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COVID-19
We have re-checked every business in this book before publication to ensure that it is still open after the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 will continue to be felt long after the outbreak has been contained, and many businesses, services and events referenced in this guide may experience ongoing restrictions. Some may be temporarily closed, have changed their opening hours and services, or require bookings; some unfortunately could have closed permanently. We suggest you check with venues before visiting for the latest information.
Vancouvers Top Experiences
Vancouvers Top Experiences
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Vancouvers Top Experiences
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Vancouvers Top Experiences
Vancouvers Top Experiences
Dining Out
Vancouver has an eye-popping array of generally good-value dining options: authentic Asian restaurants, finger-licking brunch spots, fresh-catch seafood joints and a locally sourced farm-to-table scene are all on the menu here. Follow your taste buds and dinner will become the talked-about highlight of your Vancouver visit.
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Seafood
One reason Vancouver has great sushi is the larder of top-table regional seafood available right off the boat. Given the length of British Columbias coastline, its no surprise most restaurants find plenty of menu space for local salmon, halibut, spot prawns and freshly shucked oysters. If youre a seafood fan, youll be in your element; even fish and chips are typically excellent. Start your aquatic odyssey at Granville Island, where the Public Market has seafood vendors and Fishermans Wharf is just along the seawall.
Asian Smorgasbord
Vancouver (and the adjoining city of Richmond) is home to the best Asian dining outside Asia. From authentic sushi and ramen spots to lip-smacking hot pot and banh mi sandwich joints, youll be spoilt for choice. Adventurous foodies should combine award-winning restaurants with smaller mom-and-pop places.
Veggie Hot Spots
Vancouvers vegan and vegetarian dine-out scene has entered a taste-tripping golden age. A full menu of delicious meat-free eateries has popped up and many are luring carnivores with their hearty comfort-food dishes like burgers and brunches. Keen to adopt a more plant-based diet? This is the city to kick things off in.
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Best Breakfast
Neighborhood haunt specializing in breakfast.
Tempting breakfast and brunch dishes.
Retro-look diner with a cool long counter. (pictured)
Best Vegetarian
The citys best veggie restaurant.
Vegan comfort dishes in a chatty backstreet setting.
Kitsilano vegetarian legend, open 24 hours.
Best Asian
Contemporary Vietnamese restaurant loved by hungry locals.
Well-priced top-notch rice bowls and more.
Supercool modern Chinese dining.
Best Happy Hour Dining Deals
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3pm to 6pm daily (pictured)
Street-Food-A-Palooza
A late starter to the North American street-food movement, Vancouver now has one of the tastiest scenes in Canada. On most days, the downtown core has the highest concentration of trucks. Youll find everything from Korean sliders to salmon tacos, Thai green curry to barbecued brisket sandwiches.Check out whats on the street during your visit at www.streetfoodapp.com/vancouver.
Bar Open
Vancouverites spend a lot of time drinking. And while British Columbia (BC) has a tasty wine sector and is undergoing an artisanal distilling surge, its the regional craft-beer scene that keeps many quaffers merry. For a night out with a side dish of locally made libations, join city drinkers in the bars of Gastown, Main St and beyond.