AAA Destination Guide: Vancouver

Discover everything that #Vancouver BC has to offer. One of the world’s great outdoor food markets, Granville Island Market isthe place to go for a slice of Vancouver life as well as the freshest fruits,vegetables, cheeses, meats, candy, baked goods and flowers and Downtown’s Robson Street beckons shoppers with its trendy designerboutiques, bookstores, jewelry shops and more. When you need a break,grab a seat and a cappuccino at a bistro or coffee shop and watch theworld go by.
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Vancouver has won many accolades as one 
of the top cities in the Americas, and for very 
good reasons. Set against a backdrop of 
majestic snow-capped mountains, the city lies 
on a peninsula that juts into the Pacific 
Ocean. This spectacular setting allows for a 
plethora of outdoor adventures, including 
skiing, sailing, hiking, scuba diving, fishing 
and more. 
Explore cosmopolitan Vancouverâ€™s diverse 
neighborhoods, ranging from trendy Yaletown 
to dynamic Gastown to Granville Island with 
its outdoor food market, where more than 50 permanent vendors vie for 
your attention with such treats as sourdough baguettes, homemade goat 
cheese, spicy sausages and crisp apples. If youâ€™re in the mood for fine 
dining, indulge in fresh regional seafood, a Vancouver specialty, at one of 
the cityâ€™s first-rate restaurants. 
Must-sees include Stanley Park and Grouse Mountain. Stanley Park is a 
veritable oasis with its beaches, gardens, woodlands, and splendid views 
of the waterfront, while the view from a gondola atop Grouse Mountain 
will leave you breathless. For a memento of your trip, shop for some 
original First Nations art at local galleries. With all that Vancouver has to 
offer, your most difficult task will be choosing what to do during your visit. 
But remember, you can always come back.  
Essentials 
One of the worldâ€™s great outdoor food markets, Granville Island Market is 
the place to go for a slice of Vancouver life as well as the freshest fruits, 
vegetables, cheeses, meats, candy, baked goods and flowers. 
Downtownâ€™s Robson Street beckons shoppers with its trendy designer 
boutiques, bookstores, jewelry shops and more. When you need a break, 
grab a seat and a cappuccino at a bistro or coffee shop and watch the 
world go by. 
Enjoy fabulous waterside views while strolling, bicycling or rollerblading 
around the perimeter sea wall of Stanley Park. Beaches, gardens and 
woodland glades complete this 405-hectare (1,000-acre) urban 
sanctuary. 
White beluga whales steal the show at Vancouver Aquarium Marine 
Science Centre; competing for attention are the centerâ€™s other 8,000 
marine animals including sea lions, sharks and walruses as well as 
rainforest creatures such as iguanas and crocodiles. 
On a clear day, you can see forever at Grouse Mountain; the Skyride, an 
aerial cable car, presents a breathtaking view of Vancouver and the 
harbor. 
Spot pods of orcas and other sea creatures on a whale-watching cruise. 
 
 
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Dine in restaurants that rival New Yorkâ€™s; an array of multicultural cuisines 
is available, but donâ€™t leave town without savoring mouth-watering Pacific 
Northwest and Asian cuisine featuring freshly caught seafood. 
Discover one of Vancouverâ€™s trendiest neighborhoods; Yaletown has 
earned comparisons to New Yorkâ€™s SoHo and rightfully so. Once a 
warehouse district, the area now attracts the young and hip with its of-
the-moment boutiques, galleries, loft apartments, pubs and outdoor 
cafÃ©s. 
Confront your fear of heights with a walk across the Capilano Suspension 
Bridge in North Vancouver; it sways 70 metres (230 ft.) above the 
Capilano River Canyon. 
 
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1. Stanley Park   
7500 Stanley Park Dr  
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4  
Phone: (604) 681-6728 
 
 
 
2. Vancouver Aquarium Marine 
Science Centre   
845 Avison Way  
Vancouver, BC V6B 3X6  
Phone: (604) 659-3474 
 
 
3. Grouse Mountain 
6400 Nancy Greene Way  
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9  
Phone: (604) 980-9311 
 
 
 
 
4. Capilano Suspension Bridge   
3735 Capilano Rd  
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1  
Phone: (877) 985-7474   
 
 
 
 
 
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Vancouver in 3 Days 
Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major destination. 
But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your 
time in Vancouver. 
Vancouver in 3 Days â€“ Day 1 Map 
 
