We were searching for a weekend getaway and decided to venture north – very north – to Vancouver, British Columbia. Since we missed the winter sports season, we enjoyed a city holiday biking through Stanley Park, sipping coffee along the English Bay, and cheering on a Canadian pastime – ice hockey.
For a handy travel packing list – download my Packing List Template that you can print at home.
To / From the Airport:
Sorry kiddos, as of June 2016, Uber does not exist in Vancouver. Don’t fret – there are plenty of taxis at the airport to take you to downtown Vancouver.
Where to stay:
Downtown Vancouver will be the most central area with the most options. We enjoyed our stay at the Hyatt Regency, and here’s a list of top hotels in the area.
image by Hyatt Regency
What to eat:
When looking for the top spots to eat, drink, and be merry – we started with a local guide for reference. And no need to dig too deep – you can rely on my curated list below.
Coffee & Brunch
image by mjkimphotography
- Cold brew coffee & maple waffles : Timbertrain Coffee
- Brunch : Medina Cafe
- Best Brunch Options
Lunch & Dinner
- Craft beer & food : The Bottleneck
- Ramen : Kintaro Ramen
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Pizzeria : Niclu Antica
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Chinese food : Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie
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Sushi & Japanese: Kishimoto King Japanese
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Dinner with a view : The Cactus Club Cafe – Coal Harbour
image by cactusclubcafe
Sweets
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What to explore:
- English Bay Beach & Stanley Park
- NHL Hockey – Vancouver Canucks
- Main Street – for brunch and shopping
- Vancouver Art Gallery
- Queen Elizabeth Park
- Grouse Mountain – Skyride Gondola & Eye of the Wind
image by Nuveo Travels
Safe travels!
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