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This much-acclaimed establishment received the title of "Vancouver's Best Restaurant" from Gourmet Magazine's second annual readers' poll. The large open kitchen and naturally lit lounge create the elegant environment. The culinary experience here includes a 350-vintage wine list and a menu with Pacific Northwest staples varying from seafood (maple smoked Queen Charlotte scallops) to pasta (pheasant confit tortellini). Main courses emphasize large pieces of meat and fish (venison tenderloin).

Our Local Expert Says:

If you're taking a family vacation, the Four Seasons Vancouver will not only pamper adults, but kids are treated to fluffy robes, milk and cookies and baby friendly bathing products.

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This hotel has a reputation for pampering its guests. Choose from elegantly decorated guest rooms and suites; some featuring marble bathrooms and each decorated in in terracotta or black toile and complimentary colours. It provides phones with voice mail in English, French and Japanese for business travelers, as well as Internet access and fax, copying and delivery services. Special treats include milk and cookies for kids on their arrival. The downtown location is convenient to arts, cultural and historical sites. A variety of restaurants are also on site.

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Finish a day on sightseeing with a sunset visit to Grouse Mountain. Travel by aerial tramway high above the alpine forest for breathtaking views over Vancouver as the sun goes down.

Begin your tour traveling through world famous, Stanley Park and over the spectacular Lions Gate Bridge. You will be taken to the base of Grouse Mountain where North America's largest aerial tramway system will take you on a one mile journey high above the second growth forest and between the mountain peaks. The views are breathtaking - the city skyline, ships in the harbor, the glittering Strait of Georgia, and far-off Vancouver Island.

When you reach the top of the mountain plateau, 3,700 feet (1,100 meters) above sea level, you will have two hours to explore, dine or just enjoy the fantastic view. Choose from a fabulous array of restaurants where Grouse Mountain chefs will delight you with the finest selections of west coast and specialty seafood dishes. From fine dining in the Observatory to the casual fare at Altitudes Bistro, there is a menu to please any palate.

Enter Grouse Mountain's mile high Theatre in the Sky to see Canada's first high definition video presentation "Born to Fly". Experience British Columbia from an eagle's perspective on an aerial adventure exploring the natural wonders of the Pacific Province. During your visit you can also visit the orphaned grizzle cubs, Grinder and Coola in their protected natural habitat.

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The Wedgewood Hotel's popular piano lounge is perennially voted the best bar in the city by critics. Named after the epicurean god of wine, it nearly begs you to imbibe in luxurious style. It has a large by-the-glass wine list and fine Italian cuisine. The decor is dark antique and flower-filled elegance, with soft lighting and a gently tinkling piano. The dance floor opens up from Thursday to Saturday and make sure you dress appropriately;casual attire is frowned upon.

Our Local Expert Says:

If you're taking a family vacation, the Four Seasons Vancouver will not only pamper adults, but kids are treated to fluffy robes, milk and cookies and baby friendly bathing products.

Description:

This hotel has a reputation for pampering its guests. Choose from elegantly decorated guest rooms and suites; some featuring marble bathrooms and each decorated in in terracotta or black toile and complimentary colours. It provides phones with voice mail in English, French and Japanese for business travelers, as well as Internet access and fax, copying and delivery services. Special treats include milk and cookies for kids on their arrival. The downtown location is convenient to arts, cultural and historical sites. A variety of restaurants are also on site.

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Ride around Vancouver in a cool 7-speed cruiser, or pedal about on the tandem mountain bikes available at this rental spot. Bikes come with various adjustments – safety equipment included - to suit even the amateur rider. Bike tours are organized in the summer as well, with trips around the Stanley Park sea wall, which offer spectacular views of the ocean and mountains. Lunch comes as part of the package, while drinks accompany the Two-Wheel Tuesday tours. Is the family tagging along as well? Nothing will keep them as busy as the Stanley Park Ultimate Tandem Rally scavenger hunt. However, be sure to call for bookings, as tours depend on the local weather conditions.

Our Local Expert Says:

The quintessential Vancouver experience.

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Stretching 5.5-miles (8.8km) around Stanley Park, this lovely jaunt is perfect on a sunny day to bike, walk, run and blade around. There are ideal spots to stop for a rest, or enjoy a packed picnic and you can choose your view of the North Shore or the vast Pacific Ocean and choose weather you would like to sit on grass, a picnic table or a sandy beach. There's also a few beaches and a water park along the way, so pack your bathing suit and enjoy the cool waters on a hot summer day. There are set paths for specific directions and different lanes for those walking or biking, so make sure to be in the correct lane and avoid getting in the way of oncoming traffic.

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Recognized as the "jewel in Vancouver's culinary crown," West's outstanding contemporary regional cuisine and seamless service has garnered much critical acclaim, including four consecutive wins as Restaurant of the Year by the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards, and a prestigious four star rating by Mobil Travel Guide. Pristine local ingredients are sourced to deliver superbly conceived dishes offering modern interpretations of classics. Exuding energy and action, the kitchen offers two 'chef's tables' that render an up–close culinary theatre experience. The elegant dining room is highlighted by a magnificent, temperature-controlled wall of wine housing West's extensive wine collection, an ever-evolving list of acclaimed Old World producers, rare finds and exciting New World vintners. At the gleaming cherrywood bar, martinis and cocktails are composed of fresh herbs, juices and creative infusions.