Guidebook for Vancouver

Kim & Patricia
Kim & Patricia
Guidebook for Vancouver

Arts & Culture

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival qualified by fans as absolutely phenomenal with top level Canadian actors for more than 25 years. The Vancouver's signature summer theatre festival seaside home is located in Vanier Park within walking distance from our house.
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
1695 Whyte Ave
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Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival qualified by fans as absolutely phenomenal with top level Canadian actors for more than 25 years. The Vancouver's signature summer theatre festival seaside home is located in Vanier Park within walking distance from our house.
The Museum of Vancouver is located 5 min. walking from our house. It holds very interesting exhibitions and events all the time. "The Museum of Vancouver connects Vancouverites to each other and connects Vancouver to the world. The museum’s programs, exhibitions, and collections bring people together and inspire conversation about the future. The museum, an enthusiastic civic advocate, is an inde­pendent non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring a socially connected, civically engaged city. The Museum's mission is to deepen our understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences. Find yourself in the city at the Museum of Vancouver.
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Museo de Vancouver
1100 Chestnut St
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The Museum of Vancouver is located 5 min. walking from our house. It holds very interesting exhibitions and events all the time. "The Museum of Vancouver connects Vancouverites to each other and connects Vancouver to the world. The museum’s programs, exhibitions, and collections bring people together and inspire conversation about the future. The museum, an enthusiastic civic advocate, is an inde­pendent non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring a socially connected, civically engaged city. The Museum's mission is to deepen our understanding of Vancouver through stories, objects and shared experiences. Find yourself in the city at the Museum of Vancouver.
Roedde House Museum, in Vancouver's West End, is a late-Victorian home in the Queen Anne revival style. Built in 1893 for the family of Gustav Roedde, the city's first bookbinder, it has been faithfully restored to reflect the day-to-day life of a middle class, immigrant family at the turn of the last century. Roedde House is owned by the City of Vancouver. Indeed, it was its 1976 designation by the City as a heritage house that was a catalyst for the restoration and development of the entire Barclay Heritage Square. This was a monumental undertaking, involving many dedicated groups and individuals, including the citizens of the residential West End neighbourhood. The Museum offers a unique experience for visitors: unlike many heritage houses, the rooms are not roped off or behind glass, and some of the artefacts may be handled with care. Each of the eleven rooms has been furnished with artefacts and period items, which were collected over the years, some returned by the Roedde family. Experienced docents will be happy to share their knowledge and stories with you. If you wish to go at your own pace, you may use the multilingual information cards (translated in seven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese) you will find in each room of the house. These tour guides are also available online at our mobile website mobi.roeddehouse.org. Come by the museum shop afterwards and learn even more about Roedde House Museum.
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Roedde House Museum
1415 Barclay St
