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Welcome
to Vancouver
Thanks for coming to visit!
We are a city with a cultural vibrancy that matches our natural beauty.
It’s well worth checking out the city’s many facets, from our cosmopolitan
downtown to the dozens of unique neighbourhoods.
Sample our deep and diverse arts and culture scene. Taste extraordinary
local foods and flavours from our many cultures.
Explore our extensive coastline — you can bike or walk over 25 kilometres
of breathtaking seawall from Canada Place around Stanley Park and False
Creek to Kitsilano Beach, with many intriguing waypoints en route.
Connect with our entrepreneurial business community. New opportunities

abound as we strive to be the greenest city in the world and a creative
capital.
May your stay be inspiring and memorable.
— Mayor Gregor Robertson
Vancouver caters to any interest all year. You can enjoy gourmet meals,
outstanding live entertainment, sporting events, theatre, outdoor adventure,
shopping, spectacular sights and attractions — all delivered with the friendly,
superior service and value Vancouver is known for around the world.
Whether you’re spending a few hours, a few days or a few weeks in Metro
Vancouver, exceeding your expectations is the top priority for the 1,000
business members of Tourism Vancouver. See for yourself why Vancouver is
often called “The World in a City.”
We’re confident you will enjoy your time in Vancouver. And we hope to see you
again and again!
— Rick Antonson, President & CEO, Tourism Vancouver
Known worldwide as a premier winter sports destination, Vancouver is the

proud host of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, offering
world-class venues and unforgettable experiences to athletes, the Olympic
and Paralympic families and spectators.
Along with Vancouver and Whistler, the Games belong to all Canadians.
It’s our chance to show the world who we are and what we can do. As an
organizing committee, VANOC’s mission is to touch the soul of the nation
and inspire the world by delivering an extraordinary Olympic and Paralympic
experience with lasting legacies, right here in British Columbia.
We invite you to experience Vancouver before, during and after the Games.
Our reputation as being “spectacular by nature” will speak for itself.
— John Furlong, CEO, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic
and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC)
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A charming public market overflowing with fresh produce,
breads, seafood and a bounty of other goods is reason
enough to visit Granville Island. Be sure to also stroll the
narrow lanes of the island to check out its unique shops and
photo-worthy views of downtown across False Creek.
4. Vancouver Lookout
Located in the downtown Harbour Centre, the Vancouver
Lookout, at a height of 130 metres (430 feet), is the perfect
place to survey the city and plan — or reflect upon — your day.
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8. Capilano Suspension Bridge
5. Grouse Mountain Make your way across the swaying
Adventure awaits just 15 minutes from suspension bridge, which stretches 137
downtown Vancouver. Ride the Skyride for metres (450 feet) across a canyon and the
dramatic views, hike the Grouse Grind (a Capilano River 70 metres (230 feet) below.
challenging 2.9-kilometre trail up the face Then explore the beautifully lush fir- and fern-
of the mountain), see grizzly bears at the carpeted forests via a series of elevated
Refuge for Endangered Wildlife, ski, ride a suspension bridges in the Treetops Adventure.
zipline or even paraglide.
9. Sea to Sky Highway
6. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical The drive from Vancouver north on Highway
Chinese Garden 99 takes you past glimmering turquoise inlets,
A sanctuary in the heart of the city, these old-growth rainforests and craggy cliffs. You
incredibly manicured gardens were the can stop to explore waterfalls, hiking trails,
first authentic classical Chinese gardens the West Coast Railway Heritage Park and
ndering BC Museum of Mining. The year-round resort
ever built outside of China. Walk along the
r sight- peaceful paths and admire the harmonious at Whistler, the designated Host Mountain
ncouver elements designed in rock, water, plants Resort for the 2010 Winter Games, and the
getting and architecture. dramatic Coastal Mountain Range mean your
destination will be as exciting as the journey.
7. Vancouver Art Gallery You can also travel the route by train on the
This highly acclaimed collection of national Whistler Mountaineer.
and international contemporary art is worth
400-hect- spending at least an afternoon exploring. 10. Neighbourhoods
grass and Don’t miss the collection of work by the well- Dim sum in Chinatown. Trendy shops on
such as known British Columbian artist Emily Carr. cobblestone lanes in Gastown. Art galleries
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If diverse and interesting neighbourhoods are the measure of a

great city, Vancouver takes top honours. It could take weeks to see
them all in depth, so to help you narrow down the choices, we’ve
provided quick introductions to each.
Neighbourhood: Commercial South M

Yaletown Kitsilano
Drive (SoM
A Few Words: Redefined, lofty, Bohemian, fresh, Contemporary, healthy, Fashionable, a
high-tech unpretentious home grown current
Just the Home to more than a A post-WWII influx of In the 1960s, Kitsilano Vancouver’s m
Facts: dozen companies that immigrants from Italy, was ground zero up-and-coming
develop and distribute China and Eastern for Vancouver’s tie- spot has been
video games, thanks in Europe is part of dye-bedecked hippy “pocket of coo
part, to old warehouses what today makes population, drawing dotted with ba
turned into roomy “the Drive” one of the comparisons to San and designer f
office spaces. city’s most diverse Francisco’s Haight-
neighbourhoods. Ashbury district.
Where Dine alfresco on Taste as many treats as Take a dip in Kits Pool, a Try on organic-
to Start? Yaletown’s plentiful you can handle in the heated saltwater paradise clothing and o
raised patios, once area’s Italian bakeries by the sea. See everything hipster must-h
loading docs from the and espresso bars. from an Egyptian mummy the neighbourh
area’s industrial past. Try the earthy fare to an 80-year-old Kits boutiques. Hun
Visit the long-standing at its plentiful vegan Beach rental bathing “underground”
Coastal Peoples cafes. Buy a purse suit at the Vancouver galleries. Gawk
Fine Arts Gallery made from hemp, Museum. Wander through shiny new art-d
showcasing museum- a used book and the housewares shops on
quality First Nations fair-trade blanket at West 4th Ave.
and Inuit artwork. earth-minded shops.
Favourite Vancouver International Italian Week (June) Bard on the Beach The Drift – Art
Fest: Jazz Festival (June) Shakespeare Festival Street (Octobe
(May–September)

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current picturesque theatrical woven
Kitsilano Vancouver’s most recent Once one of the largest More than 30 galleries Plans are underway to
ero up-and-coming hot fishing ports in the form the art lovers’ construct a colourful,
r’s tie- spot has been called a world, Steveston’s haven known as South symbolic Indian gate at
d hippy “pocket of cool” and is canneries and shipyards Granville’s Gallery Row. the entrance to the area
rawing dotted with bars, cafes have become museums to honor South Asian
to San and designer fashion. and historic sites. contributions to the city.
aight-
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Kits Pool, a Try on organic-cotton Purchase fresh seafood Stop into one of the Sample authentic
ater paradise clothing and other from fishing boats in half-dozen spas for samosas, curries
ee everything hipster must-haves in the marina. Fly a kite at a makeover. Indulge and tikka masala in
tian mummy the neighbourhood’s Garry Point Park. Have your sweet tooth at Vancouver’s little India.
-old Kits boutiques. Hunt for a picnic at the London a gourmet chocolate Pick up the spices to
bathing “underground” artists’ Heritage Farm. Tour shop. Find a unique make your own. Stroll
ncouver galleries. Gawk at all the the Britannia Heritage blend in one of a few through swath after
nder through shiny new art-deco lofts. Shipyards. Embark on tea shops. Take in a swath of luxurious
res shops on a whale-watching tour. contemporary fabrics in the South
. Learn about fishing lore performance at the Asian textile shops.
at the Gulf of Georgia Stanley Theatre.
Cannery.
Beach The Drift – Art on Main Family Farm Fair South Granville Holiday Vancouver Vaisakhi
Festival Street (October) (August) Window Display Contest Parade (April)
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Neighbourhoods
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Neighbourhood: Chinatown Davie Village Gastown Granville
A Few Words: Savoury, vivid, festive Rainbow coloured, Victorian, touristy, sudsy Bustling, mout
adorned, literary crafty, watersid
Just the Third-largest Chinatown This welcoming Named after 1860s sailor, This “island” w
Facts: in North America, enclave, sometimes gold prospector and — just two sand b
after New York and called Vancouver’s most importantly — tavern a million cubic
San Francisco; dates “gaybourhood,” is a founder “Gassy Jack” dredged sand
back to the railroad popular place for a Deighton. it became the
construction of the large gay and lesbian hood you see t
1800s. population.
Where Pick up an armful of Dance the night Stroll the cobblestone Take a culinary
to Start? knick-knacks in the away in a bumping streets past the Victorian the public mar
many import shops. nightclub. Grab a late- buildings. Look through the buskers an
Sample the dim sum. night snack at your First Nations artists’ along the wate
Take a breather in pick of 24-hour cafes. galleries. Check out the Visit artists’ ga
the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Browse the stacks in giant steam clock on the and studios ho
Classical Chinese the bookstores. Don a quarter hours. Savor a refurbished ind
Garden. Take a feather boa and see a pint or two in the warehouses. S
picture in front of the drag show. ubiquitous pubs. show at the Fa
dramatic and colourful Community Th
Millennium Gate.
Favourite Chinese New Year Pride Festival and Gastown Jazz (June) Winterruption
Fest: Parade (February) Parade (August)

town Granville Island Granville Street Robson Street West End
risty, sudsy Bustling, mouthwatering, Downtown, after hours, Trendy, happening, High-rise, lush, urban
crafty, waterside stylish concentrated
1860s sailor, This “island” was once Known as Vancouver’s One of the two most Find Stanley Park, on
tor and — just two sand bars, but main entertainment expensive properties the West End’s west
antly — tavern a million cubic feet of district and most players can purchase end. It’s the largest city-
sy Jack” dredged sand later, and popular late-night in the Canadian-edition owned park in Canada
it became the neighbour- destination. of Monopoly Here and is surrounded by
hood you see today. and Now. a 5.5-mile (8.9 km)
seawall path.
blestone Take a culinary tour of Stop into the street’s Just see if you can Soak up the sun on the
he Victorian the public market. Watch more than 100 funky leave Robson Street beaches of English Bay.
ok through the buskers and boats boutiques, unique without a pair of Search out some of the
artists’ along the waterfront. stores and downtown designer shoes. Browse best, most affordable
ck out the Visit artists’ galleries restaurants. Sip a fancy, the works of B.C. artists and diverse ethnic
lock on the and studios housed in cleverly named martini at the Vancouver Art restaurants in the city.
s. Savor a refurbished industrial in the area’s countless Gallery. Find a coffee Bike around Stanley
the warehouses. See a bars and clubs. Relish shop with an outdoor Park’s seawall. Tour the
ubs. show at the False Creek the latest fashions at patio and people-watch tanks at the Vancouver
Community Theatre. the Pacific Centre the day away. Aquarium.
shopping mall.
(June) Winterruption (February) Vancouver International Canada Day Celebration Theatre Under the Stars
Film Festival (October) (July) (July–August)

Begin your walk at the Main Street SkyTrain station to take a
Photography look at the area’s last remaining industrial waterfront along
(Clockwise from top left): English 1st Avenue. Pass under the Cambie Street Bridge and over
Bay Beach; coffee sign on Denman into another world — parkland, seawall footpaths, marinas
Street; Jericho Beach Park; and enclaves of charming houses and apartments. A short
inukshuk on English Bay.
walk farther takes you to Granville Island and its famous
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public market. Or hop a ferry across the creek to explore the
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Andy Mons other side of False Creek, known as Yaletown.
Walkabout 3: Denman Street and English Bay

Denman Street typifies the diverse West End neighbourhood
of Vancouver. Start at the intersection of Denman and West
Georgia streets and head southwest on Denman, which is
lined with ethnic restaurants, quirky shops and small cafes.
Stop for gelato or a cupcake, then continue on until the street
dead ends at Beach Avenue where you’ll be greeted by the
spectacular view of English Bay.
Cross over to the sandy beach and sit and admire the vista
from one of the logs that serve as benches. Continue south
on the path that runs along the beach, which is popular with
joggers and rollerbladers. You’ll come to a stone sculpture in
a grassy area just off the path. This is an inukshuk, an ancient
symbol of Inuit culture that traditionally acted as a landmark
or directional guide and that represents a human form with
outstretched arms. The image is ubiquitous in the city since
it was chosen as one of the emblems of the Vancouver 2010
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Stroll along the
path until you reach Sunset Beach Park, which as the name
denotes, is a peaceful place to end your day.
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Vancouver? Stop in at one of our Visitor
Centres and let our trained staff
hange help you plan your stay.
Photography
(Left to right): Selection of helpful
rio brochures; friendly staff at the downtown
Visitor Centre. ©TVan/William Jans
(Below): Satellite Visitor Centre. ©TVan/
Chris Mason Stearns
Visitor ACCESSIBILITY:
Centres: Throughout this guide, the following icons are used to
• Downtown Vancouver
indicate businesses that have been rated accessible for
Plaza Level, 200 Burrard St.
visitors with mobility, visual or hearing impairments. Not
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3L6
Open daily 8:30am–6:00pm. all businesses have been rated at this time, but we are
(Wheelchair accessible.) diligently working towards that goal.
• Satellite Visitor Centre
Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza
a.com on Robson St. Hours vary
seasonally. (Wheelchair
P Wheelchair accessibility – partially accessible
Business has no physical barriers limiting entry into the
accessible.)
business; however, barriers are present in or around the
business limiting access for people using wheelchairs.
y
unters.com
f Wheelchair accessibility – fully accessible
Business has no physical barriers into or around the
a.com building, or to key amenities and services, that would
limit access for people using wheelchairs.
City Host
v Visual accessibility
Business has appropriate emergency alarms and plans,
er) Ltd.
Program: and offers communication material in alternate formats
Visitors in town for the 2010 accessible for people with visual impairments.
m Winter Games will notice our
City Host volunteers on the
street, recognizable by their H Hearing accessibility
Business has appropriate emergency alarms and plans
green jackets. They welcome
visitors and provide directions and offers communication material in alternate formats
and information about the city accessible for people with hearing impairments.
and surrounding area.
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See & Do
Things to
Photography: Tour through Stanley Park.

©TVan/Coast Mountain Photography
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calendar of events
O n go i n g June 19–June 21
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Through Sept. 6 In its 14th year, this is a weekend of fun-filled
The Chinatown Night Market activities, living history and nonstop entertainment
A shopping extravaganza featuring Asian traditional for the whole family.
handicrafts and fashionable gifts. Tempt your taste 604.294.2777, scandinaviancentre.org
buds with ethnic snacks. A shopping experience like
never before. Every Fri., Sat. and Sun. June 21–26
604.682.8998, vancouver-chinatown.com Italian Week at the Italian Cultural Centre
Through Sept. 13 An action-packed, fun-filled celebration with delicious
entertainment and family fun. Live music, Italian
Vancouver Art Gallery: Vermeer, Rembrandt poetry and events for the whole family.
& the Golden Age of Dutch Art: Masterpieces 604.430.3337, italianculturalcentre.ca
from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Mid-Jul
Touring for the first time in North America and pre- June 26–July 5
senting the extraordinary works of art made by Dutch TD Canada Trust Vancouver Theatre U
masters of the 17th century, the exhibition will feature International Jazz Festival Enjoy one o
major paintings and drawings by all of the celebrated The best of
masters of the period, as well as an extraordinary Some of the biggest names in jazz take the stage audiences a
selection of decorative arts, including furniture, silver, at various venues in the Metro Vancouver area. 604.734.191
glassware, porcelain and textiles. Presented by the Coastal Jazz & Blues Society.
604.662.4719, vanartgallery.bc.ca 604.872.5200, coastaljazz.ca July &
June 28 New Work
Through Sept. 26 Free world d
Bard on the Beach Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K Performance
Presented in a magnificent setting on the waterfront Canada’s 11th annual easiest, scenic half-marathon family friend
in Vancouver’s Vanier Park, the 20th season of this — running past beaches with mountains in the so bring you
Vancouver favourite will feature “The Comedy of background and finishing in Stanley Park, a net drop 604.893.88
Errors,” “Othello,” “All’s Well That Ends Well” and of 250 feet.
“Richard II.” canadarunningseries.com/svhm July 17–
604.739.0559, bardonthebeach.org Vancouve
J u ly 2 0 0 9 Music from l
J u n e 2 0 09 July 1 songwriters
evening per
June 18–24 Canada Day Celebrations at Canada Place 604.602.97
Festival d’été Francophone de Vancouver Celebrate the country’s confederation day with
July 22
One of the most acclaimed cultural rendezvous in entertainment for the whole family, featuring
French west of Ontario. The program reflects on songs and dancing. HSBC Cele
the multicultural character of the international canadaplace.ca/canadaday
The largest
Francophonie. It happens in the purest traditional viewing poi
forms of Francophone summer festivals, with July 1 Jericho Beac
exterior stages set up in the heart of the city. Canada Day at Granville Island watch from
604.736.9806, lecentreculturel.com hsbccelebra
Free, fun, island-wide activities for the whole family.
Canada Day Parade, official ceremony, contests and
jazz from noon to midnight. A u g ust
604.666.5784, granvilleisland.com
Aug. 2
July 1
Vancouve
Canada Day at Capilano A nationally
Suspension Bridge and festival
Proudly Canadian, that’s what we are! Join in all the One of the c
family fun and activities as we celebrate Canada’s in the excite
birthday with games, entertainment and, of course, a primary de
birthday cake. proud to sha
604.985.7474, capbridge.com 604.687.09
Early July–Early Sept.

Enchanted Evenings Concert Series at Dr.
Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden Photograph
Enchant your evenings with the critically acclaimed (Clockwise f
concert series. Awaken your senses with vibrant
sounds in a beautiful setting. Festival at Je
604.662.3207, vancouverchinesegarden.com Visitor Centr
©TVan/Dan
©TVan/Tick
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Professional
l
Sports Teams
ed
ainment Vancouver is home to several professional sports teams,
giving you a chance to take in a game just about any time of
year. Whether it’s football, baseball, soccer or hockey that
gets you excited, you’ll find it in Vancouver.
l Centre For up-to-date information about sports teams and events

th delicious in Vancouver, visit our website at tourismvancouver.com.
talian
Vancouver Canucks
Mid-July–Mid-Aug. October–April, plus playoffs and pre-season.
NHL Hockey at General Motors Place.
Theatre Under the Stars Info: 604.280.4400
canucks.com
Enjoy one of Vancouver’s favourite summer traditions.
The best of Broadway musicals have been delighting
stage audiences at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park since 1940.
rea. BC Lions Football
604.734.1917, tuts.ca June–October
ety. Canadian Football League at B.C. Place.
July & Aug. Info: 604.589.ROAR (7627)
bclions.com
New Works – All Over the Map
hon & 5K Free world dance performances on the outdoor stage at
Performance Works on Granville Island. All shows are Vancouver Canadians
marathon June–September
family friendly and are guaranteed to get you moving, Single-A baseball affiliate of
the so bring your dancing shoes! Sundays at 2pm.
a net drop the Oakland A’s at Nat Bailey Stadium.
604.893.8875, newworks.ca/all_over_the_map.php Info: 604.872.5232
canadiansbaseball.com
July 17–19
Vancouver Folk Music Festival Vancouver Whitecaps
April–September
Music from local and international folk singers, Men and women’s soccer
songwriters, musicians and storytellers. Daytime and at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby.
evening performances and special children’s programs. Info: 604.669.WAVE (9283)
da Place 604.602.9798, thefestival.bc.ca whitecapsfc.com
with
ng July 22–Aug. 1
HSBC Celebration of Light
The largest fireworks competition in the world. Best
viewing points: English Bay, Kitsilano, Vanier Park,
Tickets Tonight
Jericho Beach and West Vancouver. The event is free to
watch from public parks and beaches. Tickets Tonight is Vancouver’s
hsbccelebrationoflight.com only Same-Day, Half-Price ticket
le family.
ests and outlet. Located inside Tourism
Au gust 2 0 0 9 Vancouver’s Visitor Centre, it’s
a great resource for visitors. Half-price tickets vary
Aug. 2 daily and must be purchased in person on the day of
Vancouver Pride Parade the performance. Tickets Tonight is also Vancouver’s
A nationally and internationally recognized parade community box
and festival attracting more than 500,000 people. office, offering
in all the One of the city’s premier events welcomes all to share
nada’s in the excitement and community spirit. Vancouver is advance tickets to
f course, a primary destination for GLBT travellers, and we are Vancouver’s diverse
proud to share our city and our Pride. entertainment
604.687.0955, vancouverpride.ca
options. For more
information, visit
s at Dr. ticketstonight.ca.
den Photography
claimed (Clockwise from opposite page): Vancouver Folk
brant
Festival at Jericho Beach; Tickets Tonight service in the
om Visitor Centre; scoring Tickets Tonight sports tickets.
©TVan/Dannielle Hayes; ©TVan/William Jans;
©TVan/Tickets Tonight.
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calendar of events
Aug. 2–16 O ctobe r 2 0 0 9 Nov. 21
MusicFest Vancouver Heritage
Explore extraordinary music! An annual feast of
Early Oct.–early Nov. Tues.–Sun.
classical, jazz and world music presentations. Concert Halloween Ghost Train other old-fa
venues throughout Vancouver play host to unforgettable Vancouver’s autumn must-see and must-do family throughout
musical experiences that bring enthusiastic and event where thousands of passengers show up at the features tra
adventurous music lovers together with some of the ghost train each October to experience a thrilling ride hands-on a
most talented artists in the world. deep into the heart of the forest. 1900s. The
604.688.1152, musicfestvancouver.ca 604.257.8531, a chat with
vancouver.ca/parks/events/ghosttrain a whirl on th
Aug. 8–9 604.293.65
Vancouver Chinatown Festival Oct. 1–16 Late Nov
The largest multicultural summer festival in Vancouver Vancouver International Film Festival
celebrates its 10th anniversary. Performances include Peak of C
The festival encourages understanding of other
the Youth Talent Showdown and folk art demos. Take nations through cinema, fosters the art of cinema, Bring your f
part in the children’s activities, take a heritage and facilitates the meeting of cinema professionals from take a sleig
food tasting walking tour, and shop and eat in the around the world and stimulates the motion picture and experie
open air market. industry in B.C. and Canada. pond, surro
604.632.3808, vancouver-chinatown.com 604.685.0260, viff.org 604.984.06
Aug. 13–23 Oct. 16–31 Decembe

