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Lonely PlanetAug 28, 2026

Best Things to Eat and Drink in Vancouver

Vancouver is an exceptional city to explore via food and drink. From star seafood spots to incredible Asian to award-winning restaurants, these are our top picks.

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Keefer BarBarRanked #28 on North America's 50 Best Bars list
Salmon n' BannockRestaurantVancouver's only Indigenous restaurant with storytelling
Salmon n' Bannock On The FlyRestaurantLocated in Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish MarketRestaurantMichelin-recommended tide-to-table oyster bar
JapadogFast foodJapanese take on the traditional dog, celebrity favorite
Tojo'sRestaurantChef Hidekazu Tojo's sushi spot, invented the California Roll
Nero Waffle BarCaféServes lavender London fog latte and waffles
ARC RestaurantRestaurantFeatures 'Province to Plate' menu with local ingredients
Phnom PenhRestaurantVietnamese-Cambodian restaurant known for deep fried chicken wings
Crab Hot LauRestaurantNorthern Vietnamese spot featuring Dungeness crab dishes
Vij'sRestaurantMichelin Bib Gourmand-recognized Indian cuisine
Fratelli BakeryBakeryKnown for its Nanaimo bar dessert
John Hendry ParkParkPark near Fratelli Bakery for enjoying treats

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National GeographicAug 14

This Retro Train May Be the Least Stressful Way to Travel Canada

A writer traveling on a four-day trip aboard The Canadian finds himself going back to a less-complicated time—with 1950s decor and no Wi-Fi.

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Pacific Central StationSightVancouver's train station.
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The CanadianPlaceCanadaTrain with 1950s decor and no Wi-Fi.
Skyline CarSightCanadaOne of three glassed-in observation cars on the train.
Union StationSightToronto, CanadaToronto's main train station.

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Lonely PlanetAug 12

The best time to visit Vancouver

These seasonal tips on weather, attractions and events will help you decide the best time for your visit to Vancouver.

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Stanley ParkParkbest for beaches and pools in summer
Granville IslandNeighborhoodfamily-friendly, hosts International Children's Festival
Grouse GrindTrailchallenging hike, best from May to September
Cherry Blossom FestivalFestivaloccurs in March and April
Dine Out VancouverFestivalfood and drink festival in January and February
Main StNeighborhoodmulticultural buzz, explore public art displays
ChinatownNeighborhoodhistoric allure
Tap & Barrel BridgesRestaurantdine alfresco
BC Place StadiumSighttake in a game
South GranvilleNeighborhoodplazas with public art and seating
Creekside ParkParkhome to Vancouver's largest playground
International Children’s FestivalFestivalfills Granville Island with creativity in May
Jazz FestivalFestivaloutdoor concerts during June
Pacific National ExhibitionFestivalfamily-friendly, held in late summer at Hastings Park
Vancouver Fringe FestivalFestivalshowcases artists in September
Sea to Sky Marine TrailTrailpaddling adventure
Garibaldi LakeSighthiking destination
Chinatown Storytelling CenterMuseumhistorical and cultural attraction
Vancouver Art GalleryMuseumThe museum occupies a 15,300-square-metre-building (165,000 sq ft) adjacent to Robson Square in downtown Vancouver,…
Bloedel ConservatoryGardenOpened in 1969, it was funded through a major donation from the Bloedel Foundation alongside contributions from…
Granville Island Public MarketMarketsnack on goodies and browse crafts
Vancouver's Cherry Blossom FestivalFestivaloccurs March to April
Film festivalsFestival
Elsewhere
Whistler BlackcombSightWhistler, Canadaski area, 2-hour drive from Vancouver

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 10

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Casts Vancouver Island as Its Final Girl

A reclusive actress living in the woods, an anonymous serial killer, and an aspiring filmmaker make the most of Vancouver's vistas.

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Flesh PalaceSightLittle Death's lair built on a sound stage
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Camp MiasmaPlaceVancouver Island, Canadaoriginal slasher film location
Billy PresleyPlaceVancouver Island, Canadaactress who played the final girl
Lake CowichanNeighborhoodVancouver Island, Canadasmall town with mountain views
Camp BarnardPlaceVancouver Island, Canadafilming location on east side of island
Camp PringlePlaceVancouver Island, Canadafilming location on west side of island

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 7

15 Best Places to Visit in Canada for First Nations History, Quebecois Cuisine, and Dinosaur Bones

O Canada, how we love you.

