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Club Intrawest's hotel, operated by Sheraton Resorts is located near excellent shopping on Robson Street, and a short walk to Vancouver's financial district.

Description:

Club Intrawest's hotel, operated by Sheraton Resorts is located near excellent shopping on Robson Street, and a short walk to Vancouver's financial district.

Description:

Club Intrawest's hotel, operated by Sheraton Resorts is located near excellent shopping on Robson Street, and a short walk to Vancouver's financial district.

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This rafting resort pioneered rafting on the Nahatlatch, Canada's premier whitewater river, in 1983. It runs an adventure resort and runs rafting trips on five rivers, ranging from moderate to extreme levels. Beside whitewater rafting, you can also experience guided tours of hiking, rappelling, horseback riding, biking and kayaking. Amenities include cabins with river views, fully catered meals, riverside dining, campfires with live entertainment, an espresso bar, trading post and games area. Call for up-to-date day trip and accommodation package prices.

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Circolo is within the 'Umberto' group of restaurants, not to be confused with a chain. Circolo serves some of Vancouver's finest Italian food in an elegant setting. Service is near perfect. The bar at Circolo serves up classic martinis, fresh oysters, and offers an extensive list of wines. Definitely worth a visit.

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This 17-mile hike presents a continuous visual buffet line of amazing mountain scenery. Gin-clear alpine lakes, cascading streams, beaver ponds, and endless mountain peaks are the norm rather than the exception. Time this two-day hike in late July for an amazing wildflower display. Camping options abound in the Minnehaha Gulch area. As an exclamation point to the hike it ends at the base of the famous Maroon Bells. From Snowmass follow Divide Road past Krabloonik's Restaurant. After a deep descent, take the left fork. The trailhead is at the end of the road. This trail is one of the most heavily used trails in the Aspen area. Hikers, backpackers and horse travelers enjoy the wildflowers, views and access to other areas within the Wilderness. Camping at Crater Lake (designated sites only) and Snowmass Lake can get very crowded.

This trail description starts at Snowmass Falls Ranch following a road that turns into a single track. In a little over 1 mile the trail forks, stay left (right goes to West Snowmass Trail). The trail ascends to the east side of the Snowmass Creek for about 6 miles. The trail continues to the left of a large beaver pond and shortly crosses a second beaver pond...

Description:

Circolo is within the 'Umberto' group of restaurants, not to be confused with a chain. Circolo serves some of Vancouver's finest Italian food in an elegant setting. Service is near perfect. The bar at Circolo serves up classic martinis, fresh oysters, and offers an extensive list of wines. Definitely worth a visit.

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Vancouver's premier all-suite hotel was built in 1969 and renovated into a modern and eclectic destination in 1996. The hotel's unique style and special features has made it popular with the many movie production crews that visit the city, and its Robson Street location puts you right where the action is. Rooms are spacious, with most sporting fantastic views from windows that open to let in the mountain air. The bright yellow and apple-green walls and light wood furnishings offer a relaxing contemporary respite. Double-line dataports, work space and coffee makers with Starbucks coffee are included.

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This is a favourite hotspot in trendy Yaletown. There are pool tables, live music on Thursdays and DJs on the weekends. Ales and lagers are brewed on the premises, including Indian arm pale ale and red brick bitter. The restaurant is family-friendly and offers a kids' menu. For lunch, try their brewer's salad, or veggie burger. For dinner, sample the grilled stone mustard crusted salmon.

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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.

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Celebrate victory at this upscale sports bar-cum-nightclub. The busy downtown establishment is popular among sports fans and even a few sports stars. It is decorated with oak and brass furnishings and sports memorabilia. It has billiards, interactive games and 30 screens showing different kinds of sports. The long oak bar offers 22 kinds of beer on tap, and the kitchen serves Italian cuisine. Dancing starts at 8pm, with DJ-mixed Top 40 and classic rock music. There are line-ups by 9pm on Thursdays and 8pm Saturdays.

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Simply known as 'Bin' to most Vancouverites, this tapas restaurant is a must for people with a passion for excellent food, and an upbeat bustling setting.

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Another local favorite, Jimmy's (subtitled "An American Restaurant & Bar") is known for its steaks and seafood, but loved for its luscious meatloaf. Proprietor Jimmy Yeager says it's "fierce American food," busting with flavor and prepared without fear. Other signature dishes include the crab cakes, Colorado rack of lamb, and the addictive homemade chocolate chip cookies. The BBQ sauce and salsas are also worth a taste. Jimmy's also prides itself upon its selection of tequilas and mezcal: At 145 labels, it's one of the nation's best.