It’s official: food, fun, culture, and community—this Vancouver street truly has it all.
For this year’s edition of Time Out’s annual list of the world’s coolest streets, our global network of local editors and experts nominated the streets that best capture the spirit of their cities. Time Out’s international travel team then refined the list, ranking each street based on food, drink, culture, entertainment, and community vibe.
What’s the coolest street in the world in 2025?
Rio de Janeiro's Rua do Senado was ranked the number one coolest street in the world followed by Osaka's Orange Street at number two, Porto's Rua do Bonjardim coming in at number three, Chengdu's Fanghua Street at number four.
Two Canadian cities came out on top: Montreal’s Sherbrooke Street West (ranking number five on the list) and Vancouver’s Cambie Street, which snagged the 20th spot on the lauded list.
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What makes Vancouver’s Cambie Street so special?
Few streets capture Vancouver’s personality quite like Cambie. Divided by the Cambie Bridge, this bustling boulevard stretches from Gastown’s waterfront steam clock up to the city’s highest point at Queen Elizabeth Park.
Along the way lies Cambie Village, nestled in the trendy Mount Pleasant neighbourhood.
Once a quiet stretch, it has evolved into a culinary hotspot, attracting buzzworthy openings and renowned spots like Vij’s, famously visited by Prince Harry.
The area has long been alive with murals, galleries, and street parties, while still keeping a touch of old-school charm—think Video Cat, the indie video and DVD rental store running since 1996, and the retro one-screen Park Theatre across the street, currently being revitalized by the beloved Rio Theatre.
What’s a perfect day on Cambie Street?
Set in a former mechanic’s shop, Osteria Elio Volpe is a bright Italian eatery with an open-air dining room and a wrap-around bar. Brunch here is done right by day, while evenings serve up hearty Italian comfort dishes.
Just next door, June shakes up everything from mini martinis to a Noisette Manhattan. Slip past the red velvet curtains to LaLa, the downstairs listening bar, where a rotating roster of DJs spins vinyl.
Browse the two-storey Cadine for elegant wardrobe staples and home goods, then swing by Walrus Design Inc for bespoke gifts highlighting emerging brands.
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