WHERE editor’s picks for the hottest, hippest and most fashionable shopping, dining arts and entertainment goings-on in the city this month.
Perched atop Grouse Mountain, this chic restaurant has a two-tiered patio and a stunning view. House specialties include salmon fillet.…
This 12,000-square-foot emporium has a staggering array of antiques and vintage furniture imported from Belgium, France and England.…
Cozy neighbourhood eatery serves traditional Italian classics such as Fettuccine all'Amatriciana (tomato sauce and pancetta sautéed with…
Two-level contemporary Asian dining lounge boasts a sushi bar, daily dim sum and a tasty tapas menu. $. L/D (daily).
Map Location - D5 Kid's Map Cheer on the home team as the BC Lions take on their rivals in Canadian Football League action. Part of…
A four and a half star hotel located in the centre of Greater Vancouver, The Best Western Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre offers 106 guest…
Where Sustainable Seafood Award, Where Memorable Meal Awards 2007. Best of Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator 2007 and 2006. This fine…
Vancouver’s oldest attraction has thrilled visitors since 1889. Cross the swaying planks of the bridge suspended above the Capilano River…
Map Location - A4 Kid's Map Become a certified Rainforest Explorer. The fun begins on Capilano Suspension Bridge, high above Capilano…
Sophisticated Thai cuisine with a Vancouver twist. Best bets include traditional pad Thai, chicken with cashew nuts and red chilli, and the…
Best of Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator 2007 and 2006. Italian inspired wood-fired cucina serves fresh pasta, alderwood-grilled fish…
This colourful showcase is packed with hand-crafted jewellery, home accessories, wearable art, gifts and toys in fibre, clay, metal, glass…
If you can dream it, they can help you bead it. Semiprecious stones like turquoise, garnet, sapphire and rose-quartz beads and freshwater…
Named one of Canada’s 10 best new restaurants by enRoute magazine, 2005. The decor is relaxed urban modern in this intimate wine bar,…
Cherubs, candles and many martini options make for a decadent dining experience. Prix-fixe menus available. $$-$$$. D (T-Su).
Nine-acre waterfront property situated on the banks of the Fraser River with a 138-slip marina. All 415 rooms come with high speed Internet…
Canadian Award of Excellence 2004, National Quality Institute. This 224-room hotel stands in the heritage district, across from Vancouver…
Nestled in Whistler Village amid some of the resort’s best shopping and restaurants, this all-suite property boasts 205 rooms, each…
Enjoy a full day of family fun on 4.8 ha (12 acres). Admission includes live shows, safe rides, wet-fun firehall, character meet ’n’…
Map Location - H12 Kid's Map A must see! Dinotown is North America’s only cartoon dinosaur park! One ticket gets you 12 acres of live…
The Granville Island Hotel’s pub, bar, patio and restaurant each have a distinctive flavour. The menu presents well-executed pub plates…
Contemporary space serves up city views; inventive starters such as twice-baked gruyere souffle with roasted pears, rocket and walnut…
Sweets, Where Memorable Meal Awards 2007. A multicultural culinary brigade serves continental cuisine with contemporary accents. Chocoholic…
Traditional cuisine with French-fusion influence. Menu includes hamachi carpaccio, beef shabu salad and seafood hot pot. $-$$. L/D (daily).
This mountain flying specialist has over 25 years of experience in Squamish, Whistler and southwestern British Columbia (year-round).…
Right in Vancouver International Airport, you can feast on popular dishes such as Queen Charlotte Island sable fish while taking in…
This energetic, contemporary space boasts a blue marble bar, garden patio and private rooms. The Pacific Rim-influenced menu includes…
Steak, Where Memorable Meal Awards 2007. Best Steakhouse/Chops/BBQ Vancouver magazine 2007. Bold downtown restaurant celebrates steaks,…
Located in the elegant environs of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, this lively room is known for lavish buffets and Sunday brunch.…
Panoramic views unfold as the Skyride aerial tram whisks visitors 1,130 m (3,700 ft) above the city to the mountaintop chalet. A scenic…
Map Location - A6 Kid's Map Your unforgettable adventure begins with an aerial journey on the Grouse Mountain Skyride. Choose to visit…
Fitness facility boasts a great drop-in schedule in addition to pre-registered programs. Stop by for spinning, kickboxing, badminton, yoga…
Scenic, scheduled helicopter service between the airport, downtown harbour and Victoria. Online booking available.
