My 2 Day Trip to Vancouver, BC

First of all, let me start this post by saying…

Vancouver is AMAZING.

I couldn’t believe how much I LOVED the city.

AND I was only there for 2 days and 1 full day was for work!

The Capilano Suspension bridge

My 2 Day Trip to Vancouver, BC

The city reminds me of NYC, Portland, and San Francisco all mixed together (and a little cleaner than all of them).

The closeness of the city, the ocean, and the mountains was pretty ideal if you ask me.

I stayed in Downtown Vancouver at the Marriott Pinnacle which was walkable to Gastown and Stanley Park.

Here’s some of the things I did! I’ve also added a list of recommendations that I’ve gotten from people who live in Vancouver and others who just plain love it!

Things to do:

• Explore Granville Island – public market, small shops, and docks to stroll around on

• Bike around Stanley Park– This is a MUST do. Rent a bike and tour the whole thing. Views are incredible and I especially love the totem poles. Apparently there are hidden swimming areas too, so bring a suit!

• Explore YaleTown

• Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge – about $37 to get in. Unsure it’s worth that because it’s mainly forest and views are so-so, but fun to see anyway!

• Wander around Gastown

• Robson Street – for downtown shopping, restaurants, and nightlife

• Historic Chinatown – there are some great old school shops, but also a growth of trendy craft roasters and eateries

• Richmond – the new Chinatown, great bakeries and restaurants, and shopping centers

• Lion’s Gate Bridge

• Watch the sea planes and grab a beer by Canada Place – great place to sit by the water downtown

• Kitsilano Beach

• Vancouver Lookout

• Day Trip to Vancouver Island – visit Victoria and Butchart Gardens

Food & Drinks:

• Meat & Bread – amazing sandwiches

•  Kintaro Ramen – solid ramen place with strong flavors

• Ramen Butcher – best bang for your buck (they give you a second

• Shanghai River – if you like Shanghai soup dumplings

• Catch 122 – Great brunch spot in Gastown! Try the Dirty Breakfast or the Chorizo Hash

• Alibi Room – gastropub and cocktails

• Japadog – Japanese inspired hotdogs

• Tuc Craft Kitchen – get the crispy bacon & eggs… you won’t regret it

• The Flying Pig – another craft kitchen with new takes on Canadian food, pulled pork poutine is good

• Guu with Garlic – Japanese Izakaya

• Granville Island Brewing

• East Van Vodka

• Amsterdam Cafe – if you’re into this kind of thing (haha)

xoxo,

Katie