Vancouver Queer Film Festival Fright Nights
This year marks the 21st anniversary of the largest Dare yourself or double dare your friends to go Early Dec
queer arts event in Western Canada. through terrifying haunted houses, the haunted maze Annual R
604.844.1615, outonscreen.com and spooktacular amusement park rides in the dark. Parade rout
604.253.2311, pne.ca Rogers Sant
Aug. 22–Sept. 7 different ba
The Fair at the PNE Mid-Oct.–Oct. 31 family fun!
Come and experience B.C.’s largest event. With more Haunted Trolley Tours rogerssanta
than 800 shows, exhibits, amusement rides, daily The Vancouver Museum marks the Halloween season
parade, concerts and more, there’s something for with Haunted Trolley Tours. Explore the darkened
everyone. museum, examine grisly artifacts and ride the trolley
604.253.2311, pne.ca through the streets with stories and spirit sightings.
604.736.4431, vanmuseum.bc.ca/haunted.html
Septembe r 2 0 09
Oct. 28–30
Sept. 9–Sept. 20 Haunted Village
Vancouver International Fringe Festival The village’s ghoul community hosts a traveling circus
Voted Vancouver’s best arts festival for five years in and problems ensue. Come join the dead-folk and
a row, the Fringe consistently delivers an eclectic help solve the mystery. Fun for all brave families.
mix of theatrical offerings. See more than 550 Come rain, shine or waning moon. Wear your costume
performances by more than 80 different groups and bring your flashlight and camera.
during 11 days. burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
604.257.0350, vancouverfringe.com
Novembe r 2 0 0 9
Nov. 11–16
Circle Craft Annual Christmas Market
Find gorgeous clay work, new and hot Canadian
fashion and jewellery, stunning glasswork,
handmade candles and soaps, unique clothing
and toy items for kids, amazing home decor items
and much more. G
604.801.5220, circlecraft.net w
7
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Photography in
(This page from left): The Fair at the PNE; Vancouver O
Pride Parade. ©TVan/Dannielle Hayes; ©Denise
Chambers/Weaver. (Opposite page from left): HSBC
6
Celebration of Light; Peak of Christmas at Grouse
v
Mountain. ©Denise Chambers/Weaver; ©TVan/Grouse
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Nov. 21–Dec. 23, 26
Heritage Christmas
Tues.–Sun. Enjoy the boughs, red bows and all the
other old-fashioned ornaments and decorations
o family throughout the village and farmhouse. The season
w up at the features traditional entertainment, demonstrations,
hrilling ride hands-on activities and exhibits from the early
1900s. The daily craft is a popular with children as is
a chat with Father Christmas. Complete each visit with
a whirl on the C.W. Parker Carousel.
604.293.6501, burnabyvillagemuseum.ca
Late Nov.–Dec. 24
val
Peak of Christmas at Grouse Mountain Early Dec.–Late Dec.
ther
cinema, Bring your family to Santa’s Workshop, meet reindeer,
take a sleigh ride through our mystical alpine forest Carol Ship Parade of Lights
nals from
n picture and experience the tranquil beauty of skating on our A uniquely Vancouver event where boat owners from
pond, surrounded by snow-topped trees. around the waters of Vancouver Harbour deck out
604.984.0661, grousemountain.com their boats in festive ornaments and decorations and
participate in a water flotilla.
604.438.4960, carolships.org
Decembe r 2 0 09
Early Dec.–Early Jan.
o go Early Dec.
Christmas at Canada Place
unted maze Annual Rogers Santa Claus Parade Canada Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre
n the dark. Parade route runs through downtown Vancouver, the invite you to experience holiday magic on Vancouver’s
Rogers Santa Claus Parade will attract more than 50 waterfront. Admission is by donation, with proceeds
different bands, floats and community groups. Great benefiting local charities.
family fun! 604.775.8100, canadaplace.ca/christmas
rogerssantaclausparade.com
en season
kened
the trolley
sightings.
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ket
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work,
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decor items
Get up close with beluga
whales, dolphins, sharks and
70,000 other amazing animals,
minutes from downtown
in beautiful Stanley Park.
ncouver Open daily.
enise
t): HSBC
604.659.FISH
rouse
visitvanaqua.org
Van/Grouse
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calendar of events
April 1
Dec. 5–Jan. 2 Vancouve
Canyon Lights Internatio
A winter celebration of light! Cross the bridge to Canada’s pr
Treetops Adventure and explore the frost from hundreds o
night’s perspective. See 200,000 twinkling lights dinners at s
throughout the park and more. take part in
604.985.7474, capbridge.com 604.872.66
Dec. 11–Jan. 3 April 2

Festival of Lights Dine Out
The central acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden are Participatin
transformed into a holiday wonderland with seasonal dinner men
displays and more than 1.4 million twinkling lights. Feb. 12–28, March 12–21 local cuisin
604.878.9274, vandusengarden.org Various par
Vancouver 2010 Olympic 604.683.20
Mid-Dec. and Paralylmpic Winter Games
Athletes and spectators from around the world will Mid-Ap
Bright Nights gather in Vancouver and the alpine resort of Whistler Playland
The Vancouver Parks Board and the British Columbia to celebrate winter sporting excellence.
Professional Fire Fighter’s Burn Fund have partnered to vancouver2010.com Join Playlan
create nights of magic and illumination in the middle of featuring m
wondrous Stanley Park. mid-Feb. attractions,
604.257.8400, vancouver.ca/parks/events/brightnights home to Kid
Talking Stick Festival play areas a
604.253.23
Dec. 21 Presented by Full Circle: A First Nations Performance.
Celebrating traditional and contemporary Aboriginal
Winter Solstice Celebration at the Dr. Sun performance and art and uniting a diverse community
Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens of local, national and international artists. A fusion of
Follow the sea of handmade lanterns and the music, dance, theatre, multimedia and performance art.
compelling rhythms of drummers to our magical 604.683.8993, fullcircle.ca * Eve
garden as it comes to life at night. V
604.662.3207, vancouverchinesegarden.com Mid-Feb.
Chinese New Year Festival
Ja n u a ry 2 0 1 0 Live music, traditional painting, fortune telling, martial
arts, calligraphy writing, storytelling, lucky red packets
Jan. 1 and the annual Chinese New Year parade in Chinatown.
604.632.3808, vancouver-chinatown.com/
Polar Bear Swim
Dive the ice-cold waters of English Bay and start mid-Feb.
the New Year with a crisp new outlook.
604.665.3424, vancouver.ca/parks/events/ Chutzpah! Festival
polarbear Comedy, music, theatre and cutting-edge dance are
just a few of the highlights of this annual festival
Jan. 20–Feb. 7 designed to celebrate professional Jewish artists and
their collaborators from around the world.
PuSh International 604.251.1111, chutzpahfestival.com
Performing Arts Festival
The festival presents groundbreaking work in Feb. 19–27
live theatre, dance, music and various hybrid Winterruption at Granville Island
forms of performance. It attracts acclaimed local,
national and international artists and their work. Interrupt your winter blahs with great music, theatre,
866.608.8284, pushfestival.ca film, dance and literary, culinary and visual arts. It
gives you an opportunity to celebrate Vancouver’s
vibrant creative community.
Feb rua ry 2 0 1 0 * 604.666.3619, winterruption.com
Feb. 12–28 April 2010*

Festival Du Bois
Annual celebration of B.C.’s Francophone folk and April 7–11
world music culture. Performances from Canada Vancouver International Boat Show
and beyond, sharing the community’s joie de
vivre through great food and unique hospitality. From the Kid’s Zone to fishing seminars, contests
604.936.0039, festivaldubois.ca and giveaways, there’s something for all. Western
Canada’s largest boat show celebrates 47 years as the
Photography best place to see and buy boats, gear and accessories.
604.678.8820, vancouverboatshow.ca
(This page from left): Sumi, a Vancouver 2010
mascot at Cultural Olympiad; Playland. ©TVan/
Coast Mountain Photography; ©PNE/TVan.
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April 19–25 M ay 2 0 1 0
Vancouver Playhouse
International Wine Festival Early May
Canada’s premier wine event. Displays feature BMO Bank of Montreal Vancouver Marathon
hundreds of wines from around the globe. Enjoy Canada’s largest marathon takes participants from BC
dinners at some of Vancouver’s finest restaurants, Place Stadium through False Creek to Stanley Park and
take part in formal wine tastings and attend seminars. the Kitsilano neighbourhood.
604.872.6622, playhousewinefest.com 604.872.2928, vanmarathon.ca
April 26–May 6 Mid-May

Dine Out Vancouver Vancouver International Children’s Festival
Participating restaurants offer special three-course Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling,
dinner menus to allow diners to sample the best of puppetry, circus arts and much more, the festival
local cuisine at exceptional value. embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of
Various participating restaurants, Vancouver children all over the world.
604.683.2000, tourismvancouver.com 604.708.5655, childrensfestival.ca
orld will Mid-April–Late Sept. June 2010

of Whistler Playland
Join Playland’s 100th anniversary celebration, June–Aug.
featuring more than 35 exhilarating rides, unique Vancouver Sun Run
attractions, and fun midway games. Playland is also
home to Kids Playce, a special zone filled with soft HSBC is proud to present Canada’s biggest run and the
play areas and rides for children aged 2–8. second-largest 10K in North America. After you cross
604.253.2311, pne.ca the finish line, join us for the post-race festivities and
rmance. live music at BC Place.
original 604.689.9441, sunrun.com
ommunity
fusion of
ormance art.
* Event dates were accurate at press time but are subject to change without notice.
Visitors are especially advised to double-check dates for events scheduled
Feb.–April 2010 for potential changes due to the 2010 Winter Games.
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VANCOUVER 2010
Information to Help Plan

Your 2010 Winter
Games Experience
Whistler
Whistler
• Events:
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Games
Olympic
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during t
Begin!
Photography Whistler
The Olympic Emblem is revealed; Patricia Moreno, • L ocated
first torchbearer selected for the 2010 Games. Whistler
©VANOC; ©VANOC
It’s difficult to convey the level of excitement

Vancouver
in Vancouver as it fulfills its honoured
Canada Hockey Place
designation as the Host City of the 2010
• Events: Ice Hockey
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Vancouver Olympic Centre/Vancouver
Whether you’ll be in town for the Games
Paralympic Centre
themselves or visiting before or after, you’re
• Events: Curling, Wheelchair Curling
coming to Vancouver at a momentous time.
The city has undertaken massive preparations Pacific Coliseum
— building and upgrading impressive • Events: Figure Skating, Short-Track Speed
venues, fostering a creative outpouring of Skating
cultural events and festivals, and pulling UBC Thunderbird Arena
together as a community to spruce the place • Events: Ice Hockey, Ice Sledge Hockey
up as it warmly welcomes an international BC Place
audience. Read on to find out some of the • Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the
basic information regarding the Games that 2010 Olympic Winter Games
will enhance your visitor experience. • Opening Ceremony for the 2010 Paralympic
Winter Games
The Basics • Nightly Victory Ceremonies
Olympic Winter Games: February 12 to 28, 2010 Main Media Centre
Paralympic Winter Games: March 12 to 21, 2010 • Located inside the Vancouver Convention
Centre
Venues Olympic and Paralympic Village Vancouver
By February of 2009, nearly a year in • Housing for athletes, coaches and officials
advance, construction and upgrades on all during the Games
sport competition venues was completed.
Whistler
Here’s a rundown of all the Games-related
venues and the events that will be held there. The Whistler Sliding Centre
To learn more about how sustainability and • Events: Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton
legacy were major priorities in venue prepa- Whistler Creekside
rations, visit vancouver2010.com. • Events: Alpine Skiing (Downhill, Super-G,
Giant Slalom, Slalom and Super Combined)
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Whistler Olympic Celebration Plaza
Whistler Olympic Park/ • Nightly Victory Ceremonies
Whistler Paralympic Park • Paralympic Winter Games Closing Ceremony
• E vents: Biathlon, Cross-Country Skiing, Richmond
Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping
Richmond Olympic Oval
Olympic and Paralympic Village Whistler • Events: Speed Skating
•H
ousing for athletes, coaches and officials
during the Games West Vancouver
Whistler Media Centre Cypress Mountain
• Events: Freestyle Skiing, Snowboard
Moreno, • L ocated inside the Whistler Conference Centre
es. For competition schedules, go to
vancouver2010.com.
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OLYMPIC VILLAGE VILLAGE OLYMPIQUE
PARALYMPIC VILLAGE VILLAGE PARALYMPIQUE
Richmond OLYMPIC CLOSING CEREMONY CÉRÉMONIE DE CLÔTURE OLYMPIQUE
PARALYMPIC CLOSING CEREMONY CÉRÉMONIE DE CLÔTURE PARALYMPIQUE
PRESS CENTRE CENTRE DE PRESSE
INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST CENTRE CENTRE INTERNATIONAL DE RADIO ET DE TÉLÉVISION
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VANCOUVER 2010
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Canadian residents can merchand
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through vancouver2010.com also sho
or by calling the Vancouver 2010 Photography 2010.com
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Aborigina
for a period of time in summer 2009, once mascots t
move quickly. It is expected that all visitors
venue seating configurations have been fi-
during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games
nalized. Seat locations will then be assigned
for all tickets purchased to that point. Ticket
period will be able to find accommodation, City H
some of which will be non-traditional (home Visitors w
sales will re-open once the seat assignment
rentals or cruise ships, for example). Games w
period ends. During the Games, all 2010
on the st
Olympic Winter Games venue box offices will
open on the first day of competition at that Transportation jackets. T
During the Games, there will be enhanced directions
venue. Please check the official competition
transportation service to optimize the and surro
schedule, listed by sport, for complete details.
Available tickets can be purchased through movement of spectators to all city and
vancouver2010.com, at the Main Ticket mountain venues. Visitors are encouraged Join
to walk or use public transportation, as there
Centre or at any box office during the Games.
will be no public parking at the venues.
Celeb
The Vanco
Outside Canada Winter G
If you are arriving at Vancouver International
For those living outside Canada, regardless 6,800 ath
Airport, you can take a taxi, an airport shuttle
of citizenship, you must purchase tickets participat
or the new Canada Line SkyTrain (a 25-
through the official ticket agent for your and 3 bil
minute ride) to get to downtown Vancouver.
National Olympic Committee (NOC). For Don’t mis
example, U.S. residents must purchase the Game
A fulfillment fee will apply to each ticket that
tickets to the 2010 Winter Games through join in the
provides the ticket holder with access to local
CoSport, the authorized ticket sales agent
transit in Metro Vancouver or Whistler on the
of the US Olympic Committee. For a list of
date of the ticketed session. This does not, Cultu
National Olympic Committees and Official The Cultu
however, include trips to Cypress Mountain
Ticket Agents, visit vancouver2010.com. festivals
or Whistler from Vancouver. The round-trip
Olympic Bus Network fare to Cypress is $12 and inter
Accommodation and to Whistler is $25, plus tax. Buses will The first tw
2010destinationplanner.com is the main depart from park-and-ride locations around and 2009
search engine for visitors wishing to book the Lower Mainland. Once in Whistler, a to come.
accommodation (hotels, B&Bs, home rentals, shuttle will take spectators to the Sliding 2010, the
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Souvenirs and highlights include performances by Robert
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Merchandise Orchestra and Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of
Commemorative pins are available at the Taiwan. Visit vancouver2010.com/cultural
Visitor Centre (Plaza Level, 200 Burrard St., olympiad for a searchable calendar and
downtown Vancouver). Additionally, official more information.
merchandise is sold at dedicated locations
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on a 45,000-kilometre journey across
all visitors mascots to special coin collections.
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on the street, recognizable by their green along the route. Go to vancouver2010.com
jackets. They welcome visitors and provide for an interactive map and more information
enhanced directions and information about the city about celebrations in Vancouver and
mize the and surrounding area. surrounding communities.
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ort shuttle nearly every night at BC Place and the
participating countries, 350,000 spectators
in (a 25- Whistler Olympic Celebration Plaza. The
and 3 billion worldwide television viewers.
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Don’t miss out on celebrating the spirit of
live concert in each of these venues. Both
the Games. Below are a few ways you can
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join in the excitement.
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does not, Cultural Olympiad Vancouver.
Mountain The Cultural Olympiad is a series of three
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ess is $12 and international arts and popular culture. presented in Whistler between March 13
Buses will The first two festivals took place in early and 20, 2010. Nightly medal presentations
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histler, a is yet to come. For 60 days, January 22– Nordic events, and will be followed by an
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“One of a kind” really means something in Vancouver. You won’t
find these attractions anywhere else. And with new, unique
museums, such as the Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition or the The
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art, popping up all the time,
the trend is set to continue.
Known for its recognizable geodesic dome (what some say Photography
looks like a giant golf ball), Science World’s exhibits engage (From left): Science World; artist
visitors in the world of science and technology. Originally Bill Reid, whose works are seen
constructed for Expo ’86, it has since become a Vancouver at the Bill Reid Gallery. ©Artistic
institution and a popular destination for visitors. For majestic Visuals/Brett Shoaf; ©TVan/Bill
views of space, head to H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. With Reid Gallery
a planetarium, space flight simulator and observatory, it
makes the heavens come alive.
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC recently completed a first phase of renovations and will
reveal even more redesigned spaces in early 2010. The museum is currently open and worth a
visit to view its treasure trove of First Nations carvings, artifacts and totem poles and European
ceramics.
Check out the Vancouver Maritime Museum’s collections and exhibits for an introduction to
Vancouver’s aquatic past including the legendary police schooner, St. Roch, the first vessel to
ever complete the famed Northwest passage in a west–east fashion. At the Vancouver Police
Museum, visitors can inspect confiscated weapons and counterfeit currency, as well as his-
toric vehicles and firearms used by the city’s police force.
Sports fans should head to The BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. It’s the largest sports
museum in Canada, and it honours the legends of B.C. athletes and teams with 20 galleries
covering sports from the early 1800s to the present.
Vancouver locals and visitors have great fondness for the marine animals found in the
Vancouver Aquarium, one of the great aquariums in North America. The beluga whale tank is
particularly exciting, with its surface-level training sessions and underwater viewing room.
Playland Amusement Park at the historic Pacific National Exhibition is 15 acres of fun open
April through October. Its classic wooden roller coaster, built in 1958, continues to thrill guests
with exhilarating twists and turns, and more than 20 other rides amuse visitors of all ages.
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604.681.5115, 888.681.5110, stanleypark.com Admission: $2.25–4.35. Child under 6 free. Discounted
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Time: 2 hours. Amenities: B, C, G. PH H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
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Alfred’s Guest Services, Private Tours
778.388.6643, vancouverprivatetours.com
Private sightseeing/excursions/transportation (ski
, as well as transfers). Languages: English, French, German and
ge railway Dutch. Operates: Year-round. Admission: Varies. Tour
n: Adult Time: Varies.
, G. Architectural Institute of British Columbia
604.683.8588, 800.667.0753, aibc.ca
The public is invited to take part in various architectural
walking tours and visit the AIBC Gallery at 440 Cambie
St. Operates: Year-round. Admission: varies. Tour Time:
aking views 2 hours.
derness.
ith scenic Big Bus Ltd.
604.299.0700, 877.299.0701, bigbus.ca
High-quality 90-minute hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tour
on double-decker buses with pre-recorded commentary.
Ticket is valid for 24 hours. Disembark at any of our 20
king tour of stops. Operates: Year-round. Tour Time: 1 day.
n walk and
ssion: $85 Edible British Columbia
604.812.9660, 888.812.9660
edible-britishcolumbia.com
Edible British Columbia provides the food-minded
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9. Tour 604.802.2119, headingnorth.com
s.F Tours and transportation. Tour guides fluent in Spanish
and English. Focus on VIP groups requiring personalized
attention. Operates: Year-round. Admission: $55–147.
Tour Time: 3.5–14 hours.
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ore. Landsea Tours Ltd.
our Time: 604.255.7272, 877.669.2277, vancouvertours.com
Landsea Tours runs daily scheduled sightseeing tours.
Pick up is available from all hotels in Vancouver and Ask us for:
Richmond. Operates: Year-round. Tour Time: Daily.
• Directions • Information
Living Earth Eco-Tours Resources • Assistance
604.999.8687, e-ecotours.com
•
Inbound receptive tour operator for personal private Downtown Ambassadors:

tour services in Spanish, English and Portugese.
Sightline Tours
your guides to all downtown
866.792.8687, sightlinetours.com Vancouver has to offer
Powered by MTR Western. We take uncommon pride in
presenting Vancouver, Victoria and Whistler in a fresh,
environmentally responsible way.
Stay and Tour
604.524.8687, 866.562.8687, stayandtour.ca
Sightseeing tours of Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, pre/
post cruise, Olympic venues and wine tours. Pick up at
any hotel. Operates: Year-round. Admission: Varies. Tour
Time: Varies.
Vancouver Movie Tours
604.609.2770, 888.250.7211, vanmovietours.com
Tour Vancouver’s film and TV locations, including
most of the city’s must-sees. Operates: Year-round.
Admission: $19–50. Tour Time: 1–4 hours.
The Vancouver Trolley Company Ltd.
604.801.5515, 888.451.5581, vancouvertrolley.com
na Full-commentary hop-on/hop-off two-hour attractions
ame. loop tour with 23 stops. Sunset tour to Grouse Mountain
June to Sept. Operates: Year-round, reduced schedule
Nov.–March. Tour Time: Minimum 2 hours. Can take the
om, whole day if you hop on and off.
Vancouver’s Ultimate Tours
604.682.8687, vancouversultimatetours.com
Fully interactive Vancouver city adventure tours featuring
animated guides and small groups. This is no ordinary
city tour! Great for all ages. Daily tours year-round.
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spectacular space where every plant, rock and pool has been
perfectly placed, reflecting the Taoist concept of Yin and Yang,
opposites that must be in balance to achieve harmony.
With spaces for strolling, exercising the dogs or having a

picnic with views of the city centre, Queen Elizabeth Park
offers something for everyone. Bloedel Floral Conservatory
is visible throughout the park with its distinctive triodetic
dome. Birds fly through the canopy of trees inside the dome,
tropical flowers bloom and several ponds are home to koi.
Not far from Queen Elizabeth Park is the VanDusen Botanical

Garden. Open since 1975, the park offers guided walking
and cart tours including visits to the Korean Pavilion, the
Rhododendron Walk, the Mediterranean Garden and others.
Park and Tilford Gardens and Shops in North Vancouver is a Can

smaller garden with native plants, herb collections and Asian nat
installations as well as a holiday-season festival of lights.
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Vancouver Island’s Butchart Gardens offers blooms and stu
colors for every season. And just an hour and a half east of Can
Vancouver are the 11 themed gardens at Minter Gardens, 32
acres of unique floral design set against a stunning mountain
backdrop.
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LEGEND: Canadian Snowmobile & All Terrain
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4282 Mountain Square, Whistler
604.938.1616, 877.938.1616, canadiansnowmobile.com
Canadian Snowmobile & All Terrain Adventures runs snow-
mobile, Snowcat, ATV, Hummer and 4X4 adventure tours in
Vantoptours Whistler. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level: Varies.
604.968.4648, 866.984.0008, vantoptours.com
Fully guided. Using English or your own language, Lotus Land Tours
you will hear stories and historical information of our Suite 2005 – 1251 Cardero St.
beautiful sights. Operates: Year-round. Admission: 604.684.4922, 800.528.3531, lotuslandtours.com
Varies. Tour Time: Varies. Half-day sea-kayaking adventure and salmon beach
barbeque with hotel pick up. Experience or fitness not
West Coast Sightseeing required. Operates: Spr, Sum, Fall. Difficulty Level: Low.
604.451.1600, vancouversightseeing.com
Daily guided sightseeing in and around Vancouver, Rockwood Adventures
Victoria and Whistler. Twelve- to 30-seat minibuses 839 – Unit C 1st St. W., North Vancouver
with A/C. One wheelchair bus. Operates: Year-round. 604.980.7749, 888.236.6606, rockwoodadventures.com
Admission: Varies. Tour Time: Varies. Rockwood Adventures is an original boutique tour
company specializing in eco-tourism and urban
a class Self-Guided Sightseeing sightseeing with an emphasis on wine and food.
locals GyPSy Guide – GPS Tour Guide
Operates: Spr, Sum, Fall. Difficulty Level: Low.
P.O. Box 259 Sewell’s Marina
ntastic 403.760.8200, 866.477.4171, gpstourscanada.com 6409 Bay St., Sewell’s Landing, West Vancouver
604.921.3474, sewellsmarina.com
areas. Adventure Sea safari eco-tours, salmon fishing, boat rentals,
Canadian Adventure Rentals moorage, shuttle service from downtown, seafood
12263 248th St., Maple Ridge restaurant and gift shop. Operates: Spr, Sum, Fall.
ardens in 604.466.5940, 866.466.5940 Difficulty Level: Low.
oms and canadian-adventure-rentals.com Skydive Vancouver
Self-drive camping vacations: Rockies, Vancouver Island, 1792 Alberni St., 604.327.5867, 888.738.5867
Walkway Western Canada. Vehicle, camping gear, bikes, kayaks, vancouver-skydiving.bc.ca
7.5 metres canoes. Operates: Spr, Sum. Difficulty Level: Low. Tandem skydive in the heart of the beautiful Fraser
Valley only a one-hour drive east of downtown
Vancouver in Abbotsford. Operates: Spr, Sum, Fall.
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See & Do
Pride of Vancouver Charters Ltd.
142757 Hastings St. W., Box 636 Sinclair Centre
.com 604.687.5533, vancouvercharters.com
y ziplines Specializing in private charters and dinner cruises.
mp or King Public events for carol ships, fireworks, Canada Day
: Varies. and New Year’s Eve. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty
Level: Varies.
Sunset Bay Yacht Charters
1601 Bayshore Dr.
ckcomb or 604.689.1227, sunsetbaycharters.net
ges 200 feet More than 20 years experience, specializing in unique
el: Low. private charters aboard our elegant and luxurious
tri-deck motor yacht.
VancouverCruises.com
750 Pacific Blvd., 604.681.2915, vancouvercruises.com
Boat cruises for groups of 1 to 370 guests. All our rates
and menus are on the website at vancouvercruises.com.
re than 16 Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level: Low.
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Edgewater Casino
750 Pacific Blvd. S.
604.687.3343, edgewatercasino.ca
com Vancouver’s premier downtown casino, located on
a luncheon the north shore of False Creek, steps from BC Place.
uise in Dec. Whether you prefer slots or table games, our huge
ies. gaming floor provides entertainment for all.
Fishing Charters
Bites-on Salmon Charters
ruises and 1265 Derwent Crescent, North Vancouver
ous prime 604.688.2483, 877.688.2483, bites-on.com
vel: Low. Guided salmon fishing from the Westin Bayshore Hotel,
downtown Vancouver. Great rates and great times. Visit
our website. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level: Low.
M & M Charters Ltd.
1500 Charland Ave., Coquitlam
604.937.3962, 888.476.5344
mmcharter.com/english
Professional fishing guide departing from North
Vancouver. We specialize in salmon fishing all year-
round. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level: Low.
STS Guiding Services Ltd.
34827 Brient Dr.
604.671.3474, guidebc.com
Guided fishing trips for trout, salmon, steelhead and
sturgeon. Located just 50 miles east of Vancouver. We fish
all methods. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level: Varies.
Health & Fitness
Semperviva
1985 W. Broadway
604.739.2009, semperviva.com
We offer more than 115 classes weekly, with more than
30 experienced, inspiring teachers. Our classes range
from strong and athletic to deeply relaxing.
River Rafting
Canadian Outback Adventure Company Ltd.
332 E. Esplanade, North Vancouver
604.921.7250, 800.565.8735, canadianoutback.com
Wilderness whitewater rafting and rafting for families
just an hour from Vancouver near Squamish. Hotel pick
up available. Difficulty Level: Varies.
Hyak Wilderness Adventures
Suite 203 – 3823 Henning Dr., Burnaby
604.734.8622, 800.663.7238, hyak.com
River rafting on B.C.’s best river. One- and two-day trips
as close as one hour from Vancouver. Hotel pick up
available. Difficulty Level: Varies.
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REO Rafting Resort