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Roedde House Museum, in Vancouver's West End, is a late-Victorian home in the Queen Anne revival style. Built in 1893 for the family of Gustav Roedde, the city's first bookbinder, it has been faithfully restored to reflect the day-to-day life of a middle class, immigrant family at the turn of the last century. Roedde House is owned by the City of Vancouver. Indeed, it was its 1976 designation by the City as a heritage house that was a catalyst for the restoration and development of the entire Barclay Heritage Square. This was a monumental undertaking, involving many dedicated groups and individuals, including the citizens of the residential West End neighbourhood. The Museum offers a unique experience for visitors: unlike many heritage houses, the rooms are not roped off or behind glass, and some of the artefacts may be handled with care. Each of the eleven rooms has been furnished with artefacts and period items, which were collected over the years, some returned by the Roedde family. Experienced docents will be happy to share their knowledge and stories with you. If you wish to go at your own pace, you may use the multilingual information cards (translated in seven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Chinese) you will find in each room of the house. These tour guides are also available online at our mobile website mobi.roeddehouse.org. Come by the museum shop afterwards and learn even more about Roedde House Museum.
To visit the Museum of Anthropology take Bus 2 or 22 at the corner of our house and transfer to a Bus to UBC at the corner of 4th. Ave at MacDonald St. "The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest.[1] As well as being a major tourist destination, MOA is a research and teaching museum, where UBC courses in art, anthropology, archaeology, conservation, and museum studies are given. MOA houses 38,000 ethnographic objects, as well as 535,000 archaeological objects in its building alone" Source wikipedia.
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Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine Dr
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To visit the Museum of Anthropology take Bus 2 or 22 at the corner of our house and transfer to a Bus to UBC at the corner of 4th. Ave at MacDonald St. "The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest.[1] As well as being a major tourist destination, MOA is a research and teaching museum, where UBC courses in art, anthropology, archaeology, conservation, and museum studies are given. MOA houses 38,000 ethnographic objects, as well as 535,000 archaeological objects in its building alone" Source wikipedia.
The Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) is the fifth-largest art gallery in Canada and the largest in Western Canada. It is located at 750 Hornby Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its permanent collection of about 11,000 artworks includes more than 200 major works by Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, Jeff Wall, Harry Callahan and Marc Chagall. Source: Wikipedia
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Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St
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The Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) is the fifth-largest art gallery in Canada and the largest in Western Canada. It is located at 750 Hornby Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. Its permanent collection of about 11,000 artworks includes more than 200 major works by Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, Jeff Wall, Harry Callahan and Marc Chagall. Source: Wikipedia
The beloved Kitsilano Showboat a legend in Vancouver that has entertained Vancouverites for several generations is an open theatre located at Kitsilano Beach next to the Public Swimming Pool in Kitislano Park. It is free or by donation, the season opens mid June until Mid August 4 times a week. For more information visit: Kitsilano Showboat website Kitsilano Showboat Facebook Page Kitsilano Showboat Twitter
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Kitsilano Showboat
2300 Cornwall Ave
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The beloved Kitsilano Showboat a legend in Vancouver that has entertained Vancouverites for several generations is an open theatre located at Kitsilano Beach next to the Public Swimming Pool in Kitislano Park. It is free or by donation, the season opens mid June until Mid August 4 times a week. For more information visit: Kitsilano Showboat website Kitsilano Showboat Facebook Page Kitsilano Showboat Twitter

