12 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A5
(604) 684-1844

Categories: Wine Bars, French

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

This is the second time I've been to Boneta's bar area!  I love the restaurant's open concept and the chance to see all the chefs hard at work and all the drinks they offer.

Ok, I had to add this review because I think I had the best drink I've ever…More »

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 11. Kadoya Japanese Restaurant

1063 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 608-1115

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: West End

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010 ROTD 6/25/2010

Yum yum, when I want to take a break from the all you can eat sushi establishments in Vancouver, I come here!  Service is quick, its no so busy and the prices are reasonable.  We had miso soup, seaweed salad, salmon sashimi and sockeye salmon…More »

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 12. Stanley Park

1166 Stanley Park Dr
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 873-7000

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour

5.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

I love Stanley park.  And have gone thru it countless times on a bike, on feet, in a car, on a scooter, in a trolley.  A must visit for tourists, photographers, active people alike.

I used to ride my scooter here almost everyday, the roads are…More »

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Recently updated lists from Thu N.

The best places to take visitors (14)

I had two friends come for a week to visit me so I wanted to compile a list of all the places (mostly restaurants) that I took them to!  This might have been the best food tour of mine yet.

Visiting Vancouver for a Weekend (7)

Since I have friends perpetually visiting Hotel Thu (it moves locations every few years), I've experimented with different itineraries of stuff to do and food to eat !!  

Here's a compilation of places everyone has enjoyed!

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