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Day 1: Morning 
Kick off your tour of Vancouver at the Vancouver Lookout at Harbour 
Centre. A glass elevator zips to the top of this 177-metre-tall (581-ft.) 
building, where 360-degree views of the city skyline, the North Shore 
Mountains, English Bay, Coal Harbour, Stanley Park and the Port of 
Vancouver take your breath away.  
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1.Vancouver Lookout 
at Harbour Centre  
555 W Hastings St  
Vancouver, BC V6B 4N6  
Phone: (604) 689-0421 
 
2. Stanley Park   
7500 Stanley Park Dr  
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4  
Phone: (604) 681-6728 
 
 
3. Stanley Park 
Horse-drawn Tours  
7500 Stanley Park Dr  
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4  
Phone: (604) 681-5115 
 
4. Vancouver Aquarium 
Marine Science Centre   
845 Avison Way  
Vancouver, BC V6B 3X6  
Phone: (604) 659-3474 
 
 
5. The Fish House 
in Stanley Park  
 
8901 Stanley Park Dr  
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2  
Phone: (604) 681-7275 
 
6. Chinatown 
East Pender St & Gore St  
Vancouver, BC V6B 6M4  
Phone: (604) 658-8850 
 
7. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen 
Classical Chinese Garden  
578 Carrall St  
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2  
Phone: (604) 662-3207 
 
8. Pink Pearl Chinese 
Restaurant  
 
1132 E Hastings St  
Vancouver, BC V6A 1S2  
Phone: (604) 253-4316 
 
9. Wild Rice  
 
117 W Pender St  
Vancouver, BC V6B 1S4  
Phone: (604) 642-2882 
 
10. Yaletown Brewing 
Company  
 
1111 Mainland St  
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2  
Phone: (604) 681-2739 
 
11. Sandman Hotel 
Vancouver City Center 
 
180 W Georgia St  
Vancouver, BC  
Phone: (604) 681-2211 
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Catch a bus to your next destination (Translink offers bus service to 
points throughout Vancouver). Stanley Park boasts dense forests, 
beautiful waterfront views, beaches, gardens, totem poles and a 
childrenâ€™s farmyard on its 405 hectares (1,000 acres). Watch or join 
joggers, cyclists and inline skaters as they follow the parkâ€™s 8.8-kilometre-
long (5.5-ft.) sea wall. Or explore the park on a leisurely 1-hour trolley 
ride, offered by Stanley Park Horse-drawn Tours.  
Afternoon 
Stanley Park also is home to the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science 
Centre, where youâ€™ll meet beluga whales, sea lions, otters, dolphins, 
sharks and other creatures of the deep. When hunger strikes, you wonâ€™t 
have to go far; lunch on floppingly fresh seafood and raw oysters at The 
Fish House in Stanley Park. Afternoon tea, served daily at the restaurant 
from 2-4, features delightful finger sandwiches, miniature desserts, 
fragrant teas and cordials.  
Venturing out of Stanley Park, head east on W. Georgia Street, then east 
on W. Pender Street to North Americaâ€™s second-largest and very vibrant 
Chinatown, between Carrall and Gore streets. Snap up some souvenirs 
at colorful emporiums; choose from Chinese dÃ©cor, crafts, curios, jewelry, 
foods and fashions as well as bamboo, jade, brass and silk goods. Note 
