Vancouver Master Thread

[ushdadude]

by far the highlight of my visit to Vancouver was renting bikes at Spokes and riding around Stanely park and out to the seawall, took about 2 hours. The park is massive, no way to see it all on foot unless ur a long distance runner. I also really liked the vandusen gardens, which are much better than the Elizabeth gardens and worth the $8CAD entrance fee. Or skip the gardens and do the capilano suspension bridge. I went to the Lynn park suspension bridge bc it was free, bridge itself was kinda small, I heard capilano has many more.

+1 I did lynn park and was a little underwhelmed. If you can, go up to grouse mountain

[sky121]

Any insight as to what Vancouver and Whistler weather is like during early April?
 

[Suz]

I am going to be in Vancouver this summer from a Wednesday evening until thursday night (one day). I am looking to stay in a nice hotel that will allow me to do the most while I am there (preferable using points).

Additionally, if anyone know of one night activity and two sights to see during the day then that would be incredible.

Any help would be great.

Get the Chase Fairmont credit card for two free nights at any Fairmont.  The Fairmont Pacific Rim is the best hotel in Vancouver and the location is perfect.  You say you will be there only one night so you can have another night at a different location.   Either way, it's a free night at the best hotel.   To do:  walks thru Stanley Park, Capitano Suspension Bridge (there is a free shuttle from downtown to take you there and back), Fly Over Canada attraction at Canada Place, Thai massage (or regular massage) at Smile Thai Wellness, there is an aquarium in Stanley Park if that interests you, shopping.....the US$ is very strong compared to the Canadian $.  Walk the seawall, gastown, Robson street.  Great walking city

[Suz]

Any insight as to what Vancouver and Whistler weather is like during early April?

Most likely rainy and on the chilly/cold side - but weather has become more and more unpredictable.
I like late May till late September Vancouver weather best.

[ushdadude]

Get the Chase Fairmont credit card for two free nights at any Fairmont.  The Fairmont Pacific Rim is the best hotel in Vancouver and the location is perfect.  You say you will be there only one night so you can have another night at a different location.   Either way, it's a free night at the best hotel.   To do:  walks thru Stanley Park, Capitano Suspension Bridge (there is a free shuttle from downtown to take you there and back), Fly Over Canada attraction at Canada Place, Thai massage (or regular massage) at Smile Thai Wellness, there is an aquarium in Stanley Park if that interests you, shopping.....the US$ is very strong compared to the Canadian $.  Walk the seawall, gastown, Robson street.  Great walking city

we stayed at the westin bayshore and it was pretty spectacular

[SrulyP]

we stayed at the westin bayshore and it was pretty spectacular

That is where I was going to stay, are there nice views? My wife is just a tad picky for "beautiful" hotels. Would you classify it as one?

[SrulyP]

Get the Chase Fairmont credit card for two free nights at any Fairmont.  The Fairmont Pacific Rim is the best hotel in Vancouver and the location is perfect.  You say you will be there only one night so you can have another night at a different location.   Either way, it's a free night at the best hotel.   To do:  walks thru Stanley Park, Capitano Suspension Bridge (there is a free shuttle from downtown to take you there and back), Fly Over Canada attraction at Canada Place, Thai massage (or regular massage) at Smile Thai Wellness, there is an aquarium in Stanley Park if that interests you, shopping.....the US$ is very strong compared to the Canadian $.  Walk the seawall, gastown, Robson street.  Great walking city

Thank you. I am going to take a look at the Fairmont, not sure if it is worth the Credit pull for one night but perhaps I would include in my next round of apps.

[Suz]

That is where I was going to stay, are there nice views? My wife is just a tad picky for "beautiful" hotels. Would you classify it as one?

Nice views.  Fairmont Pacific Rim newer and more beautiful to make your wife happy.
http://www.fairmont.com/pacific-rim-vancouver/

[ushdadude]

That is where I was going to stay, are there nice views? My wife is just a tad picky for "beautiful" hotels. Would you classify it as one?

Does this qualify?

[SrulyP]

Does this qualify?

Yes. I would definitely consider that a nice enough view.

[ushdadude]

Yes. I would definitely consider that a nice enough view.

During the day

[blue eyes]

During the day

What time of year was this picture taken in? the weather looks gorgeous!
According to accu weather forecast Feb is supposed to be dreary and cold.
Can anyone confirm Vancouver weather in the Feb? is it worth it?

[henche]

What time of year was this picture taken in? the weather looks gorgeous!
According to accu weather forecast Feb is supposed to be dreary and cold.
Can anyone confirm Vancouver weather in the Feb? is it worth it?

I would not go to vancouver in feb.

I been there for jan-feb.  rained almost nonstop.

[Suz]

I would not go to vancouver in feb.

I been there for jan-feb.  rained almost nonstop.

Agreed, unless you enjoy cold, damp, dreary, rainy weather.
Recommend June-Sept.

[blue eyes]

Agreed, unless you enjoy cold, damp, dreary, rainy weather.
Recommend June-Sept.

I snagged the 10$ tix from lax. I didn't realize the weather changes so drastically from la.
Thanks for the feedback

[ushdadude]

What time of year was this picture taken in? the weather looks gorgeous!
According to accu weather forecast Feb is supposed to be dreary and cold.
Can anyone confirm Vancouver weather in the Feb? is it worth it?

This was June. weather was perfect

[henche]

I snagged the 10$ tix from lax. I didn't realize the weather changes so drastically from la.
Thanks for the feedback

Go to whistler. Its excellent. Even if not skiing. Mountains are covered in snow and incredible.

[tzifanya54]

Deffinetly do capilino suspension bridge over Lynn canyon. I did both, you can't compare.

[Dan]

Not everyone wants to spend $38/person when there's a free option.

I'd hope the free version wouldn't compare to the $38 version or else they'd have no customers...

[Venilla]

The St. Regis in Vancouver isn't listed on SPG.com. Is it a nice hotel? It's just 120 a night.