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Yaletown
O
n the south side of the downtown peninsula, Yaletown offers
a glamorous urban vibe with numerous sidewalk cafes, trendy
restaurants, designer boutiques and a thriving nightlife scene.
Originally a warehouse district at the end of the cross-Canada railway line,
the old redbrick buildings are now home to chic boutiques where carefully
curated collections of designer fashions, accessories, homewares and artwork
will appeal to savvy shoppers.
Right at the water's edge, Yaletown boasts a number of the city's best
seafood restaurants, and luckily for us, those wide loading docks, once used
for stacking train-bound freight, now make fantastic restaurant patios. And
the night doesn't have to end with dessert – Yaletown is the place to grab a
designer cocktail and paint the town a fashionable shade of crimson.
EAT
Minami
Aburi sushi is the star of this rustic restaurant's
exotic menu.
Blue Water Café
A testament to the city's passion for seafood, Blue
Water sources wild, sustainable ingredients to craft
flavourful dishes infused with West Coast flair.
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill
Cucina naturale aptly describes the clean, fresh style of
cooking at Cioppino's, which boasts one of the largest
wine cellars in the city.
DO
Shopping
Galleries and boutiques line Yaletown's decidedly
urbane streets, beckoning shoppers with specialty
stores ranging from Taylorwood Wines to Coastal
Peoples Fine Arts Gallery.
Steam Train
The Engine 374 Pavilion at the Yaletown Roundhouse
Community Centre is one of the last remaining relics of
the Canadian Pacific Railway's self-designed locomotives.
Farmer's Market
Every week in spring and summer, local growers and
artisans offer in-season and one-of-a-kind fare ranging
from luscious herbs to beer-infused sausages.
DRINK
The Distillery Bar
Cheekily opened on Repeal Day – the anniversary
of the end of Prohibition – the Yaletown Distilling
Company's tasting bar serves and sells premium
handcrafted spirits.
New Oxford
Reminiscent of a sporty British pub, this atmospheric
restaurant is outfitted with original-print books, vintage
sporting gear and – most importantly – a cantilevered
bar serving cocktails, craft beer and organic fare.
West Oak
Take a seat at this ambient restaurant's sun-drenched
patio and unwind with a frosty cocktail or a glass of
vino from the comprehensive wine list. Photography:
TVan/Canadian
Tourism
Commission
