While we’re off taking photos, there will be a little gap before the reception begins. If you’d like, this is the perfect spot to grab a drink and mingle with fellow guests before the celebration continues!
While we’re off taking photos, there will be a little gap before the reception begins. If you’d like, this is the perfect spot to grab a drink and mingle with fellow guests before the celebration continues!
Surrounded by the waters of English Bay & Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park is a highlight of the West End, with so much to offer (and only minutes from our neighbourhood!). Seawall - rent a bike or electric scooter and explore the perimeter of the park along the beautiful Seawall! (ask guest Karen for pro-scooter tips!) Third Beach - one of the city's most popular sandy beaches Second Beach Pool - a gorgeous salt water pool situated right on the ocean! Pitch & Putt - With 18 holes ranging from 40 to 100 yards, this course is free of hazards and is bordered by a gorgeous rhododendron garden. Walking Trails - Explore the park's beautiful trails and marvel in the world's only old-growth forest in a major city! Vancouver Aquarium - Connect with over 65,000 incredible animals like rescued sea otters and sea lions across 120 world-class indoor and outdoor exhibits
Experience the majesty of the Salish Sea and its wildlife, from whales surfacing in unison to bald eagles soaring overhead. Explore the Strait of Georgia’s and Howe Sound’s currents in search of orcas and humpback whales!
Just a short water taxi ride from downtown, you can spend an afternoon exploring the shops, restaurants and Public Market on Granville Island.
On the way to Whistler, only a 45 minute drive from downtown Vancouver is the Sea to Sky Gondola. At the summit, you will have access to a wide array of outdoor experiences, including two different interpretive loop walking trails with cantilevered viewing platforms, the spectacular Sky Pilot Suspension Bridge, numerous hiking trails, rock climbing, access trails to backcountry routes and much more!
For our guests that enjoy a round of Golf, here are some local suggestions: Stanley Park Pitch & Putt (as mentioned under 'Stanley Park recommendation) Queen Elizabeth Park Pitch & Putt - Offering beautiful views of the city, the 18 short, contoured par 3s (none over 110 yards) are set along a course where there are no hazards in play, making this a perfect course for those new to the game. University Golf Club at UBC - Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of the University Endowment Lands, only 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, UGC is one of British Columbia’s finest public golf clubs.