Guidebook for Vancouver - Hastings Sunrise
Food & Libations
One-stop curated craft beer menu:
St. Augustine's has a HUGE selection of local craft beer and a great crispy chicken burger.
On a bike or walking - Airbnb does not allow us to share links, so please look up walking/cycling tour, and you will get many options. We do keep a printed Tour map on site with the check-in information.
Need reservations! Great bbq a 2 minute walk from our place. Friendly, hospitable owners, good local craft beer selection, comfortable atmosphere.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Whiskey Six BBQ
826 Renfrew StNeed reservations! Great bbq a 2 minute walk from our place. Friendly, hospitable owners, good local craft beer selection, comfortable atmosphere.
Great selection of traditional, Vegan and Dairy Free flavours. Famous for their custom-made ice-cream sandwiches and gluten-free cones.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Innocent Ice Cream Parlour
2103 Main StGreat selection of traditional, Vegan and Dairy Free flavours. Famous for their custom-made ice-cream sandwiches and gluten-free cones.
Delicious food cooked the traditional way so it takes some time to get your meal. Great place to dine and settle into a conversation. The lamb is excellent.
40 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine
2616 E Hastings StDelicious food cooked the traditional way so it takes some time to get your meal. Great place to dine and settle into a conversation. The lamb is excellent.
A "foodie" heaven with great cocktails and all locally sourced ingredients. Family-owned and run with attention to service and quality.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dachi Vancouver
2297 E Hastings StA "foodie" heaven with great cocktails and all locally sourced ingredients. Family-owned and run with attention to service and quality.
I like this cafe. Very casual and inclusive. It reminds me of Vancouver before we became an "international city". Good corner to people watch.
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East Café
2401 E Hastings StI like this cafe. Very casual and inclusive. It reminds me of Vancouver before we became an "international city". Good corner to people watch.
We love the sourdough bread loaf and all the other bread too! They sold products at farmer's markets for years,so we are delighted to have this ethical bakery open a storefront in our neighbourhood.
Tall Shadow Bakery
We love the sourdough bread loaf and all the other bread too! They sold products at farmer's markets for years,so we are delighted to have this ethical bakery open a storefront in our neighbourhood.
Family run with delicious broth, this is a neighbourhood favourite that fills up over lunch and dinner.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Le Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
2503 E Hastings StFamily run with delicious broth, this is a neighbourhood favourite that fills up over lunch and dinner.
A mexi-cali fusion with vegan/veggi options. This location has been a cafe for over 60 years and is still a family-owned cafe.
57 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StA mexi-cali fusion with vegan/veggi options. This location has been a cafe for over 60 years and is still a family-owned cafe.
All vegan all the time. Best vegan croissant I have ever had. Banana bread is good too!
To Live For Bakery & Cafe
All vegan all the time. Best vegan croissant I have ever had. Banana bread is good too!
SO good! If you are going to eat sugar - this is the way to do it! Family-owned and made on-site.
Two Brothers Toffee
SO good! If you are going to eat sugar - this is the way to do it! Family-owned and made on-site.
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StThis is my favourite place for breakfast.
Good breakfast/lunch place with pancakes, waffles and fried chicken too.
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Yolks
1598 E Hastings StGood breakfast/lunch place with pancakes, waffles and fried chicken too.
Cindys Palace
1796 Nanaimo StThe dim sum here is excellent. A full menu of all the standards.
Reservations needed! Korean food is trending and this is one of the best places to try it in the Lower Mainland.
Kook Korean BBQ Restaurant
Reservations needed! Korean food is trending and this is one of the best places to try it in the Lower Mainland.
City-wide obsession with Bubble Tea started recently. This is a well-managed chain with all the standard options.
Ding Tea
City-wide obsession with Bubble Tea started recently. This is a well-managed chain with all the standard options.
Chatime
Bubble tea provider of choice for my kids.
A delightful combination of Philipino flavours and traditional Western baking. Flavourful and not too sweet.
Cake It Easy
A delightful combination of Philipino flavours and traditional Western baking. Flavourful and not too sweet.
My favourite place for a quick diner-style lunch. Food is made in-house from scratch, fast service, and great value. After 3, the food service is in the pub with the same menu options.
The Princeton Pub & Grill
My favourite place for a quick diner-style lunch. Food is made in-house from scratch, fast service, and great value. After 3, the food service is in the pub with the same menu options.
