A Perfect Day in Vancouver
sravenk
Recent visitor to Vancouver
1 Apr 2006
based on 9 votes
This is an itinerary for my ideal one-day stay in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Vancouver
- Category: Perfect day
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Traveler type:
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Appeals to: Business travellers , Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Families with small children, Families with teenagers, Large groups, Seniors, Students, Budget travellers , Active/adventure, Tourists, Pet owners
- Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
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1. Wake up at Times Square Suites
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Ave price:
$209
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Located very close to English Bay and Stanley Park and within the vicinity of grocery stores and restaurants, this gem of a hotel is the perfect starting point for a perfect trip to Vancouver. |
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2. Breakfast at Paul’s Place Omelettery
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| If it is a big breakfast you are after, this is the place for you. Its bright atmosphere and cheery service makes Paul’s Place a great way to wake up and enjoy the coffee, with generous portions of breakfasts to suit most diets. |
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3. Visit Granville Island
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| Teeming with theaters, galleries and a bustling public market, this cultural hub is a great place to explore the arts of Vancouver or do some shopping in the boutiques and bookstores in the area. |
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4. Walk along the Seawall
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| This 5.5 mile wall surrounding Stanley Park is a great place to stretch your legs and get a little bit of exercise while taking in the breathtaking sights of the Pacific Ocean and the park itself. For the kids, Stanley Park offers a number of great activities, such as the children’s farmyard and the aquarium. |
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5. Relax on English Bay Beach
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| This beach is a great place to watch people kayaking or scuba diving in the bay as you lay back and catch a few rays of sunlight. Strolling along the seaside paths you may meet interesting people or discover the tiny Inukshuks that anonymous artists are known to erect among the rocks. |
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| This historic district is the oldest commercial district in Vancouver, filled with old buildings and interesting shops for souvenirs. |
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| This upscale shopping boulevard is home to high fashion and elegant dining options. It’s a great place to search out the latest styles or to watch the street filled with people, known and unknown, drawn to the fantastic shopping. |
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| Vancouver’s trendy warehouse district has become a hub of the city’s art scene and nightlife. Boutiques, cafes and plenty of great restaurants populate the area. |
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9. Dinner at Urban Thai Restaurant
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| This Yaletown restaurant serves up delicious Thai and East Coast Fusion food for reasonable prices. |
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10. Relax at Crush Lounge
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| Crush is a chic champagne bar in Yaletown with a laid back atmosphere, making it a perfect place to relax after a busy day exploring the city. With an extensive wine and champagne list as well as a number of tapas on the menu, this is a great place to chill out to the jazz and down tempo music any night of the week. |
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