the poppy-red street signs accentuated with golden dragons and Chinese 
lanterns.  
Escape the bustling crowds at Chinatownâ€™s Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical 
Chinese Garden. Experience peace and harmony as you stroll the paths 
of this Ming Dynasty-style garden accented with pagodas, plum trees, 
bamboo and jade-hued ponds.  
Evening 
When in Chinatown, eat where the locals do. Fresh local seafood and 
vegetables hold center stage at the 700-seat Pink Pearl Chinese 
Restaurant. If you arrive earlier in the day, sample the dim sum; itâ€™s 
considered one of the best in the area. Wild Rice serves up a modern 
interpretation of Asian cuisine and is open late for night owls.  
If you love the nightlife and you love to boogie, and youâ€™ve got some 
surplus energy, Vancouver clubs run the gamut from frenetic discos, 
intimate lounges and swanky cabarets to beery pubs, sports bars and 
stadium concerts. Youâ€™ll find these just about anywhere in the metro area, 
but some neighborhoods offer clusters of clubs if you prefer to park once 
and barhop the rest of the night. Downtownâ€™s Granville Street is where 
the 24-hour party people go; try Crush Champagne Lounge, Stone 
Temple Nightclub and Tonic.  
Gastown, Kitsilano and Yaletown also are popular with clubgoers. 
Gastown boasts The Drink, The Modern, Shine and Sonar, all places to 
drink, dance and be merry. Kitsilano (or Kits, as the natives call it) is 
home to the well-known Cellar Restaurant and Jazz Bar which hosts local 
and international talent. Wondering where to watch some good flamenco 
dancing in Vancouver? The Kino CafÃ© on Cambie Street is just the place; 
sip some sangria and clap along to the music.  
Finally, Yaletown, home base for the cityâ€™s young, stylish professionals, is 
where youâ€™ll find hipper-than-thou hangouts. Bar None on Hamilton Street 
is a SoHo-style spot with a cigar lounge and martini bar, while Yaletown 
Brewing Company is popular with the 9-to-5 crowd for microbrews and 
burgers; it has a homey feel complete with a fireplace and pool tables. If 
you just want to trip the light fantastic, hit Richardâ€™s on Richardâ€™sâ€”its 
popular with the locals for its large dance floor and live DJs; be sure to 
look sharp as thereâ€™s a dress code. On Seymour Street is AuBar; 
Vancouver is known as Hollywood North and itâ€™s not unusual to find 
celebs at this au courant club. Go four blocks east and youâ€™ll find a 
different vibe at The Shark Club, a sports bar in the Sandman Hotel 
Vancouver City Center on W. Georgia Street; masculine, modern dÃ©cor, 
pool tables, big-screen TVs and hockey fans fill the joint. After 10 p.m., 
live DJs and go-go dancers get the party started.  
Day 2: Morning 
Take the Aquabus ferry across False Creek to Granville Island. At 
Granville Island Market, peruse stalls showcasing every type of edible 
imaginableâ€”all locally producedâ€”and gather a variety of scrumptious 
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1. Grouse Mountain 
6400 Nancy Greene Way  
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4K9  
Phone: (604) 980-9311 
 