845 Spence Way, Port Moody
604.461.7238, 800.736.7238, reorafting.com
World-class rafting and adventures close to Vancouver.
REO offers rafting, massages, family packages, team
building and more. Operates: Spr, Sum. Difficulty
Level: Varies.
Sunwolf Outdoor Centre
P.O. Box 244, Squamish
604.898.1537, 877.806.8046, sunwolf.net
Our facility features stunning vistas, beautifully
renovated riverside cabins and rafting adventures of all
levels. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level: Low.
Sea Kayaking
Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre
2156 Banbury Rd., North Vancouver
604.929.2268, deepcovekayak.com
Kayak and canoe rentals, lessons and tours. N
Seventy-five kayaks and 12 canoes. Thirty minutes Gre
from downtown Vancouver. Beachfront access to a Canop
18-kilometre fjord. Difficulty Level: Varies.
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Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre
1668 Duranleau St., Granville Island
604.689.7575, 888.425.2925, ecomarine.com
Vancouver’s kayak centre offering tours, rentals and
retail daily from Granville Island, Jericho Beach and
English Bay. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level:
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Sports Equipment Rentals
Bayshore Bicycles & Rollerblade
Rentals – Denman
745 Denman St.
604.688.2453, bayshorebikerentals.ca
Quality bicycle and rollerblade rentals closest to Stanley
Park. Best rates and group discounts. Free parking.
Open daily. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level:
Varies.
Bazooka Bike Rentals
1531 Robson St.
604.288.7141, bazookasports.com
Rentals include cruisers, folding bikes, tandem, roller
blades and snowboards. Friendly service and great
rates. Also, sales of travel folding bikes.
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Cycle BC Rentals
73 E. Sixth Ave.
604.709.5663, cyclebc.ca
Offering everything you need for a two-wheeled adven-
ture on the West Coast. Our exhilarating product range
includes motorcycles, scooters and bicycles.
Seawall Adventure Centre
1075 W. Waterfront Rd.
604.233.3502, 800.665.0212, harbourair.com
Conveniently located steps from Tourism Vancouver.
Offers scooter, cruiser, mountain or hybrid bicycle
rentals. Everything to gear you up and get you out!
Spokes Bicycle Rental
1798 Georgia St. W.
604.688.5141, spokesbicyclerentals.com
Experience Stanley Park by bicycle. Choose from a
great selection of quality bikes. Located at Stanley
Park entrance. Operates: Year-round. Difficulty Level:
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Escape to the Gardens at UBC
New!
Greenheart
Canopy Walkway
Nitobe Memorial Garden

6804 SW Marine Drive 1895 Lower Mall
(short walk from Thuderbird Arena)
604.822.6038
604.822.4208
www.ubcbotanicalgarden.org www.nitobe.org
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Adventures by
Land
& Sea
Vancouver is one of the world’s top destinations for outdoor
adventure. At the foot of the mountains and with the Pacific
Ocean literally lapping at its edges, Vancouver can offer visitors
their pick of just about any type of adventure. Below are just
a few ideas.
On Water Photography
One- and multi-day fishing trips allow visitors to experience (From left): Granville Island sea
the breathtaking beauty of Vancouver’s rivers and bays. All kayaking; Grouse Mountain zip-
styles of fishing are available — fly, spin, bait and more. lining. Both images ©TVan/Coast
Mountain Photography
With thousands of inlets and coves, Vancouver is the ultimate
location for kayaking, whether beginner or expert. Popular destinations include False Creek
and the Indian Arm fjord, a dramatic 18-mile inlet. Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre,
Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre and other operators offer rentals and exciting tours.
Vancouver’s waterways are a fantastic place to go whale and wildlife watching to see
migrating killer, humpback and grey whales, frolicking dolphins and sea lions. Tour boats
range from covered or uncovered high-speed zodiacs to larger-scale ships. The season
generally runs from April to October. Some operators, such as Wild Whales Vancouver, leave
from Granville Island while others leave from ports just outside Vancouver.
On Land
With the Coast Mountains right outside its door, Vancouver’s ancient, awe-inspiring rainforests,
sparkling rivers and countless trails provide a natural playground for camping, hiking, biking
and eco-touring.
For adrenaline junkies, Whistler Bungee and WildPlay at the Bungy Zone send people off
120- to 150-foot bridges spanning forests and glacial-fed rivers in a spectacular mountain
setting. And Ziptrek & TreeTrek Ecotours, Air Grouse and WildPlay allow fresh-air enthusiasts
to soar high above the forest floor on tree-to-tree zip-line courses through old-growth forests.
Less adventurous visitors will enjoy Big Bus and The Vancouver Trolley Company, which allow
you to sit back as they zip around Vancouver, narrating the sights. Or go farther to Whistler, explor
Victoria, Harrison Hot Springs and beyond with operators such as Landsea Tours, Stay and
Tour and others who are the go-to experts for exploring the mountains, valleys, waterfalls,
vineyards, gardens and richly varying landscape of the region. Vis
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Hop-On Hop-Off
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
• Live commentary
• Coupon book
• Valid 2 days
• 6 stops in Stanley Park
604-801-5515 or 1.888.451.5581
vancouvertrolley.com
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sports enthusiasts can find themselves in the snowy North Ski/snowbo
mountain view; snowboarders. ©TVan; Shore Mountains with the choice of three resorts — Mount adventure.
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2010 Winter Games competition venue). These areas boast
ample fresh powder in the winter. Each offers a variety of
runs, awesome panoramic views and winter action, from
downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding to
snowshoeing and snow-tubing. For a truly unique experi-
ence, you can also try skiing or boarding at night with the
twinkling city lights below. And don’t forget the world-class
ski resort of Whistler Blackcomb Mountain, Host Mountain
Resort of the 2010 Winter Games. Located about two hours
from Vancouver, you can have the winter adventure of a life-
time at these legendary slopes.
Golf
It’s a little-known fact that Vancouver is one of the world’s top
golf destinations year-round. See for yourself on a range of
courses for every skill level. For par-three short courses, try
Queen Elizabeth Park Pitch & Putt or Stanley Park Pitch
& Putt. Public courses include McCleery Golf Course and
Fraserview Golf Course and Langara Golf Course, located
in Vancouver; Northlands Golf Course, in North Vancouver;
and Redwoods Golf Course in Langley. Moderately challeng-
ing courses include University Golf Club, a championship
course open year-round, and Meadow Gardens, a 7,041-yard
championship links course just east of Vancouver. Challenging
courses include Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club, de-
signed by Michael Hurdzan; Furry Creek Golf & Country Club,
a spectacular par-72 championship layout; and Mayfair Lakes
Golf Course, a 27-hole facility with mountain vistas.
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(Clockwise from top left): Tickets found throughout the city and across the calendar.
Tonight; Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra; “The Drowsy Chaperone,” The depth and breadth of Vancouver’s annual event calendar
perfomed by The Playhouse Theatre is simply astonishing. Home to some of the most spectacular
Company. ©TVan/William Jans; festivals in North America, Vancouver makes a memorable
©TVan/Vancouver Symphony; destination for travellers looking for a place to celebrate
©David Cooper/The Playhouse with the locals. Among the annual offerings in Vancouver
Theatre Company are the HSBC Celebration of Light, the Bard on the Beach
Shakespeare Festival and Theatre Under the Stars. For
more ideas about Vancouver events, see the calendar on
pages 20–25.
Live theatre is no stranger to this city in love with the arts.

From community-based theatres to world-class performing
arts groups, the range of options is a spectacular and
surprising discovery for theatre lovers. The Arts Club Theatre
Company produces top-notch performances in venues
on Granville Island and in South Granville. The Vancouver
Playhouse Theatre Company has been presenting productions
to rapt Vancouver audiences for more than 45 years.
Other performing arts institutions in the city include Ballet

British Columbia and Vancouver Opera in the Queen
Elizabeth Theatre; The Dance Centre, which manages the
Scotiabank Dance Centre, one of the premier dance facilities in
Canada; the Grammy Award-winning Vancouver Symphony
Orchestra with performances at the Orpheum Theatre; and
the Commodore Ballroom, host to world-famous concert per-
formers each year. Full and half-price tickets for many shows
can be purchased through Tickets Tonight in person and at
ticketstonight.ca.
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LEGEND: Music
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Suite 2 – 550 Beatty St., Loft 7
604.681.6060, dalrichards.com
Music in the Morning
Community/Cultural Centres P.O. Box 95024, Kingsgate RPO
Italian Cultural Centre Society 604.873.4698, musicinthemorning.org
3075 Slocan St. Vancouver Opera
604-430-3337, italianculturalcentre.ca P 835 Cambie St.
Le Centre Culturel Francophone de 604.683.0222, vancouveropera.ca
Vancouver Vancouver Recital Society
1551 Seventh Ave. W. Suite 304 – 873 Beatty St.
604.736.9806, lecentreculturel.com P 604.602.0363, vanrecital.com
Scandinavian Community Centre Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
6540 Thomas St., Burnaby 601 Smithe St.
604.294.2777, scandinaviancentre.org H 604.876.3434, vancouversymphony.ca
like Entertainment Services Performing Arts & Theatre/

Concert Venues
with Alliance for Arts and Culture
Suite 100 – 938 Howe St. Arts Club Theatre Company – Granville
rop. 604.681.3535, allianceforarts.com P Island Stage
ShowTimeTickets.com 1585 Johnston St.
835 Beatty St. 604.687.1644, artsclub.com
a ballet 604.688.5000, 800.480.7469, showtimetickets.com Arts Club Theatre Company – Stanley
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zabeth Plaza Level, 200 Burrard St. 2750 Granville St.
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LEGEND: Norman Rothstein Theatre
f Partial
v Visual Accessibility Suite 952 – 41st Ave. W.
604.257.5111, normanrothsteintheatre.com
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Orpheum Theatre
Seymour and Smithe
The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts 604.665.3050, vancouver.ca/theatres
777 Homer St. The Playhouse Theatre Company
604.602.0616, centreinvancouver.com Hamilton St. at Dunsmuir St.
The Commodore Ballroom 604.873.3311, vancouverplayhouse.com
868 Granville St. Queen Elizabeth Theatre
604.739.4550 649 Cambie St.
livenation.com/venue/commodore-ballroom-tickets/ 604.665.3050, city.vancouver.bc.ca/theatres
The Dance Centre Theatre Under The Stars Musical Society
677 Davie St. Malkin Bowl, Stanley Park
604.606.6400, thedancecentre.ca 604.734.1917, tuts.bc.ca
Firehall Arts Centre Touchstone Theatre
280 Cordova St. E. Suite 200 – 873 Beatty St.
604.689.0926, firehallartscentre.ca 604.709.9973, touchstonetheatre.com
Full Circle: First Nations Performance The Vancouver East Cultural Centre
Suite 106-04 – 555 Great Northern Way 1895 Venables St.
604.683.0497, fullcircle.ca 604.251.1363, thecultch.com
The Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre The Vancouver International
2616 Shaughnessy St. Film Centre & Vancity Theatre
604.9GIGGLE (44.4453), giggledam.com 1181 Seymour St.
Hoarse Raven Theatre 604.683.FILM (3456), vifc.org
2881 Kitchener St. Vancouver TheatreSports League
604.258.4079, hoarseraven.com 1601 Johnston St., New Revue Stage
New Works 604.738.7013, vtsl.com
677 Davie St., Seventh Fl.
604.893.8807, newworks.ca
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Photography: Shopping
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shopping
Bookstores Robert He
2310 Pine S
International Travel Maps and Books 604.737.002
12300 Bridgeport Rd., Richmond
604.273.1400, itmb.com Silk Weav
1531 Johnsto
Department stores 604-687-745
The Bay StoneAge
674 Granville St. Suite 11 – 15
604.681.6211, www.thebay.ca 604.801.510
Holt Renfrew Uno Langm
737 Dunsmuir St. (Pacific Centre Mall) 2117 Granvil
604.681.3121, holtrenfrew.com 604.736.882
Duty Free Winsor Ga
3025 Granvi
Aldeasa Duty Free – Vancouver International 604.681.487
Airport
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604.273.1708, aldeasa.ca
Black & Le
Aldeasa Duty Free Shop – Downtown 8920 Fraser
Vancouver 604.437.140
1026 Alberni St.
604.687.3474, aldeasa.ca General
Fashion London Dr
710 Granvill
Harry Rosen – Pacific Centre 604.685.010
700 W. Georgia St., Pacific Centre Mall
604.683.6861, harryrosen.com Markets
Leone Fashions Granville
Suite R112 – 757 W. Hastings St. 1661 Duranl
604.683.1133, leone.ca 604.666.578
lululemon athletica Lonsdale
1148 Robson St. 123 Carrie C
604.681.3118, 877.263.9300, lululemon.com 604.985.62
Salvatore Ferragamo Outdoor
918 Robson St.
604.669.4495, ferragamo.com Pacific An
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Tilley Endurables Western Inc. 604-872-22
2401 Granville St.
604.732.4287, 800.665.4287, tilleyvancouver.com Photo Se
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Appleton Galleries 604.684.24
1451 Hornby St.
604.685.1715, appletongalleries.com
Circle Craft Co-op
Suite 1 – 1666 Johnston St.
604.669.8021, circlecraft.net
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery – Yaletown
1024 Mainland St.
604.685.9298, 888.686.9298, coastalpeoples.com
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery – Gastown
312 Water St., 604.684.9222, coastalpeoples.com
Hill’s Native Art
165 Water St.
604.685.5422, 800.685.5422, hillsnativeart.com
Inuit Gallery of Vancouver Ltd.
206 Cambie St.
604.688.7323, 888.615.8399, inuit.com
Marion Scott Gallery
308 Water St., 604.685.1934, marionscottgallery.com
Native Spirits Art
Sinclair Centre, Suite 232 – 757 W. Hastings St.
604.438.1111
Rendez-vous Art Gallery
671 Howe St.
604.687.7466, 877.787.7466, rendezvousartgallery.com

shopping
The Flag Shop Spas
1615 Powell St.
604.736.8161, 800.663.8681, flagshop.com Absolute Spa at The Century
1015 Burrard St.
Henry Birks & Sons Inc. 604.684.2772, 877.684.2772, absolutespa.com
698 W. Hastings St.
604.669.3333, birks.com Footopia Reflexology
543 W. Pender St.
Jade Vancouver 604.899.2687, footopias.ca
Suite 4 – 375 Water St.
604.687.5233, jademine.com Miraj Hammam Spa
1495 W. Sixth Ave.
Khot-la-cha Art Gallery & Gift Shop 604.733.5151, mirajhammam.com
270 Whonoak St., North Vancouver
604.987.3339, 866.987.3339, khot-la-cha.com skoah
1011 Hamilton St.
La Casa del Habano 604.642.0200, skoah.com
549 Howe St., 604.609.0511
Spa Utopia
Mounted Police Post Suite 160 – 889 Harbourside Dr., North Vancouver
767 W. Cordova St. 866.980.3977, spautopia.ca
604.605.5557, mountieshop.com
Spaethos
Murchie’s Tea & Coffee Ltd. – West Pender 2200 W. 4th Ave.
825 Pender St. W. 604.733.5007, 866.826.3838, spaethos.com
604.669.0783, murchies.com
Spruce Body Lab
OhKuol 1128 Richards St.
2439 Granville St. 604.683.3220, sprucebodylab.com
604.733.7212, ohkuol.com
Vida Wellness Spa
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 1088 Burrard St.
1017 Robson St. 604.682.8432, vidawellness.com
604.298.2462, 800.567.2207, rockychoc.com
Wineries
Rogers’ Chocolates
1571 Johnston St., Granville Island Vincor Canada
778.371.7314, 800.663.2220, rogerschocolates.com P.O. Box 307, 17403 Hwy. 97 N., Summerland
250.494.0451, greatestatesokanagan.com
Salmon Village
779 Thurlow St.
604.685.3378, salmonvillage.com
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Vancouver serves as the major gateway to Western Canada.
Whether you’re travelling by air, coach, water or rail, exploring
this cosmopolitan city and nearby areas is always a breeze.
Getting Here Photography
If you’re flying to Vancouver, you’ll pass through Vancouver (Left to right): VIA Rail; Aquabus
International Airport (YVR), a modern facility offering access water taxi. ©TVan/VIA Rail;
to Vancouver from around the globe (yvr.ca). Floatplanes are ©TVan/YVR
another way to travel by air; they service the outlying islands
and nearby towns, and offer a breathtaking alternative form
of travel to and from Vancouver. Sample Flying Times
For those driving from the United States, there are three Toronto—Vancouver 4 hrs. 55 min.
border crossings in Washington; the largest is Interstate #5 Los Angeles—Vancouver 2 hrs. 50 min
(I-5) from Seattle, which becomes Highway 99 across the London—Vancouver 9 hrs. 30 min.
Canadian/U.S. border. This highway will take you directly to Tokyo—Vancouver 8 hrs. 40 min.
Vancouver. Hong Kong—Vancouver 11 hrs. 30 min.
Rail travel is another option. Pacific Central Station is located New York—Vancouver 6 hrs. 12 min.
in downtown Vancouver and offers routes to destinations
across Canada and the Pacific Northwest. VIA Rail, Amtrak,
Driving Times
Vancouver—Whistler 2 hrs. 45 min.
Whistler Mountaineer and Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
(125 km/75 mi)
(which departs from the Rocky Mountaineer Station) all offer
Vancouver—Seattle 3 hrs.
rail service to and from Vancouver.
(235 km/145 mi)
Vancouver—Kelowna 4 hrs.
Getting Around (400 km/250 mi)
Downtown Vancouver is very walkable. Many of its main at-
tractions and shopping areas are close together and its
grid-like street system makes navigation easy. Additionally, a highly convenient public transit
system traverses the city and suburbs by bus, rail and ferry. Buses travel to nearly ever corner
of the city and include standard buses, emission-free trolley buses, NightBus service, express
coaches and more. The SeaBus ferry serves the North Shore’s Lonsdale Quay. The SkyTrain
automated light-rapid transit system serves nearby Burnaby, New Westminster and Surrey. The
West Coast Express offers commuter rail service to several outlying towns to the east. Beginning
in fall 2009, the new Canada Line will offer automated rail-based rapid-transit service to Richmond
and the Vancouver International Airport. For more details on public transit in Vancouver, visit
translink.bc.ca where you’ll find complete information on TransLink routes and schedules.
Taxis can be flagged from the street in most areas, and water taxis provide transport across
False Creek to and from Granville and Bowen islands (granvilleislandferries.bc.ca, theaqua
bus.com). Finally, BC Ferries offers extensive service to Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
through its two mainland ferry terminals, Tsawwassen and Horseshoe Bay (bcferries.com).
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LEGEND: Budget Rent A Car – Downtown
f Partial
v Visual Accessibility 416 W. Georgia St., Richmond
604.668.7000, bc.budget.com
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Discount Car & Truck Rentals Ltd. –
Airlines Vancouver Downtown
180 W. Georgia St.
Harbour Air Seaplanes 604.682.2963, 866.310.2277, discountcar.com
1075 W. Waterfront Rd.
604.274.1277, 800.665.0212, harbourair.ca Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Canada Inc.
– Downtown
Helijet International Inc. 413 Seymour St.
455 Waterfront Rd. 604.606.1695, thrifty.com
800.665.4354, helijet.com
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Canada Inc.
Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd. – Vancouver Airport
Suite 204 – 4440 Cowley Crescent, Richmond In Terminal, Vancouver International Airport
604.273.8666, 800.663.2872, pacificcoastal.com Richmond
604.681.4869, thrifty.com
West Coast Air
1075 W. Waterfront Rd. Enterprise rent-a-car
604.606.6888, 800.347.2222, westcoastair.com 1250 Granville St.
604.688.5500, 800.736.8222, enterprise.com
Car Rentals
PV
Alamo Rent A Car – Vancouver Airport Lo-Cost Rent-A-Car Ltd.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond
604.231.1400, 800.462.5266, alamo.com
1835 Marine Dr., North Vancouver Le
604.986.1266, 800.986.1266, locostauto.com
Alamo Rent A Car – Vancouver Downtown See
Suite 100 – 1185 W. Georgia St.
National Car Rental – Airport (Vancouver)
Vancouver International Airport, Richmond rou
604.684.1401, 800.462.5266, alamo.com 604.207.3730, 800.227.7368, nationalcar.com can
PVH National Car Rental – Pan Pacific Hotel
Avis Rent A Car – Airport Visi
Downtown
3820 MacDonald Rd. S., Richmond 999 Canada Place Way
604.606.2845, 800.879.2847, avis.com 604.609.7160, 800.227.7368, nationalcar.com
Avis Rent A Car – Vancouver National Car Rental – Vancouver Downtown Amtrak and
757 Hornby St. Suite 101 – 1185 W. Georgia St.
604.606.2869, 800.879.2847, avis.com P 604.609.7150, 800.227.7368, nationalcar.com
Budget Rent A Car – Airport PVH
5140 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond National Car Rental – Vancouver South
604.668.7000, budgetbc.com Terminal
4440 Cowley Crescent, Richmond
604.231.1670, 800.227.7368, nationalcar.com
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Transportation
LEGEND: Top Hat Mini Coach Rentals Limousin
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Full Wheelchair Accessibility v Visual Accessibility Suite 610-6081 – No. 3 Rd., Richmond
604.718.2788, 866.207.2221, tophatcoach.com Griffin Tr

