Vancouver

Are you planning a visit to Vancouver this summer as part of the 2026 World Cup!? I love ready 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.

Food

  • Iconic Restaurants in Vancouver
  • Best Trendy Restaurants in Vancouver
  • My Favorite Japanese Restaurants in Vancouver
  • My Favorite Coffee Shops 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.