Rob's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Located in Queen Elizabeth Park and a <5min drive from the Riley Park suite, you'll see the most amazing panoramic views of downtown Vancouver, Mountains and Ocean. Entrance to the Conservatory is an extra charge, where you'll see many species of Birds and other animals. Enjoy a premier meal at the Season's in the Park restaurant, a few steps away from the Conservatory.
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Conservatorio Bloedel
4600 Cambie StLocated in Queen Elizabeth Park and a <5min drive from the Riley Park suite, you'll see the most amazing panoramic views of downtown Vancouver, Mountains and Ocean. Entrance to the Conservatory is an extra charge, where you'll see many species of Birds and other animals. Enjoy a premier meal at the Season's in the Park restaurant, a few steps away from the Conservatory.
Granville Island is one of the liveliest places to visit in Vancouver. They have a market for buying many local delicacies (seafood, fresh fruit, fresh doughnuts, coffee, crafts) as well as many theatre shows to watch. There are also many musicians and street performers near the water as well as some great restaurants. This is a 10-15 drive from the Riley Park Suite. Parking is approx. $2/hr on Granville Island.
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Isla Granville
Granville Island is one of the liveliest places to visit in Vancouver. They have a market for buying many local delicacies (seafood, fresh fruit, fresh doughnuts, coffee, crafts) as well as many theatre shows to watch. There are also many musicians and street performers near the water as well as some great restaurants. This is a 10-15 drive from the Riley Park Suite. Parking is approx. $2/hr on Granville Island.
Located about a 30min drive from the Riley Park Suite, the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge and Park is a great spot where mainly locals go. The park gives you a sense of what most of Vancouver looked like in the past. There's a watering hole a short walk after crossing the bridge that is a great for a swim (water will be cold so do this on a warm day!)
There is no entrance fee for this park and parking is free. You can also take the bus here but will have to walk for 10 min to reach the park.
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Parque Lynn Canyon
3663 Park RdLocated about a 30min drive from the Riley Park Suite, the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge and Park is a great spot where mainly locals go. The park gives you a sense of what most of Vancouver looked like in the past. There's a watering hole a short walk after crossing the bridge that is a great for a swim (water will be cold so do this on a warm day!)
There is no entrance fee for this park and parking is free. You can also take the bus here but will have to walk for 10 min to reach the park.
Gastown is a must-visit. A 15 min drive from the Riley Park Suite, Gastown features some of the city's oldest statues, monuments and characteristic red-brick roads. There are lots of Cafe's and shops to visit while strolling up and down Water St.
Vancouver's historic gastown is also walking distance to Waterfront Skytrain station, the Sea-bus, and also Coal-harbor which is great for walking along the sea-wall, seeing the sea-planes as well as the convention centers and cruise ships.
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Gastown
Gastown is a must-visit. A 15 min drive from the Riley Park Suite, Gastown features some of the city's oldest statues, monuments and characteristic red-brick roads. There are lots of Cafe's and shops to visit while strolling up and down Water St.
Vancouver's historic gastown is also walking distance to Waterfront Skytrain station, the Sea-bus, and also Coal-harbor which is great for walking along the sea-wall, seeing the sea-planes as well as the convention centers and cruise ships.
Neighbourhoods
The Riley Park Suite is near the border of Mount Pleasant and Riley Park. Mount Pleasant is filled with many small shops and restaurants along main st. and is being considered the centre of the city. Within Mount Pleasant are many older-historic looking buildings.
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Mount Pleasant
The Riley Park Suite is near the border of Mount Pleasant and Riley Park. Mount Pleasant is filled with many small shops and restaurants along main st. and is being considered the centre of the city. Within Mount Pleasant are many older-historic looking buildings.
Mainly known for Kitsilano Beach, 'Kits' is home to many great clothing shops and restaurants on W4th ave (between Burrard and Arbutus) all a walking distance to the beach.
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Kitsilano
Mainly known for Kitsilano Beach, 'Kits' is home to many great clothing shops and restaurants on W4th ave (between Burrard and Arbutus) all a walking distance to the beach.
If you haven't biked around or at least driven around Stanley Park, this is something you need to do! Stop off at Brockton Point and Prospect Point to take in the natural sights of Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains. There are also some 'hidden' beaches in Stanley Park that are frequented more by the locals than tourists. Get up close with some old-growth Douglas Fir trees that have been in the park for hundreds and sometimes thousands of years.
