Vancouver
in British Columbia

If you're ever in Vancouver and in the mood for craft beer, you just have to stop at this cool, laid-back micro brewery. But it's not just great beer at 33 Acres; don't miss out on their sharing platters, bar snacks and weekend brunches.

Milky, iced or filter? No matter how you enjoy your coffee, it tastes even better when it is sustainably sourced and roasted to perfection. Sip a lovely cuppa on their sunny patio and treat yourself to one (or two) doughnuts from Lucky's Doughnuts! 

If wine pairings, cocktails and a killer multi course tasting menu is your thing, then Anna Lena is a must. A place for foodies, a spot for date-night or a wine and dine with your friends, it's fine dining made fun. 

The perfect little corner-café to have a nice cup of coffee and people-watch! If the weather's good, snag a seat on the bench outside and watch the world go by.

This stunning spot serves beautiful dishes that taste just as good as they look. Whether it's for brunch, lunch or dinner, peruse the garden and sip on one of the many cocktails at the bar. 

If you like seafood then it's essential to take a trip to Boulevard. A kitchen come oyster bar, which, to no surprise, rustles up a caviar service and seafood tower piled with pastrami steelhead, albacore tuna tataki and mussel escabèche, fit for champions. 

Though it's interiors may strike you as simple, the food is anything but. Inspired by the Canadian Pacific Northwest and driven by the ethics behind growing, farming and foraging, expect a menu dictated by the seasons. 

Dimly lit, green interiors and a little patio makes Caffé La Tanna the perfect spot for a glass of vino and some Italian favourites. Small plates and family-style pasta dishes, this intimate spot may be a casual neighbourhood do, but it's remarkably cosy. 

Tiny is mighty is how Elephant describe themselves. Ironic given the name, this 18-seat wine bar follows a farm-to-table, fermentation driven omakase experience. From bar snacks, sauteed brassicas and purple daikon with chicken liver mapo sauce to the heartier after 10pm comfort foods. All washed down with some low-intervention wines. Elephant knows what's up. 

It's a classic and it certainly won't disappoint. Whether it's the ridiculously comfortable rooms, the Michelin star restaurant or the views across the waterfront, the North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park and Coal Harbour, it's all too easy to settle in to the Fairmont Pacific Rim. 

Delivering freshly roasted beans to their café, and to your door, Foglifter's from Cowichan Valley is quite possibly one of the finest brews. Grab a cappuccino or cortado with a muffin or scone to go. 

Looking for a timeless slip-dress, new cowboy boots or a trendy Y2K mini-skirt? Front & Company has all your thrifting-heart desires...and more. They've been around since '93, so they really know what is hot and "in" right now. 

Discover the charm of this boutique lifestyle store. Whether you're looking for a new bergamot-scented laundry detergent, the perfect gift for your friend's birthday or a new sustainably produced cardigan, their curated selection promises quality and individuality. 

If you need a moment to unwind, Jaybird Studio is THE place to go. Imagine a dark room (ideal to shift your focus inside), loud immersive music, infrared lights and a workout that combines the best of Pilates and yoga. It's an immersive experience that will leave you rejuvenated and liberated.

Welcome back to the vibey jazz cafés of 1960s Tokyo. It's a whole vibe. Records are spun, cocktails are mixed and the food artfully fuses Japanese and Italian cuisines. Halibut is braised with saikyo miso emulsion and caper brown butter, coppa is cooked for 24 hours and glazed with sukiyaki and a saffron salsa tonnata. Add a side of celeriac and you've got the perfect meal. 

As our friends at Kokomo like to say: summer is a state of mind. But let's be honest. Getting that summer feeling is much easier with a nice breakfast burrito and iced-matcha in hand. Good thing this stylish café has both! 

Though the name doesn't immediately conjure a cosy image per se, L'Abattoir Restaurant's dimly-lit, industrial interior does. French-influenced West Coast cuisine at its finest, if there's one thing you've got to do it's to stay for dessert. The mille-feuille is something to write home about. 

La Quercia strips the tasting menu back to basics, in all the best ways. A family style, à la carte, pasta is rolled out daily and Northern Italian dishes are lovingly prepped. Pop by the deli for a lasagne to-go, or a heavenly sandwich for lunch.

The team at Lagree West believe it's worth investing in yourself. Their Pilates-inspired classes will certainly leave you sweaty and empowered. The perfect high-intensity but low impact workout for everyBODY. 

As soon as you step into this family-owned bakery, the smell of freshly baked pastries fill the air–our personal definition of heaven! If you're looking for a cute, stylish café that gives you that homey feeling, this is the place to go! And to all Vancouver-locals and bread lovers: Liberty has its own Bread Club, so you can have fresh sourdough every week!

Livia is a self-dubbed small bakery and Italian café filled with joy and carbs. And we think that describes this gem perfectly. Carbonara for brunch, sourdough and negronis at lunch. What more could you ask for? 

Thai cuisine, family-style and a multiple course Chef's Menu–our three favourite things in one. Maenam not only convinces with their stylish interior but also their vibrant Thai dishes. Our personal tip: the lobster claypot!

It's an Omakase experience for sure: Chef Masayoshi Baba rustles up dish-after-dish of small plates, nigiri, miso soup and sweet delights. They just keep on coming, each as wonderful as the last. Make sure to sit at one of the counter tables so you can ogle at Michelin-star Masayoshi Baba work his magic. 

Sip on a sake, a wine, or a cocktail and tuck in to some Aburi sushi, where the seafood is seared on an open flame and served alongside their ever-so secret Miku sauce concoction. Treat yourself to the tasting menu whilst you're at it.