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Stanley Park
Granville Island
Granville Island is a must
for culinary adventurers
keen to sample the city's
artisan products and
multicultural influences.
The Island's flagship is
the bustling Granville
Island Public Market
– where exotic produce
and gourmet ingredients
are sold alongside
global dishes and local
specialties. Clients can
take a guided tasting
tour of the market's
labyrinth of shops and
stands with Vancouver
Foodie Tours' Granville
Island Market Tour, or
wander the massive
space on their own and
pick up fixings for an
al fresco picnic – the
docks are always lively
with visitors enjoying
delicious food while
buskers lend a festive
feel. Outside the market,
clients can drop in for a
tasting of local brews at
Dockside Restaurant,
catch a show starring
the Vancouver
TheatreSports League
or browse shop-packed
Railspur Alley.
Lush Stanley Park is one of Vancouver's most
cherished jewels with over 400 hectares (nearly
1,000 acres) of evergreen forests, cricket pitches and
beaches. (The world seems to agree: TripAdvisor's
2014 Travellers' Choice Awards named Stanley Park
the top urban park in the world.) Your clients can
immerse themselves in this massive green space by
playing tennis at one of 21 courts, trying their hand
at the 18-hole Pitch and Putt, lounging at English Bay
beach or exploring 64 kilometres (40 miles) of forested
trails. Viewing the totem pole "forest" is a must, and
there's no better way to get a historical rundown
than by hopping on a Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour.
For a more comprehensive exploration, Rockwood
Adventures Vancouver Coast Rainforest Adventure
tour ventures deep into the heart of the park's lush
foliage, including a stop at tranquil Beaver Lake.
PICTURE-
PERFECT
KAYAK
ADVENTURE
Who doesn't love food
and the outdoors? Local
culinary company Edible
Canada offers the best
of both with its Gourmet
Kayaking Weekends,
which combine paddling
adventures through the
scenic Gulf Islands with luxe
picnics made by a private
chef. After enjoying full days
on the water and locally
sourced meals paired with
local wines and spirits,
guests camp out under the
stars on an isolated beach.
Hit the Slopes
Vancouver's geography and mild temperature make for
ideal winter conditions. Situated within 30 minutes' drive
of the local mountains, your clients can go from sailboat
to summit without batting an eye. Grouse and Cypress
mountains feature fully equipped ski resorts that offer
night skiing, snowboarding, snow-tubing and more
(snowshoe fondue, anyone?). How about a snow-limo
or authentic sleigh ride? Grouse and Cypress have you
covered there, too. (Check out page 29 for more ideas.)
Of course, nothing beats a spot of indulgence after a
hard day on the mountain. Your clients can unwind
après ski with a luxe treatment at one of Vancouver's
many spas, spend the evening at a haute cocktail bar
or take in a cultured performance of the Vancouver
Opera or Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
TH E LUXE LIFE
Don't be fooled by the city's
laid-back vibe – Vancouver is a
favourite retreat
among clients
who crave luxury
and indulgence.
Awe-inducing
experiences include Harbour
Air's scenic Fly 'n Dine floatplane
tour, which journeys over Coal
Harbour to placid Horseshoe Bay
for an intimate waterfront dinner.
Afterward, clients will cruise back
to the city in style via limousine.
For more ways to live the high life
in Vancouver, see page 48.
