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Rosewood Hotel Goergia : 801 West Georgia Street
The West End Guest House : 1362 Haro Street
L'Hermitage Hotel : 788 Richards Street
Fairmont Pacific Rim : 1038 Canada Place
Loden Hotel : 1177 Melville Street
The Keefer Hotel : 133 Keefer Street
Opus Hotel : 322 Davie Street
Moda Hotel : 900 Seymour Street
The St.Regis Hotel : 602 Dunsmuir Street
The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver : 900 West Georgia Street
Metropolitan Hotel : 645 Howe Street
Shangri-La Hotel : 1128 West Georgia Street
The Georgian Court Hotel : 773 Beatty Street
Pacific Palisades Hotel : 1277 Robson Street
[and just minutes away from the city's centre, a beautiful, modern lakeside home for rent]
Le Crocodile : 100-909 Burrard Street
Morton's Steak House : 750 West Cordova Street
Guu : 838 Thurlow Street
La Tarrazza : 1088 Cambie Street
Epicurean Caffe Bistro : 1898 West 1st Avenue
Trattoria : 1850 West 4th Avenue
The Salmon House : 2229 Folkestone Way
East is East : 4413 Main Street
Burgoo : multiple locations
Brix : 1138 Homer Street
Fraîche : 2240 Chippendale Road
Coast : 1054 Alberni Street
Blue Water Café + Raw Bar : 1095 Hamilton Street
Italian Kitchen : 1037 Alberni Street
La Quercia : 3689 West 4th Ave
Rangoli : 1488 West 11 Avenue
Bistro Pastis : 2153 West 4th Avenue
Les Faux Bourgeois : 663 E 15th Avenue
Hawksworth : 801 West Georgia Street
Vij's : 1480 West 11th Avenue
Meat & Bread : 370 Cambie Street
Zefferelli's : 1136 Robson Street
Boneta : 12 Water Street
and for a quick coffee, high tea or mid-day snack . . .
Le Marché St.George : 4393 St. George Street
The Original Cupcakes : 2887 West Broadway
Butter Baked Goods : 4907 Mackenzie Street
Medina : 556 Beatty Street
Edible Flours (natural & vegan) : 2280 West Broadway
Elysian : 590 West Broadway
The Urban Tea Merchant : 1070 West Georgia Street
Caffe Artigiano : 853 West Broadway
Secret Garden Tea Company : 5559 West Boulevard
Revolver : 325 Cambie Street
Faubourg : 2156 West 41st Avenue
Vancouver Urban Winery : 55 Dunlevy Avenue
Milano : 36 Powell Street
[and for amazing gelato . . . Bella Gelateria & also, La Casa Gelato]
* The downtown core of the city contains many popular designer shops in somewhat close proximity, such as : Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Brooks Brothers, Tiffany & Co., L'Occitane, and many more, intermingled with world-class dining experiences, theatre, and more.
* South Granville [a personal favorite area] offers a mixture of independent boutiques and larger stores, such as Restoration Hardware, MaxMara, Williams Sanoma, West Elm, Anthropologie, and more. There are also wonderful options for the theatre and dining.
* The Yaletown district offers an array of independent boutiques, cafés, and restaurants within chic buildings.
* Historic Gastown certainly calls many to visit for its independent and experimental, artistic designers.
* For those who enjoy vintage finds and antique shopping, Main Street is a wonderful and quirky destination.
* Robson Street pulls large crowds for its many popular shops [and restaurants] including : J.Crew, Club Monaco, Zara, and more. [Granville Street intersects, and also offers a number of intriguing spots such as Lavan -- see below]
* For beautiful flower shops, European cafés and more, also be sure to stop in lovely and charming Kerrisdale.
Oliver & Lilly's : 1520 West 13th Avenue
Old Faithful : 320 W Cordova Street
Moulé : 1994 West 4th Avenue
Lord's Shoes : 2932 Granville Street
Provide Home : 529 Beatty Street
Plenty : 1107 Robson Street
Le Marché St.George : 4393 St. George Street
Violet : 3012 Granville Street
Lynn Steven : 225 Carrall Street
Aritzia : 110 Robson Street
18 Karat : 3039 Granville Street
Diane's Lingerie : 2950 Granville Street
Boboli : 2776 Granville Street
Inform Interiors : 50 Water Street
Gravity Pope : 2205 West 4th Avenue
B&B Italia : 97 Water Street
Walrus : 3408 Cambie Street
Chintz & Co. : 950 Homer Street
Lavan : 840 Granville Street
The Regional Assemble of Text : 3934 Main Street
Holt Renfrew : 737 Dunsmuir Street
Peridot : 1512 West 14th Avenue
Bacci's : 2788 Granville St
Thomas Hobbs : 2127 West 41st Avenue
Leone : 757 West Hastings Street
Vancouver Special : 3612 Main Street
Fino Lino : 2715 Arbutus St
Martha Sturdy : 12 West 5th Avenue
Nicole Bridger : 2151 West 4th Avenue
Örling & Wu : 28 Water Street
Country Furniture : 3097 Granville Street
and for wonderful vintage and antique pieces . . .
