Welcome to Vancouver & PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Vancouver is located on the territories of the Coast Salish Peoples including the Squamish, Musqueum and Tsleil-Waututh. A bustling west coast seaport and among Canada s most dense and ethnically diverse cities. Vancouver is a popular filming location, it s surrounded by mountains, invites outdoor pursuits of all kinds and has a thriving cultural scene. Vancouver has been repeatedly voted one of the world s most liveable cities. PuSh Festival performances are located in various venues throughout Vancouver. This guide will provide you the opportunity to explore our eclectic neighbourhoods, each with its own personality. Table of Contents Basic Information... 2 Venues and Neighbourhoods... 3 8 Tourism... 8 9 Other Info & Services... 10 Contact Information PuSh office: 110 750 Hamilton Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2R5 1.604.605.8284 info@pushfestival.ca
Basic Information Festival Hotels Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre 180 West Georgia Street 1.604.681.2211 Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver 845 Burrard Street 1.604.682.5511 These hotels are situated in the heart of Downtown and a 5 10 min walk from the following venues: The Dance Centre, The Post at 750, CBC Studio 700, Orpheum Annex, Vancouver Public Library, Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza, Vancouver Playhouse; 10 min walk to SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts. Transit Translink Vancouver s transit system is inexpensive and reliable. An integrated transit system allows the public to use the buses and the Skytrain. There are two separate lines on the Skytrain: Expo/Millennium and Canada line. Within Vancouver, transit is $2.75. Compass Cards may be purchased at any Skytrain station for $6 (refundable) and pre loaded with discount fares ($2.10). Sky train hours of operation 5am-130am. 604.953.3333 translink.bc.ca False Creek Ferries This ferry operates between Vanier Park, Granville Island, Aquatic Centre, Yaletown, Plaza of Nations, Science World and Stamps Landing. Rates range from $2 $6. 604.684.7781 granvilleislandferries.bc.ca Aquabus Need to get from Downtown or Yaletown to Granville Island? Hop on an Aquabus, a private ferry system serving various points around False Creek and the quickest way to get from the Roundhouse to Granville Island (12 15 min). Rates range from $2 5. 604.689.5858 aquabus.bc.ca Getting from hotel to the train station If staying at the Sandman, the nearest Skytrain station is Stadium Chinatown (Expo line) or Vancouver City Centre (Canada line) 5 min walk. If staying in Sutton Place the closest Skytrain is Vancouver City Centre (Canada line) or Burrard Skytrain Station (Expo line). Transiting from the airport Transiting from the airport to downtown Vancouver is very easy. Take the Canada Line from the airport directly to the Vancouver City Centre stop (40 min). Hours of operation 5am 1am. Transiting to theatres Festival venues located in Downtown, Yaletown and Gastown are in walking distance of the Festival hotels. The remainder are easily reached by either Skytrain or bus. See details in the neighbourhood section. Taxi services Taxi fare within the city of Vancouver is moderate and charged by the kilometer. Taxis are available in the streets, or can be ordered by phone. There are downloadable apps for our cab companies. Internet is usually faster than phone on busy nights. Unfortunately, we do not have Uber. Maclures 604.683.6666 Yellow Cab 604.681.1111 Vancouver Taxi 604.871.1111 Black Top Cabs 604.731.1111 Car rental/bike rental Budget Car & Truck Rentals Vancouver International Airport 1.800.299.3199 416 West Georgia Street 604.668.7000 Bicycle Sport Pacific 999 Pacific Street 604.682.4537 bspbikes.com/ Simon s Bike Shop 608 Robson Street 604.602.1181 simonsbikeshop.com/ Car2Go Vancouver is one of the many cities with Car2Go. From A to B with car2go. Your car is everywhere. A car2go is always a pleasure to drive: just take it, drive it, park it. Simple and straightforward. You can always find a vehicle in your area. You open it with the car2go app. You go from A to B, park your car2go again and that's that. It's fun, saves money and helps the environment. car2go.com/ca/en/vancouver UBER Sorry, uber does NOT operate in Vancouver. We suggest downloading an app from one of our local cab companies. 2
