Check out the atrium clock in the Post Office Building. Built in 1909, it’s the largest clock movement in Western Canada.
Did you know that when The Marine Building opened in October 1930, it was the tallest skyscraper in the city at 97.8 metres and 22 floors?
The infamous penthouse above the Keefer bar (glass-bottomed pool and superfly rooftop deck and all) went on on the market for $3,999,000 in February 2011.
The most inexpensive home sold on MLS in 2011 to date went for $3,700,000 and had 2,405 sq. ft. on one level, 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (Updated: 11/4/2011)
The Melville Basics: # Levels: 43 | # Suites: 240 | Built In: 2007. At the time it was built, The Melville was the tallest building in Coal Harbour.
Grace Basics: # Levels: 32 | # Suites: 71 | Built In: 2008. In 2008, The Grace won a Georgie Award for ‘Best Highrise Development.’
Designed by architect Benjamin Marcus Priteca in conservative Spanish Renaissance style, the Orpheum opened in 1927 as a vaudeville house, and hosted performances by C. Chaplin & the Marx Brothers.
They've done a fantasic job with the tree top trails and nature walk on the other side of the bridge. Read more.
One of the first traditional Chinese gardens built outside of China. Both the garden and the adjacent Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Park are worth visiting. Read more.
Sit by the fountains, wander by the waterfall, hide under the elephant plant
Next, a trip to the Aquarium was incredibly enjoyable as I find aquatic animals very fascinating! For thrill-seekers, try the 4D experience! It’s exhilarating!
First up the Vancouver Lookout! The glass elevator ride up to a 360º view of the city with the sun shining was absolutely breathtaking; a reminder of why I love this city so much.
Head to the North Shore to Lonsdsale Quay Market for a fresh food market, specialty shops and delicious eateries. Hop on the SeaBus from Waterfront Station and you’ll be there within 15 minutes.
canada place was built orignally for expo 86. A walk down to the end produces quite the view! Stop by coal harbour coffee for a great coffee with a view!
Great place to learn about everything from bugs to static electricity.
Lovely campus, especially the Rose Garden and the Botanical Gardens.
While we like hanging around the stacks, Metro Vancouver’s public libraries have loads of free events and workshops from memoir writing to concerts. Read more.
The Hotel Vancouver opened in May 1939. It was here, in the Panorama Roof Ballroom, that Dal Richards, the legendary Canadian big band leader known as the King of Swing, began his career.
This is a great place to feed the ducks. Alternatively, this is a great place to get free duck.
How do you reinvent Canada’s oldest retailer? You look to the past for inspiration, trading heavily on the colours of the retailer’s historic blanket in a new line of chic Canadiana. Read more: Read more.
Tired of delays, price increases, strikes and scandals, for decades Vancouver Islanders have dreamed of throwing up a gargantuan “fixed link” to forever shed their ferry dependence. Read more: Read more.
Pacific Central's grand Neoclassical building serves as a major stop for Amtrak Cascades service to and from Seattle and transportation hub for Vancouver. Skytrain access to downtown runs all day.
The Vancouver Planetarium Laser Light Show is coming to an end on Jan. 28. Share your good — & hazy — memories with Province reporter Dana Gee. Email dgee{at}theprovince.com.
If you plan to stay here, be sure to book a harbour view room. Classic vistas of Stanley Park, Burrard Inlet and the mountains to the north. This is the Vancouver of the tourist brochures.
Macarons, cakes, ice creams and real hot chocolate! A great after dinner spot, fully licensed too!
