Guidebook for Vancouver
Drinks & Nightlife
A hip little spot with a patio - for a drink and a bite, just a couple blocks away.
One of the best outdoor patios on Commercial Drive, plus yummy cocktails & food - just a few blocks from home!
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The Charlatan
1447 Commercial DrOne of the best outdoor patios on Commercial Drive, plus yummy cocktails & food - just a few blocks from home!
Check out their website to find out who is playing! Sometimes it will be local talent, or square dancing, or disco! You never know! It's a quick walk and cover is cheap!
20 helybéli ajánlásával
The Wise
1882 Adanac StCheck out their website to find out who is playing! Sometimes it will be local talent, or square dancing, or disco! You never know! It's a quick walk and cover is cheap!
Toby's is a large, but cozy pub with the usual pub fare and pool tables. Consistently good food & atmosphere just a 10 minute walk from my place.
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Toby's Liquor Store- Commercial Drive
2733 Commercial DrToby's is a large, but cozy pub with the usual pub fare and pool tables. Consistently good food & atmosphere just a 10 minute walk from my place.
Cheap eats, cheap drinks, loud music, always packed! One of the Drive's most popular hangouts for local (and non-locals). Expect tattoos, beards, and motorbikes...
20 helybéli ajánlásával
The Dime
1565 Commercial DrCheap eats, cheap drinks, loud music, always packed! One of the Drive's most popular hangouts for local (and non-locals). Expect tattoos, beards, and motorbikes...
Essentials
If you need any essentials, this is the closest "everything" store nearby. It's in a small complex, just next to the Vancity.
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Super Valu
1645 E 1st AveIf you need any essentials, this is the closest "everything" store nearby. It's in a small complex, just next to the Vancity.
This is the nearest drug store, which also carries essentials like shampoo, sunscreen, etc. Open late, open early, right next to the transit station.
Shoppers Simply Pharmacy
1750 E 10th AveThis is the nearest drug store, which also carries essentials like shampoo, sunscreen, etc. Open late, open early, right next to the transit station.
The nearest laundromat to me (at the end of my street). You can drop it off for a fee, or do your own (cheaper).
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Washing Wells
1910 Commercial DrThe nearest laundromat to me (at the end of my street). You can drop it off for a fee, or do your own (cheaper).
Another laundromat a few blocks away from me, but highly recommended by a close friend. Do it yourself, or drop it off for a higher fee.
William Laundry & Cleaning Services
1315 Commercial DrAnother laundromat a few blocks away from me, but highly recommended by a close friend. Do it yourself, or drop it off for a higher fee.
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrParks & Nature
About 20 minute walk from my place, with 10-15 minutes to circle this little local lake. From May-October on Saturdays there is a local farmer's market (10-3). There is also a community centre there with tennis courts, swimming pool, and ice rink, plus many other activities - fees are applied for dropping in.
50 helybéli ajánlásával
Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria DrAbout 20 minute walk from my place, with 10-15 minutes to circle this little local lake. From May-October on Saturdays there is a local farmer's market (10-3). There is also a community centre there with tennis courts, swimming pool, and ice rink, plus many other activities - fees are applied for dropping in.
Entertainment & Activities
This little theatre has film screenings (new and old), burlesque shows, comedians, and everything in between. They also serve wine & beer which you won't get at your regular movie theatre! Located next to the skytrain. Visit their site to see what's playing.
100 helybéli ajánlásával
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayThis little theatre has film screenings (new and old), burlesque shows, comedians, and everything in between. They also serve wine & beer which you won't get at your regular movie theatre! Located next to the skytrain. Visit their site to see what's playing.
Getting Around
Vespa Metro has rentals and they are only 20 minute walk from my place! Sometimes they have guided tours during the warmer months (see AirBnB Experiences).
Vespa Metro Vancouver
590 Clark DriveVespa Metro has rentals and they are only 20 minute walk from my place! Sometimes they have guided tours during the warmer months (see AirBnB Experiences).
Food scene
Great authentic cuisine in a cozy, bustling spot just a few blocks from my place. Best cocktails!
155 helybéli ajánlásával
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrGreat authentic cuisine in a cozy, bustling spot just a few blocks from my place. Best cocktails!
One of the best hidden gems on the drive. You rarely have to wait in line. Excellent brunch and breakfast. I highly recommend the real crab Benny made from scratch!
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Cafe Du Soleil
1393 Commercial DrOne of the best hidden gems on the drive. You rarely have to wait in line. Excellent brunch and breakfast. I highly recommend the real crab Benny made from scratch!