Must See Sights and Landmarks in West Vancouver Area

"Vancouver's most romantic old-school tower block, and also its best art-deco building, the elegant 22-story Marine Building is a tribute to the city's maritime past. Check out its elaborate exterior of seahorses, lobsters and streamlined steamships, and then nip into the lobby, which is like a walk-through artwork. Stained-glass panels and a polished floor inlaid with signs of the zodiac await."

"You don’t have to go Miami to experience art-deco architecture. As a matter of fact, you don’t even have to leave the city. The Marine Building is a giant skyscraper located in the core of downtown Vancouver."

"Scope out the cool architecture (such as that of the Vancouver Public Library), check out the Vancouver Art Gallery or window shop on Robson Street (Vancouver’s version of Rodeo Drive). End your walk at Trees Organic Coffee on the edge of Gastown. It’s a great place to people watch, especially because it’s conveniently located next to an Instagrammable pink street. Not only do you get to watch people take cheesy photos, but you can take some of your own as well."

"Just as New York has its Madison Avenue and London has its Knightsbridge, Vancouver has Robson Street, the best shopping district in British Colombia. Named after a provincial premier, Robson Street has been attracting shoppers like honey draws flies since the late 1800s. Robson Street has more than just fashionable shops and upscale boutiques."

"Known for its international flair and heart-of-downtown location, Robson Street is nicknamed Vancouver’s Rodeo Drive for its big-name luxury boutiques concentrated around the intersection at Alberni Street. A short walk from its core is the..."

"Technically located in West Vancouver, this place gives you an unparalleled top down view of the Vancouver skyline. It is a particularly magical spot to watch the sunrise as warm golden hues bathe the city in morning light. If it’s a cloudy or crisp day, a morning photo expedition might reward you with low fog which often covers the lowest portions of the city, allowing the skyscrapers to pop through, making it look like a supernatural place."

"Vancouver Lookout, constructed in 1977, is the defining feature of Vancouver’s skyline, and its flying saucer design offers sightseers 360-degree views of the city. The lookout lights up at night and becomes a Christmas tree during the holidays. It’s a part of the Harbour Centre, which includes 28 floors of offices."

"Don’t miss the iconic Gastown Steam Clock, where pretty much every tourist has to take a photo (myself included). Continue wandering until you arrive in Chinatown. Vancouver’s Chinatown is quite small compared to many I’ve seen worldwide, but it’s home to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, which is well worth a visit, time permitting."

"Our final stop, near our dinner location, was the famous, still functional, Clock Tower. According to the panel underneath it, it is the first steam powered clock in the world."

"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."

"The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is a must-see for anyone who wants to learn more about native peoples of the world, including British Columbia’s Northcoast Indians who are known as First Nations. Founded in 1949, the museum houses 38,000 ethnological items and more than 500,000 archaeological objects. Wonderful examples of huge totem poles, used by Northcoast natives to tell stories, can be found here as well as implements used by all indigenous peoples in their daily lives."

"The Museum of Anthropology is home to the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, including his famous cedar sculpture, The Raven and the First Men. The museum allows you to explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world, including magnificent carvings, weavings and contemporary art. Explore the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries where more than 10,000 objects from across the globe are on show."

"But with courses going online and very few students staying in residence, there’s never been a quieter time to stroll the grounds of this world-class university. Parking is even easier with the main competition reduced to sun worshippers heading to Wreck Beach. There are more squirrels than students traversing the grassy areas off the principal pedestrian arteries, East Mall, Main Mall and West Mall so it’s safe to wander without feeling too old."

"This North Van spot is best known for their awesome lunch buffet. $12 gets you a selection of AYCE Indian food with unlimited naan bread, listing it as a top contender in both cheap eats, and AYCE prices. Address: 116 15th Street E, North VancouverPhone: 604-986-7555"

"6345 Fraser Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-322-1001 Web: www.magdasrestaurant.ca Twitter: n/a Advice: No reservations. Some of my friends and I often get together on Sunday mornings for breakfast at various eateries around the city, each of us takes turns on suggesting…"

"Big burgers with an even bigger taste, the Sunshine Diner resides in the heart of Kitsilano and is famous for its big burger platters. Come hungry, leave with leftovers for lunch tomorrow – that’s how big the portions are. Address: 2649 W Broadway, VancouverPhone: 604-733-7717"

"Located in Kitsilano, Sunshine Diner is the place to go for cheap breakfast food. Check out their blueberry pancakes and egg breakfast combos if you go, and say hi to the Elvis and Marilyn Monroe statues greeting you at the door."

"Originally from Chilliwack, Jo’s recently expanded to Vancouver, and has become a go-to deli option in the neighbourhood. Sure, you can grab a few groceries, but we’re looking forward to some phenomenal sandwiches for a trip to the park. When: Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 7:00 pMWhere: 2505 Alma Street"

"If there’s an OG Italian pizza spot in Vancouver, this is probably it. Marcello Lombardo, the owner, and head chef was born in Palermo and had a restaurant in the Adriatic Riviera before starting up in Vancouver. Neopolitan style pizza, maybe the best lasagna in the city (irrelevant to the story but true), how can you go wrong?"

"Pizzeria, Ristorante, Italian, Pizza, Pizzeria, Italian Restaurant, Wheelchair-accessible Restaurant, Restaurant With Terrace. I was here with a large group and we just ordered a bunch of items and shared. Salads, pizza and pasta."

"The famous American fast food started their work back in 1995. They are very reasonable fast food due to their low prices and delicious food. They serve burgers, chicken burgers, and even delicious ice-cream and shakes."

"The famous American fast food started their work back in 1995. They are a very reasonable fast food due to their low prices and delicious food. They sere burgers, chicken burgers and even delicious ice-cream and shakes."

"The dairy queen first started its establishment in 1938 in Illinois; it was a father and son partnership which they contacted one of their friends and customers to introduce their new dessert, which was a soft frozen dairy product, and in the trial sale, it made a great success with selling more than 1500. after that and the time of world war 2, the franchise started expanding that after the war, there were 100 dairy queen stores, and it grew to more than 1440 stores in 1950 and is still expanding and has become one of the largest franchises all around the world; the dairy queen is the place for any kind of people from kids sports teams to families and business people who want to have a great food an lunch. Dairy queen serves different kinds of meals such as chicken strips and burgers and snacks; it also has an item called treats, which are signature made drinks and desserts and cone ice creams and sundaes; they also have shakes and smoothies, which are also a signature of the restaurant."