Travel Like a Local in Vancouver

Vancouver is the ideal place for walking, hiking, taking in the scenery and of course eating delicious food. Whether you’re a local or someone visiting the city, we’ve outlined some of the best places to hike, eat and relax in the city.

Get Outside

There’s no shortage of adventures for you to go on while in Vancouver. Take advantage of these fantastic spots:

1. Bike riding in Stanley Park
   
   Take a ride around the seawall and enjoy the ocean, forests, beaches and clean, crisp air! You can bring your own bike, or rent a bike at one of the local bike rentals stores.
   
   
2. Lynn Canyon Park and Suspension Bridge
   
   Head on over to North Vancouver for a short hike over bustling rapids and take a walk along the suspension bridge. Past the bridge, you’ll come across a 30-foot natural pool to dip your feet in. A perfect, short hike for the perfect summer day.
   
   
3. Lighthouse Park
   
   Take a romantic walk with your significant other and catch the sunset on the rocks overlooking the ocean at Lighthouse Park.
   
   
4. Mystery Lake
   
   Take a dip in Mystery Lake found at the top of Mt. Seymour. After a short 15-minute hike from the parking lot of Mt. Seymour, a jump in the lake will be super refreshing.
   
   
5. Cypress Falls
   
   An easy hike through a forest of dense Cedar and Douglas Fir trees will bring you to a great waterfall in the centre of the forest.

Be Unique

Vancouver has a plethora of interesting activities unique to the city. If you stumble across some of these unique places, be sure to go and check them out!

1. Vancouver TheatreSports League
   
   The home of humour and amazing comedic acts! Watch performers battle with wit and laughs in this small, but intimate theatre located on Granville Island.  
   
   
2. Vancouver Cat Cafe
   
   Are you a friend of all felines? If so, head on over to Gastown and play with some adorable kittens and sip on lattes.
   
   
3. The Woods Studio
   
   If you’re into local music, this is the place for you. What looks like an abandoned building in the daytime, turns into a live music venue at night.

Hunger Fix
Vancouver is full of delicious and unique places to eat. Try out some of our favourites:

1. Nook
   
   Craving some carbs? Nook has a variety of delicious Italian-inspired meals. 
   
   
2. Vij’s
   
   Chef Vikram Vij has created an empire with Indian cuisine in Vancouver. It’s delicious and reasonably priced. Make sure to come early; they operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
   
   
3. Le Crocodile
   
   Looking for an authentic French food place? Look no further than Burrard Street!
   
   
4. Earnest Ice Cream
   
   Need to satisfy your sweet tooth? Head over to 2nd Street. Delicious and environmentally friendly, this ice cream won’t disappoint.
   
   
5. Burgoo
   
   Comfort food at its finest. If you’re ever feeling some delicious homemade mac and cheese, or shepherd's pie, this is the place to go.