Venues & Neighbourhoods Vancouver is divided into neighbourhoods with distinct personalities. On the following page are our suggestions of places to stop near our venues. C. Gastown A. Downtown B. Yaletown D. Main Street/ Mount Pleasant E. Commercial Drive F. Granville Island 3
A. Downtown Vancouver This is the area you area nearest to your hotel. It is also Vancouver s business district and major area for nightlife. The PuSh Festival office, majority of the PuSh Assembly: Industry Week events and many venues are located here. CBC Studio 700 (2), The Post at 750 (8) Queen Elizabeth Theatre (9), Vancouver Playhouse (16), Vogue Theatre (17) èhotels Sandman and Sutton è Where to Eat & Drink Near The Post at 750, CBC Studio 700, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Playhouse and Vogue Theatre Café Medina (8am 3pm) $$ Best Brunch in downtown Vancouver 780 Richards Street 604.879.3114 Patron s Tacos (1130am 10pm) $ Lunch/Dinner: Mexican Fare 265 Robson Street 604.558.3368 Chambar (1130am 2pm) $$$ Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Late Night: Lively hangout with Belgian cuisine plus brews and wine. 568 Beatty Street 604.879.7119 JJ Bean CBC Plaza 740 Hamilton Street 604.687.1056 *Not open on weekends or after 5pm on weekdays Buzz Coffee Shop 901 Homer Street, Vancouver 604.732.9029 ègrocery/liquor Store IGA 489 Robson Street 604.684.5714 Choices 202 Richards Street, 604.633.2392 Jimmy s Cold Beer and Wine 425 Robson Street 604.689.2827 èdrug/convenience Stores 7-Eleven 310 Robson Street 604.678.8305 Pure Integrative Pharmacy 238 Robson Street 604.681.8190 Shoppers Drug Mart 1006 Homer Street 604.669.0330 èclosest Skytrain Stations Vancouver City Centre Skytrain (Canada Line) Stadium/Chinatown (Expo Line) Granville Street Skytrain (Expo Line) Uva Wine Bar (1130am 2pm) $$ Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/Late Night: Bright breakfast & lunch spot transforms into swanky lounge with fancy cocktails by night. 900 Seymour Street 604.632.9560 Library Square Pub (1130am 3am) $$ Lunch/Dinner/Late Night: Lively pub with a dance floor late at night. 300 W Georgia Street 604.633.9644 Black Rice Izakaya (11am 11pm) Lunch/Dinner Japanese Cuisine 782 Cambie Street 778.379.0416 Brooklyn Pizzeria (11am 9pm) Lunch/Dinner Large thin crust pizza. 350 Robson Street 604.559.3500 4
B. Yaletown One of Vancouver s fastest growing neighbourhoods, offering a number of eateries and bars with large patios. The neighbourhood combines contemporary architecture (think of all those glass towers) with the area s former warehouse district history. Roundhouse Community Arts (10), Scotiabank Dance Centre (12) èhotels Sandman and Sutton Near Scotiabank Dance Centre Yamato Sushi (12 1030pm) $ Lunch/Dinner: Japanese Cuisine 616 Davie Street 604.682.5494 Nuba Café (1130am 9pm) $ Lunch/Dinner: Lebanese eatery & juice bar 508 Davie Street 604.661.4129 BaoQi Eateri (1130am 9pm) $ Lunch/Dinner: Vietnamese favourites like pho 620 Davie Street 604.568.7980 Twisted Fork Bistro (8am 3pm) $$ Brunch: French bistro fare 1147 Granville Street 604.568.0749 The Morrissey Pub (11am 2am) $ Old world decor adorn this bar serving craft beers and pub food. 1227 Granville Street 604.682.0909 Near Roundhouse Community Arts The Flying Pig (1130am 12am) $$ Lunch/Dinner: West coast cuisine 1168 Hamilton Street 604.568.1344 Salsa and Agave (1100am 9pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Mexican Grill 1205 Pacific Blvd 604.408.4288 