 
 
2. Capilano Suspension Bridge   
3735 Capilano Rd  
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1  
Phone: (877) 985-7474 
 
 
3. Moustache CafÃ©  
 
129 W 2nd St  
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1C5  
Phone: (604) 987-8461 
4. Cactus Club CafÃ©  
 
1598 Pemberton Ave  
North Vancouver, BC V7P 2S2  
Phone: (604) 986-5776 
 
5. The Edge Bistro  
 
3135 Edgemont Blvd  
North Vancouver, BC V7R 2N7  
Phone: (604) 985-9125 
 
6. Harbour Cruises  
501 Denman St  
Vancouver, BC V6G 2W9  
Phone: (604) 688-7246 
 
Evening 
For your evening repast, choose from Vancouverâ€™s vast selection of fine 
restaurants, many with picturesque waterfront views. Some of the best 
include The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant on Granville Island, or C 
Restaurant just across the Granville Street Bridge.  
After dinner, catch a hockey game when the Canucks take to the ice at 
General Motors Place, 800 Griffiths Way. Alternatively, cap off your day 
at a high-energy nightclub, an Irish pub or a concert by local or 
international performers; Vancouverâ€™s thriving nightlife caters to all tastes. 
See Day Oneâ€™s list for suggestions. 
Day 3: Morning 
Board the SeaBus downtown to cross Burrard Inlet, then itâ€™s on to 
Lonsdale Quay, where a Translink bus will take you to Grouse Mountain 
in North Vancouver. Depending on the season, activities include skiing, 
ice-skating, sleigh rides, helicopter tours, a lumberjack showâ€¦and thatâ€™s 
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just the tip of the iceberg. The panorama of downtown Vancouver from 
the mountain is simply sublime.  
About 3 kilometres (1.9 mi.) from Grouse Mountain, the 137-metre-long 
(450-ft.) Capilano Suspension Bridge challenges you to tread 70 metres 
(230 ft.) above the Capilano River through the rain forest. After you brave 
the bridge, take in the totem pole park, gardens and First Nations 
dancers.  
Afternoon 
North Vancouver has a number of quaint bistros to quell your lunchtime 
appetite. The Moustache Cafe specializes in Pacific Rim cuisine, the 
Cactus Club CafÃ© has casual fare and wild BC salmon, and The Edge 
Bistro features Mediterranean cuisine and delectable tiramisu.  
Head back to downtown Vancouver and explore some of the cityâ€™s many 
distinctive neighborhoods. Youâ€™ll find funky boutiques, bookstores and 
coffee shops on Kitsilanoâ€™s West Fourth Avenue, while antique shops, art 
galleries, pubs and street vendors line Gastownâ€™s cobblestone streets. 
Formerly an industrial area, the trendy Yaletown district now houses 
swank furniture and clothing shops, cafes and hip nightclubs. Robson 
Street, between Burrard and Jervis streets, has the feel of an outdoor 
mall with such well-known chains as Banana Republic and BCBG Max 
Azria as well as a wide selection of popular restaurants and 
coffeehouses.  
Evening 
Marvel at downtownâ€™s nighttime skyline ablaze with lights as you tour 
Vancouverâ€™s waters on a dinner cruise provided by Harbour Cruises; 
youâ€™ll be treated to a tasty West Coast-style buffet and live music. Watch 
an awe-inspiring sunset over the Pacific Ocean and check out the 
picture-postcard scenery, including the snow-sprinkled North Shore 
Mountains and West Vancouverâ€™s shoreline.  
Restaurants 
Some of Vancouverâ€™s finest restaurants can be found downtown. Freshly 
caught seafood and Pacific Rim cuisine are the mainstays of many of 
them; originality and creativity are chief ingredients in all. On trendy 
Denman Street in Vancouverâ€™s West End, with excellent views of English 
Bay, the name of Rain City Grill was chosen as a not-so-subtle reference 
to the misty Vancouver climate. Menu selections at this true Pacific 
Northwest eatery are created with the freshest regionally produced fish, 
meats and vegetables. In keeping with the Pacific theme, there is an 
extensive selection of wines from British Columbia, Washington and 
Oregon as well as wines from California. If youâ€™re bound and determined 
to drive, take advantage of the evening valet parking service as parking 
can be very difficult to find on your own. 
On Robson Street, a window-shopperâ€™s dream, CinCin (pronounced chin-
chin), with its bustling atmosphere, is known as the place to see and be 
seen. Film stars like to dine here, so have a look around and see if you 
can spot someone famous. The large, open-kitchen concept features a 
unique wood-fired brick oven where juicy rotisserie chicken turns slowly. 
The special wood-oven pizzas fill the restaurant with a delightful aroma. 
For meat lovers, fresh seafood and meats are grilled over alderwood, 
enhancing them with a unique flavor. During warmer weather the heated 
outdoor terrace is open and overlooks colorful Robson Street below. 
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House is a popular San Francisco-style 
seafood grill found on one of Vancouverâ€™s busiest downtown corners just 
off Robson Street. Just who is Joe Fortes? Vancouverâ€™s beloved turn-of-
the-20th-century hero was one of the cityâ€™s first lifeguards who taught 
hundreds of local children how to swim. When he died in 1923 a 
monument was erected in his honor at English Bay which reads simply 
â€œLittle children loved him.â€ Today, the classically styled Canadian seafood 