Great Thai! Weekly specials are always delicious. I'm a fan of the Panang curry.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bai Bua Thai Cuisine
1-2443 E Hastings StGreat Thai! Weekly specials are always delicious. I'm a fan of the Panang curry.
Casa Eatalia
Pizza, sandwiches and authentic Italian street food.
Panago Pizza
Dependable American-style pizza.
Delicious food- all vegan with a mid-eastern focus. Nice place for a lunch/dinner date.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Aleph Eatery
1889 Powell StDelicious food- all vegan with a mid-eastern focus. Nice place for a lunch/dinner date.
Vietnamese food tucked away in the Industrial sector. Great portion size.
Henry's Hip Eats AKA Lemongrass Chicken Man!
Vietnamese food tucked away in the Industrial sector. Great portion size.
Our local coffee spot - very small, locally owned and operated. Great place to sit and think or do some quiet work.
Sooyo cafe
Our local coffee spot - very small, locally owned and operated. Great place to sit and think or do some quiet work.
Sushi Nanaimo
350 Nanaimo StOur favourite local place for Japanese.
Beef rendang craving? Laska noodles on a rainy day? - This is for you! The food is excellent, but the seating is not great, so this is better for a quick lunch/dinner. Malaysian & Burmese Cuisine.
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Laksa King
2546 E Hastings StBeef rendang craving? Laska noodles on a rainy day? - This is for you! The food is excellent, but the seating is not great, so this is better for a quick lunch/dinner. Malaysian & Burmese Cuisine.
Entertainment & Activities
Great little pitch 'n' putt a couple-minute walk from our place. Nestled in an urban oasis off the freeway. It can get a little swampy in some spots in the spring and fall. A trail runs around the course, which is a decent walk.
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rupert Park Pitch & Putt
3402 Charles StGreat little pitch 'n' putt a couple-minute walk from our place. Nestled in an urban oasis off the freeway. It can get a little swampy in some spots in the spring and fall. A trail runs around the course, which is a decent walk.
Playland is an East Vancouver classic. It's an aging amusement park, but has a great wooden roller coaster - one of the oldest still around - and your typical amusement park rides and amenities. You can get amazing views off some of the rides.
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Playland en el PNE
2901 E Hastings StPlayland is an East Vancouver classic. It's an aging amusement park, but has a great wooden roller coaster - one of the oldest still around - and your typical amusement park rides and amenities. You can get amazing views off some of the rides.
Locally owned with great selection and knowledgeable staff. Has puzzles for a rainy day.
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2671 E Hastings StLocally owned with great selection and knowledgeable staff. Has puzzles for a rainy day.
The Learnary
2643 E Hastings StSustainable gifts and interesting affordable workshops.
Well lit and maintained track. We often walk around it for exercise.
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Empire Field
2901 E Hastings StWell lit and maintained track. We often walk around it for exercise.
We held a city wide contest to name this park and I’m very pleased that a local preschool ‘won’ and the name Slidey Slides is official - and yes- the slides are VERY slidey!
Slidey Slides Park
3311 E Hastings StWe held a city wide contest to name this park and I’m very pleased that a local preschool ‘won’ and the name Slidey Slides is official - and yes- the slides are VERY slidey!
Rollerland
A short walk up the road and a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon .
This is in decent shape and actively used. Its right at the edge of the Italian Gardens so you can bring a picnic too!
Hastings Skatepark
This is in decent shape and actively used. Its right at the edge of the Italian Gardens so you can bring a picnic too!
Need a free, quiet place to go? The local Library is very close! They also offer some after-school and weekend programming.
Vancouver Public Library, Hastings Branch
Need a free, quiet place to go? The local Library is very close! They also offer some after-school and weekend programming.
Travelling with kids and it's raining? Toddler drop-in is a great affordable option! (They set up the gym with toys and the kids run around and play) The gym is decent and they have squash courts you can book.
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Hastings Community Centre
3096 E Hastings StTravelling with kids and it's raining? Toddler drop-in is a great affordable option! (They set up the gym with toys and the kids run around and play) The gym is decent and they have squash courts you can book.
This is operated from June to mid-September. Lots of shade and a great way to relax after sightseeing.
Hastings Community Park Splash Area
This is operated from June to mid-September. Lots of shade and a great way to relax after sightseeing.
This park has a sensational view of the North Shore mountains and our industrial waterfront. GREAT photo op. I walk up to Laughing Bean Cafe, grab a drink to-go and continue to the park. There are benches, a kids playground and a wading pool in the summer.