1712 Powell
Vancouver Shuttle & Charter 604.682.44
Coach Lines 6411 Marine Dr., Burnaby
604.841.2121, 888.941.2121, vancouvershuttle.ca Legacy Lim
Cantrail Coachlines LtD. Suite 85 – 9
5288 Still Creek Ave, Burnaby Whistler Direct Shuttle 604.312.050
604.940.5561, 877.940.5561, cantrail.com Suite 210 – 4331 Vanguard Rd., Richmond
604.278.3772, 888.405.2410 Limojet Go
Greyhound Canada Transportation whistlerdirectshuttle.com Suite 140 –
Corporation 604.273.133
Suite 200 – 1150 Station St. Ferry Services
604.482.8747, greyhound.ca Luxury Lim
Aquabus Ferries Ltd. P.O. Box 811
Horizon Coach Lines Ltd. Suite 230 – 1333 Johnston St., Granville Island 604.522.848
326B Industrial Ave. 604.689.5858, theaquabus.com H
604.708.5777, 888.939.5777 Star Limo
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. 328 Industr
International Stage Lines Inc. 1112 Fort St., Victoria 604.685.560
4171 Vanguard Rd., Richmond 250.386.3431, 888.223.3779, bcferries.com
604.270.6135, islbus.com Rail
False Creek Ferries
MTR Western 1804 Boatlift Ln. Amtrak
7984 Webster Rd., Delta 604.684.7781, granvilleislandferries.bc.ca P.O. Box 316
604.940.6004, 800.975.0464, mtrwestern.ca 800.872.724
Granville Island Water Taxi
Pacific Coach Lines Dock A, 1676 Duranleau St. VIA Rail Ca
1150 Station St. 888.568.7247, granvilleislandwatertaxi.com Suite 300 –
604.662.7575, 800.661.1725, pacificcoach.com 888.842.724
General Services
Snowbus Whistler
Suite 208 – 318 Homer St. EasyPark Vancouver Suite 100 –
604.685.7669, 866.SNOWBUS, snowbus.ca Suite 209 – W. 700 Pender St. 604.606.84
604.682.6744, easyparkvancouver.com whistlermou
Tofino Bus
346D Campbell St., P.O. Box 207, Tofino
250.725.2871, 866.986.3466, tofinobus.com
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Transportation
Limousines RV Rentals
com Griffin Transportation Service Inc. Fraserway RV Rentals
1712 Powell St. 747 Cliveden Pl., Delta
604.682.4474, griffintransportation.com 604.527.1102, 800.661.2441, fraserway.com
ttle.ca Legacy Limousine Services Traveland R.V. Rentals
Suite 85 – 924 Lytton St., North Vancouver 20529 Langley Bypass, Langley
604.312.0500, legacylimousine.ca 604.530.8141, 800.513.9434, travelandrvcanada.com
Limojet Gold Limousine Service Westcoast Mountain Campers Ltd.
Suite 140 – 4651 Shell Rd., Richmond Suite 150 – 11800 Voyageur Way, Richmond
604.273.1331, 800.278.8742, limojetgold.com 604.279.0550, 888.878.3200, wcmcampers.com
Luxury Limobus Charters Taxi
P.O. Box 81162, Burnaby
nd 604.522.8484, 877.511.8484, luxbus.com Black Top & Checker Cabs
777 Pacific St.
Star Limousine Service Ltd. 604.731.1111, 800.494.1111
. 328 Industrial Ave.
604.685.5600, 800.803.9222, starlimousine.com MacLures Cabs (1984) Ltd.
1510 W. Third Ave.
Rail 604.731.9211
Amtrak Vancouver Taxi Ltd
P.O. Box 31656, Seattle, WA 302 Industrial Ave.
800.872.7245, amtrakcascades.com 604.664.0430
VIA Rail Canada Inc. Yellow Cab Company Ltd.
m Suite 300 – 1150 Station St. 1441 Clark Dr.
888.842.7245, viarail.ca 604.681.1111, 800.898.TAXI (8294)
Whistler Mountaineer yellowcabvancouver.ca
Suite 100 – 1150 Station St.
604.606.8460, 888.687.7245
whistlermountaineer.com
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Transportation
Tour Companies Gray Line of Seattle/Evergreen Trails
4500 W. Marginal Way S.W., Seattle, WA
Bell Tours, Inc. 206.624.5077, 800.426.7532, graylineofseattle.com
Suite 12894 – 16th Ave., White Rock
604.536.8488, 800.665.9501, belltours.ca Key West Travel & Tours
909 W. Cordova St.
Bigfoot Adventure Tours Inc/Moose 604.632.3757, 888.632.3757
Travel Network keywesttravelandtours.com
Suite 7 – 2350 Beta Ave., Burnaby
604.297.0255, 888.244.6673, moosenetwork.com Rocky Mountaineer Vacations
Suite 100 – 1150 Station St.
C & C Destination Tours Inc. 604.606.7245, 800.665.7245, rockymountaineer.com
20621 Logan Ave., Langley FVH
604.532.1088, ccdestinationtours.com
Tourland Travel Ltd.
Clipper Vacations 8899 Odlin Crescent, Richmond
254 Belleville St. 604.276.9592, jtb.ca
206.448.5000, 800.888.2535, victoriaclipper.com
West Trek Tours Inc.
Club ESL Tours – Uniglobe Specialty Travel Suite 480 – 800 W. Pender St.
Suite 820 – 1111 Melville St. 604.408.9378, westtrek.com
604.689.8128, clubesl.com
Ellison Travel & Tours Tour Guides
311 Main St., London, Ontario Japanada Enterprises Inc.
519.235.2000, 800.265.7022, ettravel.com 4050 Whistler Way, Whistler
604.932.2685, japanada.com
Exposure Enterprises Inc.
1504 Duranleau St.
778.371.4845, exposure.travel
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Vancouver’s Dining
Scene
Multicultural locals with sophisticated tastes, enterprising
local chefs serving up innovative recipes, a bounty of local
ingredients mixed in perfect harmony — this is the Vancouver
dining scene.
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cooking. Locals with discriminating tastes support it all — dim (Clockwise from top left): Outdoor
sum restaurants, Thai bistros, steak houses, seafood restau- cafe; Dine Out Vancouver at SIP
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Share Plates
Whether it’s Chinese dim sum, Japanese izakaya or Spanish
tapas, share plates are all the rage in Vancouver. While not
exactly a trend that’s specific to Vancouver, it’s particu-
larly pronounced here. Charcuterie, ceviche, soft fish tacos,
sashimi salads, won tons and potstickers, soft-shell crab rolls,
sushi and sashimi — the list of share plate dishes is endless.
This is one dining trend that’s as much about having fun and
sharing the food as it is about enjoying new flavours.
Sustainable Seafood
One of the biggest issues facing eco-mind-
ed diners is finding sustainable seafood.
Thanks to the Ocean Wise program de-
veloped at the Vancouver Aquarium, the
guesswork is removed from the equation.
The Aquarium’s list of restaurants committed to serving sus-
tainable, ocean-friendly seafood is available on its website,
oceanwisecanada.com, and you can look for the Ocean Wise
symbol on local menus to help you make wise choices when
ordering seafood.
Local Ingredients
Many of Vancouver’s top chefs have built alliances with local farmers and fishermen to secure
and serve the freshest local ingredients. Whether it’s produce from nearby farms or seafood
fresh from the sea, the dishes that make it to the table in Vancouver are often made with ingre-
dients that are unmistakably crisp and sharp, giving diners an experience that’s hard to match
anywhere else.
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Downtown community table, which seats 12. Exquisite ing
A Kettle of Fish Seafood Copper Chimney – Hotel Le Soleil East Indian ingredient in
akettleoffish.net, $$$, D, L, R lesoleilhotel.com, B, Ln, Br, D, L, R chefs offer s
Since 1979, Vancouver’s premier seafood restaurant Japanese foo
A fusion of Mediterranean and West Coast cuisine in an
is committed to providing the freshest seafood and intimate atmosphere designed after an Italian opera Herons Re
produce available. house. The Fairmo
Aqua Riva Restaurant & Bar West Coast
P fairmont.com
Creekside Restaurant – Quality
aquariva.com, Br, Ln, D, V, L, R Hotel – The Inn at False Creek International Herons offer
This spacious, window-wrapped vibrant setting is qualityhotelvancouver.com, B, Ln, D, L, R local and reg
dominated by a modern bar and bold murals. Fabulous Features international cuisine, tastefully decorated in Hy’s Enco
harbour-front view.
P a Santa Fe design, with fine dining as our particular hyssteakhou
Azia Restaurant Pan-Asian specialty. P Vancouver’s
aziarestaurants.com P Culinaria – The Art Institute 11am–11pm;
Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge – of Vancouver Inc. West Coast Il Giardin
Wedgewood Hotel French artinstitutes.edu/vancouver, $$, Ln, R umberto.com
wedgewoodhotel.com, B, Ln, Br, D, E, L, R Pacific Northwest cuisine with an international flair Tuscan villa
A truly epicurean experience of modern French cuisine created by student chefs. Open Mon.–Fri., 11am–2pm. dining. Lunc
complemented by a great wine list in a warm and DIVA at the Met – Metropolitan Mon.–Sat. fr
elegant setting. Serving breakfast, lunch, brunch, high Hotel, Vancouver West Coast Il Nido Res
tea, dinner and after theatre. P metropolitan.com/diva, B, Ln, Br, D, E, P, L, R cafeilnido.n
Beyond Restaurant and Lounge – Spectacular West Coast dining with an award-winning Located in th
Century Plaza Hotel & Spa West Coast chef. Consistently ranked among the 10 best restau- offering a se
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Vancouver’s newest dinning experience, with contemporary Don Francesco Ristorante Italian Italian-inspi
decor, friendly and professional service. An award- donfrancesco.ca, Ln, D, E, P, R Imperial Ch
winning culinary team in the centre of Vancouver. PH Seafood R
Francesco would like to share his extensive knowledge
C Restaurant Seafood of traditional cuisines from Italy, France, England and imperialrest
crestaurant.com, D, P, V, R Switzerland. Come for the
Cutting-edge seafood restaurant on the waterfront Doolin’s Irish Pub – dinner, for w
across from Granville Island. Excellent service, food Comfort Inn Downtown Pub Indigo Bis
and view. doolins.ca, Ln, Br, D, E Vancouve
The Cafe Pacifica – Featuring 16 world-class draught beers. Open for lunch sheratonwa
Pan Pacific Vancouver Canadian everyday from 11:30am. Live music nightly starting at Open for bre
dinepanpacific.com 9pm. H 4pm. Dinner
Located at the Pan Pacific Hotel, the Cafe Pacifica offers Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant Pub The Italian
daily breakfast in a relaxed West Coast setting. Every Fri. elephantcastle.com, $$ theitaliankit
night is the exquisite Italian opera buffet, and on Sun.,
the spectacular Sunday Market Brunch. An authentic English pub concept that combines British JJ’s Restau
P classics with North American favourites. College, S
Cassis Bistro French vcc.ca, $$, L
cassisvancouver.com, Ln, D, E, P, L, R Five Sails Restaurant –
Pan Pacific Hotel Vancouver West Coast A key part if
Award-winning French cuisine served as tapas in an fivesails.ca offers West C
upbeat yet intimate bistro atmosphere. Valet parking
after 6pm. The Fleuri Restaurant – Keg Caesa
Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant Pub Sutton Place Hotel West Coast kegsteakho
suttonplace.com, B, Ln, Br, D, E If you’re look
ceilis.com, $$, Ln, D, E, P
Award-winning French continental cuisine. Sun. brunch, friendly, kno
Ceili’s Irish Pub features live entertainment and afternoon tea, chocoholic bar and seafood buffet. Daily relaxed atm
Vancouver’s largest year-round rooftop patio in the heart 6:30am–11pm.
of the city. P Kingston
Gotham Steakhouse & kingstontap
Chambar Belgian Restaurant Belgian Cocktail Bar Steak & Seafood
chambar.com, D, R A contempo
gothamsteakhouse.com, D, E, P, L, R of Vancouve
Innovative modern Belgian, French and Moroccan food Full-service fine dining room and lounge. Two private experiences
using regional ingredients. Outstanding Belgian beer rooms, outdoor patio with fireplace and live piano music
selection and excellent value. P in the lounge.
Kirin Man
The Chelsea Restaurant –
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granvilleroom.ca, B, Ln, Br, D, E, P, L since 1987. W
Casual, well-priced restaurant featuring continental food A funky New York-style restaurant and lounge bar. hotels and s
with homemade soups and daily specials. Mon.–Fri. Located in the middle of the entertainment district with
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Vancouver West Coast koberestaurant.com, D, L, R
rved in a fairmont.com/hotelvancouver, B, Ln, Br, D, R Canada’s first Japanese steak house. Colourful Samurai-
floor from Our vibrant brasserie features the best in B.C.’s bounty. style chefs perform with flashing blades as your watch
Buffet-style presentations, Sun. brunch and exemplary dinner cook.
Seafood service.P La Bodega Restaurante
Gyu Japanese Teppanyaki & Tapa Bar Spanish/Portugese
a Restaurant Japanese labodegavancouver.com
Exquisite ingredients from Japan with regional La Boulangerie – The Sutton
East Indian ingredient influences. A selection of rooms with private Place Hotel European
chefs offer set menus or a sampling of many traditional suttonplace.com, B, Ln
Japanese foods. Bakery and pastry shop. Mon.–Fri. 7:30am–6pm and
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The Fairmont Waterfront West Coast La Vallee – Executive Hotel
fairmont.com/waterfront, $$$–$$$$, B, Ln, D, V, L, R Vintage Park French
ternational Herons offers cuisine with a West Coast flair reflecting lavalleerestaurant.com, $$$, B, Ln, D, P, L
local and regional specialties of the Pacific Rim. P An intimate and elegant dining room featuring
orated in Hy’s Encore Steak & Seafood contemporary wine country cuisine married with classic
rticular hyssteakhouse.com, Ln, D French themes.
Vancouver’s premier steak house for 36 years. Mon.–Fri. Le Crocodile Restaurant French
11am–11pm; Sat.–Sun. 5:30pm–10:30pm. lecrocodilerestaurant.com, Ln, D,
West Coast Il Giardino Italian “Top five for food,” Gourmet Magazine. “No. 1 in
umberto.com, Ln, D, P, L, R Vancouver,” Zagat Guide New York. “Best French,”
al flair Tuscan villa with Vancouver’s best outdoor garden Critic’s Choice.
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am–2pm. dining. Lunch Mon.–Fri. from noon and dinner Le Gavroche Restaurant French
Mon.–Sat. from 5:30pm. legavroche.ca, $$$$, Ln, D, P, V, R
West Coast Il Nido Restaurant & Enoteca Italian Cozy and intimate with a fireplace and balcony. A classic
R cafeilnido.net French restaurant with gorgeous views and romantic
-winning Located in the historic Manhattan Court building, ambience. H
restau- offering a seasonal vine-covered patio to gather for the The Lions Pub – Terminal City
best wines from Italy and around the world. Northern Tower Hotel Pub
Italian Italian-inspired cuisine. P tctowerhotel.com, B, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L, R
Imperial Chinese English-style pub with wood panel and brass decor.
nowledge Seafood Restaurant Chinese Great food and drinks. Steps from the convention centre
and and imperialrest.com, $$$, Ln, D, V, R and cruise ship terminal. P
Come for the imaginative dim sum lunch or seafood Lombardo’s Restaurant – Smithe Italian
dinner, for which Imperial is justly famous. P lombardos.ca, $$
Pub Indigo Bistro – Sheraton Award-winning pizzeria and restaurant.
Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel West Coast LUX at Caprice West Coast
n for lunch sheratonwallcentre.com, B, Ln, D
luxatcaprice.com
arting at Open for breakfast 6:30am–11am. Lunch 11:30am–
4pm. Dinner 4pm–10pm. No Sun. brunch buffet. P Malone’s Bar & Grill Bar & Grill
malones.bc.ca, $$
t Pub The Italian Kitchen Italian Whether it’s for a business lunch, an after-work drink
theitaliankitchen.ca P with friends, catching a game, enjoying some live music
nes British JJ’s Restaurant – Vancouver Community or shooting a game of pool, Malone’s is sure to please.
College, School of Hospitality West Coast Manhattan – Delta Vancouver
vcc.ca, $$, Ln, D, R
Suites Hotel European
West Coast A key part if Canada’s largest culinary program, JJ’s deltavancouversuites.ca, $$, B, Ln, Br, D
offers West Coast fusion dining at reasonable prices.
Food and beverage sensations internationally inspired,
Keg Caesar’s Steak & Seafood modern global dining located on level two of the Delta
West Coast kegsteakhouse.com/ Vancouver Suites.
If you’re looking for great steaks grilled to perfection, MARKET by Jean-Georges
un. brunch, friendly, knowledgeable service and a comfortable, shangri-la.com/en/property/vancouver/
uffet. Daily relaxed atmosphere, stop into Keg Caesar’s. shangrila/dining, $$$$
Kingston Taphouse & Grille Bar & Grill The Shangri-La Hotel’s signature restaurant, offering
kingstontaphouse.com, $$, Ln, D, P, L, R four distinct areas: Café, the restaurant, the musical
& Seafood A contemporary urban pub and restaurant in the heart chair bar with 29 seats and the outdoor terrace.
of Vancouver. Six unique rooms for multiple and varied Marmalade Kitchen & Bar West Coast
o private experiences. P marmaladekb.com
piano music Kirin Mandarin Restaurant Chinese Maramalade’s modern retro decor conveys a smooth
kirinrestaurant.com, Ln, D, R and sexy mood. Dine by candlelight on the waterfront
West Coast Winner of numerous international restaurant awards patio or enjoy a martini at the bar.
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Moose’s Down Under Restaurant Bar & Grill

R: Reservations recommended B: Breakfast Br: Brunch Ln: Lunch D: Dinner moosesdownunder.com, B, Ln, D, P, R
E: Live Entertainment P: Patio V: View L: Lounge Average Dinner Entree Price Casual Aussie and Canuck pub-style restaurant.
($CDN): $: less than $10 $$: $11–$20 $$$: $21–$30 $$$$: more than $30 Reasonable prices, great service and Down Under
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Morrissey’s Irish House Restaurant –
McDonald’s – Granville & Smithe Family Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Pub
mcdonalds.ca The Irish newcomer with Ralph Lauren good looks. Its
Quick-service restaurant offering quality food in a clean about those soft leather arm chairs by the river-rock
restaurant at low prices. Dine in or take out. fireplace, warm woods and 7.5-metre-long bar. P
McDonald’s – Waterfront Family Morton’s The Steakhouse,
$, B, Ln, D, P Vancouver Steak & Seafood
Mall food court near retail stores. Limited menu. mortons.com, $$$$, D, L, R
Connected to Vancouver Convention Centre. P Private dining at its best. Professional catering services and
premium menu selections at cost-efficient rates for groups.
Medley’s Bistro – Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Vancouver Downtown International Mosaic Bar & Grille –
hivancouverdowntown.com, B, Ln, D, P, L Hyatt Regency Vancouver West Coast
An award-winning medley of world cuisine: Oriental, vancouver.hyatt.com, B, Ln, D, L, R
Italian, Mexican and West Coast seafood in a relaxed Using the best ingredients from the Pacific Northwest, chef
setting. Chad Minton crafts a cuisine that is truly Vancouver. P
Metro Restaurant Canadian Nu Restaurant West Coast
metrodining.ca, $$$, Ln, D whatisnu.com
Located along the waterfront between Coal Harbour and Embodies the newest of dining styles in Vancouver.
Gastown, Metro Restaurant features a modern artful Come in for chic lunches, mid-afternoon vignettes,
concept and layout. P expansive dinners and late-night languishing, and
experience naked, casual cuisine.
Mi Bar & Grill – Cascadia Hotel
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William Tell Restaurant European Chilli Hou

