location.beaches.districts_subtitle
Historic neighborhood with Steam Clock and brick streets.
Trendy former warehouse district with restaurants and marina.
Beach neighborhood with outdoor lifestyle and yoga culture.
Arts and market hub under Granville Bridge.
Average temperature by month
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Cards widely accepted. Contactless standard. Granville Island vendors and food trucks sometimes cash-preferred. Rainy climate means card preference.
BEST: Vancouver Bullion & Currency Exchange (VBCE) downtown at 800 W Pender St - locally trusted, competitive rates (4.3★). Gastown Currency Exchange on 525 W Pender St excellent (4.9★). Charlie's Currency Exchange on Granville St extended hours. AVOID: YVR Airport ICE Currency Exchange - terrible rates (2.7★ Google). Richmond/Metrotown VBCE branches okay but downtown best. For large amounts, Interchange Financial beats banks by 1-3%.
15-20% expected in restaurants. Service charge rarely included. Pre-tax calculation. Mandatory tipping culture.