Go west, young lady, for the relaxed-chic vibe
of the City of Glass. Here are some highlights from our recent visit.
stay
Ditch stodgy for saucy at the newly renovated Burrard
Hotel. Perks include free Wi-Fi, bike rentals and phone calls, an
inner courtyard complete with palm trees and retro left-coast style that
ensures you’ll know where you are when you wake up. 1100 Burrard St.,
Vancouver, www.theburrard.com
eat
We didn’t mind lining up (too much) at The
Acorn, the city’s newest vegetarian restaurant with plenty of vegan
and raw options. The goat cheese arancini with Okanagan cherry emulsion
were a standout; the cocktail menu was a hit, too. 3995 Main St.,
Vancouver, www.theacornrestaurant.ca
drink
Bitter
Tasting Room features eight local beers on tap plus a global
selection in bottles and some fancy-sounding beer cocktails, too. Light
drinkers can order a flight of three selections to get the tasting
experience without needing help getting out the door. 16 W. Hastings
St., Vancouver, www.bittertastingroom.com
shop
The Vancouver-only Lululemon
Lab turns the brand on its head by designing and making on-site
clothes that are streetwear first, studio second. Stop by for an
ever-changing collection of basic neutrals with a twist. 511 W.
Broadway, Vancouver, www.lululemonlab.com
do
Sometimes, tourist clichés really are worth
doing: rent some bikes with locks and helmets in Coal
Harbour then ride the seawall around Stanley Park; be sure to stop
by the Vancouver
Aquarium to see the belugas, porpoises and other creatures of the
deep, including the gorgeous orange jellyfish.
treat
After all that calorie-burning (or before we’re
not judging), head to Lucky’s
Doughnuts to replenish with its selection of basic-done-well fried
goodness. We loved the square doughnuts filled with a not-too-sweet BC
blueberry compote; coming up for this fall, pumpkin varieties are in the
testing stages. 2902 Main St., Vancouver, www.luckysdoughnuts.com
Kat Tancock
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