R: Reservations recommended B: Breakfast Br: Brunch Ln: Lunch D: Dinner thewmtell.com, $$$$, D, R thaihouse.c
E: Live Entertainment P: Patio V: View L: Lounge Average Dinner Entree Price One of Canada’s best; winning awards for more than 40 Experience m
($CDN): $: less than $10 $$: $11–$20 $$$: $21–$30 $$$$: more than $30 years. Warm, classic atmosphere, superb Swiss-French, stunning set
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Yagger’s Bar & Grill Ciao Bella
The Refinery West Coast yaggers.com, $$, Ln, D, L, R ciaobellavan
therefineryvancouver.com Fun food and serious drinks. Yagger’s offers a fresh Step into Lit
approach to globally inspired comfort food in a fun retro inside and a
Relish Restaurant & Lounge West Coast vibe. is romantic
relishrestaurants.com, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, L, R to Sun.
Relish offers four types of cuisine: Mediterranean, The Yale Pub
casual North American, Asian and fine West Coast, plus theyale.ca, E Comox St.
a great wine list. P Dance to live rhythm and blues, soul and funk at Coast Pla
Vancouver’s legendary Yale. Experience the thrill as coasthotels.
Rendez-vous Bistro & Lounge – international music icons and rising new stars take the Great West E
Best Western Chateau stage seven nights a week. Incredible p
Granville Hotel Cafe/Bistro
chateaugranville.com YEW Restaurnat & Lounge – Delilah’s
Family-style restaurant open daily 6:30am to 10pm. P Four Seasons Hotel West Coast delilahs.ca,
fourseasons.com/vancouver, D, R Since first op
Rex Rotisserie & Grill West Coast Dinner daily. celebrated a
rexgrill.com, $$$, Ln, D, P, R H menu and sa
Featuring rotisserie prime rib and chicken as well as Downtown – Davie Village/West End PH
grilled steaks and seafood. Located a short distance
from most downtown hotels. Bin 941 Tapas Parlour West Coast India Bist
bin941.com, $$, D indiabistro.c
Sala Thai Southeast Asian Offers a repertoire of signature “tapatisers” sharing Follow the in
salathaidowntown.com P plates of cross-culture cuisine featuring regional Village to Ind
Saltlik Steakhouse Steak & Seafood products. P atmosphere
saltlik.com The Boathouse Restaurant – L’Altro Bu
Sanafir Southeast Asian English Bay Seafood altrobuca.ca
sanafir.ca, boathouserestaurants.ca, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L, R Simple, seas
Social seating, high-energy kitchen and exotic lounge Ultimate West Coast experience for groups small or techniques a
invite guests into a buzz of energy. large. Fresh seafood, waterfront views, great service. A patio.P
B.C. favourite.P
Show Case Restaurant – Maria’s Ta
Marriott Pinnacle Downtown West Coast Bogart’s Chophouse & Bar Steak & Seafood mariastaver
showcaserestaurant.com, B, Ln, Br, D, L bogartschophouse.com, $$$, Ln, D, E, P, L, R
Inspired after a 1940s New York-style steak house, Milestone
This ultra-contemporary dining room features a menu English B
of Northwest cuisine with global influence. Lounge is a offering cuts of T-bone, tenderloin, strip loin served with
live jazz. milestonesr
popular after-work spot and features an extensive list of Great patio o
wines by the glass. P The Brasserie Bistro – Park. Global
Sip Resto Lounge West Coast Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites Family atmosphere
$$$, D, E, L, R coasthotels.com, B, Ln, Br, D, R
A local favourite dining spot for those who enjoy nutri- The Rainci
SIP, a casual-upscale lounge featuring a unique menu, raincitygrill.
fuses wines, beers and spirits in all of our menu items. tious meals in a warm, friendly atmosphere. West Coast
cuisine.PF A progressiv
P Bay view. Aw
Stonegrill Steak & Seafood The Calling Public House West Coast seasonal me
Ln, D, V, R denmanfreehouse.ca, B, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L, R
On the shore of False Creek, downtown. Beautiful 270- Located in Vancouver’s West End, the most highly visited Downtown
degree panoramic view. Grilled steak and seafood with a tourist area in Greater Vancouver. An inviting social & Coal H
unique presentation. atmosphere. P Cardero’s
UnWine’d on Howe Bar & Grill Central Kitchen + Eurobar West Coast carderos.com
unwined.ca, $$, D, P, L centralbistro.com, $$, B, Ln, Br, D, P, L, R West Coast c
Vancouver’s hottest wine and tapas lounge appeals to A West End landmark, the Central is located in a pub. Lunch s
all senses with culinary delights, cool decor and warm turn-of-the-century refurbished home and boasts a fun, 4pm. F
atmosphere. flirtatious vibe. Gourmet food for everyday people.
Coal Harb
UVA Wine Bar – Moda Hotel Bar & Grill Checkers Bar & Grill – Hotel Har
uvawinebar.ca, $–$$, L Best Western Sands Hotel Bar & Grill attherenaiss
A bold and stylish room is complemented perfectly with rpbhotels.com, B, Ln, Br, D, E Scenic view
an extensive wine list and delicious cocktails. Small A great selection of beers on tap, a full complement of seat, creativ
plates that are great for a snack or sharing. spirits and wines and topnotch menu featuring items 11:30am–no
from our grill.
PH
White Spot Restaurants – Georgia Bar & Grill Currents
whitespot.com, B, Ln, Br, D, L Bayshore
B.C.’s favourite since 1928. A meal that’s irresistibly westin.com/
different. Famous legendary Triple “O” hamburgers. Relax and di
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European Chilli House Thai Bistro Southeast Asian The Fish House in Stanley Park Seafood
thaihouse.com/chilli, Ln, D, P, V, L, R fishhousestanleypark.com, Br, Ln, D, P, V, R
ore than 40 Experience modern comfort Thai cuisine amid a Imagine sunny patios overlooking English Bay, tennis
iss-French, stunning setting along the seawall on Beach Ave., with a courts and putting greens. Enjoy exceptional seafood,
million-dollar view.P our fresh oyster bar and famous flaming prawns. P
Bar & Grill Ciao Bella Restaurant Ltd Italian LIFT Bar Grill View West Coast
ciaobellavancouver.ca, $$, Ln, D, E, P, R liftbarandgrill.com, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, R
a fresh Step into Little Italy. This cozy restaurant has 50 seats A dynamic and sophisticated oceanfront restaurant
a fun retro inside and an outdoor heated patio open year long. It boasts stunning views of Stanley Park and mountains. In
is romantic and intimate and has a live piano Thurs. Coal Harbour. PH
Pub to Sun. Miku Restaurant Seafood
Comox St. Long Bar & Grill – mikurestaurant.com, $$$
k at Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites Bar & Grill From its signature Aburi-style sushi, lightly seared and
hrill as coasthotels.com, Ln, D, E, L infused with savory sauces to its tantalizing meats,
rs take the Great West End sports bar. Weekend entertainment. tenderized by Sumiyaki grilling, and desserts created by
Incredible pasta bar. P its Kyoto-trained pastry chef, Miku introduces cutting-
Delilah’s Restaurant & Bar West Coast edge culinary techniques to Vancouver.
West Coast delilahs.ca, $$$, D, E, L, R The Mill Marine Bistro Cafe/Bistro
Since first opening its doors in 1985, Delilah’s has been millbistro.ca, $$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L, R
celebrated as the Best Martini in Vancouver. Imaginative Perfect for soaking in Vancouver’s natural beauty and
menu and sauces and desserts made from scratch. treating your taste buds to the best casual menu on the
est End PH West Coast. P
West Coast India Bistro East Indian Patina Restaurant – Renaissance Vancouver
indiabistro.ca, $ Hotel Harbourside Bar & Grill
sharing Follow the inviting aromas of Indian spices up Davie renaissancevancouver.com, B, Ln, R
onal Village to India Bistro, where great service, food and Patina’s contemporary decor is enhanced with exhibits
atmosphere give us the edge. P of local artists’ fine works.
L’Altro Buca West Coast
Seafood altrobuca.ca, D, P, R
V, L, R Simple, seasonal food using classical cooking
mall or techniques and local ingredients. Garden courtyard
service. A patio.P
Maria’s Taverna on Denman Greek
& Seafood mariastaverna.com
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served with English Bay Bar & Grill
milestonesrestaurants.com, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L
Great patio overlooking English Bay. Steps to Stanley
Park. Globally inspired food in a stylish, yet casual
Family atmosphere. P
njoy nutri- The Raincity Grill West Coast
West Coast raincitygrill.com, Br, D, P, V, R
A progressive Pacific Northwest grill with an English
Bay view. Award-winning wine list and a contemporary
West Coast seasonal menu. Brunch Sat. and Sun. P
ighly visited Downtown – Stanley Park
social & Coal Harbour
Cardero’s Restaurant Seafood
West Coast carderos.com, $$$, Ln, D, E, P, V
West Coast cuisine at its finest. Waterfront deck. Marine
na pub. Lunch served daily from 11:30am, dinner from
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Coal Harbour Bar – Renaissance Vancouver
Hotel Harbourside Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill attherenaissance.com, Ln, D, E, V, L
Scenic view of Coal Harbour, with TV view from every
lement of seat, creative food menu and extensive cocktail choice.
ng items 11:30am–noon.
Currents at Bayshore – The Westin
Bayshore, Vancouver West Coast
westin.com/bayshore, $$$$, B, Br, V, R
Relax and dine in a richly scenic setting overlooking the
resort’s gardens and the North Shore mountains. Open
daily from 6:30am–9pm. P
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Chinatown Hennessey

R: Reservations recommended B: Breakfast Br: Brunch Ln: Lunch D: Dinner hennesseyd
Floata Seafood Restaurant Chinese
E: Live Entertainment P: Patio V: View L: Lounge Average Dinner Entree Price
floata.com, $$$, B, Ln, D Hennessey D
($CDN): $: less than $10 $$: $11–$20 $$$: $21–$30 $$$$: more than $30 distinct natu
The biggest Chinese seafood restaurant in Canada dining exper
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Wild Rice Chinese lombardos.c
in Stanley Park West Coast wildricevancouver.com, $$, Ln, D, L
prospectpoint.ca Award-winn
This vibrant space serves up locally inspired modern
Views from the top of Stanley Park. Enjoy rainforest Chinese cuisine accompanied by local wines and great Nyala Afri
trails, casual dining and shop for souvenirs. A Vancouver martinis. nyala.com
tradition. PH
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Seawall Bar & Grill – The Westin Commercial Drive & Main Street Africa, inclu
Bayshore, Vancouver Bar & Grill Burgoo Bistro – Main Cafe/Bistro using fresh i
westinbayshore.com, $$, Ln, D, P, V, L burgoo.ca, $ Sun Sui W
Casual yet intimate dining experience. Take in the sights Burgoo is an international cookhouse serving value- sunsuiwah.c
and sounds of Coal Harbour while dining fireside on oriented flavour-filled dishes of food for comfort, from Award-winn
Vancouver’s freshest seafood. P light to hearty meals. Best Seafoo
Stanley Park Pavilion West Coast Campagnolo Restaurant Italian Timbre Re
stanleyparkpavilion.com campagnolorestaurant.ca timbreresta
The Teahouse Restaurant West Coast Chutney Villa East Indian A bistro with
vancouverdine.com, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V chutneyvilla.com, $$, D good food. P
Teahouse Restaurant sits on water’s edge in Stanley Chutney Villa brings the soul of South India to the heart
Park. Contemporary dining with the best and longest of Vancouver. East Vancouver
sunset view. P Ashiana Ta
Federico’s Supper Club Italian
White Spot Restaurants – federicossupperclub.com, D, E, R ashianatand
Coal Harbour Bar & Grill Situated on Commercial Dr. in the heart of Little Italy. Award-winni
whitespot.com, B, Ln, Br, D, V, L Fine Italian cuisine. Dine and dance. meat, seafoo
B.C.’s favourite since 1928. A meal that’s irresistibly
P Free delivery
different. Famous legendary Triple “O” hamburgers. P The Canne
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Hennessey Dining Lounge Pan-Asian Old Spaghetti Factory Family
hennesseydininglounge.com, $$, Ln, D, E, P, L, R osf.ca, $$, Ln, D, P, V, L
Chinese
Hennessey Dining Lounge embodies the fusion of Vancouver’s best dining value. For great food, service
distinct natural elements into a unique and stimulating and atmosphere, all at affordable prices. Visit us in
anada dining experience. Gastown.
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Lombardo’s Restaurant – Salt Tasting Room Cafe/Bistro
Commercial Drive Italian salttastingroom.com
Chinese lombardos.ca, $$ A dynamic wine and charcuterie room located in historic
Award-winning pizzeria and restaurant. Gastown in the heart of Vancouver.
modern
and great Nyala African Cuisine African So.Cial At Le Magasin West Coast
nyala.com socialatlemagasin.com PH
We serve a diverse variety of food from many parts of Steamworks Brewing Company Bar & Grill
treet Africa, including Ethiopia, Morocco and South Africa, steamworks.com, Br, Ln, D, P, V, L
Cafe/Bistro using fresh ingredients from Vancouver. P Brew with a view. Microbrewery, pub, restaurant with
Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant Chinese award-winning food and great beer. Multiple rooms with
g value- sunsuiwah.com, Ln, Br, D character and ambience.
fort, from Award-winning restaurant: Best Chinese, Best Dim Sum, Steamworks TransContinental Steak & Seafood
Best Seafood. PH thetranscontinental.com
Italian Timbre Restaurant Canadian Water Street Cafe West Coast
timbrerestaurant.com, $ Ln, D, P, R
East Indian A bistro with a northern feel, the warmth of wood and Opened in 1988, this Gastown restaurant has high
good food. PH ceilings, large windows and a summer patio. Bright and
o the heart casual dining.
East Vancouver
Italian Ashiana Tandoori Restaurant East Indian Granville Island
ashianatandoori.com, $$, Ln, D, L Bridges Restaurant, Bistro & Bar Seafood
tle Italy. Award-winning cuisine for 25 years. Serving vegetarian, bridgesrestaurant.com, P, V
meat, seafood curries and sumptuous tandoori dishes. Located right at water’s edge on Granville Island. Relax
Free delivery. and enjoy fresh seafood in the bar, bistro, restaurant
The Cannery Seafood Restaurant Seafood or patio.P
canneryseafood.com, $$$, Ln, Br, D, V, L, R Cat’s Social House West Coast
For 38 years, The Cannery has set the standard for fresh thecatsmeow.ca, $$, B, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L, R
seafood in Vancouver. Free parking, best harbour and Whether you are dining during the summer or winter
mountain view. months, sipping beers out on the patio or unwinding in
La Casa Gelato Dessert & Ice Cream Parlour the lounge, the Cat’s Meow is a great place for dinner,
lacasagelato.com, P drinks and friends. P
The ultimate gelato. 198 flavours on location. P Dockside Restaurant –
Osteria Napoli Italian Granville Island Hotel West Coast
osterianapoli.com docksidebrewing.com, $$$, B, Ln, Br, E, P, V, L, R
Dockside Restaurant and Brewing Company in the
Gastown Granville Island Hotel combines great food and great
Al Porto Ristorante Italian views.P
alporto.ca, $$–$$$, Ln, D, V, L, R
Set in a warm Tuscan scene, the restaurant specializes
in Italian and seafood delicacies. Three private rooms
available.P
Canadian Maple Delights
Gourmet Bistro & Shoppe Cafe/Bistro
mapledelights.com, $
Gourmet bistro and retail store specializing in unique
maple products. Located in historic Gastown.
Cobre Restaurant Mexican/Latin
cobrerestaurant.com
The Irish Heather Pub
irishheather.com, Ln, D, E, P, V, L, R
Nacho- and wing-free zone. Award-winning menu at
cheap as chips prices. This 1890s building with its many
rooms is perfect for events.
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R: Reservations recommended B: Breakfast Br: Brunch Ln: Lunch D: Dinner thesmokingdog.com, $$$, Ln, D, P Quick-servic
E: Live Entertainment P: Patio V: View L: Lounge Average Dinner Entree Price Located in Kitsilano, The Smoking Dog Bistro boasts environmen
($CDN): $: less than $10 $$: $11–$20 $$$: $21–$30 $$$$: more than $30 one of the city’s best outdoor patios and classic French-
Mediterranean cuisine.
Milestone
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Sunset Grill Bar & Grill In the centre
Maria’s Taverna on West 4th Greek sunsetgrillvancouverbc.com, $$, B, Ln, Br, D, P, L, R Offering ups
mariastaverna.com One block from Kits Beach. A neighbourhood pub brunch. P
atmosphere featuring hearty, reasonably priced food O’Doul’s R
Migz Barbeque on Broadway Barbeque served by friendly staff.
migzbbq.com, $$, Ln, Br, D, P PH Listel Hot
Migz is a casual Kitsilano spot specializing in cherry- Tomato Fresh Food Cafe West Coast odoulsresta
wood smoked barbeque. Come watch a game and enjoy tomatofreshfoodcafe.com, $$, B, Ln, Br, D, P, R Located on l
our daily specials. P The Tomato Fresh Food Cafe follows a basic philosophy: and Bar focu
Milestone’s Grill & Bar – find first-rate ingredients to prepare first-rate food with a Pacific North
minimum of fuss at an affordable price. Mediterrane
Kitsilano Bar & Grill
milestonesrestaurants.com, Ln, Br, D, P, L Trattoria Italian Kitchen Italian Red Robin
Blocks from Vancouver’s best beaches. Year-round trattoriakitchen.ca redrobin.com
heated patio. Globally inspired food in a stylish yet Watermark on Kits Beach West Coast Providing gu
casual atmosphere. P watermarkrestaurant.ca, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L, R high-energy,
all social gro
Mistral French Bistro French Vancouver’s only beach restaurant located in Kitsilano.
mistralbistro.ca, $$$, Ln, D, P, R West Coast casual food service inside or outside on a Samba Br
Southern French bistro with a warm and unpretentious deck on the first floor. Outstanding views. P Steak Hou
atmosphere. P thaihouse.c
Robson Street Vancouver’s
The Naam Restaurant Vegetarian ing their sign
thenaam.com, B, Ln, Br, D, E, P Cactus Club – Robson West Coast
cactusclubcafe.com P meats and s
Reader’s choice Best Vegetarian for 10 years. Nachos,
salads, woks, Mexican and vegan dishes. Heated CinCin Ristorante + Bar Italian Thai Hous
enclosed patio with fireplace. cincin.net, $$$$, D, P, L thaihouse.c
An ingredient-driven seasonal menu with distinctive Established
The New Bohemian International offers a wide
thenewbohemian.ca, dishes embracing the sensibilities of Italy. Outstanding
desserts. P entrees.
Our mission is to create a relaxed and unpretentious
social ethic. Along with a room to eat organic foods, Cloud 9 Restaurant – Tropika o
drink quality wine and cocktails, meet friends and Empire Landmark Hotel West Coast tropikacana
become grounded again. empirelandmarkhotel.com, $$$$, B, D, E, V, L, R Superb, awa
Located on the 42nd floor. Live music on Fri. and Sat. cooking in a
Octopus’ Garden Japanese Robson St.
octopusgarden.ca, $$$, D, P, R evenings. Breathtaking 360-degree views of Vancouver. P
Using fresh local ingredients and seasonal essences, P Zin Restau
our Japanese staff and chefs have provided Vancouver Fogg n’Suds Restaurant Bar & Grill Pacific Pal
with unique traditional cuisine for 15 years. foggnsuds.com, Ln, D zin-restaura
Pinkys Steakhouse – Casual dining experience with a great selection of West Coast i
favourites. Canada’s largest selection of bottled beer designed roo
West 4th Steak & Seafood Robson loca
pinkyssteakhouse.com from around the world.
Provence Hermitage Restaurant French South G
Mediterranean Grill Mediterranean thehermitagevancouver.com, $$$, Ln, D, P, L, R
Gourmet Magazine Top Table. Chef/owner Herve Martin
Cru Wine B
provencevancouver.com H cru.ca, D, R
prepares innovative French food. Ex-chef of King Leopold
Quattro on Fourth Italian of Belgium. P An approach
quattrorestaurants.com, $$$, D, P, R wine list for
Quattro embraces the senses with a dazzling array of Hon’s Wun–Tun House Ltd. Chinese
hons.ca, $, Ln, D Maurya In
colour, flavour and aroma. Expect exceptional Italian mauryaindia
cuisine and wine. P Cantonese cuisine. Homemade noodles and potstickers.
Barbeque meats. Daily dim sum luncheon with vegetar- Exotic, mout
Quince Cafe/Bistro ian menu and dim sum. P healthy cuis
quince.ca, $$ P
Quince is a cafe, boutique food store and cooking school Inlets Bistro – Blue
Horizon Hotel West Coast Ouisi Bist
located at the edge of Granville Island. ouisibistro.c
bluehorizonhotel.com, $$, B, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company Pizza A casual bistro on Robson St. featuring West Coast This well-kn
rockymountainflatbread.ca P cuisine. Daily chef creations from our local waters and foods of New
valley farms. dishes and t
Room Eighteen West Coast P
roomeighteen.ca Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House Seafood Red Door
joefortes.ca, $$$$, Ln, Br, D, E, P, R reddoor.ca,
Sai Z Japanese Restaurant Japanese
saiz.ca Seafood and chop house serving classic American-style Traditional a
P food. Grilled fresh fish, hand-cut chops and freshly tion of wines
shucked oysters. atmosphere
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French McDonald’s – Thurlow Family Thai Spice Restaurant Southeast Asian
Quick-service restaurant offering quality food in a clean $$$, D, P, R
boasts environment at low prices. Dine in or take out. PH West Restaurant + Bar West Coast
sic French- Milestone’s Grill & Bar – Robson Bar & Grill westrestaurant.com, $$$$, D, R
milestonesrestaurants.com, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L Vancouver’s perennial Restaurant of the Year. Superb
Bar & Grill In the centre of Vancouver’s main shopping district. dishes showcasing modern interpretations of classic
D, P, L, R Offering upstairs dining and downstairs bar. All-day combinations.
pub brunch. P
ced food West Side
O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar –
Listel Hotel West Coast Arroy-D Thai Restaurant Southeast Asian
West Coast odoulsrestaurant.com, $$–$$$$, B, Ln, Br, D, E, P, L, R arroydthai.com
P, R Located on lively Robson St., O’Doul’s Restaurant Authentic Thai restaurant run and owned by family. No
hilosophy: and Bar focuses on the bountiful harvest of the MSG. Unique seating. Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–2pm, Sat.
food with a Pacific Northwest infused with warm flavours of the (holiday)–Thurs. 5–9pm, Fri.–Sat. 5–10pm.
Mediterranean. Fairview Pub – Park Inn & Suites Pub
Italian Red Robin Family fairviewpub.ca, $
redrobin.com Live rhythm and blues. Daily lunch and dinner specials.
West Coast Providing guests with an affordable, eclectic, timeless, Figmint Restaurant & Lounge –
V, L, R high-energy, colorful, fun environment that appeals to Plaza 500 Hotel European
all social groups.P figmintrestaurant.com, B, Ln, Br, D
Kitsilano.
ide on a Samba Brazilian Figmint’s contemporary-inspired design includes
Steak House Steak & Seafood three distinctive areas showcasing cuisine built
thaihouse.com/samba/index.html, Ln, D, E, L, R from European standards, using the freshest local
Vancouver’s first and only Brazilian steak house, featur- ingredients.
West Coast ing their signature all-you-can-eat Rodizio barbequed Kirin Seafood Restaurant Chinese
meats and salad bar. H kirinrestaurant.com, Ln, D, V, R
Italian Thai House Restaurant Southeast Asian Winner of numerous international restaurant awards
thaihouse.com, Ln, D, V, R since 1989 for exquisite food quality. Fresh and exotic
tinctive Established in 1986, the award-winning Thai House seafood creations. PH
utstanding offers a wide array of mild-to-spicy authentic Thai Market Cafe – Park Inn & SUites Canadian
entrees. parkplaza-vancouver.ca, B, Ln, D,
Tropika on Robson Pan-Asian Daily lunch and dinner specials. P
West Coast tropikacanadagroup.com, Ln, D Monk McQueens Fresh
, L, R Superb, award-winning Malaysian and Indonesian Seafood & Oyster Bar Seafood
and Sat. cooking in a contemporary West Coast setting on urban monkmcqueens.com, Ln, Br, D, E, P, V, L, R
Vancouver. Robson St. P Waterfront dining with a million-dollar view. Daily 11am–
Zin Restaurant & Lounge – midnight. Live jazz on Fri. and Sat. at 7pm. PH
Bar & Grill Pacific Palisades Hotel West Coast Seasons in the Park West Coast
zin-restaurant.com, B, Ln, Br, D, P, L, R seasonsinthepark.com, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L
on of West Coast ingredients with a global flair. Stylishly Located in beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park. Dine at the
led beer designed room with award-winning martinis and trendy top of the city with the best view of Vancouver’s skyline.
Robson location. P Shaughnessy Restaurant West Coast
French South Granville shaughnessyrestaurant.com, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, R
L, R Lunch, brunch and dinner. Serving creative comfort food
erve Martin
Cru Wine Bar Restaurant West Coast
cru.ca, D, R at VanDusen Garden, a 55-acre garden located minutes
ing Leopold from downtown. P
An approachable “vino bistro” featuring a colour-coded
wine list for food-and-wine pairing suggestions. Stages Bistro & Lounge –
Chinese Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre West Coast
Maurya Indian Cuisine East Indian
mauryaindiancuisine.com, D hivancouver.com, $$$, B, Ln, D, V, L
potstickers. Casual lounge with NTN Trivia. Big-screen television.
th vegetar- Exotic, mouthwatering dishes balancing flavour with
healthy cuisine using minimal oils, butter and creams. Daily and weekly specials. Digital television.P
P Szechuan Chongqing
Ouisi Bistro Cajun Seafood Restaurant Chinese
West Coast szechuanchongqing.com, $$, Ln, D, P, V, R
L ouisibistro.com, Ln, Br, D
This well-known South Granville eatery celebrates the Fully licensed Szechuan cuisine. Lunch special dim sum
Coast every day starting at $2.75. Patio is available during
aters and foods of New Orleans, offering delicious French-Cajun
dishes and traditional spicy Creole cooking. summer.
Red Door Pan-Asian Tojo’s Restaurant Japanese
Seafood tojos.com, D
reddoor.ca, $$, Ln, D, P, L, R
Traditional and current Pan-Asian food and a great selec- Open nightly for dinner 5:30–11pm. View of the city.
rican-style Outdoor summer patio.
reshly tion of wines and specialty cocktails in a friendly upbeat
atmosphere. P
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Charm Modern Thai Southeast Asian North Shore

