This stunning 1906 red-brick station with a clock tower modeled on the Campanile di San Marco in Venice is a major train hub for Amtrak and Sounder rail service serving Vancouver, Tacoma and Portland. Read more.
Although it seems long overdue, at last Amtrak Cascades is now making a Wi-Fi service available this month (January 2011). Another great reason to consider rail travel. See Facebook link for details. Read more.
Pacific Central's grand Neoclassical building serves as a major stop for Amtrak Cascades service to and from Seattle and transportation hub for Vancouver. Skytrain access to downtown runs all day.
This Skytrain Station stop is the closest link from Pacific Central train station to Vancouver's downtown. Have fare ready to purchase Skytrain ticket (~ $2.50 CDN). Skytrain runs every 3 min or so. Read more.
Nice boutique hotel has crisp clean modest-priced rooms in Vancouver's city center. Urban village setting offers access to SkyTrain, bars + clubs, restaurants, groceries, wine, cafes and more.
The Listel Hotel in Vancouver's West End is a great hotel to retreat from Robson Street's bustling shopping district. Clean, comfortable rooms offer quiet and the hotel is close to izakayas and cafes. Read more.
Centrally located near Downtown Vancouver's West End and financial district, the Hyatt Regency Vancouver offers reasonably-priced clean spacious and contemporary-styled rooms. Close to Skytrain. Read more.
Burrard Street's Cactus Club Cafe is a stylish and modern perch for sipping cocktails and people-watching under copper Poul Henningsen lamps. Enjoy grilled salmon and salad with friends after work. Read more.
The Empire Granville 7 is one of VIFF's prominent venues each September - October. Check out some incredible cinema from around the world. Great central location, close to hotels, shops and cafes. Read more.
The Pacific Cinematheque has been home to many great independent film screenings for over 30 years. It's also a key venue when VIFF rolls around in Oct, but its hard-backed seats need an upgrade. Read more.
Vancity Theatre is probably the best cinema in the Pacific Northwest. Hands down. Its comfortable and roomy seats are luxurious. Check back in Sep-Oct for VIFF screening films from across the globe. Read more.
Viti has a fine selection of local British Columbian wines including Tantalus, Kettle Valley, Laughing Stock. Check out their import lagers and ales from Japan and Germany in back. Open daily.
Great local sports bar with a contemporary urban man cave atmosphere; great cocktail menu and bar staff -- try the Tokyo Mule, a refreshing update on the Russian Mule. Wifi is available, too.
Nice airy modern local cafe with a great selection of sandwiches and salads. Try the sablefish quinoa salad or grab a sandwich and enjoy your meal with friends on the patio or the long table inside
Echoes of Chinatown's past infuse an intimate space with lively diners mingling over dumplings, noodles and cocktails. Owner Tannis Ling delights with an atmospheric homage to her mother's heritage.
The Templeton on Granville is a good breakfast and lunch counter serving up strong coffee and old-school egg breakfasts and pancakes in a retro chrome interior. Wake up with hearty fare and good food. Read more.
This cavernous Yaletown establishment has been a favorite for locals over the years. Studded with chapel candles and pulsing electronica ambience, meet up with friends for drinks after work or dinner. Read more.
Great downtown bookstore presence in Vancouver near Robson Square. Drop by for a coffee, pick out some fresh reads, gift a Kobo e-reader to a friend and explore the city's best magazine rack in town. Read more.
Keefer Fizz - Gin, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lemon, Egg White, Floral Tincture. Simply Amazing & Delicious. Exceptional Atmosphere. Read more.
Need batteries, sound-cancelling headphones or USB drives? Looking for something to pimp your iPhone? Look no further than Future Shop in downtown Van. Huge tech selection in central location. Read more.
Popular Korean grocery chain has a convenient central location in downtown Vancouver. Take escalators upstairs and find fresh produce, beverages and snacks. Get a quick bite from their food court. Read more.
Nesters Market is a great urban market in Vancouver's Granville / Yaletown neighborhood. Fresh produce, breakfast items, snacks, and yogurt are quick pick-up items for travelers and nearby residents. Read more.
This place is awesome, good food, Great Staff and unique. If you have a "thin skin" you should skip this place. Abuse is all part of the atmosphere.