7 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Burrard View Park
North Penticton StreetThis park has a sensational view of the North Shore mountains and our industrial waterfront. GREAT photo op. I walk up to Laughing Bean Cafe, grab a drink to-go and continue to the park. There are benches, a kids playground and a wading pool in the summer.
There are 5 pocket parks along Wall St. that follow our Industrial waterfront. It's a nice walk that connects the neighbourhood to the light Industrial zone.
Commissioner Park
There are 5 pocket parks along Wall St. that follow our Industrial waterfront. It's a nice walk that connects the neighbourhood to the light Industrial zone.
Il Giardino
Triumph StreetWell well-maintained and a lovely spot for a picnic.
Hastings Community Park
One of the largest green areas in the city.
Sundays, 10am-2pm between November and April. It operates at the PNE Fairgrounds, 2901 E. Hastings Street and features 35+ farms and producers each week."
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Hastings Park Farmers Market
2901 E Hastings StSundays, 10am-2pm between November and April. It operates at the PNE Fairgrounds, 2901 E. Hastings Street and features 35+ farms and producers each week."
Saturday, 9am-2pm from April 1 – October 28 at the north parking lot of John Hendry Park, Lakewood Dr. & East 13th Ave.
Trout Lake Farmers Market
Saturday, 9am-2pm from April 1 – October 28 at the north parking lot of John Hendry Park, Lakewood Dr. & East 13th Ave.
I used to swim here "back in the day". A small inner urban lake with playgrounds and a path around it. Concession stand and Trout Lake Community Center offer some services. Often see various musicians, circus performers, art groups practicing in the park.
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Trout Lake
I used to swim here "back in the day". A small inner urban lake with playgrounds and a path around it. Concession stand and Trout Lake Community Center offer some services. Often see various musicians, circus performers, art groups practicing in the park.
Great selection of quality yarn-based craft kits if you need a unique gift or a quiet activity. They also offer a few workshops.
Baaad Anna's Yarn Store
2667 E Hastings StGreat selection of quality yarn-based craft kits if you need a unique gift or a quiet activity. They also offer a few workshops.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's my favourite place to meet for an after-work drink. This local distillery makes my favourite pink gin and a true rye whiskey. Its across the street from Storm Brewing so you can do a flight at Storm and then finish your evening with a delicious cocktail.
Resurrection Spirits
1672 Franklin StIt's my favourite place to meet for an after-work drink. This local distillery makes my favourite pink gin and a true rye whiskey. Its across the street from Storm Brewing so you can do a flight at Storm and then finish your evening with a delicious cocktail.
Blind Rabbit
Crazy selection of tequila, gin and every mix/tonic you can think of!
Storm is the oldest brewery in the area. Fun people and they throw great loading dock parties and other events. The reviews are very entertaining to read and very accurate.
61 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveStorm is the oldest brewery in the area. Fun people and they throw great loading dock parties and other events. The reviews are very entertaining to read and very accurate.
Famous (infamous) Tiki Bar with retro and Polynesian decor from the 40's- 60's. Lots of DJ events at the The Waldorf Hotel.
The Tiki Bar
1489 E Hastings StFamous (infamous) Tiki Bar with retro and Polynesian decor from the 40's- 60's. Lots of DJ events at the The Waldorf Hotel.
The Princeton has live music and it has retained its working-class identity. The food is made in-house and the daily specials are great.
The Princeton Pub & Grill
The Princeton has live music and it has retained its working-class identity. The food is made in-house and the daily specials are great.
Heavy metal, nachos and attitude served up in big style.
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings StHeavy metal, nachos and attitude served up in big style.
Groceries
Groceries delivered to your door. Look up "InstaCart" online. I'm sorry I didn't provide the link. Airbnb blocks it.
Run by the same family since 1962, this place makes a fabulous Italian sandwich and traditional expresso coffee and is perfect for people-watching as the neighbourhood goes in/out.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Renzullo Food Market
1370 Nanaimo StRun by the same family since 1962, this place makes a fabulous Italian sandwich and traditional expresso coffee and is perfect for people-watching as the neighbourhood goes in/out.
Asian-focused supermarket that has all the basics. Great selection of fresh seafood. Easy walk up to the corner.
T&T Supermarket First Avenue Store
Asian-focused supermarket that has all the basics. Great selection of fresh seafood. Easy walk up to the corner.
This is our corner store. This place kept the neighbourhood supplied with flour, yeast, TP, all the necessities that vanished through Covid. The lovely people who own/run it make an effort to source locally and also carry the basics.
