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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.

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 GoboBar GoboWine Bar
  • ThriftiqueThriftiqueFlea Market
  • The Lunch LadyThe Lunch LadyVietnamese
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Top things to do in East Vancouver

  • Thriftique in East Vancouver, 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
  • Westcoast Guitars in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    Westcoast Guitars

    4.9 · 297
    Record Store
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 5 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 5 PM
  • Perfect Match Bookshop in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    Perfect Match Bookshop

    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 4 PM
  • Tama Organic Life in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    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
  • Blossom Market in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    Blossom Market

    Market
    Every day
    11 AM – 7:30 PM
    Map

Where to eat & drink in East Vancouver

  • Bar Gobo in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    Bar Gobo

    4.6 · 190
    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
  • The Lunch Lady in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    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
  • Nero Tondo in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    Nero Tondo

    4.9 · 232
    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.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Friendlies Bar in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    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
    Map
  • East is East in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    East is East

    4.7 · 7.8k
    Mediterranean· CA$30–70
    Mon–Thu
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
  • B House Restaurant in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    B House Restaurant

    4.7 · 651
    Asian Fusion· CA$20–30

    Snug, industrial-style eatery serving Asian fusion dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.

    Mon–Fri
    11:30 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • ConTiki Cabana in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    ConTiki Cabana

    Cocktail Bar· CA$100+
  • Mum's The Word in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    Mum's The Word

    4.5 · 344
    Bar· CA$10–20
    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 1 AM
    Fri
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 1 AM
  • Café & Bakery illustration for Chance Cafe

    Chance Cafe

    4.6 · 411
    Café & Bakery· CA$10–20
    Every day
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Mink Chocolates Cafe in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    Mink Chocolates Cafe

    4.3 · 1.4k
    Café & Bakery

    Cocoa specialist offering handmade chocolates plus tea, coffee, dessert & chocolate drinks.

    Mon–Fri
    7:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • Pho Anh Vu East Vancouver in East Vancouver, Vancouver

    Pho Anh Vu East Vancouver

    4.7 · 718
    Vietnamese· CA$20–30
    Every day
    11 AM – 10 PM

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Map of East Vancouver with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Bar Gobo
  2. 2Thriftique
  3. 3The Lunch Lady
  4. 4Westcoast Guitars
  5. 5Perfect Match Bookshop
  6. 6Nero Tondo
  7. 7Tama Organic Life
  8. 8Blossom Market
  9. 9Friendlies Bar
  10. 10East is East

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