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Stanley Park Seawall Path
Stanley Park Seawall PathIf you haven't biked around or at least driven around Stanley Park, this is something you need to do! Stop off at Brockton Point and Prospect Point to take in the natural sights of Vancouver and the North Shore Mountains. There are also some 'hidden' beaches in Stanley Park that are frequented more by the locals than tourists. Get up close with some old-growth Douglas Fir trees that have been in the park for hundreds and sometimes thousands of years.
Food scene
One of the best Italian restaurants in Vancouver, you will need to make reservations a couple weeks/months in advance. They do take some walk-ins however it is generally quite busy. They serve family-inspired italian food and is a must-try for any foodies.
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Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayOne of the best Italian restaurants in Vancouver, you will need to make reservations a couple weeks/months in advance. They do take some walk-ins however it is generally quite busy. They serve family-inspired italian food and is a must-try for any foodies.
Only a <5 min walk from the Riley Park Suite, Batard Bakery is known for their baked goods (croissants, bread, biscuits) as well as their coffee's and tea's. Highly recommended destination for a morning stroll through the neighborhood.
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Batard Bakery
3958 Fraser StOnly a <5 min walk from the Riley Park Suite, Batard Bakery is known for their baked goods (croissants, bread, biscuits) as well as their coffee's and tea's. Highly recommended destination for a morning stroll through the neighborhood.
One of the best Ice Cream companies in the City and located within a 5 min walk from the Riley Park Suite. Perfect for an evening stroll through the neighborhood. You can buy jars or cones of the most delicious ice cream flavors.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StOne of the best Ice Cream companies in the City and located within a 5 min walk from the Riley Park Suite. Perfect for an evening stroll through the neighborhood. You can buy jars or cones of the most delicious ice cream flavors.
Located about a 10-15 min walk from the Riley Park Suite, Anh and Chi serves some of the city's best Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine. Reservations are limited however if you arrive a bit early for lunch/dinner (11:15am or 5:15pm) you can usually get yourself a walk-in spot in the restaurant. If not, you can always add your name to the list and explore Main St. or relax in many of the nearby parks.
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Anh And Chi
3388 Main StLocated about a 10-15 min walk from the Riley Park Suite, Anh and Chi serves some of the city's best Vietnamese and Southeast Asian cuisine. Reservations are limited however if you arrive a bit early for lunch/dinner (11:15am or 5:15pm) you can usually get yourself a walk-in spot in the restaurant. If not, you can always add your name to the list and explore Main St. or relax in many of the nearby parks.
Located a 5-10 min walk from the Riley Park Suite, Sun Sui Wah is a great place to experience Chinese-Vancouver Dim Sum (Chinese Brunch). You will want to call in the day-of to make a reservation or arrive earlier in the morning (9-9:30am) to get a seat. Some of our favorite dishes there are; shrimp dumplings (Ha Kau), pork dumplings (Sui Mai), Deep fried squid, Beef Chow Fun, and Garlic Pea Shoots.
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Sun Sui Wah
3888 Main StLocated a 5-10 min walk from the Riley Park Suite, Sun Sui Wah is a great place to experience Chinese-Vancouver Dim Sum (Chinese Brunch). You will want to call in the day-of to make a reservation or arrive earlier in the morning (9-9:30am) to get a seat. Some of our favorite dishes there are; shrimp dumplings (Ha Kau), pork dumplings (Sui Mai), Deep fried squid, Beef Chow Fun, and Garlic Pea Shoots.
One of the City's best sushi restaurants, definitely take your server's recommendation on which are the house's favorite rolls to order. Because this restaurant puts so much effort into their food, generally you should refrain from using soy sauce.
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Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StOne of the City's best sushi restaurants, definitely take your server's recommendation on which are the house's favorite rolls to order. Because this restaurant puts so much effort into their food, generally you should refrain from using soy sauce.
A 10 min walk from the Riley Park Suite, Les Faux Bourgeois serves some incredible French Cuisine. A highly recommended spot and we highly suggest trying their escargot dish. Call in advance for reservations if possible!
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Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveA 10 min walk from the Riley Park Suite, Les Faux Bourgeois serves some incredible French Cuisine. A highly recommended spot and we highly suggest trying their escargot dish. Call in advance for reservations if possible!