Vancouver Vacation & Tourism Guide
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One of the few cities in the world that boasts the ability to ski the slopes and sail the bay - all on the same day. A city of natural beauty, Vancouver incorporates a plethora of parks and green space with renowned shopping, international cuisine and a vivacious nightlife. There is always something to experience in Vancouver.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Wedgewood Hotel And Spa
Real Traveler Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 30 reviews from 3 sources
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"The hotel was wonderful." — source Expedia
"The Wedgewood hotel is wonderful and the staff are top notch professionals who go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay in the great city of Vancouver." — source Expedia
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1. Granville Island
Take a full day to explore this shopping and entertainment favourite, a destination on everyone's "best of" ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Granville Island
Laura and Neil in False Creek said
… walk to False Creek on the waterfront. Granville Island is just across the water and there are seabuses that take you over… continue reading »
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2. Stanley Park
... Vancouver, Stanley Park is a 400-hectare (1,000-acre) rainforest jutting out into the ocean from the edge of the busy West End. Exploring the second-largest urban forest in Canada is one of Vancouver's quintessential experi... more
Real Travelers who've been to Stanley Park
2009 retirement walkabout across USA/CAN in Stanley Park said
… We drove to Stanley Park and started out by visiting the Aquarium. Saw displays on birds of prey, shark feeding… continue reading »
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3. English Bay
Kayak, canoe, fish or scuba dive your way ... more
Real Travelers who've been to English Bay
Our man on the train in How very English said
…, overlooking English Bay in British Columbia, it suddenly strikes me how at home I feel here and have felt throughout the trip. I have… continue reading »
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4. Gastown
... where Vancouver was founded. Gastown is named after the man John "Gassy Jack" Deighton who opened his saloon in 1867 on a shoestring budget. He got his name "Gassy Jack" because he talked a lot. The locals called the place... more
Real Travelers who've been to Gastown
DemonGroover in Groover In Vancouver said
…’t see too much to be honest, Gastown was quite nice. The city seemed to have a rough edge to it though – maybe I went down… continue reading »
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5. Robson Street
This was where the original German community in Vancouver shopped. Robsonstrasse, as it was formerly known, was lined with ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Robson Street
alba in university life. said
…, Whistler and Blackcomb mountains which are a 3 hour drive out from Vancouver. Great places to shop, as well, in addition to Robson… continue reading »
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6. Lookout
The Vancouver Lookout is located at the top of Harbour Centre, one of the tallest buildings in town. On a ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Lookout
Laura and Neil in Harbour Centre Lookout said
…Check out the pics! It was a sunny day so we decided to go up to the lookout from the Harbourcentre (which is just across… continue reading »
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7. Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
... Statement The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre is a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research, and direct... more
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8. Museum of Anthropology
... of Anthropology houses one of the world's finest collections of Northwest Coast First Nations art in a spectacular building overlooking mountains and sea. Other features include Visible Storage galleries containing ... more
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9. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
An oasis of tranquility in an otherwise bustling Chinatown, this garden is modeled on a 15th-century ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
sgsslok in Vancouver: The Terminal City said
… pretty whenever it was dusk or dawn. There was also the 1,000 acre Stanley Park, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden in China Town… continue reading »
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10. Bin 941 Tapas Parlour
Here is a concept: serve artfully-crafted and savory appetizer dishes to loads of hungry, ... more
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1. Coast Restaurant
Connoiseurs of seafood in Vancouver have a reason to smack their lips. ... more
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2. Gotham Steakhouse
One of Vancouver's most extravagant places to dine, this New York inspired steakhouse is one of the best places to be ... more
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3. Naam (The)
... '60s, when Kitsilano was Canada's hippie haven, the Naam was tie-dye central. Things have changed since then, but Vancouver's oldest vegetarian and natural-food restaurant still retains a pleasant granola feel, and it's ope... more
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4. The Banana Leaf
... city's best spots for Malaysian food, Banana Leaf is just a hop and a skip from English Bay. The menu includes inventive specials such as mango and okra salad, delicious south Asian mainstays such as gado gado (a salad with... more
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5. Lift Bar and Grill
... and sophisticated oceanfront restaurant/lounge located in Coal Harbor, Vancouver, BC. LIFT is located minutes away from the financial district, major hotels, and the Vancouver Convention Centre. We are situated along the se... more
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6. Zin Restaurant & Lounge
For those of you who have hunger pangs late at night, this is an ideal place. Unfortunately the kitchen closes by midnight on Friday, Saturday and ... more
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7. Bridges Restaurant
... wood paneling lines the room, with copper chandeliers hanging from the vaulted ceiling above and all around you are massive windows overlooking picturesque False Creek and the mountains of the North Shore. A beautiful locat... more
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8. Aria
... regional cuisine using the freshest & most seasonal products - The 65 seat restaurant located in the Westin Grand, downtown at trendy Yaletown is in the heart of Vancouver's fun & shopping district - Floor-to-ceiling window... more
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9. Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
... cuisine and a splendid view at the restaurant of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, located at the entrance to Granville Island. Our restaurant serves lunch and dinner, Monday to Friday with a new menu created weekly. Sele... more
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10. Quattro on Fourth
... offers soups, salads, pastas, seafood, beef and more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are allowed at the corner outdoor tables. They recommend ... more
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"We board our ship- M/V Mercury here we come"
We got up Sunday very excited to be heading off on the cruise! We decided that getting to the dock at 12pm when you could board would be sill... Continue reading »
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Back to Vancouver we go - Monday 13th Tuesday 14th | Sep 14 10'
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Up and out of the room at Whistler and on to the first Gondola up the mountain at 10am - Cate absolutely chucked a fit about going on it and luckil... Continue reading »
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We move into Canada | Sep 06 10'
"As you all know, we are such early morning people (NOT!) so were very impressed to find that our shuttle for the airport was leaving at 5.40am for a 9.30am flight to Vancouver."
We knew it would be an early start today - it turned out to be little earlier than expected! As you all know, we are such early morning peopl... Continue reading »
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Vancouver | Jun 04 10'
"Jodie headed back to use the hotel gym facilities as we are going on the cruise tomorrow which has free buffets for the next 7 days! "
The driving along the highways and into the relatively small towns of the Rocky Mountains had been ok but when we arrived in Vancouver the driving... Continue reading »
