375 Water Street, Vancouver

1. The Magnet, 309 West Pender Street
Sip a pint at The Magnet, a cozy bar pouring from 30 draft lines of thoughtfully curated B.C. beer and cider. Craving a bite? Split the charcuterie board (featuring an English-style pork pie) with a buddy.

2. Is That French, 45 Blood Alley Square
If wine is more your style—or up your alley—tuck into Gastown’s historic Blood Alley and find the discreet entrance to this French bistro serving an extensive wine list, oysters and tapas.

3. Giovane Caffè, 418 West Georgia Street +
4. Vancouver Public Library, 350 West Georgia Street
One of the city’s best-known secrets is the Central Library’s rooftop terrace. Grab a coffee and pastry at Giovane Caffè across the street and head up to the ninth floor to enjoy a truly great view.

5. Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant, 1 West Cordova Street +
6. Artspeak Gallery, 33 Carrall Street
From borscht to latkes to handmade perogies, get your Ukrainian food fix at Kozak, a Vancouver staple for more than a decade. And it’s just steps away from Artspeak, a gallery curating exhibitions that combine contemporary art and writing.