Coo Coo Café 604.558.3332 477 Davie Street Café Artigiano 302 Davie Street 604.336.4766 C. Gastown As Vancouver s historic heart, Gastown is an excellent area for a walking tour and going for dinner, lunch or breakfast. This district's cobblestone streets are lined with Victorian buildings that house souvenir shops, First Nations galleries and stylish clothing boutiques. SFU Goldcorp Centre of the Arts (13) Near SFU Goldcorp Centre of the Arts Meat and Bread (11am 5pm) $ Lunch: Awesome sandwich spot 370 Cambie Street 604.566.9003 MoMo Sushi (11am 9pm) $ Lunch/Dinner/Takeout: Japanese 375 Water Street 604.683.7632 Tacofino (11am 12am) $ Lunch/Dinner: Mexican 15 w Cordova Street 604.899.7907 Chill Winston (11am 1am) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Eco friendly urban chic cuisine 3 Alexander Street 604.288.9575 Nuba (1130am 11pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Lebanese fare 207 w Hastings Street 604.688.1655 Guilt and Co (7pm 1am) $$ Dinner/Latenight: Games and great atmosphere 1 Alexander Street 604.288.1704 The Irish Heather (1130am 12am/2am) $$ Lunch/Dinner/Latenight: Whiskey bar 210 Carrall Street 604.688.9779 Revolver 325 Cambie Street 604.558.4444 Bean Around the World 175 W Hastings Street 604.681.0035 è Closest Skytrain Station Waterfront Station (Canada Line) Stadium Chinatown (Expo Line) èclosest Skytrain Station Yaletown Roundhouse (Canada Line) 5
D. Main Street/Mount Pleasant/Strathcona Main Street is fast becoming Vancouver s hottest neighbourhood. Come here for hipster cafés, restaurants, bakeries, vintage clothing, and some of the best couture and original fashion in Western Canada. The Fox Cabaret (4), Russian Hall (11) Near Fox Cabaret The Wallflower (9am 1am) $ Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Comfort Food 2420 Main Street 604.568.7554 Budgies Burritos (11am 12am) $ Lunch/Dinner: Cheap and yummy Mexican food 44 Kingsway 604.874.5408 Brassneck Brewery (2pm 11pm) $$ Drinks: Local Vancouver brewery 2148 Main Street 604.259.7686 The Cascade Room (5pm 1am/2am) Dinner/Latenight 2616 Main Street 604.709.8650 Near Russian Hall Urban Winery (11am 11pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Winery with great food 55 Dunlevy Avenue 604.566.9463 The Alibi Room (1130am-1230am) $$ Dinner/Latenight: Canadian Pub 157 Alexander Street 604.623.3383 Gene Café 2402 Main Street 604.568.5501 Kafka's 2525 Main Street 604.569.2976 Our Town 245 E Broadway 604.879.1924 Bus 99 Commercial Broadway Bus 3 Main Street Bus 8 Fraser Bus 19 Stanley Park E. Commercial Drive Vancouver s rogue republic and the heart of left wing East Vancouver. The Drive is home to many of the city s artists, fantastic restaurants, exotic food, music and fashion. The Drive is fondly adored by many for its food co ops and excellent Italian and Portuguese cafés. Locals here are known for their political activism and holistic lifestyles. The Cultch (3) Near The Cultch Havana (10am 11pm) $ Brunch/Lunch/Dinner: Latin/Caribbean fare 1212 Commercial Drive 604.253.9119 Café Du Soleil (8am 12am) $ Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Casual, veggie restaurant 2096 Commercial Drive 604.254.1195 Bier Craft (11am 12am) $$ Lunch/Dinner/Late Night: Craft beer and comfort food 1191 Commercial Drive 604.254.2437 Kin Kao (1130am 10pm) $ Lunch/Dinner: Thai dishes with local craft beer 903 Commercial Drive 604.558.1125 Turks Coffee 1276 Commercial Drive 604.255.5805 Continental Coffee 1806 Commercial Drive 604.255.0712 Commercial Broadway Skytrain (Expo Line) Bus 20 Victoria 6