restaurant and bustling oyster bar named after Joe is one of the cityâ€™s 
hidden pleasures. In a typical year more than 300,000 fresh-shucked 
oysters will be served and more than 100 types of just-caught fish are 
grilled to perfection. Try Joeâ€™s signature hand-cut steaks or Salt Spring 
Island lamb chops. Sunday brunches feature lobster benedict, seafood 
hash and live entertainment. One special highlight is a delightful rooftop 
garden open year-round. 
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HervÃ© Martin, the chef/owner of The Hermitage, received his training in 
France and served as private chef to the King of Belgium as well as head 
chef in some of the finest hotels in Europe. This charming French 
restaurant on Robson Street combines a casual yet refined atmosphere 
with a regularly changing menu, reflecting a Burgundian style mixed with 
the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. In warmer weather, a courtyard patio 
invites you to dine alfresco. The highly rated wine cellar includes fine 
burgundies from the ownerâ€™s family vineyard in Chamilly, France. 
Bacchus Restaurant has been a CAA/AAA Four Diamond Award winner 
since 1998. This luxurious restaurant is in The Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, 
a swank boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver. The windows in the 
piano lounge open after dusk in the balmy summer months, providing 
diners and lounge patrons a great spot for people watching. The creative 
menu with a heavy French accent features Ã  la carte menu items or a 
three-course prix fixe menu, with or without wine pairings from its 
spectacular globe-spanning wine list. Choose from delectable dishes 
such as pan-seared British Columbia salmon or grilled Alberta â€œSterling 
Silverâ€ beef tenderloin. Afternoon tea and brunch are served on 
weekends. You might start brunch with a kir royale and progress to such 
treats as banana and pecan pancakes and sausage of wild boar. 
Voted Best New Vancouver Restaurant for 2002 in a local opinion poll, 
Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar is in the funky Yaletown district, Vancouverâ€™s 
hot mecca for food and fashion. This hip grillâ€™s mid-century modern dÃ©cor 
with illuminated cubes, groovy pendant lamps and mod carpet draws both 
the young and the young-at-heart. Wonderful West Coast regional cuisine 
is influenced by different cultures and flavors from around the world. 
Sizzling satays, tuna tartare and grilled beef tenderloin are just a few 
items sure to please your palate. The most recent addition to Glowbal is 
the sexy Afterglow, a 50-seat lounge that is â€œtheâ€ place to be on 
weekends. 
At the end of Davie Street adjacent to False Creek, Provence Marinaside 
serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Named after a small marina nearby, 
this restaurantâ€™s main emphasis is on freshly caught seafood, and lots of 
it. An extensive antipasti menu includes grilled items such as squid, 
eggplant, asparagus and rosemary polenta. A raw oyster bar presents a 
sizable selection to fans of the bivalve mollusks. If you prefer the fruits of 
the sea grilled, steamed or seared, wise choices include seared ahi tuna 
and wild Pacific sea tiger prawns ProvenÃ§al. Give yourself plenty of time 
to peruse the voluminous wine list. 
The Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Garden sits amid the 22-
hectare (55-acre) VanDusen Botanical Garden and features creative 
contemporary West Coast cuisine. Youâ€™ll find fresh ingredients from the 
garden in many of the lunch and dinner entrÃ©es. Try the afternoon tea or 
the daily specials of homemade soups, or ask about the chicken pot pie, 
a longtime favorite. 
Lumiere, about a 10-minute drive west of 
downtown Vancouver, is a wonderful award-
winning restaurant presenting the ultimate 
dining experience. Chef/owner Robert Feenie 
has trained with some of the most notable 
chefs in the world, including Emile Jung at Au 
Crocodile in Alsace and Jean-Georges 
Vongerichten at New Yorkâ€™s Jean-Georges. 
Feenie also won the Iron Chef America 
contest in 2005 and is a regular on Canadaâ€™s 
Food Network TV. The preset menu with a 
choice of nine or 13 courses changes monthly at this formal French 
restaurant; wine pairings are optional and a vegetarian version is 
available. You also may order from an Ã  la carte menu; seasonal 
selections might include split pea crusted halibut or sous vide saddle of 
lamb. 
Regularly voted Vancouverâ€™s most popular restaurant, advance 
reservations are the only way in the door at Bishopâ€™s, west of downtown. 
In business for more than 20 years, the restaurant serves contemporary 
North American cuisine. Itâ€™s an intimate, very upscale room on two levels 
where presentation of food is a painstaking performance. The menu 
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weekly but always includes the seasonâ€™s freshest ingredients and local 
organic produce. EntrÃ©es might include Fraser Valley lamb, roasted 
Cowichan Bay Farm duck breast or Dungeness crab cake. Service is very 
attentive but sometimes demands a wait. Owner John Bishop is a well-
known fixture on the restaurant scene and a consummate host who often 
caters to a film star crowd.  
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1. Rain City Grill  
 