R: Reservations recommended B: Breakfast Br: Brunch Ln: Lunch D: Dinner charmmodernthai.com, $$
Arms Reac
E: Live Entertainment P: Patio V: View L: Lounge Average Dinner Entree Price Be charmed at Vancouver’s first and only Thai-themed armsreachb
($CDN): $: less than $10 $$: $11–$20 $$$: $21–$30 $$$$: more than $30 resto-lounge as we combine Thailand’s renowned
authentic tastes, aromas and warm hospitality with the Serving won
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Deep Cove. P
Trafalgars Bistro French Cioppino’s
Mediterranean Grill Mediterranean Beach Hou
trafalgars.com, B, Br, Ln, D, P, R atthebeachh
Trafalgars offers the cozy informality of a French cioppinosyaletown.com, D, P, R
Cherry-wood interior makes for a warm and comfortable This beachfr
bistro with a menu that is elegant, adventurous and from every ta
affordable. setting while allowing a view of the open kitchen. PH heated patio
Tropika on Cambie Pan-Asian Elixir @ Opus – Opus award-winni
tropika-canada.com, Ln, D, R Hotel, Vancouver French The Boath
Superb Malaysian dining, warm service and elixirvancouver.ca, $$$, B, Ln, Br, D, L, R
Horsesho
reasonable pricing make this one of Vancouver’s most Bistro moderne meets Yaletown chic in Elixir at the boathousere
popular Asian dining rooms. world-renowned Opus Hotel. Open early morning to
late night. Ultimate We
Westward Ho! Bar & Grill – large. Fresh
University Golf Club West Coast glowbal grill & satay bar West Coast B.C. favourit
universitygolf.com, $$, B, Ln, Br, D, P, V glowbalgrill.com, Ln, Br, D, P, L, R
The Bridg
Dine at breakfast, lunch, dinner or weekend brunch Sleek decor, open kitchen, friendly service, energetic Capilano S
in a casual, warm and scenic setting at the University atmosphere and innovative cuisine. P capbridge.co
Golf Club. Goldfish Pacific Kitchen Seafood Charming he
Yaletown goldfishkitchen.com, $$$$, Ln, D, P, L, R summer out
Located in Yaletown, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen offers 11am–5pm.
Amarcord Ristorante Italiano Italian a fresh take on West Coast seafood with Pacific Rim
amarcord.ca, $$$, Ln, D, R Burgoo B
influences.F burgoo.ca, $
Authentic Northern Italian cuisine with full bar and
extensive wine list. Sixty-five seats, air conditioned, Hamilton Street Grill Steak & Seafood Burgoo is an
wheelchair access. hamiltonstreetgrill.com, $$$, Ln, D, P, L oriented flav
A contemporary, casual steak house featuring certified light to hear
Aria Restaurant & Lounge – Angus beef and fresh seafood. In Yaletown, close to
Westin Grand Vancouver West Coast event venues. P
westingrandvancouver.com, B, Ln, Br, D, V, L, R
Upscale, contemporary dining. Aria features fresh La Terrazza Italian
products from the farms, forests and waters of the laterrazza.ca, $$$, D, P, L, R
Pacific Northwest, blended with influences from around Award-winning La Terrazza features modern classic
the globe. PH Italian cuisine. Heated outdoor dining, private dining
rooms, fireplace. H
Bistro Sakana Neo Japonesque
Sushi & Tapas Japanese Milestone’s Grill & Bar –
$$ Yaletown Bar & Grill
Come and enjoy what long-time patrons often refer to as milestonesrestaurants.com, Ln, Br, D, P, L
“the best sushi in Vancouver.” Large outdoor patio, all-day brunch, private party
room. Globally inspired food in a stylish yet casual
Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar Seafood atmosphere.
bluewatercafe.net, $$$$, D, P
P
Provence Marinaside Seafood
Ex
Vancouver’s definitive destination for the freshest and
finest wild seafood. Award-winning wine list and raw provencevancouver.com, $$$, B, Ln, Br, D, P, V, R
Chefs Jean-Francis and Alessandra Quaglia bring the
an
bar.
Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar West Coast
warmth and generosity of Provence to every dish they
create.
pr
brixvancouver.com, $$$, D, P, L, R
Section (3) West Coast
Open late for comfortable, casual fine dining, nibbles
sectionthree.com St
in the wine bar and more than 60 wines by the glass.
Beautiful courtyard. Like no other restaurant in the city. In the heart of
Yaletown, Section (3) combines fun atmosphere and
di
Cactus Club – Yaletown West Coast delicious food with the best DJs and sexiest staff.
cactusclubcafe.com H Urban Thai Bistro Southeast Asian Ch
Capones Restaurant &
Live Jazz Club Mediterranean
thaihouse.com/urban/index.html, Ln, D, P, V, R to
An international Thai-influenced bistro serving modern,
caponesrestaurant.net, $$$, Ln, D, E, P, V, R contemporary Thai cuisine with a fusion twist.
Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club serves up a
Mediterranean menu along side live local jazz seven Yaletown Brewing Co. Bar & Grill
nights a week. drinkfreshbeer.com/yaletown.html, $$$, Ln, D, E, P, L, R
Vancouver’s original brewpub in the warehouse district
of Yaletown encompasses funky, old and new with great
food and flare.P

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heast Asian North Shore The Cheshire Cheese
Arms Reach Bistro West Coast Restaurant & Bar West Coast
i-themed diningoutguide.com/RestaurantDetail.aspx?ID=136, P
armsreachbistro.com, $$$, B, Ln, Br, D, E, P, V, L, R
wned On the waterfront at Lonsdale Quay Market. Serving
ty with the Serving wonderful West Coast fare. Located under the fresh seafood, famous British dishes and many more
yellow umbrellas, overlooking the ocean in the heart of favourites in a related atmosphere. Outdoor patio.
Deep Cove. P P
Beach House at Dundarave Pier West Coast DEUCE Restaurant West Coast
diterranean deucerestaurant.ca P
atthebeachhouse.com
This beachfront landmark boasts incomparable views Fraiche Restaurant West Coast
omfortable fraicherestaurant.ca, $$$
hen. from every table, a relaxed fine dining room, a 70-seat
PH heated patio, a comfortable martini lounge and an This upscale eatery combines an elegant room with a
award-winning list. P modern airy feel in an inspired location paired with a
French The Boathouse Restaurant – menu of seasonal, West Coast contemporary classics.
Horseshoe Bay Seafood Gusto di Quattro Italian
at the boathouserestaurants.ca, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, R quattrorestaurants.com, $$$, Ln, D, R
ning to
Ultimate West Coast experience for groups small or A North Shore favourite, located by Lonsdale Quay,
large. Fresh seafood, waterfront views, great service. A Gusto offers awarded Italian cuisine in an intimate
West Coast B.C. favourite. P setting. P
The Bridge House Restaurant – LE BISTRO Chez Michel French
nergetic Capilano Suspension Bridge West Coast chezmichelvancouver.com, $$$, Ln, D, P, V, L, R
capbridge.com, $$, Ln, P, V Elegant, casual French neighbourhood bistro ideally
Seafood Charming heritage home with intimate rooms and located in North Vancouver for conventions, tour groups,
summer outdoor dining. Open April 15–Oct. 31 from associations, weddings, fundraisers and parties up to
offers 11am–5pm. 175 people.
fic Rim Burgoo Bistro – Lonsdale Cafe/Bistro Moustache Cafe West Coast
burgoo.ca, $ moustachecafe.ca, $$$, D, L, R
& Seafood Burgoo is an international cookhouse serving value- The Moustache Cafe, after 15 years on Marine Dr., has
oriented flavour-filled dishes of food for comfort, from moved into the up-and-coming area of Lower Lonsdale.
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Hart House Restaurant West Coast Kirin Seaf

R: Reservations recommended B: Breakfast Br: Brunch Ln: Lunch D: Dinner harthouserestaurant.com, Ln, Br, D Restauran
E: Live Entertainment P: Patio V: View L: Lounge Average Dinner Entree Price Heritage house in a park setting overlooking the lake. kirinrestaur
($CDN): $: less than $10 $$: $11–$20 $$$: $21–$30 $$$$: more than $30 Fifteen–20 minutes from downtown. Closed on Mon. Top-rated Ch
P the bay in Ri
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horizonsrestaurant.com, $$$–$$$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V,
Milestone’s Grill & Bar – L, R The Point
Park Royal Bar & Grill With a breathtaking view, Horizons is a tourist and local stevestonpo
milestonesrestaurants.com, $$, Ln, Br, D favourite, specializing in West Coast cuisine and local President
Newly renovated outdoor patio is a great place to relax seafood. P & Suites V
and enjoy a signature Bellini. You’re guaranteed to have radisson.com
a great time. Richmond
Featuring As
Northlands Restaurant American Grille – Vancouver Asian and Eu
& Lounge West Coast Airport Marriott West Coast techniques t
northlandsbarandgrill.com, B, Ln, Br, D, L marriott.com, B, Ln, D, flavours.
Serving innovative cuisine in an award-winning golf A contemporary family-oriented West Coast restaurant
showcasing only the finest available ingredients, served Shady Isla
course setting. Fully public. Open seven days a week for
breakfast, lunch, dinner and pub. P in a modern and relaxing atmosphere. Sun Sui W
The Boathouse Restaurant – Restauran
The Observatory – Grouse sunsuiwah.c
Mountain Resorts West Coast Richmond Seafood
boathouserestaurants.ca, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L, R Award-winn
grousemountain.com, Br, D, V, R Best Seafoo
Experience the elegance of The Observatory. Exquisite Ultimate West Coast experience for groups small or
West Coast cuisine and panoramic views atop the Peak large. Fresh seafood, waterfront views, great service. A Tivoli’s Re
of Vancouver. P B.C. favourite. Executive
Carmichael’s Restaurant – & Confere
The Ocean Club Restaurant executiveho
& Lounge West Coast Hilton Vancouver Airport Italian
vancouverairport.hilton.com Tantilize you
theoceanclub.ca, $$$, D, E, P, V, L, R to Tivoli’s, a
The Ocean Club is Miami Beach glamour and West Coast Carver’s Steakhouse – Executive pays tribute
warmth all wrapped up in one sexy package. P Hotel Vancouver Airport Steak & Seafood
carverssteakhouse.net Tramonto
Salmon House on the Hill Seafood Casino Re
salmonhouse.com, $$$–$$$$, Ln, Br, D, E, V, L, R Dockside Cafe @ River Rock riverrock.co
A window-wrapped dining room offering a spectacular Casino Resort West Coast With spectac
view and featuring seasonal local cuisine cooked on the riverrock.com tures a delic
aldergrill. P Serving only the best products and most interesting and
diverse dishes, the Dockside Cafe must be experienced Yokohama
Saltaire Restaurant & Terrace West Coast to be believed. The menu reflects local and regional Japanese R
saltaire.ca, Ln, D, P, V $$
specialties.
Stylish atmosphere with fresh seafood, pastas, The ancient
chops and wood-oven pizzas on the West Vancouver Elephant & Castle Restaurant here at the Y
waterfront. Ocean views on the terrace. & Pub –Delta Vancouver Airport West Coast surrounding
deltavancouverairport.com, Ln, Br, D
Zen Japanese Restaurant Japanese Located on the banks of the Fraser River, the pier offers
zensushi.ca, $$, D, P, V
West Coast cuisine with an emphasis on seafood. Open
Mouth-dropping views of brilliant sunsets serve as the for lunch, dinner and Sun. brunch. DOCK-O
perfect complement to the mouthwatering creations
provided by Zen’s team of highly skilled chefs. P Hemisphere North – Delta
Vancouver Airport Hotel Bar & Grill
Burnaby/ New West deltavancouverairport.com, Ln, D
The Boathouse Restaurant – Open for breakfast daily. Overlooks the pool and
New Westminster Seafood picturesque gardens. Available for private functions and
boathouserestaurants.ca, $$$, B, Ln, D, P, V, L, R receptions.
Ultimate West Coast experience for groups small or Highlander – Best Western
large. Fresh seafood, waterfront views, great service. A Abercorn Inn Canadian
B.C. favourite. PH abercorn-inn.com, Ln, D, P, L
Crystal Grille – Hilton Please join us for the taste of Vancouver. Good food is
Vancouver Metrotown European one of the best pleasures in life, so we take pride in
hiltonvancouver.com, selecting the finest and freshest ingredients. Our trained
Located on the third floor of the four-diamond-award chefs will provide you with tempting meals and skillfully
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown, the Crystal Bar and Grille delicious desserts.
offers continental cuisine prepared with West Coast Hippo’s Bar & Grill – Quality
finesse. F VH Inn Vancouver Airport Bar & Grill
Fortune House Seafood Restaurant Chinese qualityinnvancouverairport.com, $$, B, Ln, D, E, L
fortunehouserestaurant.com, $$ More than 24 TVs and two big screens. Full menu
Fresh off a million-dollar renovation, the restaurant and available with daily specials. Live entertainment every
its award-winning team of chefs meets a standard other weekend with pay-per view sports. P
Chinese restaurants try hard to achieve.

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West Coast Kirin Seafood Beyond Vancouver
Restaurant (Richmond) Chinese Desi Junction Southeast Asian
the lake. kirinrestaurant.com, Ln, D, V, R
desidowntown.ca
on Mon. P Top-rated Chinese restaurant centrally located next to
the bay in Richmond Centre. Fresh and exotic seafood Coza! Tuscan Grill Italian
West Coast creations. coza.ca
D, P, V,
The Point Restaurant & Tapas West Coast Araxi Restaurant + Bar West Coast
st and local stevestonpoint.com araxi.com, $$$$, D, P, V, L, R
and local President Cafe – Radisson President Hotel Perennial Best Whistler Restaurant. International repu-
& Suites Vancouver Airport West Coast tation for excellence in food, wine and hospitality.
P
radisson.com/vancouverca, B, Ln, Br, D, R The Boathouse Restaurant –
Featuring Asian-fusion cuisine that blends the best of Port Moody Seafood
Asian and European spices, ingredients and cooking boathouserestaurants.ca, $$$, Ln, Br, D, E, P, V, L, R
West Coast techniques to create innovative, tempting and delicious Distinctively West Coast. Extensive wine list, freshest
flavours. quality seafood, premium steaks and great service. P
estaurant
nts, served Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill Seafood The Boathouse Restaurant –
Sun Sui Wah Seafood White Rock Seafood
Restaurant – Richmond Chinese boathouserestaurants.ca, $$$, Ln, Br, D, P, V, L, R
sunsuiwah.com, Ln, Br, D Ultimate West Coast experience for groups small or
Seafood large. Fresh seafood, waterfront views, great service. A
V, L, R Award-winning restaurant: Best Chinese, Best Dim Sum,
Best Seafood. B.C. favourite.
mall or
service. A Tivoli’s Restaurant – nightlife
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel
& Conference Centre West Coast 900 West Lounge – Fairmont
Italian executivehotels.net Hotel Vancouver
Tantilize your senses, temp your taste buds. Come down fairmont.com/hotelvancouver, Ln, D, E, L
to Tivoli’s, a bistro in a garden setting. Here, the menu Lounge and linger. Lounging, as you know it, will never
pays tribute to West Coast cuisine. be the same.
& Seafood
Tramonto – River Rock The Bayside Room – Best
Casino Resort Italian Western Sands Hotel
riverrock.com rpbhotels.com, Ln, Br, E, V, L
West Coast With spectacular views of the Fraser River, Tramonto fea- With world-famous English Bay as its backdrop, the
tures a delicious selection of Southern Italian cuisine. Bayside Room is Vancouver’s best-loved cocktail lounge
resting and and piano bar.
xperienced Yokohama Teppanyaki
egional Japanese Restaurant Japanese Bull & Bear Lounge –
$$ Days Inn Vancouver
The ancient art of Japanese-style cooking is carried on daysinnvancouver.com, Ln, L
here at the Yokohama in authentic Japanese country-inn Cozy atmosphere is complemented by 52-inch wide-
West Coast surroundings. screen satellite TV.
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(Clockwise from top left): Cocktails at scene, and now you’re ready for some after-dark excitement
and dinner. Yew Restaurant; The Yale Hotel blues to round out the evening. There’s a whole universe of fun in
ace before club; cocktails at glowball. the nightlife scene, and finding new places to unwind after a
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aterfront Safe, walkable streets downtown make going out an
enjoyable experience. You’ll find the downtown core loaded
with intimate pubs where you can catch a Canucks hockey
game with the locals, hot nightclubs perfect for dancing
and live music venues where you can take in a show by an
undiscovered local band or a well-known touring act.
For live music, check out The Roxy, located on Granville

Street, or The Yale Hotel, Cellar nightclub, Capones
Restaurant & Live Jazz Club and O’Doul’s Restaurant &
Bar, which are good for music fans in search of some jazz.
Many hotels have live music in their bars and lounges, and
there are always shows in Vancouver’s performing arts
venues.
If you’re looking for some gaming fun at the casino,

you don’t have to go far to find what you’re looking for.
Edgewater Casino is located downtown, not far from BC
Place Stadium. The River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond
also has gaming, and both places are loaded with other
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Vancouver Lodging
Where to Stay
For every traveller to Vancouver, there’s a local hotel sure to fit
your specific needs and interests.
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Hotels (Clockwise from top left): Four
With more than 24,000 hotel rooms in the city, every price Seasons Hotel Vancouver; pet-friendly
point, amenity offering and style of hotel is available. The lodging at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver;
information in this section will make it easy to find the perfect friendly hospitality at Sheraton
room. Organized by area, the listings will help you identify the Vancouver Wall Centre. ©TVan/Four
perfect property with the quick, easy-to-compare format. Seasons Hotel; ©Fairmont Hotel;
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Bed and Breakfasts

Romantic settings, cozy furnishings and home-style charm
are all part of the magic of staying at a bed and breakfast
in Vancouver. Many of these are family owned and operated,
which makes it as much like home as you can get.
Hostels
If you’re a student visiting Vancouver, you might consider a
youth hostel as your headquarters for exploring the city. With
no less than a half dozen different properties, the choices are
plentiful, and the amenities are always sufficient.
Campgrounds and RV Parks

Right outside the city, some of the most spectacular outdoor
camping settings await. For those rolling into town in RVs, the
listings in this section will direct you to great places to park
and plug in.
For information
on booking
Fishing Lodges and Resorts
Accommodations throughout British Columbia include accommodation
luxurious five-star suites with the ultimate in cuisine and service during the
as well as some of the world’s most highly regarded wilderness Vancouver 2010
lodges and resorts. Olympic Winter
Games, see
Visit our website at tourismvancouver.com (or call page 26.
877.826.1717) where you can book accommodation online
and take advantage of special rates and packages.
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Barclay Hotel Cascadia Hotel & Suites Empire Land
1348 Robson St. 1234 Hornby St. $$$$– S, W, I, Downtown
604.688.8850, barclayhotel.com 604.688.1234, 800.663.1234 $$$$$ E, K 1400 Robso
A touch of Europe in downtown Vancouver at an cascadiahotelvancouver.com 604.687.051
affordable price. Conveniently located downtown; large suites with fully empireland
Best Western Chateau Granville Hotel equipped kitchens, MiBistro & Bar, underground park- The tallest h
1100 Granville St. $$$$ L ing, complimentary hot buffet breakfast www PH famous Rob
604.669.7070, 800.663.0575 views.
Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
chateaugranville.com 1015 Burrard St. $$$$ I, K Executive
Three blocks from Robson. Renovated three-diamond 604.687.0575, 800.663.1818 1379 Howe S
hotel. Ninety 450-sq.-ft. one-bedroom suites, micro/ century-plaza.com 604.688.76
fridge, 60 rooms, restaurant, banquet. www Thirty-storey all-suite hotel. Walk to convention centre executiveho
Best Western Downtown Vancouver and downtown business district. Top-rated spa and Four-star bo
718 Drake St. $$–$$$$$ S, W, E, great restaurant. city’s busin
604.669.9888, 888.669.9888 K rooms and a
Club Intrawest – Vancouver
bestwesterndowntown.com 1001 Hornby St. S, W, I, Fairmont
Steps to financial district, entertainment and shops. 604.331.3245, 877.258.5657 E, K 900 W. Geor
Free drop-off shuttle anywhere downtown and free clubintrawestresorts.com 604.684.313
high-speed Internet. www F Designer suites at the heart of it all. Club Intrawest – fairmont.co
Best Western Sands Hotel Vancouver is just blocks off Robson St., famous for its In the heart
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1755 Davie St. $$$–$$$$ S, E, K
604.682.1831, 800.661.7887 Coast Coal Harbour Hotel Fairmont
rpbhotels.com 1180 W. Hastings St. $$$$$ L, W, O, 1039 Canad
Affordable luxury. Full-service hotel across from English 604.697.0202, 800.663.1144 E 604.895.06
Bay beach, steps from Stanley Park. Free high-speed coasthotels.com fairmont.co
wireless Internet. www F One of downtown Vancouver’s newest hotels. Fresh, Opening Jan
elegant and chic, with all of the city’s conveniences at guest rooms
Blue Horizon Hotel your footstep.
1225 Robson St. $$$$ L, S, W, I, The Fairm
604.688.1411, 800.663.1333 E Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites 900 Canada
bluehorizonhotel.com 1763 Comox St. $$$$$ L, S, W, I, 604.691.199
Ideally located in the heart of Robson. Large 604.688.7711, 800.663.1144 E, K fairmont.co
contemporary corner rooms with balconies; many coasthotels.com Waterfront h
featuring spectacular views. www Spacious guest rooms, one- and two-bedroom suites. Vancouver C
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Bosman’s Hotel beautiful views.
1060 Howe St. $$$ O Four Seasons
604.682.3171, 888.267.6267 Comfort Inn Downtown 791 W. Geor
bosmanshotel.com 654 Nelson St. $$$– L, K 604.689.93
Central downtown location near shopping, restaurants, 604.605.4333, 888.605.5333 $$$$$ fourseasons
theatres, nightlife, BC Place, GM Place, Chinatown and comfortinndowntown.com Luxurious h
beaches. European boutique style. Close to tourist attractions restaurants
and cruise terminals. Complimentary continental and shops.
The Buchan Hotel breakfast, gym pass.
1906 Haro St. $–$$$ The Georgian
604.685.5354, 800.668.6654 Days Inn Vancouver Downtown 773 Beatty S
buchanhotel.com 921 W. Pender St. $$$$– L 604.682.555
Sixty-three nonsmoking units, 32 with private bath. 604.681.4335, 877.681.4335 $$$$$ georgiancou
Laundry. Bike/ski storage. One block from Stanley Park, daysinnvancouver.com Four-and-a-
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Budget Inn – Patricia Hotel shops. www
403 E. Hastings St. $ Greenbrier
604.255.4301, 888.926.1017 Delta Vancouver Suites 1393 Robson
budgetpathotel.bc.ca 550 W. Hastings St. $$$$$ L, E 604.683.455
Vancouver’s best buy. The city’s premier budget hotel. 604.689.8188, 888.663.8811 greenbrierh
deltavancouversuites.ca Deluxe room
Burrard Inn An all-suite hotel located in the heart of downtown Complimen
1100 Burrard St. $$$ K Vancouver. Close to shopping and entertainment. and coffee e
604.681.2331, 800.663.0366
burrardinn.com
Seventy-one rooms located in downtown Vancouver.
Smoking and nonsmoking rooms. Parking available.
Visa, M/C, JCB. Interac. No pets.
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S, W, I, Downtown Vancouver Vancouver Downtown
E, K 1400 Robson St. $$$–$$$$$ L, S, W, 111 Robson St. $$$$$ S, W, E,
604.687.0511, 800.830.6144 E 604.602.1008, 877.602.1008 K
with fully empirelandmarkhotel.com hamptoninnvancouver.com
und park- The tallest hotel in downtown Vancouver, located on the Newer hotel with 132 rooms and suites. Located across
w PH famous Robson St. 357 guest rooms with breathtaking from BC Place. Free breakfast, downtown shuttle
views. service, bottled water. www F
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1379 Howe St. $$$$ W, E Vancouver Downtown
604.688.7678, 888.388.3932 1110 Howe St. $$$$– L, S, I, E,
on centre executivehotels.net 604.684.2151, 800.663.9151 $$$$$ K
pa and Four-star boutique wine-themed hotel located in the holidayinnvancouver
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900 W. Georgia St. $$$$$ L, S, W, I,
604.684.3131, 800.441.1414 E, K Hotel Georgia
awest – fairmont.com/hotelvancouver 801 W. Georgia St. $$$$ E
us for its In the heart of downtown, steps from the city’s best 604.682.5566, 800.663.1111
shopping, dining and entertainment. wwww H hotelgeorgia.bc.ca
Fairmont Pacific Rim Undergoing renovation.
L, W, O, 1039 Canada Place $$$$$ L, W, O, Hotel Le Soleil
E 604.895.0612, 800.441.1414 E 567 Hornby St. $$$$$
fairmont.com/pacificrim 604.632.3000, 877.632.3030
. Fresh, Opening January 2010. Five-star services, 400 luxurious lesoleilhotel.com
iences at guest rooms, Willow Stream spa, restaurants/lounge. Boutique hotel located in the financial, entertainment
The Fairmont Waterfront and shopping district. Short walk to cruise ships and
900 Canada Place Way $$$$$ W, O, E convention centre. wwww F
L, S, W, I, 604.691.1991, 800.441.1414 Howard Johnson Hotel
E, K fairmont.com/waterfront 1176 Granville St. $$$– L, E, K
Waterfront hotel linked to a concourse of shops, the 604.688.8701, 800.654.6336 $$$$$
m suites. Vancouver Convention Centre and cruise ship terminal. hojovancouver.com
uver with wwww PH We are an exquisite boutique hotel in the heart of
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791 W. Georgia St. $$$$$ L, S, W,
L, K 604.689.9333, 800.268.6282 O, I, E
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Luxurious hotel located atop Pacific Centre’s shops and
actions restaurants. Walk to the convention centre, theatres
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773 Beatty St. $$$$$ L, W, E
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L 604.682.5555, 800.663.1155 Vancouver’s Classic Drive-in Motel
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Four-and-a-half-star (Canada Select) boutique
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Deluxe rooms, executive and superior suites.
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Tel: 604-434-2464
Fax: 604-430-1045
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A European-style hotel includes continental breakfast, The newest urban retreat; 77 luxurious rooms, seven oceanside-h
coin-laundry and overnight storage. Near shopping and suites. VOYA Restaurant & Lounge, BeFit Studio and Spa Suites with
transportation. Suite make this the perfect setting for a few leisurely Stanley Park
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788 Richards St. $$$$ L, S, W, Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver Opus Hotel
778.327.4100, 888-855-1050 O, E 645 Howe St. $$$$$ L, S, W, I, 322 Davie S
lhermitagevancouver.com 604.687.1122, 800.667.2300 E 604.642.67
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L, W, E 900 Seymour St. $$$– L 1133 W. Hastings St. $$$$$ L, S, W, I,
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1847 Pendrell St. $$$ K 604.685.1301, 888.699.5222
604.682.5641, 877.506.2326 rivieraonrobson.com
s, seven oceanside-hotel.com Located in the heart of world-famous Robson St. All
dio and Spa Suites with or without kitchen. Close to English Bay and suites have a fully equipped kitchen. Nice city and
eisurely Stanley Park. Walk to downtown and restaurants. Free harbour views.
wireless in all rooms.
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L, S, W, I, 322 Davie St. $$$$$ E 604.689.8033, .800.661.8870 E, K
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opushotel.com Historic Yaletown’s only all-suite hotel. Short walk to BC
of the Uniquely stylish and always fresh, Opus Hotel redefines Place, GM Place, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Yaletown,
close to the boutique experience. F Gastown, Chinatown.
Pacific Palisades Hotel Sandman Hotel Vancouver
1277 Robson St. $$$$$ L, S, W, I, 180 W. Georgia St. $$$–$$$$ S, W, I,
604.688.0461, 800.663.1815 E, K 604.681.2211, 800.726.3626 E, K
pacificpalisadeshotel.com sandmanhotels.com
This full-service hotel on fashionable Robson St. has a Full-service hotel located in the entertainment district.
South Beach design and fun atmosphere for the young Featuring restaurant, pub, lounge, athletic club, pool,
at heart. www gated parking and more. PH
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Suite 300 – 999 Canada Place $$$$$ L, S, W, Downtown Vancouver
ons 604.662.8111, 800.663.1515
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1335 Howe St. $$–$$$$$ O, E, K Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver
604.682.0229, 800.663.8474 1128 W. Georgia St. $$$$$ L, S, W,
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Full-service boutique-style hotel with 157 rooms and shangri-la.com/vancouver
suites with kitchens. Fitness World access. Pet friendly. Shangri-La’s legendary hospitality arrives in Vancouver.
City centre.P This 119-room luxury hotel occupies the first 15 floors of
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604.685.1111, 888.835.0078 1088 Burrard St. $$$$$ L, S, W, I,
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. Located in the entertainment district with easy access sheratonvancouver.com
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European boutique hotel with all nonsmoking rooms. stregishotel.com
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604.682.5511, 866.378.8866 E 604.681.6369, 877.681.6369 next to dow
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meeting facilities, award-winning restaurant and Vida furniture. Complimentary breakfast. Private parking for
Wellness Spa. wwwww cars. 2400 Motel
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Elegant downtown hotel with full conference facilities large family
Vancouver’s most romantic four-diamond boutique motel-style
and the use of the exclusive Terminal City Club. hotel offers 83 luxurious guest rooms, a great
Tropicana Suite Hotel restaurant and fabulous spa. wwww Cassandra
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Fraser River Fishing Lodge
7984 McDonald Rd., 604.796.1210, fraserriverlodge.com
King Pacific Lodge, A Rosewood Resort
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1515 Discovery St., 604.224.3208, 888.203.4303
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1018 Granville St.
604.682.8226, 877.562.2783, samesun.com • Free continental breakfast
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Go Farther
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Photography
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hiking at Singing
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Columbia gourm
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adventures nice and easy or the faster, adrenalin-filled variety. Islands. ©TVan/
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Location: Sea to Sky &

