Destination: Vancouver, B.C.

From the archives: August 11, 2006

The top restaurants, hotels, museums and attractions in Vancouver, Seattle's sister city to the north.

On this page:  What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay.

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What to Do

  1. 1 Capilano Suspension Bridge
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    3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4 (map)

    Suspended 230 feet above the Capilano River in North Vancouver, this bridge and interactive forest walk is an urban refuge.

  2. 2 Museum of Anthropology
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    6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1 (map)

    Totem poles and thousands of preserved artifacts educate on the native population of the Northwest Coast and beyond.

  3. 3 Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
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    845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3 (map)

    Located in the heart of Stanley Park, this world-class aquarium offers a dramatic display of sea life.

Where to Eat

  1. 4 Raincity Grill
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    1193 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2 (map)

    A forerunner in the sustainable farming movement and innovator of modern Canadian cuisine, this stylish spot defines upscale casual dining.

  2. 5 Go Fish
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    1505 W First Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1 (map)

    Beer-battered fish-and-chips and a breezy, maritime location set the scene for alfresco dining at this Granville spot.

  3. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tojo's
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    1122 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4 (map)

    This famous shrine to fresh, inventive sushi is a Vancouver institution.

  4. 7 Kirin Seafood Restaurant
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    555 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1 (map)

    Daily dim sum and a menu of Cantonese seafood favorites lure locals to this Chinese restaurant across from City Hall.

  5. 8 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Vij's
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    1480 W 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1 (map)

    An international crowd flocks to this soothing South Granville restaurant for creatively different Indian fare.

Where to Stay

  1. 9 Pacific Palisades Hotel
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    1277 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1 (map)

    The kid inside all guests comes out at this trendy Robson Street hotel with an emphasis on fun.

  2. 10 O Canada House
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    1114 Barclay St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1 (map)

    A Victorian bed-and-breakfast in the heart of the city where the Canadian national anthem was penned in 1909.

  3. 11 Granville Island Hotel
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    1253 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3 (map)

    Situated at the end of happening Granville Island, this hip hotel lands you in the middle of the action.

  4. 12 1 Star Rating: Poor Sylvia Hotel
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    1154 Gilford St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2 (map)

    Well-known for its affordable rates and brilliant location, this ivy-covered hotel is a Vancouver landmark.

  5. 13 Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
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    900 West Georgia St., Vancouver, BC V6C 2 (map)

    Known for its trademark copper roof, the most extravagant hotel in town caters to luxury travelers.

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