1193 Denman St  
Vancouver, BC V6G 2N1  
Phone: (604) 685-7337 
 
2. CINCIN  
 
1154 Robson St  
Vancouver, BC V6E 1B5  
Phone: (604) 688-7338 
 
3. Joe Fortes Seafood 
& Chop House  
 
777 Thurlow St  
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5  
Phone: (604) 669-1940 
 
4. Bacchus Restaurant  
 
845 Hornby St  
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1  
Phone: (604) 608-5319 
 
5. The Hermitage  
 
115/1025 Robson St  
Vancouver, BC V6E 4A9  
Phone: (604) 689-3237 
 
6. Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar  
 
1079 Mainland St  
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9  
Phone: (604) 602-0835 
 
7. Provence Marinaside  
 
1177 Marinaside Crescent  
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Y3  
Phone: (604) 681-4144 
 
8. Shaughnessy Restaurant 
At VanDusen Garden  
 
5251 Oak St  
Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1  
Phone: (604) 261-0011 
 
9. Lumiere  
 
2551 W Broadway  
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9  
Phone: (604) 739-8185 
 
10. Bishop's  
 
2183 W 4th Ave  
Vancouver, BC V6K 1N7  
Phone: (604) 738-2025 
 
11. The Fish House 
in Stanley Park  
 
8901 Stanley Park Dr  
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2  
Phone: (604) 681-7275 
 
12. Salmon House 
on the Hill  
 
2229 Folkestone Way  
West Vancouver, BC V7S 2Y6  
Phone: (604) 926-3212  
 
 
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The Fish House in Stanley Park is an urban gem and can be found in 
Stanley Park next to the tennis courts. Reminiscent of a lush, old country 
estate and surrounded by vibrant gardens, the restaurant has earned 
raves from both patrons and media for its â€œseafreshâ€ seafood menu. 
Several favorites are worth noting: the seafood bowl, a Pacific Northwest 
bouillabaisse of shellfish and local fresh fish; flaming prawns flambÃ©ed 
tableside or the grilled wild salmon with maple glaze. A daily fresh sheet 
provides an abundant choice of simply prepared local and imported fish. 
Afternoon tea is served daily from 2 to 4. While this is a celebration of a 
British tradition, this event offers a new twist on the classic tea 
sandwiches and scones. 
Across English Bay in West Vancouver on your way to the Horseshoe 
Bay Ferry Terminal or heading to Whistler, the hilltop Salmon House on 
the Hill restaurant has been creating some of the best Pacific Rim cuisine 
for more than 23 years. Dramatic panoramic views of English Bay and 
the downtown core can be seen from every table. Fish and meats are 
smoked or flame-grilled and flavored with smoky-sweet green alderwood. 
Barbecued fresh BC salmon is Salmon Houseâ€™s signature dish along with 
a wide selection of Pacific Northwest wines. You simply canâ€™t beat the 
views or the food here if youâ€™re looking for a truly memorable Vancouver 
experience.  
Attractions 
In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where 
to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen 
by AAA editors. GEMs are â€œGreat Experiences for Members.â€  
A good way to start your visit is with an eagleâ€™s-eye view of Vancouver as 
seen from Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre. Youâ€™ll be whisked up 
169 metres (554 ft.) via glass elevators to the observation deck, where 
youâ€™ll see sweeping views of the city as well as its shimmering harbor and 
snow-dusted mountains. In North Vancouver, you can ride an aerial cable 
car to view Vancouver from a vantage point of 1,100 metres (3,609 ft.) at 
AAA GEM attraction Grouse Mountain. The view is nothing short of 
spectacular and thereâ€™s plenty to do, including helicopter and sleigh rides, 
guided forest strolls, a lumberjack show and a wildlife refuge. Also in 
North Vancouver is AAA GEM attraction the Capilano Suspension Bridge, 
where youâ€™ll cautiously walk 70 metres (230 ft.) above a 300-year-old rain 
forest. Watch First Nations artists carve totem poles at the carving center. 
The highest point in Vancouver is the incongruously named Little 
Mountain at Queen Elizabeth Park. Youâ€™ll marvel at the 360-degree view 
of the cityâ€™s skyline from Little Mountainâ€™s lookouts. The park also 
contains a dry quarry garden and an arboretum with specimens of nearly 
all of Canadaâ€™s trees. 
Vancouverâ€™s moderate climate and frequent but light rains create the 
perfect environment for lush gardens throughout the city. Stanley Park, a 
AAA GEM attraction, gives credence to this fact with its elegant 
manicured gardens interspersed with tangles of old-growth forests. The 
park, surrounded on three sides by water, also features several beaches 
and is bordered by a 10-kilometre (6.5-mi.) seawall. Horse-drawn 
carriage rides are a pleasing way to take in this bit of heaven on earth. 
VanDusen Botanical Garden is another AAA GEM attraction that has 
taken full advantage of the local climate. Youâ€™ll find 40 themed gardens, 
including a Rhododendron Walk and a Sino Himalayan Garden, as you 
wander the meandering paths of this 22-hectare (55-acre) paradise. A 
highlight is a hedge maze made of 3,000 pyramidal cedars. The 28 
hectares (69 acres) of UBC Botanical Garden at the University of British 
Columbia include the Asian Garden, where you can admire the rare blue 
Himalayan poppy. A native British Columbian garden, alpine garden, 
16th-century monastic herb garden and traditional Japanese tea and 
stroll garden are other treasures youâ€™ll unearth. 
While youâ€™re on the UBC campus, take some time to explore its notable 
museums. The UBC Museum of Anthropology showcases the art and 
culture of British Columbiaâ€™s aboriginal people; among the masterpieces 
in its modern galleries are one of the worldâ€™s finest collections of totem 
poles as well as aboriginal jewelry and ceremonial masks.