Vancouver Island Gulf Islands Sunshine
Whistler
Getting There: Whistler is only a two- Take BC Ferries’ hour- BC Ferries visits many Gulf BC Ferries sails
hour drive north up the and-a-half ride west Island ports from Vancouver Langdale, Earls
254-mile scenic Highway across the Georgia Strait and offers several itineraries Saltery Bay nort
99, known as the Sea to to Victoria or Nanaimo to help you see as many of Vancouver.
Sky Highway. on Vancouver Island. them as you like.
Why Go? The warm months are Savouring the sights Dozens of islands, inlets The coast’s islan
ideal for hiking, camping and smells of the ocean and calm, watery coves towns offer quie
and mountain biking on the ferry ride over is make for excellent maritime from bustling Va
among wildflower- half the fun. Once there, exploration by visitors and — giving you a f
carpeted expanses; charming towns, 2,000 locals alike, and it’s virtually isolation just on
winter brings Olympic miles of rocky coastline, impossible not to stumble from the city. An
Games-caliber skiing and whale-watching hot spots, upon the islands’ many arts name implies, y
snowshoeing conditions. gardens and national park communities. to catch a lot of
reserves await.
Slow Lane: Take your time driving, Explore B.C.’s capital, Stroll through galleries, Attend one of th
stopping for scenic Victoria, a walkable studios and weekend and summer music
photo ops in Garibaldi city with gourmet summer markets for works festivals and fai
Provincial Park, Shannon restaurants, famous tea by local artists on Salt Spring Gibsons, Pende
Falls near Squamish and service at the Fairmont Island. Bask in the sun and Halfmoon Bay a
the Howe Sound Fjord. Empress Hotel, the gentle waves on Gabriola Visit the Ruby La
Stop in Brackendale, historic Craigdarroch Island’s quiet beaches. near Earl’s Cove
near Squamish, where Castle, and Butchart Retire to a cozy B&B on turtles, beavers
bald eagle spottings are Gardens’ five acres of Gabriola. Spend a day and other wildli
frequent. show gardens with vivid bird watching in Saturna’s
blooms year-round. forests.
Fast Lane: Whiz across Whistler’s Search out Pacific octopi, Take the challenging hike to White-water raf
8,000 acres of skiable wolf eels and spiny pink the top of Mount Galiano. the tidal rapids
terrain on two mountains scallops while scuba Find a kayaking outfitter the Skookumch
connected by a gondola. diving in the temperate on Mayne and paddle to Narrows. Take a
Take a Snowcat tour waters off Nanaimo. a tucked-away camping sightseeing tou
through fresh back- Hang ten in Tofino, site. Skirt Pender Island’s Sechelt. Follow
country powder. Ride known as Canada’s Surf lakes and bays on a bicycle. Forest Canoe Ro
the gondola to the top City. Or take a whale- Charter a salmon-fishing Saltery Bay mor
in warmer months and watching trip in the Juan boat on Salt Spring. kilometres throu
mountain bike down its de Fuca Strait. 12 lakes.
rugged terrain.
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where Pass; Edible British
Columbia gourmet
er your kayaking tour in the Gulf
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Whistler; ©TVan/Edible BC
Seattle &
slands Sunshine Coast Okanagan Valley Fraser Valley
Portland
its many Gulf BC Ferries sails regularly to Take the Trans-Canada Head east on Highway 1. Amtrak Cascades is a
om Vancouver Langdale, Earls Cove and Highway five hours east of Most towns are within an fast, easy way to get from
eral itineraries Saltery Bay northwest of Vancouver. hour or two drive. to the heart of either city;
e as many of Vancouver. or take the scenic drive
ke. south on I-5 (Seattle, 2.5
hours; Portland, 5).
nds, inlets The coast’s islands and This is home base for The valley is rich in history Two of the Pacific
ery coves towns offer quiet getaways agritourism in B.C. One of and agriculture, drawing Northwest’s largest cities,
llent maritime from bustling Vancouver Canada’s warmest regions, visitors who seek farm- Seattle and Portland offer
visitors and — giving you a feeling of Okanagan is an ideal fresh produce markets, endless cosmopolitan
nd it’s virtually isolation just one hour setting for growing wine wineries and hiking and delights: award-winning
t to stumble from the city. And, as its grapes (at its 120 wineries) biking on lush trails. restaurants, boutique
ds’ many arts name implies, you’re likely and rolling hills of apple, shopping, stellar nightlife
to catch a lot of rays. pear and cherry trees, nut scenes and world-class
farms, beets and more. arts.
galleries, Attend one of the many Drive or bike ride between Relax at the Harrison Hot Tour the Portland
eekend and summer music and arts wineries for tastes of Springs Resort & Spa. See International Rose Test
ets for works festivals and fairs in Canada’s famed ice wines Fort Langley’s museums, Garden or take in a
s on Salt Spring Gibsons, Pender Harbour, in Kelowna, Penticton, historic sites and antique Portland Trailblazers
n the sun and Halfmoon Bay and Sechelt. Vernon and Osoyoos. shops. Pick fruit and NBA basketball game.
on Gabriola Visit the Ruby Lake Lagoon Play a round of golf on hazelnuts and sample Stroll Seattle’s open-air
beaches. near Earl’s Cove to see Kelowna’s rolling hills. cheeses and wines in Olympic Sculpture Park’s
y B&B on turtles, beavers, elk, otters Take a ride on the historic Langley. Commune with large-scale artworks or sit
nd a day and other wildlife. Kettle Valley Steam animals in the Greater and sip a latte in the city’s
in Saturna’s Railway. Vancouver Zoo. famed coffee shops.
enging hike to White-water raft through Take windsurfing lessons Embark on a white Hop between music
unt Galiano. the tidal rapids of on Okanagan Lake in sturgeon and Pacific venues in the Pearl and
g outfitter the Skookumchuck Kelowna. Enjoy sunny salmon sport-fishing downtown districts to
paddle to Narrows. Take a seaplane winter days at six area adventure with a Fraser hear the countless bands
y camping sightseeing tour out of ski resorts. Play beach River guide. Gallop that populate Portland’s
der Island’s Sechelt. Follow the Powell volleyball or rent boats through Fraser Canyon on indie music scene. Take
s on a bicycle. Forest Canoe Route near at the turquoise-hued horseback. Splash around an underground walking
mon-fishing Saltery Bay more than 80 Kalamalka Lake in Vernon. Harrison Lake on a Jet Ski. tour of Seattle’s Pioneer
pring. kilometres through Explore Okanagan Hike around Bridal Veil Square or a flightseeing
12 lakes. Mountain Provincial Park Falls east of Chilliwack. tour from South Lake
by bicycle. Union.
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P.O. Box 286 – 1971 Harbour Dr., Ucluelet 160 Esplanada Ave., Harrison Hot Springs
250.726.4625, 800.979.9303, taucalearesort.com 604.796.1111, 866.338.8111, harrisonbeachhotel.com
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1155 Resort Dr., Parksville 100 Esplanade Ave., Harrison Hot Springs
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1961 Douglas St., Victoria 2751 Westside Rd., Kelowna
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Vacation Inn Hotel & Conference Center Prestige Harbourfront Resort and
3020 Douglas St., Victoria Convention Centre
250.386.6141, 800.663.5660, vacationinnhotels.com 251 Harbourfront Dr., Sun Peaks
250.833.5800, prestigehotelsandresorts.com
Weigh West Marine Resort
634 Campbell St., Tofino Semiahmoo Resort-Golf-Spa
250.725.3277, 800.665.8922, weighwest.com 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy., Blaine
360.318.2000, 800.770.7992, semiahmoo.com
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Osprey Ln. at Chesterman Beach, Tofino Cruise Ship Companies
250.725.3100, 800.333.4604, wickinn.com www
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206.281.3535, 877.724.5425, hollandamerica.com
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2815 Second Ave., Suite 400, Seattle, WA
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2400 Motel........................................101 The Bay...............................................62 Budget Rent A Car – Airport.................68 The Cheshire
4x4 Touring Adventures.......................40 Bayshore Bicycles & Rollerblade Budget Rent A Car – Downtown............68 Restauran
900 West Lounge – Fairmont Rentals – Denman.........................46 Bull & Bear Lounge – Days Inn Chilli House T
Hotel Vancouver............................ 91 The Bayside Room – Vancouver..................................... 91 Christ Church
910 Beach Avenue Apartment Hotel....107 Best Western Sands Hotel............. 91 Burgoo Bistro – Lonsdale....................89 Chutney Villa..
Bazooka Bike Rentals..........................46 Burgoo Bistro – Main.......................... 82 Ciao Bella Res
A BC Lions Football................................. 21 Burgoo Bistro – W. 10th.......................84 Cibo Trattoria
A Kettle of Fish.................................... 76 BC Museum of Mining......................... 39 Burnaby Cariboo R.V. Park.................. 106 CinCin Ristora
A Wok Around Chinatown.....................40 The BC Sports Hall of Burnaby Village Museum..................... 39 Cioppino’s Me
AA Catherine Bed and Fame and Museum . ..................... 34
Breakfast Ltd.............................. 106 Burrard Inn.........................................96 Circle Craft Co
Beach House at Dundarave Pier...........89
AAA Horse & Carriage Ltd.....................40 The Butchart Gardens Ltd. .................. 39 Clipper Vacati
The Bedford Regency ......................... 112
Cloud 9 Resta
AAA Vancouver Eco Tours.....................40 Bell Tours, Inc..................................... 72 C Landmark
Aberdeen Centre................................. 63 Best Western Abercorn Inn..................102 C & C Destination Tours Inc.................. 72 Club ESL Tours
Abigail’s Party.....................................84 Best Western Carlton Plaza................. 112 C & N Backpackers Hostel...................107 Specialty
Absolute Spa at The Century................64 Best Western Chateau C9 Live Lounge – Empire Club Intrawes
Accent Cruises..................................... 44 Granville Hotel..............................96 Landmark Hotel............................ 92 Coal Harbour
Accent Inns – Burnaby........................102 Best Western Coquitlam C Restaurant....................................... 76 Vancouve
Inn & Convention Centre...............104 The Coast Bas
Accent Inns – Vancouver Airport..........102 Cactus Club – Robson.........................86
Best Western Downtown Vancouver.....96 Coast Coal Ha
Accommodations by Pillow Suites.......107 Cactus Club – Yaletown.......................88
Best Western Inner Harbour................ 112 Coast Plaza H
Adara Whistler Hotel......................... 109 The Cafe Pacifica – Pan Pacific
Best Western Northgate Inn................ 112 Vancouver..................................... 76 Coast Restaur
Al Porto Ristorante.............................. 83
Best Western Sands Hotel...................96 The Calling Public House.....................80 Coastal Peopl
Alamo Rent A Car –
Vancouver Airport..........................68 Beyond Restaurant and Lounge – Campagnolo Restaurant...................... 82 Gallery –
Century Plaza Hotel & Spa............. 76 Coastal Peopl
Alamo Rent A Car – Canadian Adventure Rentals................ 43
Vancouver Downtown....................68 Big Bus Ltd..........................................41 Gallery – Y
Canadian Maple Delights Gourmet
Alaska Cruise Company Ltd.................. 16 Bigfoot Adventure Tours Inc/ Bistro & Shoppe.......................63, 83 Cobre Restaur
Moose Travel Network................... 72 Comfort Inn D
Aldeasa Duty Free – Vancouver Canadian Outback Adventure
International Airport......................62 The Bill Reid Gallery of Company Ltd................................. 45 The Commodo
Northwest Coast Art....................... 34
Aldeasa Duty Free Shop – Canadian Snowmobile & Comox St. Lon
Downtown Vancouver....................62 Bin 941 Tapas Parlour..........................80 All Terrain Adventures Ltd.............. 43 Coast Plaz
Alfred’s Guest Services, Private Tours....41 Bistro Pastis........................................84 The Cannery Seafood Restaurant......... 83 Conferences &
Alliance for Arts and Culture................ 57 Bistro Sakana Neo Japonesque Cantrail Coachlines LTD........................ 70 at UBC.....
Sushi & Tapas ..............................88 Copper Chimn
Amarcord Ristorante Italiano...............88 Capilano R.V. Park.............................. 106
Bites-on Salmon Charters.................... 45 Coza! Tuscan G
American Grille – Vancouver Capilano Suspension Bridge................38
Airport Marriott.............................90 Black & Lee Tuxedos............................ 63 Crafts Associa
Capones Restaurant & Live Jazz Club....88
Amtrak.................................................71 Black Photo Corporation...................... 63 & Crafthou
Cardero’s Restaurant........................... 81
Anmore Camplands Inc..................... 106 Black Top & Checker Cabs.....................71 Craigdarroch C
Carmana Plaza...................................107 Museum S
Appleton Galleries...............................62 Bloedel Floral Conservatory,
Queen Elizabeth Park.................... 36 Carmichael’s Restaurant – Creekside Res
Approach at the Station....................... 63 Hilton Vancouver Airport................90 Hotel – Th
Blue Horizon Hotel..............................96
Aqua Riva Restaurant & Bar................. 76 Carver’s Steakhouse – Executive Cru Wine Bar R
Blue Water Cafe + Raw Bar...................88 Hotel Vancouver Airport.................90
Aquabus Ferries Ltd............................ 70 Cruise Connec
The Boathouse Restaurant – Cascades Lounge – Pan Pacific
Araxi Restaurant + Bar......................... 91 English Bay...................................80 Cruise Encoun
Vancouver..................................... 92
Architectural Institute of The Boathouse Restaurant – CruiseAlaska.
British Columbia............................41 Cascadia Hotel & Suites......................96
Horseshoe Bay..............................89 Crystal Grille –
Aria Restaurant & Lounge – Cassandra Hotel.................................101
The Boathouse Restaurant – Vancouve
Westin Grand Vancouver................88 New Westminster..........................90 Cassis Bistro....................................... 76
Crystal Lodge.
Arms Reach Bistro...............................89 The Boathouse Restaurant – Cat’s Social House . ............................ 83
Culinaria – Th
Arroy-D Thai Restaurant....................... 87 Port Moody................................... 91 Cedar Springs B & B Lodge................ 109 of Vancou
Arts Club Theatre Company – The Boathouse Restaurant – Ceili’s Irish Pub & Restaurant.............. 76 Currents at Ba
Granville Island Stage................... 57 Richmond.....................................90 Cellar Nightclub – Comfort Inn Bayshore,
Arts Club Theatre Company – The Boathouse Restaurant – Downtown.................................... 92 Custom House
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.... 57 White Rock.................................... 91 Central Kitchen + Eurobar....................80 Foreign Ex
Ashiana Tandoori Restaurant............... 83 Bogart’s Chophouse & Bar..................80 The Centre in Vancouver for Cycle BC Renta
Avis Rent A Car – Airport......................68 Bosman’s Hotel..................................96 Performing Arts............................. 58 Cypress Moun
Avis Rent A Car – Vancouver.................68 The Brasserie Bistro – Coast Plaza Century Plaza Hotel & Spa...................96
Azia Restaurant................................... 76 Hotel & Suites...............................80 Chalet Luise Inn................................ 109
The Bridge House Restaurant – Chalmers Lodge.................................101 Dal Richards O
B Capilano Suspension Bridge..........89
Chambar Belgian Restaurant............... 76 The Dance Cen
B&B It – Gabriola Island Bridges Restaurant, Bistro & Bar.......... 83
Charlie’s Chocolate Factory.................. 63 Darby’s Pub...
Bed & Breakfast Association........ 106 British Columbia Bed & Breakfast
Innkeepers Guild......................... 106 Charm Modern Thai.............................88 Days Inn Vanc
Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge –
Wedgewood Hotel......................... 76 British Columbia Ferry Services Inc...... 70 Chateau Victoria Hotel and Suites....... 112 Days Inn Vanc
Barclay Hotel.......................................96 Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar..................88 Checkers Bar & Grill – Best Western DB Bistro Mod
Barclay House Bed The Buchan Hotel................................96 Sands Hotel..................................80 The Deap Grou
and Breakfast............................. 106 Budget Inn – Patricia Hotel..................96 The Chelsea Restaurant – Days Deeley Motorc
Baru Latino Restaurante......................84 Inn Vancouver............................... 76
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...............68 The Cheshire Cheese Deep Cove Canoe & Kayak Centre.........46 The Flag Shop ....................................64
wn............68 Restaurant & Bar...........................89 Delilah’s Restaurant & Bar................... 81 The Fleuri Restaurant –
nn Chilli House Thai Bistro....................... 81 Delta Town & Country Inn....................104 Sutton Place Hotel ........................ 76
............... 91 Christ Church Cathedral....................... 34 Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel.............102 Floata Seafood Restaurant................... 82
...............89 Chutney Villa....................................... 82 Delta Vancouver Suites........................96 The Flying Tiger . .................................84
............... 82 Ciao Bella Restaurant Ltd..................... 81 Delta Whistler Village Suites.............. 109 Fogg n’Suds Restaurant.......................86
...............84 Cibo Trattoria – Moda Hotel................. 76 Desi Junction....................................... 91 Footopia Reflexology............................64
............. 106 CinCin Ristorante + Bar........................86 DEUCE Restaurant...............................89 Forbes Travel International Ltd............. 16
............... 39 Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill............88 Diana’s Luxury Bed & Breakfast......... 106 Fort Langley National Historic
...............96 Circle Craft Co-op.................................62 Site of Canada............................... 39
Discount Car & Truck Rentals Ltd. –
............... 39 Clipper Vacations................................ 72 Vancouver Downtown....................68 Fortune House Seafood Restaurant .....90
Cloud 9 Restaurant – Empire DIVA at the Met – Metropolitan Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver............. 97
Landmark Hotel............................86 Hotel, Vancouver........................... 76 Four Seasons Resort Whistler............. 109
............... 72 Club ESL Tours – Uniglobe Dockside Cafe @ River Rock Fraiche Restaurant..............................89
..............107 Specialty Travel............................. 72 Casino Resort................................90 Fraser River Fishing Lodge..................107
Club Intrawest – Vancouver.................96 Dockside Restaurant – Granville Fraserview Golf Course........................ 54
............... 92 Coal Harbour Bar – Renaissance Island Hotel.................................. 83
Fraserway RV Rentals............................71
............... 76 Vancouver Hotel Harbourside........ 81 Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group
Canada Inc. – Downtown...............68 Fuel Restaurant...................................84
...............86 The Coast Bastion Inn ........................ 112
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Full Circle: First Nations Performance... 58
...............88 Coast Coal Harbour Hotel.....................96
Canada Inc. – Vancouver Airport....68 Furry Creek Golf & Country Club............ 54
fic Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites...................96
Don Francesco Ristorante.................... 76
............... 76 Coast Restaurant................................. 76
Doolin’s Irish Pub – Comfort Inn G
...............80 Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Downtown.................................... 76 The Gallery Lounge – Hyatt
............... 82 Gallery – Gastown.........................62 Regency Vancouver........................ 92
Douglas Guest House........................ 106
. .............. 43 Coastal Peoples Fine Arts GardenWorks at Mandeville................. 63
Gallery – Yaletown.........................62 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical
urmet Chinese Garden............................ 34 The Georgian Court Hotel .................... 97
..........63, 83 Cobre Restaurant................................ 83
Durlacher Hof Alpine Country Inn....... 109 The Gerard Lounge – Sutton
e Comfort Inn Downtown........................96 Place Hotel . ................................. 92
............... 45 The Commodore Ballroom . ................. 58 E The Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre ........... 58
Comox St. Long Bar & Grill – EasyPark Vancouver............................. 70 ginger sixty two – Ramada Inn
d.............. 43 Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites............. 81 & Suites Downtown....................... 92
Echo Valley Ranch & Spa LLP............... 115
rant......... 83 Conferences & Accommodation glowbal grill & satay bar......................88
Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre............46
............... 70 at UBC.........................................101
Edgewater Casino................................ 45 Goldfish Pacific Kitchen.......................88
............. 106 Copper Chimney – Hotel Le Soleil......... 76
Edible British Columbia........................41 Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar...... 76
. ..............38 Coza! Tuscan Grill................................ 91
Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant.... 76 Gramercy Grill.....................................84
azz Club....88 Crafts Association of B.C.
& Crafthouse................................. 63 Elephant & Castle Restaurant & Granville Island CMHC......................... 63
............... 81 Pub –Delta Vancouver Airport........90 Granville Island Hotel.........................101
Craigdarroch Castle Historical
..............107 Museum Society........................... 39 Elixir @ Opus – Opus Hotel, Granville Island Water Taxi................... 70
Vancouver.....................................88
Creekside Restaurant – Quality Granville Room.................................... 76
. ..............90 Hotel – The Inn at False Creek........ 76 Ellison Travel & Tours........................... 72
Gray Line of Seattle/Evergreen Trails.... 72
utive Cru Wine Bar Restaurant...................... 87 Empire Landmark Hotel –
...............90 Downtown Vancouver.................... 97 Great Pacific Adventures Inc.................51
Cruise Connections............................. 16 Greater Vancouver Zoo.........................40
fic EMR Vacation Rentals........................ 106
............... 92 Cruise Encounters............................... 16 Greenbrier Suites Hotel....................... 97
English Bay Inn................................. 106
...............96 CruiseAlaska.com............................... 16 Greyhound Canada
Enterprise rent-a-car...........................68
..............101 Crystal Grille – Hilton Transportation Corporation............ 70
Vancouver Metrotown....................90 Executive Airport Plaza Hotel
............... 76 & Conference Centre.....................102 Griffin Transportation Service Inc..........71
Crystal Lodge.................................... 109 Griffins – Fairmont Hotel Vancouver..... 77
............... 83 Executive Hotel Vintage Park................ 97
Culinaria – The Art Institute Grouse Inn.........................................104
............. 109 of Vancouver Inc............................ 76 Executive House Hotel........................ 112
t.............. 76 Currents at Bayshore – The Westin Exposure Enterprises Inc..................... 72 Grouse Mountain Resort...................... 53
n Bayshore, Vancouver..................... 81 Grouse Mountain, The Peak
............... 92 Custom House Global
F of Vancouver.................................38
...............80 Foreign Exchange.......................... 16 Fairmont Chateau Whistler................ 109 Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Cycle BC Rentals..................................46 The Fairmont Empress ....................... 112 National Historic Site.................... 39
