Pacific Spirit Park – lovely in the rain, snow or sun. Old growth forest just a few mins outside the city. Great for running out kids or getting the best fresh air ever. I think they all it forest bathing and it is real.
Design Shops
Old Faithful – Kits and Gastown for perfectly edited scandinavian aesthetic with a west coast point of view
Vancouver Special – all the best european and local brands. They have more stock than on the floor so don’t be afraid to ask.
ItsSumo – Japanese objects for the home
Sort Days – small shop with lovely accessories
Neighbour Objects – perfect shop for small home goods in gastown (also has a stunning sister store for clothing)
Sundays – lovely furniture shop with some of my fave home pieces
Dinner
There is truly sooo much good food in Vancouver, it’s really hard to make any kind of list so will just mention a few we go back to. I am no longer in the scene or the know and that’s ok!
Livia (if there is a special event, go)
June (for a special night)
I argue you should eat ramen (it’s Danbo for me) , dumplings and sushi in Vancouver. Read reviews first but there is so much good food in this city.
Drinks
Trevor would like me to mention our local drink scene, though I know many are obstaining these days.
Superflux
33 acres
Strangefellows
Please (my pick! best margarita in a can)
Brassneck
7 e 7 (wine bar with live music often)