Windermere Market & Cafe
799 Windermere StThis is our corner store. This place kept the neighbourhood supplied with flour, yeast, TP, all the necessities that vanished through Covid. The lovely people who own/run it make an effort to source locally and also carry the basics.
People drive in from other cities to go to this Italian deli. This is a quick drive, but if you want a bit of an adventure you can walk down to the overpass next to the Rupert St. Pitch n Putt at Cassiar/Charles St. and walk over for some lunch. All the pre-made food is delicious and the daily lunch special is always a great deal.
Bosa Foods
People drive in from other cities to go to this Italian deli. This is a quick drive, but if you want a bit of an adventure you can walk down to the overpass next to the Rupert St. Pitch n Putt at Cassiar/Charles St. and walk over for some lunch. All the pre-made food is delicious and the daily lunch special is always a great deal.
Olive oil is not something I would normally connect with Vancouver, but our neighbour has a discerning palate and has curated a fabulous selection of 100% REAL olive oil and wonderful Balsamic Vinegar in many, many delicious flavours. There are three sizes of bottles to choose from and a recipe wall for inspiration. The small $8 sample bottle is generally enough for one recipe. Sampling is allowed and an affordable way to bring home something unique for your pantry.
Di Oliva Tasting Bar
2632 E Hastings StOlive oil is not something I would normally connect with Vancouver, but our neighbour has a discerning palate and has curated a fabulous selection of 100% REAL olive oil and wonderful Balsamic Vinegar in many, many delicious flavours. There are three sizes of bottles to choose from and a recipe wall for inspiration. The small $8 sample bottle is generally enough for one recipe. Sampling is allowed and an affordable way to bring home something unique for your pantry.
Super fresh and has a huge selection. Great way to get healthy snacks for your sightseeing adventures.
NUT • HUT
Super fresh and has a huge selection. Great way to get healthy snacks for your sightseeing adventures.
AMAZING fancy schmancy chocolates! and supplies for fancy schmancy chocolates and baking.
Pastry Training Centre of Vancouver
AMAZING fancy schmancy chocolates! and supplies for fancy schmancy chocolates and baking.
Our one-stop local grocer has been in the neighbourhood for decades. Very good value on the hot food but it sells out by 5pm most days.
153 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StOur one-stop local grocer has been in the neighbourhood for decades. Very good value on the hot food but it sells out by 5pm most days.
Large selection of libations. Good chilled section.
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High Point Beer Wine Spirits
2769 E Hastings StLarge selection of libations. Good chilled section.
My kids spend a huge percentage of their allowance here. All kinds of snack food from around the world.
Lucky’s Exotic Bodega
My kids spend a huge percentage of their allowance here. All kinds of snack food from around the world.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Eating out
Most places offer a Happy Hour for food and drinks ~3 pm-6 pm. If you have flexibility in your eating schedule, it's a great way to save on your travel expenses.
Cómo moverse
Transit
Best App for planning your route:
TransitDB
Purchase a Compass Card for SkyTrain, bus and SeaBus use. Consider a day pass for the days you will be out all day or in multiple zones. They can be purchased throughout the city and loaded online.
Qué meter en la valija
Rain
Always bring a light rainproof jacket or an umbrella. We are in a Coastal Rainforest and it can be chilly and damp.
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Reservations
Many restaurants and events require reservations. Book ahead so you are not disappointed.
Viajar con niños
Rainy days
Community Centers and Neighbourhood Houses have drop-in play times to burn off some steam. Templeton Pool is quite close and has Public Swim sessions throughout the week.
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Experience Low Tide on the edge of the Pacific Ocean
The Pacific is a tidal ocean and walking out on the beach during low tide and looking in the tidal pools is an amazing (and free) experience. Tidal charts are available online.
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Aquabus
This is my favourite way to show people the city. These are small tug boat-like crafts that serve as inner harbour ferries. Take the Skytrian to Science World and start your adventure. There are multiple stops and the view is sensational. Stop in Granville Island or Yaletown for lunch, Ice-cream and a sunset at English Bay.
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Hiking
Please bring a trail map and/or these apps:
ALLTrails
Gaia
We have a guidebook of local hikes on the house.
(!!Do NOT use G**gle Maps!!)
Everyone's definition of a "hike" is different. Regardless of your intensity level, bring the appropriate supplies:
-Appropriate footwear
-Outerwear/layers (You are in a Coastal rainforest)
-Water
-Be aware of changing local conditions, stay safe and log your route with someone who can call for backup if required.