Scott Landon Antiques : 2349 Granville St
Blue Owl : 2308 West Broadway
Turnabout : 3109 Granville Street
Front & Company : 3772 Main Street
Tanglewood Books : 2306 Broadway W
Chateau Versailles : 2329 Granville Street
* Bloedel Floral Conservatory : Cambie Street at West 33rd Avenue
* Telus World of Science : 1455 Quebec Street
* VanDusen Botanical Garden : 5251 Oak Street
* Vancouver Public Library : 340 West Georgia Street
* Queen Elizabeth Park : Cambie and 33rd Streets
* Marine Building : 355 Burrard Street
* Lighthouse Park : Beacon Ln, West Vancouver
* Canada Place : 780-999 Canada Place
* Vanier Park : 1100 Chestnut Street
* Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre : 181 Roundhouse Mews
* The Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts : 777 Homer St
* Bill Reid Gallery : 639 Hornby Street
* Lonsdale Quay : 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
* Vancouver Maritime Museum : 1905 Ogden Avenue
* Spanish Banks : 4707 North West Marine Drive
* Vancouver Aquarium : 845 Avison Way, Stanley Park
* Capilano Suspension Bridge : 3735 Capilano Road
* Vancouver Lookout : 555 West Hastings Street
* Emily Carr : 1399 Johnston Street [Granville Island]
[and just outside of the city, Burnaby Village]
01 | Spend a morning or afternoon wandering through Granville Island, and visit the lively markets, shops, cafés and such; a lovely spot to get lost in, and later on, sit by the water with a coffee or gelato and enjoy the views.
02 | Book a day to explore the culture of Chinatown. From China Gate, the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden [a personal favorite] and an array of shops and restaurants, to the Chinese Cultural Centre Museum and Archives and sitings of some of the oldest buildings in the city.
03 | Enjoy picturesque views, large trees and the stunning sea from Stanley Park. Go bike riding, walking, driving, or set out on a horse-drawn carriage around the grand park [over 1000 acres]. There are also some lovely restaurants [such as The Tea House] and stops to make throughout the park for scenic views.
04 | Relax and unwind at Spa Utopia & Salon -- one of Vancouver's leading spas. There are a number of treatments available to book -- from classic pedicures to their warm chocolate moor mud wrap [a favorite of many!]
05 | In the evening, enjoy the theatre -- there are always a range of performances to choose from, and a range of theatres as well. For options, visit : The Vancouver Theatre Guide. And most magical, Theatre Under the Stars -- best followed by a delicious late-night dessert at Cheesecake Etc [a bit of a hidden gem].
06 | Spend some time at U.B.C -- the University of British Columbia -- for it is filled with wonderful things to see, do and learn -- from the serene and enchanting Nitobe Memorial Garden and beautiful Botanical Gardens, to the Museum of Anthropology.
07 | For more cultural experiences, visit Commercial Drive [where one might hear Italian spoken fluently] and enjoy ethnic flavours and charming boutiques. Additionally, if you desire delicious Indian cuisine, and enjoy the colorful fabrics and fashions of India, set off to Main Street.
08 | Head to iconic English Bay, and enjoy scuba diving, kayaking and more [also, a lovely spot for a picnic lunch].
09 | Enjoy historic Gastown and its many beautiful buildings. One will discover cobbled streets, paralleled by galleries, interesting shops, design studios, pubs, cafés, and much more [including our iconic and beautiful steam clock].
10 | In the wintertime, enjoy a visit to the Vancouver Art Gallery followed by ice skating just outside the gallery. Additionally, if you would like to visit a number of lovely galleries in one spot, visit South Granville and see what is fondly referred to as "Gallery Row".
* A Canadian favorite by all means, a bottle of classic maple syrup [a favorite is the Noble syrups]
* Something wonderful and handmade from Granville Island [be it jewelry, soap, or artwork]
* An inspiring piece for the home and/or living from 18 Karat [founded in Vancouver] and/or Martha Sturdy
* A lovely shade of lipstick from Vancouver's own ILIA beauty [available at a selection of boutiques]
* Delicious chocolates from local talent Thomas Haas
[image sources & credits : dream a little dream /// downtown vancouver market blog /// delightful tastes /// delightful tastes /// tabac blonde /// mikey g ottawa /// zaraz /// lowston /// !graceface! /// encore! life /// lost]
