Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in West Vancouver

"Bordered by the English Bay and the Vancouver Harbor, Stanley Park is completely surrounded by water and has some of the city’s most beautiful views. This lush green forest is full of plants found only in the area and can be viewed from the many paths and trails that run through the park, including the Seawall, a stone wall that surrounds the park and runs along the water’s edge. The park is also home to Vancouver’s Aquarium and several restaurants and snack bars to make spending the day in the woods easy."

"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."

"North of Vancouver's CBD is Stanley Park, a vast area of green that's almost an island. As well as fun outdoor activities and beautiful scenery, the park offers an opportunity to understand the First Nations people, the original inhabitants of Vancouver."

"The jewel of Vancouver’s vegetarian and vegan dining scene, The Acorn Restaurant (3995 Main Street), has consistently been lauded for its refined approach to seasonal plant-based eating. Big Seven Travel listed them as the #1 vegan-friendly restaurant in the world. A tour of the menu reveals many beautifully conceived and executed items, such as pan-roasted North Arm Farm black salsify with burnt grand fir brown butter, Mount Pleasant magnolia vinegar, parsley root purée, ox-eye daisy capers, and crispy salsify skins."

"The Acorn opened a few years ago, and they have already been voted #1 Best Vegetarian and Vegan restaurant in Vancouver by Westender Magazine AND Vancouver magazine. Even more impressive, Scout Magazine also included them in the list of 25 Best Restaurants in Vancouver (veggie or not!). Needless to say, this place is worth the visit even if you aren’t living that plant-based life."

"Location: 3995 Main Street, VancouverCategory: Upscale Vegetarian / cocktail barDescription: The restaurant that will introduce you to the amazingness that is Halloumi cheese (if you’re vegetarian). A fancier vegetarian restaurant with innovative cocktails that will make any date night great.Website: www.theacornrestaurant.ca"

"Located in Vancouver’s former main courthouse, the Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest art museum in Western Canada. Francis Rattenbury designed the neoclassical building in 1905, and it features marble imported from Vermont, Tennessee, and Alaska. In 1980, it became a Canadian National Historic Site."

"Combining blockbuster international shows with selections from its striking contemporary collection, the VAG is a magnet for art fans. There are often three or four different exhibitions on its public levels but... Beach in Downtown & West End"

"The Art gallery at Vancouver will take you to see the power of art. This art gallery is the most interesting and innovative visual art institution. There is no lack of culture in Vancouver."

"Vancouver's Chinatown has a couple of notable parks to visit. The neighborhood's Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden charges admission, but right next door is the free-entry Dr Sun Yat-Sen Park that echoes the same ancient horticultural ideals. The paid attraction is more ornate and has guided tours, but its freebie sibling includes a similar turtle-rippled lily pond and terracotta-topped perimeter walls."

"Wander around Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden in Chinatown Head up the Harbour Centre Tower for a final view of the city, harbour and mountains"

"Chambar is a Belgian-style restaurant, fine dining, free from scandalous parking for many fine restaurants. is housed in a historic building dating back to the late nineteenth / early twentieth century, and it boasts a mixture of pine trees and red plum, which makes it a relaxing dining experience. Chambar is a leader in sustainability and hopes to become the first carbon neutral restaurant in Vancouver."

"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."

"In this hip eatery, classic Belgian dishes are reinvented with flavors from North Africa and beyond. The moules (mussels) are justifiably...Read More"

"Not many Robson-Street restaurants boast a full-sized patio, but Red Robin has that, bottomless fries, mouthwatering burgers and cheekily named cocktails like the Freckled Lemonade (vodka, lemonade and strawberries) and Sand in Your Shorts (vodka, melon liqueur and peach schnapps mixed with cranberry and orange juices). 803 Thurlow St., redrobincanada.com"

"Tucked away in the Yaletown section of the Seawall, one of Western Canada’s finest wine bars offers up summertime patio vibes paired with 200-plus pours by the glass from around the world. Indulge your inner cork dork with flights organized by region or varietal, taste your way around Canadian bubbles from Nova Scotia or the Okanagan, or just ask the team of approachable sommeliers for a wine to perfectly match your mood. The Provençal-inspired food menu is divided into small, medium, and big bites."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user NwongPR used under CC BY-ND 2.0. Before going back to your hotel to have a good nights rest, it will be a good idea to drop by The Wine Bar and relax over a drink or two. The Wine Bar is proud of its extensive collection of more than 200 wines from around the world, and they come with prices starting at only 5 USD."

"Source: Photo by user MountPleasantMap used under CC BY-SA 3.0. Head over to Reitmans to purchase some casual attire before stocking up at Mark’s for Canadian winter necessities. Check out Shoppers Drug Mart for inexpensive glittery cosmetics before heading over to Ardene for trendy accessories."

"Located on the corner of Burrard and Georgia, Royal Centre is easily accessible for those visiting downtown Vancouver. Either walk over or take the SkyTrain to Burrard Station, where you’ll see RBC Tower next to the mall’s entrance. Eat lunch at the multicultural food court before admiring the quality leather footwear at Valentini Shoes."

"Make certain to visit International Village Mall—formerly known as Tinseltown—after 10am since Pender Street isn’t a street you want to be walking along by yourself. By going near the opening time, you’ll be surrounded by commuters heading off to work. Pick up a bubble tea to enjoy as you wander through this double-storey mall in search of fashion-forward accessories."

"Artisan Sakemaker handcrafts small-batch sake in Vancouver, and they’re actually the first local producer of fresh, premium sake. They use 100% Canadian ingredients in their sake, and you can do tastings at their Granville Island shop!. Why are they on this list of dessert spots in Vancouver?"

"A photo posted by Artisan SakeMaker (@artisansake) on Oct 21, 2016 at 4:53pm PDT. Known for: OsakeJunmai Nama. The distillery: Located on Granville Island, Artisan SakeMaker was Canada’s first sake winery and has been around since 2007."

"We are the lower mainland's only organic brewery and we offer delicious unique and traditional brews that are non gmo, no pesticides, with locally sourced ingredients. Online orders are available through Foodora, Skip The Dishes, and Uber Eats."

"Chances are Dogwood’s location are what hurt them the most on this list, being right near Knight Street bridge off of SE Marine drive. That being said, they get credit for being the only brewery on this list that is 100% organic."

"One of Canada's first collaborative brewery, Callister Brewing is not only a great spot for fine craft beers, but is also a hub for young talented micro brewers looking for a way in the industry, having three other in-house brands brewing along side their own house brands, this brewery has an ever changing selection to delight your curiosity and delight your taste buds."

"Callister was hard to qualify on this list, as the brewery itself actively maintains an ongoing contract brewing cycle with a number of new rotating labels. Nevertheless, the focus on creativity (both in the beer, and in the local art showcases) helped propel them into the top ten."

"Pretty awesome little spot with about 4 local craft breweries getting off the ground. The beer is better than home brew and always has a few newby's you'll want to check out."

"Located just south of Vancouver, Iona Beach Regional Park is the home of one of the most romantic walks in Vancouver. Iona Jetty is a 4-kilometre long jetty that juts out into the Straight of Georgia, right into the Pacific Ocean. The walk is flat and you can often see wildlife and interesting sea creatures."

"Situated off Commercial Drive in the heart of East Van, this park has long had a permanent pot cloud over it. Accept it or head to nearby Victoria Park where you can watch Italian old-timers play bocce. Don’t limit yourself to the park itself."