Fast, fun and functional in Vancouver

Story by Carly Milne 

Stay

Fairmont Waterfront, VancouverFairmont Waterfront: Ask for a water view room, giving you a breathtaking landscape to wake and sleep to every night. Their rooms and accompanying service are equally as breathtaking, ensuring you're in good hands.

Eat

Herron's: A business casual dining experience that Herron’s, Vancouverbenefits from a detail-oriented Chef and his crew. Food is a celebration at Herron's, so make sure you save room. Just don't forget to start with a cocktail in their bar, which insists on using all fresh ingredients.

See

Granville IslandGranville Island: One part Farmer's Market, one part craft fair, all parts cool. You'll never know what kind of interesting and fun goodies you can find when wandering Granville, so make a day of it and spend some time having lunch at places like Bridges while you're there.

Do

Robson Street: Vancouver's shopping mecca. It's here that you'll find fun stores of all kinds, leading you up to the Pacific Center Mall. Even if you're not into breaking your bank account, it's perfect for people watching.

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