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Photography: Photography:
TVan/Canadian
Tourism
Commission;
TVan
Flickr/François
Péladeau;
Tvan/Vancouver
Urban
Winery;
TVan/Robert
Kent
LIVE
PERFORMANCES
Vancouver has a rich arts and culture
scene whose broad range reflects the
city's inherent diversity. Penchant for
Mozart? Your clients can gussy up and
spend an evening at the Vancouver
Symphony Orchestra. More partial
to dance? The Dance Centre stages
year-round productions showcasing
all forms of Canadian dance that
appeal to classic and contemporary
tastes alike. In summer, the masses
gravitate to Malkin Bowl in Stanley
Park for Theatre Under the Stars
– live theatre performed en plein air –
and Bard on the Beach, the city's
long-running Shakespeare festival that
takes place in Kitsilano's Vanier Park
against a photo-worthy backdrop of
mountains, sea and sky. The Arts Club
Theatre Company is another must-
see – it's the largest theatre company in
Western Canada, showcasing award-
winning productions on three stages
that include the Stanley Industrial
Alliance Stage on Granville Street.
And, of course, musical performances
from well-known and emerging artists
occur throughout the year at venues
ranging from grand scale (Rogers
Arena and BC Place Stadium)
to historic and stylish venues
(Commodore Ballroom). And for a
distinctly non-mainstream experience,
send your clients to the annual PuSh
International Performing Arts
Festival, which presents genre-bending,
multi-disciplined performances from
artists around the world.
SPORTS BARS
Vancouver is packed with loyal
sports fans, and there are plenty of
opportunities throughout the year
for clients to jump on the bandwagon
and cheer alongside the locals. During
hockey, soccer and football seasons,
restaurants and bars across the city fill to
capacity with hardy sports enthusiasts –
but there are a few go-to hotspots where
energy is always sky-high. Clients are
guaranteed to catch their sport of choice
at Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery,
which features 16 TVs and two colossal
projectors. Doolin's is an Irish-themed
pub where clients can settle in with a pint
of Guinness and roar at every goal. And
at Charles Bar, clients can take a break
from the on-screen action to relax on the
patio and take in the always-entertaining
sights of Gastown's central plaza. Score!
HOTEL LOBBY BARS
Hotel lobby bars aren't just for guests
anymore – in fact, many in Vancouver
have become the destination for a
sophisticated night on the town. And
don't be fooled by the swanky interiors
and gourmet cocktail lists: these venues
are favourites among locals and visitors
of all stripes, whether mixing and
mingling pre-event or sipping cocktails
during girls' night. The Lobby Lounge at
the Fairmont Pacific Rim is stunning
year-round with crystal chandeliers, a
street-side terrace and live music most
nights, complemented by fresh and
esthetically presented dishes from the
in-house RawBar. Over at the Moda
Hotel, UVA Wine Bar transforms
from a daytime espresso bar into an
ideal venue for pre- or post-concert
performances with its central location
on always-buzzing Granville Street. And
for those nostalgic for the past, 1927
at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia is
reminiscent of an upscale gentlemen's club
with old- and new-school cocktails that'll
leave diners feeling like Don Draper.
The City
After Dark
From live music and theatre to sports bars and
swanky cocktail lounges, there's no end of things
to do from one night to the next
