Things To Do in Vancouver, British Columbia
Sunday, January 31st, 20103 Things To Do in Vancouver BC
Vancouver, BC is hosting the 2010 Olympic Winter Games (February 12 – 28). This city and surrounding area is an ideal spot for an active getaway. Vancouver is consistently voted one of the greatest places to live. The region has plenty to offer residents and visitors with year-round outdoor activities (skiing, water sports, hiking, biking), breathtaking mountains and vistas, hip urban neighborhoods, markets and a cosmopolitan food community. During the late summer, my husband and I spent an enchanting weekend in Vancouver, here our favorite things to do to experience in this multifaceted city:
Worth-Standing-in-Line-For: Vij’s
Ask locals and visitors for a restaurant suggestion in and you’ll hear rave reviews for Vij’s Indian cuisine. Follow their lead to this not-to-be-missed dining experience. They don’t take reservations, so plan to arrive early to make the first seating or come a little later to mix and mingle with Vikram Vij, owner, while waiting for a table. The menu changes frequently and is skillfully prepared each day by an all female cadre of cooks. The spices are fresh and on the mark, ingredients local and the menu mouthwatering. Details: Vij’s Restaurant Inc, 1480 West 11th Avenue Vancouver, BC, (604) 736-6664
Browse-Away-An-Afternoon: Granville Island Public Market
Stretch your legs and amuse your senses at this walkable island. Check out the covered market with a varieties of deli offerings, fish, meat, cheese, fruit and bakery stalls, It’s a great place to pick up items for a picnic or make plans to spend some time in the area –there are several places to sit and enjoy. Continue to walk around the island to view the wares of local crafters, artists and other fascinating shopkeepers or checkout a show. There is something for every age in this artistic community.
Fresh-Air-And-Stunning-Vistas: Stanley Park
Consider bringing your picnic fixings to Stanley Park. It’s recognized as one of the great parks of the world. Vancouver’s first park and one of the city’s main tourist attractions, it’s an evergreen oasis of 1,000 acres in the metro area. There is always something happening in the Park, so check their website to plan your visit. The park abounds in plants, walking and biking trails, gardens and plenty of space to explore.
Do you have a favorite Vancouver experience? If so, please leave a comment below to share with others.
Bring your walking shoes and sense of adventure - enjoy Vancouver, BC.
