Seriously though, who doesn't love the tropics? Palm trees, sunshine and hot weather — isn't that pretty much paradise? And as fall creeps into Vancouver (ugh), I know I'm not the only one who is already missing those ~tropical feels~.Â
So since you probs can't just go to Hawaii whenever you're missing those summer vibes, we've found a way to bring the tropics to Vancouver. Plus these aesthetic AF places will keep your Insta feed looking seriously fresh.
Cafe La Forêt
Where: 6848 Jubilee Ave // West Vancouver
Type: Cafe
Most popular item: Bingsoo
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: This brand new cafe in Vancouver is legit what Pinterest dreams are made of. It has a tropical indoor garden, exposed rock wall, and all those aesthetic fairy lights.
Bloedel Conservatory
Where: 4600 Cambie St // Vancouver
Type: Domed Garden Conservatory
Price: 💸
Why you should go: Enter the Bloedel Conservatory and you'll enter a lush garden paradise filled with exotic birds, plants and flowers. Admission is only $6.50 for adults!
Honolulu Coffee
Where: 888 Nelson St // Vancouver
Type: Cafe
Most popular item: Hawaiian Latte
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: This Hawaiian cafe in downtown Vancouver will transport you to Hawaii, from their Hawaiian latte to their Hawaiian-inspired snacks and the tropical decor.
Buddha-Full
Where: 102-2120 Dollarton Hwy // North Vancouver
Type: Vegan, Juice Bar, Cafe
Most popular item: Acai bowl
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: This popular plant-based juice bar has absolutely adorable decor, like an indoor swing set and tons of cute plants.
Dalina
Where: 687 Main St // Vancouver
Type: Italian Deli & Coffee
Most popular item: Hot Chocolate
Price: 💸
Why you should go: This Italian grocery store and deli has seriously beautiful modern decor.
Poké Time
Where: 1258 Robson St // Vancouver
Type: Japanese, Hawaiian
Most popular item: Pineapple Dole Whip
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: You can eat a Hawaiian staple dish (poké) while also in a tropical setting!
The Shameful Tiki Room
Where: 4362 Main Street // Vancouver
Type: Tiki Bar
Most popular item: Mystery Bowl
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: The entire place is decked out in tiki and Hawaiian style decor, and they have a really funky vibe. Make sure to try their firey drink punch bowls.
Market by Jean-Georges
Where: 1115 Alberni Street, 3rd Floor // Vancouver
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Type: Contemporary restaurant
Most popular item: Sable fish
Price: 💸💸💸
Why you should go: Close to this restaurant is a staircase surrounded by plants — get ready for some Insta worthy shots. Also the Market by Jean-Georges has a cute green backdrop with a "Rose all day" sign — so you're killing 2 Instas with one stone.
Aidan Goulding, 23, is shown in an undated handout photo alongside his mother Sonia Monk and brother Wylder Goulding. Goulding was one of four Canadian Armed Forces members who was killed in an out of control grass fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright Saturday night.
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Pte. Hayden Lykkemark, from 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry based at Edmonton, is shown in an undated handout photo published to social media. Lykkemark died during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
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Sgt. Morgan Wong, 26, is shown in an undated handout photo. Wong was one of four Canadian Armed Forces members who was killed in an out of control grass fire during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright Saturday night.
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