F. Granville Island Where else in the world can rusty tin sided factories boast rebirth as a public market, an art school, shops, restaurants, theatres, galleries, a hotel, and a great deal more? It's a remarkable thing, this island in the middle of a city of two million. Embracing the surrounding metropolitan bustle, Granville Island's ambiance is matchless; its gritty, industrial past is proudly displayed in today's people friendly, artistic, and energetic incarnation. Performance Works (7), Waterfront Theatre (16) Near Performance Works and Waterfront Theatre Granville Island Market (9am 7pm) $ Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Local market with diverse snacks and meals dancehistories 1669 Duranleau Street 604.666.6655 The Sandbar (1130am 1030pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Seafood hot spot 1535 Johnston Street 604.669.9030 Edible Canada (11am 9pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Canadian cuisine, local ingredients 1596 Johnston Street 604.682.6681 Bridges (11am 12am) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Seafood 1696 Duranleau Street 604.687.4400 Blue Parrot Coffee 1689 Johnston Street 604.688.5127 Argo Café 1363 Railspur Alley 604.689.8700 AquaBus/False Creek Ferries Bus 50 Waterfront Station G. New Westminster Anvil Centre Near Anvil Centre V Cafe (10am 7pm) $ Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Vegetarian 789 Carnarvon St 604.553.8789 Hi Sushi (1130am 1030pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Sushi 1535 Johnston Street 604.669.9030 Hub Restaurant (10am 12pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Canadian cuisine, local ingredients 344-800 Carnarvon St 604.544.0401 Old Crow Coffee 655 Front St 778.960.8790 New Westminster (Expo Line) H. UBC Campus Fredrik Wood Theatre Near Fredrik Wood Theatre Mahony & Sons (11am 12am) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Irish Pub 5990 University Blvd 604.827.4444 Loaf Café 6163 University Boulevard Vancouver City Hall (Canada Line) and 99 B-Line 7
F. South Vancouver Norman Rothstien Theatre Near Norman Rothstien Theatre Nava Creative Cuisine (8am 8pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Vegetarian 950 W 41 Ave 604.676.7632 Mimibuloveme (1230am 930pm) $$ Lunch/Dinner: Ramen 5556 Cambie St 604.327.6368 Café FortyOne 5750 Oak Street 604.563.4141 Oakridge 41st (Canada Line) Art Galleries/Museums Vancouver Art Gallery Offers both historical and contemporary exhibitions of painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography and video by regional, national and international artists. 750 Hornby Street 604.662.4700 Contemporary Art Gallery Public art gallery dedicated to the research, exhibition, education and documentation of contemporary visual art as it is practiced locally through to internationally. Free entrance. 555 Nelson Street 604.681.2700 Bill Reid Gallery Space that exhibits sculptures, carvings & more by Bill Reid & other Northwest Coast artists. 639 Hornby Street 604.682.3455 Museum of Anthropology The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada is renowned for its displays of world arts and cultures, in particular works by First Nation band governments of the Pacific Northwest. 6393 NW Marine Drive 604.822.5087 Audain Gallery SFU Woodwards Audain Gallery opened in 2010 and is named after patron Michael Audain. The gallery is located in downtown Vancouver in the Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, along with SFU s School for the Contemporary Arts. The gallery advances the aesthetic and discursive production and presentation of contemporary art through a responsive program of exhibitions that support engaged pedagogy. 149 West Hastings Street 778.782.9102 Centre A Centre A, the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, is a non-profit art gallery committed to the research, production, presentation and interpretation of contemporary Asian art.639 229 E Georgia St 604.683.8326 8
