North Vancouver is literally bursting with recommendable restaurants, far too many to list in one entry, so I shall attempt to group them logically. And first up is….
The Greek Triumvirate: This is not a restaurant, but a representation of Greek food in North Vancouver, of which there is plenty. Mythos Taverna, voted year and again the favourite Greek restaurant on the North Shore, is a classic. Order a half-litre of retsina, a pleasantly piny tasting Greek wine, and dive immediately into their excellent pita and hummus …

Vancouver is a city that hovers somewhere between urban and rural, and a lot of people think it should stay that way. The downtown is a maze of shops, cafes and galleries but wildlife and a small town feel are always only a short drive away. And if you’re staying in North Vancouver, an even shorter drive…
Deep Cove, a stunning and tranquil bay nestled in a bay of Burrard inlet in the far east of the North Shore, is one of the highlights of North Vancouver tourism. …

After having a good look around Gastown with its cobbled streets and cute renovated flats, there are several good places to stop for a coffee, drink or lunch.  Stars among them are:
1. Maple Delights.  It may be hypocritical to say “avoid the touristy things” and then plug a shop/cafe called Maple Delights, but this place is equally a hit with the locals (many Canadians are stereotypically obsessed with maple).  Almost everything in this shop contains maple, from the enormous and delicious muffins to the exquisite little pies to the ice-cream …