Map Location - G10 Kid's Map Come in and get buzzed! See Live Bees up close in our amazing glass wall of bees. Pick out the Queen, watch…
Tuscan flavours and the superior wine list are sure to please, whether you dine al fresco on the romantic, vine-draped terrace, or by…
San Francisco-style seafood and chop house with oyster bar. Eat in a private booth in the dining room or visit the heated Roof Garden…
No preservatives or additives are used in the innovative dishes, inspired by the cantina-style menus of northern Mexico, Baja and southern…
Try the signature “whet” plates in this sophisticated restaurant and lounge on the seawall in Coal Harbour. Vanishing glass walls reveal…
Casual dining room offers a global menu and a wine list to match. The inventive specialties include a fixed price unlimited-consumption…
Map Location - B8 Kid's Map Located in the heart of North Vancouver, this 5 acre Park/Farm is home to approximately 200 domestic animals…
This 2-ha (5-acre) park and farm specializes in the display of nearly 200 domestic farm animals and birds. Small children meet goat kids…
Shopping Centres (tie), Where to Shop Readers' Choice Awards 2007. BC’s largest shopping destination boasts 470 stores, restaurants and…
Stylish but casual room offers inspired twists on familiar dishes in a high-energy atmosphere. Salads, pastas, ribs, steak, seafood,…
Hot waterfront bistro features Vancouver’s only “boat-thru” take-out service. If you leave the yacht at home, you’ll appreciate the large…
Contemporary boutique sells stylish maternity lines such as Hatch Maternity, PureT and Ripe Maternity, along with organic, non-maternity…
A leading shopping centre 15 minutes from downtown and a short drive from the airport. Browse a mix of luxury shops, trendy independent…
Enjoy West Coast specialties in this lofty room atop Grouse Mountain. The modern decor belies the summit’s rich history, chronicled through…
Shopping Centres (tie), Where to Shop Readers' Choice Awards 2007. Downtown Vancouver’s largest shopping centre includes stores such Holt…
Cozy café serves all-day breakfast and lunch and specializes in tasty, generously portioned omelettes, eggs Benny and corned-beef hash.…
Map Location - C7 Kid's Map Located on the historic PNE grounds, Playland Amusement Park features over 35 exhilarating rides and…
Map Location - H2 Kid's Map Come check out one of the best family go-kart tracks around! Racing style, single and two seater go-karts -…
Two locations offer a contemporary, tropical atmosphere with healthy cuisine, including vegetarian variations. Try classic dishes such as…
The city’s first and only Brazilian steakhouse features a churrascaria rodizio (open-flame barbecue) and the Brazilian tradition of an…
Butterknife-tender roast lamb and crusty whole-wheat pizza are the specialties in this traditional Greco-Roman family restaurant. Other…
Map Location - C3 Kid's Map The Children's Farmyard and Miniature Railway are a must! Visit our large family of common and rare breed…
Floor-to-ceiling windows face False Creek, Granville Island and the mountains. Fresh seafood, chicken, cuts of AAA Alberta beef or rack of…
If you’re a curvy woman looking for that perfect dress or a comfortable outfit for the gym, this is the place for you. Find fashions size…
Since 1986, this award-winning restaurant has delighted both those who like it hot and those who prefer it mild. Fresh imported ingredients…
Take in stunning marina views at this contemporary restaurant located in the River Rock Casino Resort. Choose from an extensive…
Showcases handmade stone sculptures and pottery from communities around the world such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Nicaragua, created by…
Elegant, neo-classical surroundings showcase museum-quality paintings, objets d’art and antiques from Europe and North America of the…
One block from Granville Street’s bustling nightlife, this warm space offers an extensive wine list and tapas menu, including dishes such…
Menu offers traditional Thai dishes made with fresh and imported ingredients. $$. L/D (daily).
Map Location - E5 Kid's Map Come see Vancouver Canadians Baseball at historic Nat Bailey Stadium. Enjoy a hot dog & cold beverage in the…
Downtown shopping centre boasts 25 shops, services and a food court, including Tim Hortons, Starbucks and Subway. M-Sa 9:30am-5:30pm, Su…
Restaurant of the Year, Vancouver magazine 2008, 2007 and 2006. Best Service, Vancouver magazine 2008 & 2007. Best of Award of Excellence,…
Award of Excellence, Wine Spectator 2008. The marriage of haute cuisine with sincere charm has delighted patrons for more than 44 years.…
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