Alex Monetta

RNavigator, Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel »

Not only does Alex know Spanish, Italian and English, but she's also fluent in the Canadian city of Vancouver. It's been her home since 1994. She likes to experience Vancouver first hand (just like you do when you visit) in order to stay on top of where to go and what to do. She'll help you see Vancouver from the eyes of a local.

Alex's Picks

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Vij's Restaurant

Exotic Indian

Experience a decidedly fresh approach to Indian cooking in an elegant ambiance at Vij's. The contemporary interiors add a classy touch.

1480 West 11th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1
Canada

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Raincity Grill

100 Mile Menu

Raincity Grill's popularity can be credited to their delicious farm-to-fork menu, regional wines and unrivaled service.

1193 Denman Street
Vancouver, BC V6G 2N1
Canada

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P2B Bistro & Bar

Upscale Bistro

P2B is the place to dine for continental cuisine with picturesque views of Vancouver Harbour. Don't miss the Sunday Champagne Brunch.

1133 West Hastings Street
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3
Canada

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Bar None

Chic Hotspot

Rub shoulders and dance a little with Vancouver's rich and famous at Bar None. The exquisitely crafted martinis and cocktails are favorites.

1222 Hamilton Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S8
Canada

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Alibi Room

What's Yours

An astounding 50 taps of delectable craft beers promises instant gratification for beer lovers. For others, there's fine wine and cocktails.

157 Alexander Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
Canada

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Salt Tasting Room

Perfect Pairings

Let the staff here blow you away with wine flights paired with some of the most exquisite cheese and charcuterie you’ll ever taste.

45 Blood Alley Square
Vancouver, BC BC V6B 0C4
Canada

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Artisan Sake Maker

Spirited Japanese

Can't get enough of sake? You'll love this fantastic little store with a stellar range of the Japanese beverage!

1339 Railspur Alley
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
Canada

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Does Your Mother Know?

Glossy Posse

Who said print is dead? You’ll find everything from cult Belgian fashion mags to geeky periodicals and thousands of other titles here.

2139 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2
Canada

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Dutil Denim

Raw Denim

Find that perfect-fitting, can t-get-them-anywhere-else pair of jeans you ll wear day in and day out for the next three years.

303 West Cordova St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
Canada

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University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens

Green Dream

Walk amidst nature and discover a stunning variety of native plant life at this 95-year-old botanical garden. Don't miss the Nitobe garden.

6804 Southwest Marine Drive
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
Canada

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Museum of Vancouver

City Pride

Discover everything there is to know about Vancouver from its history and cultural roots to its present at this museum with a city focus.

1100 Chestnut Street
Vanier Park
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
Canada

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Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

Gorges Bridge

Tiptoe across this narrow wooden bridge above towering trees, gushing waterfalls and deep pools.

3663 Park Road
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3
Canada

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