Parks & Nature

Kitsilano beach also known as Kits beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, BC.It holds several sports events and festivals during summer like The Clearly Contacts Open VolleyBall tournament, KitsFest , The Kitsilano ShowBoat . It features beach volley ball, basketball, and tennis courts, a children playground, a yacht club, a restaurant and a concession. Kitsilano pool also located by the beach is a large sea salt water swimming pool considered the longest swimming pool in Canada. Kitsilano beach considered one of the world´s top city beaches gets ten beautifully renovated tennis courts, five of which meet international tournaments standars. Activities to do at Kits Beach include sailing, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, windsurfing, races and regattas at the Kitsilano Yatch Club , Yoga and Kits Beach Tuesday Night Volleyball. Kitsilano beach and park are a great spot to view the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks held also during summer. Visit our Blog for more information: Google "Living Vancouver TenekTech "
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Parque de la Playa Kitsilano
1499 Arbutus St
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Kitsilano beach also known as Kits beach is one of the most popular beaches in Vancouver, BC.It holds several sports events and festivals during summer like The Clearly Contacts Open VolleyBall tournament, KitsFest , The Kitsilano ShowBoat . It features beach volley ball, basketball, and tennis courts, a children playground, a yacht club, a restaurant and a concession. Kitsilano pool also located by the beach is a large sea salt water swimming pool considered the longest swimming pool in Canada. Kitsilano beach considered one of the world´s top city beaches gets ten beautifully renovated tennis courts, five of which meet international tournaments standars. Activities to do at Kits Beach include sailing, swimming, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, beach volleyball, tennis, basketball, windsurfing, races and regattas at the Kitsilano Yatch Club , Yoga and Kits Beach Tuesday Night Volleyball. Kitsilano beach and park are a great spot to view the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks held also during summer. Visit our Blog for more information: Google "Living Vancouver TenekTech "
About The Vancouver Aquarium "The Vancouver Aquarium is a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. More than 35 million people have visited the Aquarium since our opening in 1956. Located in Stanley Park, we’re open to visitors from around the world 365 days a year." Visit the website for more information
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Vancouver Aquatic Centre
1050 Beach Ave
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About The Vancouver Aquarium "The Vancouver Aquarium is a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. More than 35 million people have visited the Aquarium since our opening in 1956. Located in Stanley Park, we’re open to visitors from around the world 365 days a year." Visit the website for more information
Stanley Park a national historic site of Canada is a 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest almost entirely surrounded by waters of the Pacific Ocean is located in the city of Vancouver, B.C. Thousands of residents and tourists visit the park every day to enjoy the diferent beaches, trails, wildlife, lost lagoon, swimming pools, restaurants, tennis courts, and the famous seawall. Dozens of festivals, events and tournaments are also held trough the year at this beloved park. To learn more about Stanley Park visit: City of Vancouver - Stanley Park & Stanley Park
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Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
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Stanley Park a national historic site of Canada is a 400-hectare natural West Coast rainforest almost entirely surrounded by waters of the Pacific Ocean is located in the city of Vancouver, B.C. Thousands of residents and tourists visit the park every day to enjoy the diferent beaches, trails, wildlife, lost lagoon, swimming pools, restaurants, tennis courts, and the famous seawall. Dozens of festivals, events and tournaments are also held trough the year at this beloved park. To learn more about Stanley Park visit: City of Vancouver - Stanley Park & Stanley Park
Vanier Park and Hadden Park are located next to each other at Kits Point in the neighbourghood of Kitsilano in Vancouver. In these parks are located the Museum of Vancouver (MOV), H.R. McMillan Space Centre, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, The City of Vancouver Archives, The Vancouver Academy of Music, a BMX bike park, and a couple of bald eagles (The Kitsilano Eagles) who nest on a tree by the Burrard Civic Marina. Some of the festivals held at this park are Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival and the Vancouver Pink Salmon Festival. Visit our blog: Living Vancouver Canada TenekTech for more information.
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Vanier Park
1000 Chestnut St
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Vanier Park and Hadden Park are located next to each other at Kits Point in the neighbourghood of Kitsilano in Vancouver. In these parks are located the Museum of Vancouver (MOV), H.R. McMillan Space Centre, the Vancouver Maritime Museum, The City of Vancouver Archives, The Vancouver Academy of Music, a BMX bike park, and a couple of bald eagles (The Kitsilano Eagles) who nest on a tree by the Burrard Civic Marina. Some of the festivals held at this park are Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival and the Vancouver Pink Salmon Festival. Visit our blog: Living Vancouver Canada TenekTech for more information.
The Pacific Spirit Regional Park considered a nature preserve is one of the most beautiful parks in Vancouver, BC. It is located in the University Endowment Lands, on Point Grey. It is ideal for hiking, cycling, walking, and horseback riding as the park contains over 73 km of walking/hiking trails, with 50 km designated multi-use and available for cycling and horseback riding. (information source wikipedia ) . Check some pictures in our blog: Living Vancouver Canada TenekTech. To learn about park hours, maps, and directions visit: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks - Pacific Spirit Regional Park Pacific Spirit Park Society.
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th Ave
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The Pacific Spirit Regional Park considered a nature preserve is one of the most beautiful parks in Vancouver, BC. It is located in the University Endowment Lands, on Point Grey. It is ideal for hiking, cycling, walking, and horseback riding as the park contains over 73 km of walking/hiking trails, with 50 km designated multi-use and available for cycling and horseback riding. (information source wikipedia ) . Check some pictures in our blog: Living Vancouver Canada TenekTech. To learn about park hours, maps, and directions visit: Metro Vancouver Regional Parks - Pacific Spirit Regional Park Pacific Spirit Park Society.

