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48 Hours in Vancouver — The Classic Weekend

The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.

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Friday

  1. Evening

    Vij's

    Modern Indian · $$$ · Cambie

    Open the weekend here — Vikram Vij — no reservations, worth the wait.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in Cambie — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Jericho Beach
    Outdoors · Kitsilano

    Wide sandy beach with mountain views, volleyball nets and sailboat rentals that draws locals for relaxed summer days.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Kitsilano — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Joe Fortes

    Seafood · $$$ · West End

    Roof patio, oysters and the classic Caesar.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in West End — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Museum of Anthropology
    Culture · UBC

    World-class museum of Indigenous art and culture with stunning architecture and Bill Reid masterworks, ideal solo or date outing.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in UBC — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening
    Commercial Drive
    Nightlife · The Drive

    Patios, Italian cafes and live music.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Hits different at golden hour
    • ·Keeps you in The Drive — short walk from your other stops

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Grouse Mountain
    Outdoors · North Shore

    Hike the Grind in summer, ski + skate in winter.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in North Shore — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Wreck Beach
    Outdoors · UBC

    Clothing-optional secluded beach at the bottom of forested cliffs — a uniquely Vancouver summertime escape for free-spirited adults.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in UBC — short walk from your other stops

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