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Grouse MountainSightOffers Pacific Ocean views.
Granville IslandNeighborhoodA nearby spot for whale watching day trips.
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Cabot TrailTrailCape Breton, CanadaA winding 185-mile scenic drive on the island.
Cape Breton Highlands National ParkPlaceCape Breton, CanadaPart of the Cabot Trail scenic drive.
Hopewell RocksSightFundy Coast, CanadaWalk on the ocean floor at low tide.
Fundy Coastal DriveSightFundy Coast, CanadaA 286-mile scenic drive along the coast.
Margaree RiverSightCape Breton, CanadaFly-fishers catch 20-plus-pound salmon here.
Green Gables Heritage PlaceSightCavendish, CanadaMeet the head-strong orphan and re-live her youthful escapades and mishaps within the memory-filled rooms of her home –…
Haunted Wood TrailTrailCavendish, CanadaA modestly spooky walking trail on the grounds.
Balsam Hollow TrailTrailCavendish, CanadaIncludes Lover's Lane, a path Montgomery loved.
Mackenzie AvenueNeighborhoodRevelstoke, CanadaMain street with mom-and-pop shops in quaint townhouses.
Meadow in the Sky ParkwayTrailRevelstoke, CanadaHike when wildflowers are in full bloom.
Pipe Mountain CoasterAttractionRevelstoke, CanadaTurn up the heat this summer and take a ride on Revelstoke's #1 summer attraction!
St. Lawrence MarketMarketToronto, CanadaA well-trodden tourist site in Toronto.
BAND (Black Artists Network in Dialogue) GalleryPlaceToronto, CanadaA nicher, newer venue to explore.
Parliament HillParkOttawa, CanadaOffers free guided tours of government workings.
ByWard MarketNeighborhoodOttawa, CanadaA 100-year-old pedestrian area with markets and stores.
Canadian Museum of NatureMuseumOttawa, CanadaHouses 200+ specimens and artifacts from the Arctic.
Canada Aviation and Space MuseumMuseumOttawa, CanadaThe museum is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, at Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport.
Diefenbunker Cold War MuseumMuseumOttawa, CanadaExplores secrets of postwar history.

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

15 of the best places in Canada

Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.

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Stanley ParkParkThick rainforest near downtown.
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Montréal International Jazz FestivalFestivalMontreal, CanadaThe Festival international de Jazz de Montréal is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Maid of the MistPlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaBoat tour to feel the thunderous spray up close.
Niagara Glen hiking trailTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaTakes you through ancient forests and rugged terrain.
Greater Niagara Circle RouteTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaScenic biking adventure.
Wildplay ZiplinePlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaOffers unmatched views of the falls.
Audain Art MuseumMuseumWhistler, CanadaDesigned by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of…
Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreMuseumWhistler, CanadaVisit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events…
Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, CanadaHome to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections.
ManitoulinNeighborhoodManitoulin Island, CanadaWorld's largest freshwater island with First Nations culture.
Sylvia Grinnell ParkParkIqaluit, CanadaLandscape on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
Canadian RockiesSightCalgary, CanadaStraddles British Columbia and Alberta, offers national parks.
Pacific Rim National ParkSightUcluelet, CanadaIt is located in the Pacific Coast Mountains, which are characterized by rugged…
West Coast TrailMotelPort Renfrew, CanadaIt is West Coast of Vancouver Island, a 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC.
ChinatownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
GreektownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada

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Atlas ObscuraJul 1

Vancouver Crow Nesting Zone in Burnaby, British Columbia

If you want a unique bird and crow experience then this is a must. In Vancouver all crows in what we call the Lower Mainland which extends far beyond Vancouver come to roost in the same five block section. This is along the Still Creek Drive between Willingdon Avenue and Gilmour Avenue. The crows will leave at dawn and return at dusk in a massive migration that is loud and obvious. One of the b…

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Still Creek DrivePlacefive block section where crows roost
McDonald’sFast foodsecond floor windows view onto Still Creek Drive

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 29

27 Adult Spring Break Destinations That Might Surprise You

Off-peak destinations with mild weather and fewer crowds, from Antigua to Holland.

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Vancouver IslandSightThe island is 456 kilometres (283 mi) in length, 100 kilometres (62 mi) in width at its widest point, and 32,100 square…
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Puerto RicoSightSan Juan, Puerto RicoLocated about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican…
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon Village, United StatesThe park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the…
BoliviaSightSucre, BoliviaIts geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north.
Costa RicaSightSan José, Costa RicaIt borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean…
BelizeSightBelmopan, BelizeIt is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south.
St. ThomasSightCharlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter a remodel and reopening in 2019, the Ritz-Carlton’s St.
Samaná BaySightSamaná, Dominican RepublicThe Yuna River flows into Samaná Bay, and it is located south of the town of Samaná and the Samaná Peninsula.
AnguillaSightThe Valley, AnguillaIt is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin…
Alentejo RegionSightÉvora, Portugalsampling the finest wines
HollandSightAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFrom the 10th to the 16th century, Holland proper was a unified political region within the Holy Roman Empire as a…
AntiguaSightSt. John's, Antigua and BarbudaIt is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and…
Texas Hill CountrySightAustin, United States
Alabama's Gulf CoastSightGulf Shores, United States
PugliaSightBari, Italy

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