Vancouver
Are you planning a visit to Vancouver this summer as part of the 2026 World Cup!? I love reading travel guides written by locals as they thoroughly know the city. I thought I’d put together a comprehensive list of ALL the top places you should visit during your time in Vancouver! Here are some topics and I’ll be updating the links throughout the year as I publish these posts.
Need a starting point? Here are 10 Iconic Vancouver Experiences.
Food
- My Favorite Coffee Shops in Vancouver
- Iconic Restaurants in Vancouver
- Best Trendy Restaurants in Vancouver
- My Favorite Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver
NeighBourhood Guide
- Kitsilano – Beach, Yoga, Pilates Princess
- Mount Pleasant – Breweries, Mainstream Hipsters, Industrial Cafes
- Commercial – Italian food, Real Hipsters, Vintage Shopping
- Davie Street/West End – Sunset Beach, Mom & Pop shops, Pride
- Robson Street/Alberni Street – Luxury Shopping, International Brands
- Olympic Village – Boardwalk, Science World
- Richmond – Chinese food, Asian inspired malls
Outdoors
- Easy Hikes around Vancouver
- Easy Hikes on the North Shore
- Best Lakes around Vancouver
- Best Views in Vancouver
Shopping
- Where to go Shopping in Vancouver
- Top Vancouver brands to shop at
Attractions
- Stanley Park
- Vancouver Aquarium
- Flyover Vancouver
- Science World
- Granville Island
- Kitsilano Beach
- Grouse Mountain
Get out of the City
- Whistler Weekend Guide
- Perfect day in Squamish
- Day Trip to Bowen Island
- Weekend Trips from Vancouver
If you have any specific Vancouver travel guide you’d be interested in, send me an email at raincouverbeauty at gmail.com! You can also find me on Instagram.