Vancouver s Outdoors and Activities Vancouver's prime location near the Pacific Ocean and Coast Mountains makes it easy to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Well marked trails, and rental bikes if needed, make cycling around the city's parks a pleasure with always remarkable views. Stanley Park Vancouver's first, largest, and most beloved urban park! Explore the 400 hectare natural West Coast rainforest and enjoy scenic views of water, mountains, sky, and majestic trees along Stanley Park's famous Seawall. Discover kilometres of trails, beautiful beaches, local wildlife, great eats, natural, cultural and historical landmarks, along with many other adventures. English Bay The major beach at the edge of Stanley Park. A lovely beach to watch the sunset. Science World/False Creek Science World is a charitable organization that engages British Columbians in science and inspires future science and technology leadership throughout our province. Fly over Canada Soar over Canada s most spectacular sights on an unforgettable ride experience the whole family will love! FlyOver Canada is an amazing virtual flight ride in which you will take off into a huge domed screen to enjoy a breathtaking flight across the country. The motion seating and special effects including wind, scents and mist combine to make you feel as if you truly are flying! The complete FlyOver Canada experience lasts approximately 25 minutes. Grouse Mountain Grouse Mountain is one of the North Shore Mountains of the Pacific Ranges in the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Exceeding 1,200 m (4,000 feet) in altitude at its peak, is the site of an alpine ski area, Grouse Mountain Resort, which in the winter season overlooks Greater Vancouver with four chairlifts servicing 26 runs. In the summer, Grouse Mountain Resort features lumberjack shows, a birds of prey wildlife demonstration, a scenic chairlift ride, and a 2.9 km (1.8 mi.) hiking trail known as the Grouse Grind, as well as helicopter sightseeing. Year-round operations include a 100-seat mountaintop theatre and a wildlife refuge. Public access to the mountain top is by a Swiss Garaventaaerial tramway. Granville Island Market See page 9. Queen Elizabeth Park Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver s horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos. At 152 metres above sea level, it s the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore. Lynn Canyon Lynn Canyon Park contains second growth forest with most of the trees aged approximately 80 to 100 years old. The park features a suspension bridge that sways 50 meters above the canyon. It was built privately in 1912 when the park opened. Lynn Canyon also offers a selection of walking and hiking trails that connect to other parks in the region such as Lynn Headwaters, Rice Lake, and Inter River Park. Lynn Canyon is a 30 min drive out of downtown Vancouver 9
Health Drop in Clinic 3 Bridges Community Health Centre 1292 Hornby Street 604736.9844 Physiotherapy Burrard Physiotherapy #702 1190 Hornby Street 604.684.1640 Massage Therapy The Dance Therapy Clinic 677 Davie Street 604.606.6438 Chiropractor Dr. Mark Speakman 3623 West 4 th Avenue 604.222.4131 Fitness YYoga yyoga.ca 888 Burrard Street 604.682.3569 280-1050 Homer Street 604.684.3334 Robert Lee YMCA 955 Burrard Street 604.689.9622 Yaletown Pilates 201 1037 Mainland Street 604.646.0199 Vancouver Aquatic Center 1050 Beach Ave 604.665.3424 Consulates Australian Consulate #2050 1075 W Georgia Street 604.694.6160 Belgian Honorary Consulate 166 West 10th Avenue 604.879.7782 Consulate General of Germany 999 Canada Pl #704 604.684.8377 Consulate of Ireland 837 Beatty Street #210 604.683.9233 Consulate of Italy 510 W Hastings St #1100 604.684.7288 Consulate of Taiwan 650 W Georgia St #2200 604.689.4111 UK Consulate-General 800-1111 Melville St 604.683.4421 Industry headquarters and wifi access The Post at 750 will be open from 930am 5pm on with wifi. This space can be one for meeting up, relaxing etc. wifi is also readily available at almost every coffee shop and many restaurants. The Post Network: 110 Arts Co Op Public Password: 110public123 Emergency Numbers Police/Ambulance/Fire 911 Vancouver General Hospital 855 West 12 t Avenue 604.875.4111 St Paul s Hospital 1081 Burrard Street 604.682.2344 10