Drinks & Nightlife

Food is great, great ambiance. Good music.
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Elwoods
3357 W Broadway
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Food is great, great ambiance. Good music.
There is live music every night. It is just 15 min. walking from our house to enjoy late night live music, food and drinks.
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The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston Street
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There is live music every night. It is just 15 min. walking from our house to enjoy late night live music, food and drinks.

Sightseeing

Granville Island one of our favorites sightseeing. It is just 10 min. walking from our house. "A living, breathing urban oasis filled with fine waterfront restaurants, theatres, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes and the most spectacular fresh food market you’ve ever seen. Add a vibrant and diverse mix of people and activities, and you have a destination so dynamic, no visit to the city is complete without spending at least a day here. Just think of Granville Island as Vancouver’s Town Square. Where locals and visitors come together to be inspired, to be entertained or simply to breathe in some of its unique atmosphere..." Visit Granville Island website for more information.
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Isla Granville
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Granville Island one of our favorites sightseeing. It is just 10 min. walking from our house. "A living, breathing urban oasis filled with fine waterfront restaurants, theatres, galleries, studios, unique shops, cafes and the most spectacular fresh food market you’ve ever seen. Add a vibrant and diverse mix of people and activities, and you have a destination so dynamic, no visit to the city is complete without spending at least a day here. Just think of Granville Island as Vancouver’s Town Square. Where locals and visitors come together to be inspired, to be entertained or simply to breathe in some of its unique atmosphere..." Visit Granville Island website for more information.

Shopping

"Since 1923, Kitsilano’s West 4th Avenue has been Vancouver, British Columbia’s preferred destination for shopping and services on the city’s West Side. 8 blocks of the area’s finest collection of unique fashion stores and award-winning restaurants, the largest selection of outdoor and active lifestyle retailers in the city, luxurious day spas and salons, plus leading-edge shops for home decor, baby & family – east to Fir Street and west to Balsam Street. " Info. from from Shop West 4th website
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West 4th Avenue
West 4th Avenue
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"Since 1923, Kitsilano’s West 4th Avenue has been Vancouver, British Columbia’s preferred destination for shopping and services on the city’s West Side. 8 blocks of the area’s finest collection of unique fashion stores and award-winning restaurants, the largest selection of outdoor and active lifestyle retailers in the city, luxurious day spas and salons, plus leading-edge shops for home decor, baby & family – east to Fir Street and west to Balsam Street. " Info. from from Shop West 4th website

Entertainment & Activities

The Honda Celebration of Light is an annual musical fireworks competition held every summer in Vancouver, Canada since 1990. Three companies representing their country perform a 25 minute fireworks display set to accompanying music. This competition is cited as being the longest-running offshore fireworks competition in the world. The fireworks are synchronized to music which is broadcast over the radio station LG104.3 FM. Kits Beach just a few steps from our house is a great place to see the fireworks. You can sit anywhere on the beach or go to the Kitsilano Show Boat where they also have the music with the fireworks.
Celebration of Light
The Honda Celebration of Light is an annual musical fireworks competition held every summer in Vancouver, Canada since 1990. Three companies representing their country perform a 25 minute fireworks display set to accompanying music. This competition is cited as being the longest-running offshore fireworks competition in the world. The fireworks are synchronized to music which is broadcast over the radio station LG104.3 FM. Kits Beach just a few steps from our house is a great place to see the fireworks. You can sit anywhere on the beach or go to the Kitsilano Show Boat where they also have the music with the fireworks.
About The Vancouver Aquarium "The Vancouver Aquarium is a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. More than 35 million people have visited the Aquarium since our opening in 1956. Located in Stanley Park, we’re open to visitors from around the world 365 days a year." Visit the website for more information
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Acuario de Vancouver
845 Avison Way
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About The Vancouver Aquarium "The Vancouver Aquarium is a recognized leader in connecting people to our natural world. As a self-supporting, non-profit association, the Aquarium is dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action. More than 35 million people have visited the Aquarium since our opening in 1956. Located in Stanley Park, we’re open to visitors from around the world 365 days a year." Visit the website for more information