Nothing beats a warm sunny day in the city of Vancouver. Over the last week it has practically been like summer with highs of 20.C. The photos below are of just a small portion of downtown Vancouver. They were all taken with a pocket digital camera on a walk that took less than fifteen minutes. Along the way there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to take in the views while you enjoy a cold drink. We walked along the waterfront from Canada Place past the new Vancouver Convention Center and continued on along the walkway through Coal Harbour. From there we headed up a few blocks away from … [Read more...]
Lay In Bed While You Watch Jumbo Jets Take Off
Sit and soak in the luxurious bathtub or curl up in bed while you enjoy the views of jumbo jets taking off and landing. Does this sound like an advertisement you would see on a hotel brochure? It could be used by the Fairmont at the Vancouver Airport. This isn't a budget hotel, but the convenience of the location can not be beat. It is literally right inside of the Vancouver International Airport, situated directly above the U.S.A. departure terminal. The International check in area is also within easy reach. … [Read more...]
Stanley Park, Vancouver’s Urban Oasis
Stanley Park is a 1000 acre jewel of green space that was established in the city of Vancouver in 1887. It's one of North America's largest and most beautiful urban parks, even larger than Central Park in New York. It has it all, vast areas to picnic, manicured gardens, playgrounds, water parks, an aquarium, beaches, trails through coastal forests, and a seawall walk that offers spectacular views. You can spend a full day exploring the park in its entirety. … [Read more...]
Our Stay At The Swanky Vancouver Fairmont Pacific Rim
We are fortunate enough that my husband works for Fairmont, so we get to stay at their hotels for a fraction of the cost. We were especially excited to check out the brand new Fairmont Pacific Rim. We'll be the first ones to say when we find a Fairmont to be sub-standard, we can honestly say the Pacific Rim was top notch. The entire design of the hotel is done in a contemporary and minimalistic style that has influences of Asia and the West Coast. … [Read more...]