Things to Do in East Vancouver, Vancouver

East Vancouver has been home to many non-British immigrants since the 1880s and features a diverse mix of cultures and communities. Ontario Street serves as a dividing line from the West Side, while Main Street is a key arterial road with various shops and eateries.

Bar GoboWine Bar
ThriftiqueFlea Market
The Lunch LadyVietnamese

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Top things to do in East Vancouver

Thriftique
★ 4.8 · 516
Flea Market
Mon
11 AM – 7 PM
Tue–Fri
11 AM – 8 PM
Sat
11 AM – 8 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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Westcoast Guitars
★ 4.9 · 293
Record Store
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 5 PM
Sat
12 PM – 5 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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Tama Organic Life
★ 4.9 · 152
Market
Mon–Tue
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Wed–Fri
9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 4 PM
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Blossom Market
Market
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Perfect Match Bookshop
Bookstore
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Where to eat & drink in East Vancouver

Bar Gobo
★ 4.6 · 186
Wine Bar· $$$
Scrunched into a bare-bones space scarcely more ostentatious than the humble root vegetable whose name it bears, the appeal here is more than skin-deep.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
5 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5 PM – 11 PM
Sun
5 PM – 11 PM
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The Lunch Lady
★ 4.5 · 4.0k
Vietnamese· CA$20–70
Chef Nguyen Thi Thanh's legacy continues at this beloved East Vancouver spot.
Mon
4:45 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu
11 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM – 9 PM
Fri
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat
10:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
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Nero Tondo
★ 4.9 · 216
Restaurant· CA$100+
While you can't count on enjoying the same dish on repeat visits to Nero Tondo, you can count on it being hyper-seasonal and Canadian to the core.
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Friendlies Bar
★ 4.8 · 205
Bar· CA$10–40
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 12 AM
Fri
5 PM – 1 AM
Sat
5 PM – 1 AM
Sun
5 PM – 12 AM
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East is East
★ 4.7 · 7.6k
Mediterranean· CA$30–70
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B House Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 642
Asian Fusion· CA$20–30
Snug, industrial-style eatery serving Asian fusion dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
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ConTiki Cabana
Cocktail Bar· CA$100+
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Mum's The Word
★ 4.5 · 342
Bar· CA$10–20
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu
10 AM – 1 AM
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Pho Anh Vu East Vancouver
★ 4.8 · 659
Vietnamese· CA$20–30
Every day
11 AM – 10 PM
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Mink Chocolates Cafe
★ 4.3 · 1.4k
Café & Bakery
Cocoa specialist offering handmade chocolates plus tea, coffee, dessert & chocolate drinks.
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La Mezcaleria
★ 4.4 · 2.6k
Mexican· CA$20–70
Stylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails.
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