If you’re looking to enjoy a day in a park, take a stroll by the beach, or eat at some of the best restaurants in the city, then Vancouver’s Westside is the place for you. This residential area with its beautiful houses and classic architecture is a great place for long walks under tree-lined streets–but it’s also a great place to get out and try something new, from classy cooking studios to posh fitness centers and fun kayaking tours. If you want to have fun in Vancouver’s Westside, check out these top picks below.
#1 – Have fun in the kitchen at Nourish
#1 – Have fun in the kitchen at3742 W 10th Avenue
It’s no wonder Nourish is a gathering spot for food lovers and amateur chefs alike. This freshly designed studio between Kits and Point Grey offers stellar healthy-eating cooking classes, perfect for a night out with friends or a fun take on date night. On the menu you’ll find contemporary Chinese, French, and Italian, as well as Japanese ramen and juicy pies.
#2 – Make your own cocktails at Metropolitan Bartending School
3141 W Broadway Avenue
Have you tried a cucumber and blood orange Cosmo, Mojito, or Margarita? At Metropolitan Bartending School you can learn how to mix unorthodox cocktails using fresh produce and only top-shelf liquor. Check out their Bar Chef seminar and spend your Monday evening mixing up new favorites with plenty of samples and tastings.
#3 – Spend a day on water with Windsure
1300 Discovery Street
Windsure is a paddleboarding and windsurfing school operating at the Jericho Sailing Center in Point Grey. They teach private and group SUP lessons, which you can take daily. Group lessons are $40 per person and they are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors while hanging out with your friends. You might even see a sea lion!
#4 – Discover Westside’s secret beaches with FitCity
1387 Hornby Street
What better way to spend a day in Westside than on a bike? Join FitCity, a boutique tour company that provides active tours of Vancouver while also giving back to the local community, for their bicycle tour of Westside. Starting near the ocean’s edge, this tour will take you to some of the best views in the city–and some of its secret beaches.
#5 – Learn to cook in a country cottage with The Dizzy Whisk
6257 Dunbar Street
Tucked in beautiful and lush gardens, The Dizzy Whisk is a perfect place to escape the city and enjoy cooking with friends. These interactive cooking classes are specially designed for families, girls’ nights out, and moms. All the classes are hands-on, so you can easily recreate the recipes at in your home.
#6 – Broaden your culinary horizons at Quince
1780 3rd Avenue West
If you want to perfect your Paella, introduce new French dishes to your dinner table, and learn to enjoy yourself while cooking, you might want to check out cooking classes at Quince. This boutique-style cooking studio focuses on seasonal dishes and culinary trips around the globe, bringing only the best recipes to their hands-on classes.
#7 – Enjoy the spectacular view with Vancouver Water Adventures
#7 – Enjoy the spectacular view with 1812 Boat Lift Lane
Enjoy Vancouver from the water on one of Vancouver Water Adventures’s kayaking or paddleboarding tours. Find False Creek’s hidden gems, see Vancouver set aglow by the sunrise, and cruise the smooth waters of English Bay. If paddleboarding’s more your thing, check out the SUP yoga offerings or sign up for a intro SUP class.
#8 – Pick up pole dancing at AVA Fitness
#100-1037 West Broadway
Pole dancing classes aren’t just for rowdy bachelorette parties–they’re also a great way to get in touch with your body, improved your fitness, and develop strength and confidence in a friendly and welcoming environment. Try a class at AVA Fitness and see for yourself! This beautiful studio offers a variety of classes in the pole arts as well as having a massage treatment room and a lounge–perfect for unwinding!
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