............... 58 Cypress Mountain............................... 53 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.................... 97 Gusto di Quattro.................................89
...............96 Fairmont Pacific Rim............................ 97 GyPSy Guide – GPS Tour Guide............. 43
............. 109 D Gyu Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant... 77
The Fairmont Waterfront...................... 97
Dal Richards Orchestra........................ 57
..............101
The Dance Centre ............................... 58
Fairview Pub – Park Inn & Suites.......... 87 H
............... 76 False Creek Ferries............................... 70
Darby’s Pub........................................84 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre............... 36
............... 63 Federico’s Supper Club........................ 82
Days Inn Vancouver Downtown............96 Hamilton Street Grill............................88
...............88 Figmint Restaurant & Lounge –
Days Inn Vancouver Metro..................101 Hampton Inn & Suites by
uites....... 112 Plaza 500 Hotel............................. 87 Hilton, Vancouver Downtown......... 97
Western DB Bistro Moderne..............................84 Firehall Arts Centre.............................. 58 Happy Day Inn....................................103
...............80 The Deap Group.................................104 The Fish House in Stanley Park............ 81 Harbour Air Seaplanes........................68
ays Deeley Motorcycle Exhibition............... 36 Five Sails Restaurant – Pan
............... 76 Harbour Cruises Ltd........................34, 44
Pacific Hotel Vancouver................. 76
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Harbour Towers Hotel & Suites............ 112 International Buddhist Temple............ 39 Loden Vancouver.................................98 Moose’s Down
Harrison Beach Hotel......................... 115 International Stage Lines Inc............... 70 Lombardo’s Restaurant – Morrissey’s Ir
Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa...... 115 International Travel Maps and Books...62 Commercial Drive.......................... 83 Ramada In
Harry Rosen – Pacific Centre................62 Inuit Gallery of Vancouver Ltd...............62 Lombardo’s Restaurant – Smithe......... 77 Morton’s The
Hart House Restaurant........................90 The Irish Heather................................ 83 London Drugs – Granville.................... 63 Mosaic Bar &
Long Beach Lodge Resort.................... 112 Regency V
Hastings Racecourse........................... 36 Italian Cultural Centre Society.............. 57
Lonsdale Quay Hotel..........................104 Mount Seymo
Heading North Recreation Inc...............41 The Italian Kitchen.............................. 77
Lonsdale Quay Market......................... 63 Mountain Retr
Heaven & Earth India
Curry House Ltd.............................84 J Lord Stanley Suites on the Park...........107 Mounted Polic
Helijet International Inc.......................68 Jade Vancouver...................................64 Lotus Land Tours................................. 43 Moustache Ca
Hell’s Gate Airtram..............................40 Japanada Enterprises Inc..................... 72 lululemon athletica.............................62 MTR Western..
Hell’s Kitchen......................................84 JJ’s Restaurant – Vancouver Community Lumiere Restaurant.............................84 Murchie’s Tea
College, School of Hospitality........ 77 West Pend
Hemisphere North – Delta LUX at Caprice..................................... 77
Vancouver Airport Hotel.................90 Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House.....86 Music in the M
Luxury Limobus Charters......................71
Hennessey Dining Lounge.................... 83 K M
Henry Birks & Sons Inc........................64 The Naam Res
Keg Caesar’s....................................... 77
Hermitage Restaurant.........................86 M & M Charters Ltd............................. 45
Kerkis Greek Taverna...........................84 National Car R
Herons Restaurant & Lounge – MacLures Cabs (1984) Ltd.....................71 (Vancouve
The Fairmont Waterfront................ 77 Key West Travel & Tours........................ 72
Maenam.............................................84 National Car R
Highlander – Best Western Khot-la-cha Art Gallery & Gift Shop.......64 Hotel Dow
Mahony & Sons Public House..............84
Abercorn Inn.................................90 King Pacific Lodge, National Car R
A Rosewood Resort.......................107 Malone’s Bar & Grill ........................... 77
Hill’s Native Art...................................62 Downtown
Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa..... 112 Manhattan – Delta Vancouver
Hilton Vancouver Airport.....................103 Suites Hotel.................................. 77 National Car R
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown...............103 Kingston Hotel Bed & Breakfast...........98 South Term
The Manor Guest House Bed
Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa.............. 109 Kingston Taphouse & Grille.................. 77 & Breakfast ................................ 106 Native Spirits
Hippo’s Bar & Grill – Quality Kirin Mandarin Restaurant................... 77 Maplewood Farm................................38 The New Bohe
Inn Vancouver Airport....................90 Kirin Seafood Restaurant..................... 87 Maria’s Taverna on Denman................ 81 New Works.....
Hoarse Raven Theatre.......................... 58 Kirin Seafood Restaurant (Richmond)... 91 Maria’s Taverna on West 4th................86 Newwest Spec
Holiday Inn Express Vancouver...........101 Kobe Japanese Steak House................ 77 Marion Scott Gallery............................62 Norman Roths
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites North Vancou
North Vancouver..........................104 L MARKET by Jean-Georges..................... 77
Northlands Go
Market Cafe – Park Inn & Suites........... 87
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites L’Altro Buca........................................ 81
Marmalade Kitchen & Bar.................... 77 Northlands Re
Vancouver Downtown.................... 97 L’Hermitage Hotel...............................98
Maurya Indian Cuisine......................... 87 Nu Restauran
Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre.............102 La Bodega Restaurante & Tapa Bar...... 77
Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club........ 54 Nyala African
Holland America Line Inc.................... 115 La Boulangerie – The Sutton
Holt Renfrew.......................................62 Place Hotel.................................... 77 McCleery Golf Course........................... 54
Hon’s Wun–Tun House Ltd...................86 La Casa del Habano.............................64 McDonald’s – Granville & Smithe........ 78 ‘O Canada’ Ho
Horizon Coach Lines Ltd...................... 70 La Casa Gelato.................................... 83 McDonald’s – Thurlow......................... 87 and Break
Horizons Restaurant............................90 La Quinta Inn Vancouver Airport..........103 McDonald’s – Waterfront..................... 78 O’Doul’s Rest
La Terrazza..........................................88 Meadow Gardens Golf Course.............. 54 Listel Hote
Hornblower Yacht Charters.................. 44
La Vallee – Executive Hotel Medley’s Bistro – Holiday Inn Hotel Oakridge Cent
Vancouver Central........................107 Vintage Park................................. 77 & Suites Vancouver Downtown....... 78 The Observato
Lake Okanagan Resort........................ 115 Medley’s Lounge – Holiday Inn Hotel Mountain
Vancouver Downtown...................107 & Suites Vancouver Downtown....... 92 Ocean Breeze
The Landis Hotel & Suites ..................107 Bed & Bre
Hostelling International – Metro Restaurant................................ 78
Landsea Tours Ltd................................41 The Ocean Clu
Vancouver Jericho Beach..............107 Metropolis at Metrotown..................... 63
Langara Golf Course............................ 54 Ocean Island
Hotel Georgia...................................... 97 Metropolitan Hotel, Vancouver.............98
Las Margaritas Restaurante Oceanfront Gr
Hotel Grand Pacific............................. 112 Y Cantina......................................84 Mi Bar & Grill – Cascadia
Hotel Le Soleil..................................... 97 Hotel & Suites............................... 78 Oceanside Ho
LE BISTRO Chez Michel........................89
Howard Johnson Hotel......................... 97 Mickey’s Kits Beach Chalet................ 106 Octopus’ Gard
Le Centre Culturel Francophone
Hy’s Encore......................................... 77 de Vancouver................................ 57 Middle Beach Lodge........................... 112 OhKuol..........
Hyak Wilderness Adventures............... 45 Le Crocodile Restaurant....................... 77 Migz Barbeque on Broadway...............86 Old Spaghetti
Hyatt Regency Vancouver.....................98 Le Gavroche Restaurant....................... 77 Miku Restaurant.................................. 81 Opticana Eyew
Legacy Limousine Services...................71 Milestone’s Grill & Bar – English Bay... 81 Opus Hotel, V
I Leone Fashions...................................62 Milestone’s Grill & Bar – Kitsilano.......86 Orbitz Worldw
Il Giardino........................................... 77 LIFT Bar Grill View................................ 81 Milestone’s Grill & Bar – Park Royal.....90 Orca Spirit Ad
Il Nido Restaurant & Enoteca............... 77 Limojet Gold Limousine Service............71 Milestone’s Grill & Bar – Robson......... 87 Orpheum The
Imax Theatre at Canada Place.............. 34 The Lions Pub – Terminal City Milestone’s Grill & Bar – Yaletown.......88 Osteria Napol
Imperial Chinese Tower Hotel................................... 77 The Mill Marine Bistro......................... 81 Ouisi Bistro....
Seafood Restaurant....................... 77 Lionsgate Travelodge..........................104 Minter Gardens...................................40
India Bistro......................................... 81 The Listel Hotel...................................98 Miraj Hammam Spa............................64
Indigo Bistro – Sheraton Living Earth Eco-Tours...........................41 Pacific Angler
Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel.......... 77 Mistral French Bistro...........................86
Lobby Lounge – Renaissance Pacific Centre
Inlets Bistro – Blue Horizon Hotel........86 Moda Hotel.........................................99
Vancouver Hotel Harbourside........ 92 Pacific Coach
Inn at Laurel Point.............................. 112 Monk McQueens Fresh
Lo-Cost Rent-A-Car Ltd.........................68 Seafood & Oyster Bar.................... 87 Pacific Coasta
Inn at Westminster Quay....................103
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...............98 Moose’s Down Under Restaurant......... 78 Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts............84 Rendez-vous Art Gallery.......................62
Morrissey’s Irish House Restaurant – Pacific Palisades Hotel........................99 Rendez-vous Bistro & Lounge – Best
............... 83 Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown.... 78 Painter’s Lodge Resort........................ 112 Western Chateau Granville Hotel....80
mithe......... 77 Morton’s The Steakhouse, Vancouver.. 78 The Pan Pacific Vancouver . .................99 REO Rafting Resort...............................46
............... 63 Mosaic Bar & Grille – Hyatt Pan Pacific Whistler Mountainside..... 109 Republic............................................. 92
.............. 112 Regency Vancouver........................ 78 Rex Rotisserie & Grill...........................80
Park and Tilford Gardens and Shops....38
..............104 Mount Seymour Resorts Ltd................. 53 Richmond Go-Kart Track....................... 39
Park Inn & Suites
............... 63 Mountain Retreat Hotel & Suites........ 109 Vancouver Broadway....................102 Ritz Inn Gibsons................................. 112
ark...........107 Mounted Police Post............................64 ParkCanada RV Park River Rock Casino Resort.....................104
............... 43 Moustache Cafe..................................89 and Campground.........................107 Riviera Hotel.......................................99
...............62 MTR Western....................................... 70 Patina Restaurant – Renaissance Robert Held Art Glass.......................... 63
Murchie’s Tea & Coffee Ltd. – Vancouver Hotel Harbourside........ 81
...............84 Robson Suites....................................107
West Pender..................................64 Peace Arch R.V. Park............................107
............... 77 Rockwood Adventures......................... 43
Music in the Morning........................... 57 Pemberton Valley Lodge.................... 109
................71 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.......64
Pendrell Suites...................................107
N Pinkys Steakhouse – West 4th.............86
Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company.....86
The Naam Restaurant..........................86 Rocky Mountaineer Vacations.............. 72
............... 45 Pitt River Lodge..................................107
National Car Rental – Airport Roedde House Museum...................... 34
................71 (Vancouver)...................................68 Platinum Vacation Group Ltd............. 106
Rogers’ Chocolates..............................64
...............84 National Car Rental – Pan Pacific Players Chophouse
Hotel Downtown............................68 Restaurant & Lounge..................... 78 Room Eighteen....................................86
e..............84
National Car Rental – Vancouver The Playhouse Theatre Company ......... 58 Rosedale on Robson Suite Hotel..........99
............... 77
Downtown....................................68 Playland Amusement Park...................38 Rosellen Suites at Stanley Park...........107
er
............... 77 National Car Rental – Vancouver Plaza 500 Hotel..................................102 The Roxy Cabaret ................................ 92
South Terminal..............................68 The Point Restaurant & Tapas.............. 91 Royal Centre Mall................................ 63
............. 106 Native Spirits Art.................................62 President Cafe – Radisson President Royal Scot Suite Hotel.........................114
...............38 The New Bohemian.............................86 Hotel & Suites Vancouver Airport... 91
............... 81 New Works.......................................... 58 Prestige Harbourfront Resort and S
Newwest Special Projects...................104 Convention Centre........................ 115 Sai Z Japanese Restaurant...................86
................86
Norman Rothstein Theatre................... 58 Pride of Vancouver Charters Ltd........... 45 Sala Thai.............................................80
...............62
North Vancouver Hotel........................104 Prince of Whales Whale Watching.........51 Salmon House on the Hill....................90
............... 77
Northlands Golf Course....................... 54 Princess Cruises................................. 115 Salmon Village....................................64
tes........... 87
Northlands Restaurant & Lounge.........90 Prospect Point Lookout Salt Tasting Room................................ 83
............... 77 in Stanley Park.............................. 82
Nu Restaurant..................................... 78 Saltaire Restaurant & Terrace...............90
............... 87 Provence Marinaside...........................88
Nyala African Cuisine........................... 83 Saltlik Steakhouse..............................80
Club........ 54 Provence Mediterranean Grill...............86
Salvatore Ferragamo...........................62
............... 54 O Q Samba Brazilian Steak House.............. 87
mithe........ 78 ‘O Canada’ House Bed
Quality Hotel – The Inn at SameSun Backpacker Lodges –
............... 87 and Breakfast............................. 106 Vancouver....................................107
False Creek...................................99
............... 78 O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar – Sanafir................................................80
Listel Hotel................................... 87 Quality Hotel Airport (South)...............103
e.............. 54 The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant.........84
Oakridge Centre.................................. 63 Quality Inn – Downtown Victoria......... 112
n Hotel Sandman Hotel Vancouver...................99
ntown....... 78 The Observatory – Grouse Quality Inn Surrey...............................104
Mountain Resorts..........................90 Quality Inn Vancouver Airport.............102 Sandman Suites on Davie –
nn Hotel Downtown Vancouver....................99
ntown....... 92 Ocean Breeze Executive Quality Resort Bayside........................114
Bed & Breakfast.......................... 106 Scandinavian Community Centre......... 57
............... 78 Quattro on Fourth................................86
The Ocean Club Restaurant & Lounge...90 Science World British Columbia........... 34
............... 63 Queen Elizabeth Pitch & Putt............... 54
Ocean Island Backpacker Inn.............. 112 Sea Quest Adventures Ltd.....................51
er.............98 Queen Elizabeth Theatre..................... 58
Oceanfront Grand Resort & Marina..... 112 Seasons in the Park............................. 87
Queen Victoria Hotels & Suites...........114
............... 78 Oceanside Hotel..................................99 Seawall Adventure Centre....................46
Quince................................................86
............. 106 Octopus’ Garden.................................86 Seawall Bar & Grill – The Westin
.............. 112 OhKuol...............................................64 R Bayshore, Vancouver..................... 82
Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport.......103 Section (3)..........................................88
...............86 Old Spaghetti Factory.......................... 83
The Raincity Grill ................................ 81 Semiahmoo Resort-Golf-Spa............... 115
............... 81 Opticana Eyewear Inc.......................... 16
Ramada Hotel & Suites Metrotown......102 Semperviva......................................... 45
lish Bay... 81 Opus Hotel, Vancouver........................99
Ramada Inn & Suites Sewell’s Marina.................................. 43
silano.......86 Orbitz Worldwide................................ 16
Downtown Vancouver....................99 Shady Island Seafood Bar & Grill......... 91
k Royal.....90 Orca Spirit Adventures . .......................51
Ramada Inn Victoria........................... 112 Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver................99
bson......... 87 Orpheum Theatre................................ 58
Ramada Limited Shaughnessy Restaurant..................... 87
etown.......88 Osteria Napoli..................................... 83 Downtown Vancouver....................99 Shenanigan’s on Robson – Blue
............... 81 Ouisi Bistro......................................... 87 Red Door............................................. 87 Horizon Hotel................................ 92
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P Red Robin........................................... 87 Sheraton Vancouver Airport................104
Pacific Angler Enterprises Ltd............... 63 Redwoods Golf Course......................... 54 Sheraton Vancouver
...............86 The Refinery........................................80 Wall Centre Hotel...........................99
Pacific Centre Leaseholds Limited........ 63
...............99 Relish Restaurant & Lounge.................80 Show Case Restaurant – Marriott
Pacific Coach Lines.............................. 70 Pinnacle Downtown.......................80
............... 87 Pacific Coastal Airlines Ltd...................68 Renaissance Vancouver Hotel ShowTimeTickets.com......................... 57
Harbourside..................................99
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Side Bar Lounge & Grill – Bosman’s Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa, Resort Vancouver’s Ultimate Tours ..................41
Motor Hotel................................... 92 & Conference Centre..................... 115 VancouverCruises.com........................ 45
Sightline Tours.....................................41 Tilley Endurables Western Inc..............62 VanDusen Botanical Garden................38
Silk Weaving Studio............................. 63 Timbre Restaurant............................... 83 Vantoptours........................................ 43
Sip Resto Lounge.................................80 Times Square Suites...........................107 VIA Rail Canada Inc..............................71
skoah.................................................64 Tivoli’s Restaurant – Executive Airport Victorian Hotel.................................. 100
Skydive Vancouver.............................. 43 Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre.... 91
Vida Wellness Spa...............................64
The Smoking Dog Bistro......................86 Tofino Bus........................................... 70
Vincor Canada.....................................64
Snowbus............................................ 70 Tojo’s Restaurant................................ 87
Visa Canada Association...................... 16
So.Cial At Le Magasin.......................... 83 Tomato Fresh Food Cafe.......................86
Sonora Resort & Conference Centre.....114 Top Hat Mini Coach Rentals.................. 70 W
Sooke Harbour House........................114 TopOnSale........................................ 106 Water Street Cafe................................. 83
Spa Utopia..........................................64 Touchstone Theatre............................. 58 Waterfront Centre Shops...................... 63
Spaethos............................................64 Tourism Sun Peaks.............................. 53 Watermark on Kits Beach.....................86
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Vancouver Aquarium........................... 36
Sunset Bay Yacht Charters................... 45 Wickaninnish Inn............................... 115
Vancouver Art Gallery.......................... 36
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Vancouver Canadians.......................... 21
Sunset Inn & Suites........................... 100 Wild Whales Vancouver........................51
Vancouver Canucks............................. 21
Sunshine Coast Bed & Breakfast, Wildcat Whale Watching.......................51
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WildPlay at the Bungy Zone.................. 44
Sunwolf Outdoor Centre......................46 The Vancouver International
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The Sutton Place Hotel...................... 100 Winsor Gallery..................................... 63
Vancouver Lookout.............................. 36
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Takaya Tours Inc.................................. 44 Vancouver Movie Tours.........................41
Yaletown Brewing Co...........................88
Tantra Waterfront Lounge & Grill – Vancouver Museum.............................38
Lonsdale Quay Hotel..................... 92 Yellow Cab Company Ltd.......................71
Vancouver Opera................................. 57
Tauca Lea Resort & Spa...................... 115 YEW Restaurnat & Lounge –
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The Teahouse Restaurant..................... 82 Vancouver Recital Society.................... 57 Yokohama Teppanyaki
Terminal City Tower Hotel................... 100 Vancouver Shuttle & Charter................ 70 Japanese Restaurant .................... 91
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May your stay be inspiring and memorable.

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Walkabout 3: Denman Street and English Bay

Find many more walkabouts on tourismvancouver.com

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BC Ferries – 1.250.386.3431 (recorded information) Cruise Encounters

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Photography: Tour through Stanley Park.

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