Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Vancouver

"Known as the Central Park of Vancouver (but much larger), Stanley Park stuns visitors with its scenic waterfront, dense woodland and nature trails that sprawl through 400 hectares of coastal forest. Located on the traditional, unceded territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, Vancouver’s largest city park shines with cultural pride. The rich history of this low-lying headland is revealed by the totem poles that stand tall at the park’s edge, and a guided First Nations-led tour with Talaysay Tours is the perfect starting point for a day out in Stanley Park."

"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."

"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"

"This upscale vegetarian restaurant is a great spot for a date night, girl’s night out, or a weekend brunch before shopping along Main Street. Its vegetable-centric menu allows for ever-changing seasonal offerings so you can always experience a new creation at this world-renown restaurant."

"I’ll start by saying the waitressing staff are LOVELY and are doing a good job!. We were really excited to try this restaurant as our friends recommended i..."

"Vancouver Art Gallery — one of the largest in Canada — is housed in the city’s former courthouse and is as impressive inside as it is out. An adult ticket usually costs CAD24 ($18.31), but if you come on a Tuesday evening between 5pm and 8pm you can get in for just a donation. The permanent collection boasts 11,000 items, including major works by the well-known Canadian artists Emily Carr and the Group of Seven, in addition to several rotating exhibitions."

"The Vancouver Art Gallery-or The VAG, as locals call it-is the fifth largest art gallery in all of Canada. Located in the heart of the city's downtown core, this building is an iconic landmark amongst the cityscape. The VAG has rotating exhibitions, along with its permanent collection that boasts over 9,100 items."

"Once the main courthouse for Vancouver until 1979, the building that now houses the Gallery was designed in 1905 by Francis Rattenbury, who also designed the B.C. Parliament Buildings. Named a National Historic Site of Canada, the neoclassical building features iconic columns, a central dome and ornate stonework."

"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. READ NEXT:The Ultimate Puerto Rico Road Trip"

"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."

"Chambar is a Belgian themed, fine dining establishment free of the pretentious attitude symptomatic of so many upscale restaurants. Chambar is housed in a historic, late nineteenth/early twentieth century structure boasting rustic pine and red birch features which make for a cosy dining experience. Chambar is a leader in sustainability, and hopes to become Vancouver’s first carbon neutral restaurant."

"If you prefer your date night to have a buzzing energy, head to Chambar. The room itself features beautiful light fixtures, earthy wood details and touches of leather that make for a vibrant and inviting room. The restaurant is lively, but you can still enjoy the conversation at your table."

"Halfway along Water Street, the oddly popular Steam Clock is a tourist magnet that lures the cameras with its tooting steam whistle. Built in 1977, the clock's mechanism is actually driven by electricity; only the pipes on top are steam fueled (reveal that to the patiently waiting tourists and you might cause a riot). It sounds every 15 minutes and marks each hour with little whistling symphonies."

"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."

"A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown. Vancouver, British Columbia"

"p2b bistro & bar is a modern, upscale-casual bistro emphasizing fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients used to deliver simply prepared, chef crafted food. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 604-689-9211"

"Located in the swanky Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver, the multiple-award-winning YEW Seafood is one of the best restaurants for Pacific Northwest Cuisine in Vancouver, especially local seafood. YEW is focused on local, sustainable seafood, and everything here is top-notch."

"Eating out while you’re on vacation can be expensive, and this is a great option for giving you the most bang for your buck. Every entree is accompanied by freshly baked warm bread and a choice of soup or salad as well as delicious spumoni ice cream at the end!. It’s no secret that kids love pasta, and this place offers a number of selections for small children in a family-friendly environment."

"Bread is out of the world kind of experience, not too bad on the pocket too. I would recommend this place More reviews"

"A post shared by Railtown Cafe (@railtowncafe) on Dec 18, 2018 at 11:04am PST. Railtown Cafe has an impressive selection of healthy, housemade dishes to choose from at all of its Vancouver locations. Fresh sandwiches, soups, and a make-your-own salad bar make this spot a no-brainer for healthy fast food."

"Railtown Cafe got its name from the neighborhood its first location calls home. While the Railtown location is the original, locals can enjoy one of two other spots: Downtown Vancouver and Main Street. Railtown's known for their sandwiches and salads because they're big, hearty, and made from scratch."

"One of our very favourite salad spots where the "build-your-own" salad concept is taken to the next level with gourmet ingredients like pickled cauliflower, crispy kabocha squash and roasted yams. House-made baked goods (chia bars, muffins, sticky buns etc.) are also especially good."

"Laurence and Chico Cafeis the culinary creation of Laurence Li and Chico Wang, fashion designers and creators of the Laurence & Chico womenswear and accessories brand. The cafe holds all of the same bizarre and daring beauty you would see on the runway, but in the form of furniture and home décor rather than wearable fashion. The space is a Burtonesque explosion of color and over the top decor, including monster chairs, kooky mannequins, and outlandish wall murals."

"This postage stamp of a bakery-café pumps out delightful French pastries, tarts and macarons, as well as a quirky, bite-sized fluted cake called canele de Bordeaux: darkly caramelized on the outside, soft and almost gooey on the inside. Vancouver TravelAmerican DessertsBest BakeryLike A LocalEat Dessert FirstLoose Leaf TeaBakeriesSugar And SpiceTis The Season"

"This unique dessert café at the base of South Granville combines the owners’ two great loves: cheesecake, of course — an old family recipe — and music. Head in after a dinner out for your last course of the evening and enjoy an almost sinful, crustless slice of cake while listening to the sweet sounds of jazz. Aside from the classics, they make a chocolate version with peanut butter cream as well as nightly cheesecake specials like almond-mocha and lemon crumble."

"On June 13, 1886, there was the Great Vancouver Fire, which took many buildings with it. The Hastings Mill Store was left untouched, leaving it to be Vancouver's oldest building. It wasn't originally at this location, but was built in Gastown and was saved from demolition and put on a barge to it's current location."

"The oldest building that is still surviving in Vancouver is the Hastings Mill Store. It was once located on the South shore of the Burrard Inlet. Built in 1865 and dedicated to Captain Edward Stamp, Hastings Mill Store was used as a sawmill company under Edward’s possession."

"The BC Sports Hall of Fame is a must visit for sports enthusiasts visiting Vancouver. Located inside BC Place, there is plenty to do and see inside the museum. This isn't your typical exhibition where you are not allowed to touch things, instead it's fully hands on with a rock climbing wall, virtual soccer and a host of other fun things to do."

"Sports fans can check out the BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum at BC Place. Attractions include interactive exhibits such as a rotating climbing wall, 14 meter timed running track, and bubble hockey. Other galleries focus on women in sports, the Winter Olympics of 2010, and a Hall of Champions gallery."