British Columbia > Vancouver Getaway

This gateway to the Pacific Rim is sassy, sophisticated and outdoorsy. It's a city with cosmopolitan attitude offering all the very best of world class destinations: superlative shopping, exceptional dining, great entertainment, galleries and an infinite number of other activities. Aboriginal culture and cobblestone streets nestle alongside gleaming skyscrapers of glass and steel. And you can't help notice a strong multicultural mix (that means great food, fun festivals and colourful markets). Take a stroll through Chinatown and chances are, you'll wonder if you're really in Hong Kong.
As summer slips into fall and winter, Vancouver starts to rock and roll with world class Broadway shows, top-draw theater and action-packed professional sports. This is the time to take advantage of seasonal rates at deluxe hotels. The crowds ease off and getting reservations to the city's finest restaurants is practically assured.

Just steps from the downtown core, there's outdoor adventure at every corner. Rent kayaks on Granville Island and tour the city's shoreline by water; join hikers up the Grouse Grind, a 45-degree vertical ascent of Grouse Mountain; or pick any number of outdoor activities such as biking, inline skating and skiing, all within a few minutes' drive.