Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Burnaby

"Stanley Park is a treasure set on almost 1,000 acres in central Vancouver. The city’s first and biggest park is a place to relax with a bike ride on 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles) of the seawall along English Bay. Meanwhile, 27 kilometers (16.7 miles) of trails through a rainforest beckon visitors who prefer a more leisurely pace as they stop to enjoy wildlife, such as the hundreds of species of birds that call the park home."

"Vancouver’s first official green space, Stanley Park, is a massive and stunning spot just north of the downtown area. Almost entirely surrounded by the sea, it’s one of the best places to see in Vancouver if you fancy a more relaxing time exploring the city. The whole coastal route around the park and the inner trails are totally stunning."

"The Acorn Restaurant is a multi-award-winning, vegetable-forward restaurant and bar in the heart of Main St., Vancouver. Since its inception in 2012, The Acorn has received several national awards for innovation, has been featured in the New York Times, Bon Appetit, CNN, and The Daily Meal as one of the best vegetable-forward destinations in the world, and has been named the best vegan restaurant in the world by Big Seven Travel. It’s the place to go if you’re hunting for the finest and most imaginative recipes made from fresh, locally sourced products."

"Since the menu changes often here, we can’t say for sure for sure that they’re guaranteed to have vegan options while you’re there. But, we’re saying that there’s like a 95% chance of it happening. If you do luck out, you get dessert at one of the best vegan restaurants in the world!"

"Just because Vancouver is surrounded by some of the world’s most stunning natural beauty doesn’t mean you should come to expect nothing beautiful indoors too. The city’s Art Gallery, located in downtown Vancouver, is home to over 10,000 art pieces, ranging from Canadian and British paintings to the photographic works of artists like Ansel Adams and Henri Cartier-Bresson. Guided tours are always available, but for something both interactive and slightly different, try to make it for a FUSE event, where DJ’s and artists perform throughout the galleries from 8 pm to 1 am."

"Founded in 1931, the permanent collection of the gallery consists of 11.000 artworks including over 200 works by Emily Carr, The Group of Seven, Jeff Wall, Harry Callahan and Marc Chagall. The gallery hosts regular touring exhibits and lectures, it is home to a gift shop and a cute cafe. On Tuesday evenings from 5 to 9 pm admission is by donation."

"Here’s a Chinatown treasure, perhaps the most culturally rich of all parks overseen by the Vancouver Parks Board. (Admission to the adjoining Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Garden costs about $15, depending on the season.) With willows, bamboo, craggy rocks, pagodas and a pond dotted with lily pads and filled with koi, this photo-ready site is will make you feel a world away. Both the free and paid portions of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Gardens are currently closed but will reopen July 3"

"It’s a spot rich in history as it’s the first Chinese garden built outside of China. It’s also National Geographic’s “Top City Garden in the World”. This an extremely celestial outdoor space, providing quiet respite from the bustling city and offering dozens of opportunities to photograph 150-year old miniature trees, a jade green pond, and famous koi fish."

"The Dr. Sun yat-sen classical Chinese garden is the heart of Vancouver. This place reflects the cultural heritage and histories of Chinatown. The garden is at the heart of Chinatown."

"After a stint at the Savoy in London, cooking for Mick Jagger, Prince, and a host of other glitzy celebs, Belgian chef Nico Schuermans has created the archetypal casual fine dining restaurant in Vancouver. Chambar offers an elegant room, faultless service, and a no-nonsense menu of French-/Belgian-influenced classics made with Pacific Northwest ingredients, which you’d be more than welcome to enjoy coming straight from yoga class still in your Lululemons."

"Awarded ‘Best New Restaurant’ in 2004, Chambar is the perfect balance of fine dining without the formalities; the food is exceptional, with a commitment to fresh seasonal produce, Belgian themed with North African influence."

"As the sibling restaurant of Media Café, Chambar serves a similar selection elevated breakfast offerings, with a greater focus on Belgian inspired fare (including the same awesome waffles)."

"A friend highly recommended Straight Outta Brooklyn, and it sure lived up to my expectations. Pizza being my favorite food, I loved the crust, flavor, te..."

"A post shared by Cafe Deux Soleils (@cafedeuxsoleils) on Apr 24, 2015 at 10:56am PDT. A longstanding fixture on Commercial Drive, Cafe Deux Soleils is a fam-jam friendly delight and welcomes play dates where parents can tip back a coffee or pint while kids play. It has a play area that doubles as a stage for evening events and features a giant chalkboard kids can doodle on."

"Location: 2096 Commercial Drive, VancouverCategory: Comfort foodDescription: Hearty, healthy comfort food in a unique restaurant that hosts tons of fun events and a wicked happy hour. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of options that range from nachos to pot pie to coconut curry.Website: www.cafedeuxsoleils.com"

"Café Deux Soleils places emphasis on comforting soul food with a healthy flair. It is host to many open mic events, featuring everything from music to poetry. The same stage that is used for these events at nighttime doubles as a play area for children during the day, complete with plenty of books, blocks, and coloring activities."

"A post shared by vieamaggi.com (@magmei) on Jan 27, 2016 at 11:59pm PST. What’s even better than dining in at Tsui Hang Village is their takeout window. They offer extensive service hours (typically open until 3 am) and have takeout combos that are cheap and add up to a feast."

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"The worst customer service i have ever experienced in my life by this staff. Not recommending to anyone to go there."

"Lotus Seed is one of the best vegan restaurants in Vancouver thanks to its fresh and healthy menu of local and organic bites. Highlights include meatless ball sandwiches, pho, almond alfredo spaghetti, vegan benedict and vegan sushi. There’s something here for all times of the day, as well as fantastic juices."

"Location: #180 – 3665 Kingsway, Vancouver (Metrotown)Category: Asian FusianDescription: A newer restaurant in Burnaby that features healthy, fresh food. They have a smaller menu (to ensure quality & freshness) that has hearty Pho, baked burritos, sushi, Thai Curry and more.Website: www.lotusseed.ca"

"Lotus Seed Vegan is an unassuming restaurant on West Broadway near Cambie Street. Their food is simple, but homey and comforting. I like ordering their vegan pho when I want a light and healthy broth."

"A post shared by Earls Kitchen + Bar, North Van (@earlsnorthvancouver) on Aug 29, 2016 at 7:05pm PDT. This trendy rooftop bar is situated on the bustling shopping street of Robson Street in downtown. It offers two lively patios and is the only rooftop bar in the area, although it is not all that swanky."

"Satisfy your Earls craving with favourites like our Dynamite Roll, Bigger Better Burger, Sante Fe Chicken Salad, and more. Plus, you can skip the grocery store line-ups and order fresh ingredients"

"Came in to watch the hockey game and Evan, the head chef, made our night. He promptly came over to understand the allergy at our table and took time out of his... (604) 262-3632Order online"

"The third sight-seeing location was Lighthouse Park along the coast and displayed Vancouver city in the distance. At last, our final, spur of the moment location was a view of BC Place (Vancouver’s Whitecap’s Stadium). We walked around Vancouver and ended up overlooking a gorgeous nighttime view of the cityscape. Most of Day 2 was spent with our friends, taking photos and playing tourist throughout Vancouver."