Timeline
09:00
Walk the shore trail at New Brighton Park. The grittier views of the North Shore mountains and Second Narrows Bridge are best in the clear morning air before the port activity peaks.
09:45
Head to Nok Nok Cafe near Momiji Garden for a coffee. It opens at 09:00, making it the perfect quiet spot to start your afternoon.
10:15
Visit Momiji Garden. This small Japanese garden was built as an apology for Japanese internment. It is a peaceful place to reflect on the history of the area.
11:00
End with lunch at It's Okay. This restaurant is open from 11:30 on weekdays, giving you enough time to enjoy the garden before eating.
Local tip
The walk from New Brighton Park to Momiji Garden takes about 16 minutes. Check the route if you are not familiar with the area.
Check before you go
- Nok Nok Cafe is open Mo-Su 09:00-23:00.
- It's Okay is open Mo-Sa 11:30+ and Su 10:00+.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vancouver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).