PATIO CITY is a new column that seeks out and celebrates the outdoor spaces that have helped Vancouverites endure a tough year. (Prefer takeout? We’ve got you covered here.)

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar

SEATS: 18-22 | HEATED: NO | COVERED: PARTIALLY

This sidewalk rectangle has three tables of six – all sheltered with umbrellas – with two nearby deuces if it’s not raining. It’s a first come, first serve operation with hours 12-6pm daily.

Ancora (False Creek)

SEATS: 74 | HEATED: YES | COVERED: PARTIALLY

They don’t reservations on this waterfront sprawler, which is arguably one of Vancouver’ best served patios. Hours are 11am to 9pm.

Grounds for Coffee (Commercial Drive)

SEATS: 8 | HEATED: NO | COVERED: PARTIALLY

Slice into your cinnamon bun and sip your coffee in the Commercial Drive sunshine from 7am to 8pm.

Nemesis (Gastown)

SEATS: 9 | HEATED: NO | COVERED: PARTIALLY

There are just nine partially covered seats at the Gastown location of Nemesis, which is superb for people-watching.  No reservations can be had. Hours are 8am to 4pm everyday.

Nemesis (Polygon)

SEATS: MANY | HEATED: NO | COVERED: PARTIALLY

Technically, the Polygon location of Nemesis doesn’t have a patio, but there’s ample seating at the front of the gallery by the water of Lonsdale Quay. Hours are 9am to 4pm everyday.