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THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA 3 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Meet Mark Finn, your Chef Concierge
It’s no secret that Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In 2017 it ranked #5 in “the world’s most liveable cities” and with destinations like Whistler, Victoria and Tofino close by there’s plenty of reason for worldly visitors to take a trip to British Columbia, Canada.
We receive about 164 rainy days a year and are the mildest climate in Canada. This isn’t such a bad thing considering the rest of the country is filled with snow for about 6 months! Vancouver is home to the world famous Stanley Park, which is 10% larger than Central Park in New York. It has been rated the #1 park in North America from TripAdvisor readers and is absolutely stunning. My favourite way to explore the park is by bicycle. You can travel along the Seawall for approximately 9 kilometres (5.6 miles), with breathtaking views of the water, trees, beaches and several great attractions like the Vancouver Aquarium. With 40% of Vancouver’s total population made up of immigrants, we take pride in welcoming people from cultures across the globe. Referred to by many as “Hollywood North,” we are the most popular location to film in besides Los Angeles and New York. Our cruise ship terminal is the 4th largest in the world and leaves visitors absolutely in awe after returning from the most popular cruise location of Alaska. All these reasons and more are exactly why I decided to travel 7,461 km from the province of Newfoundland to be here. Growing up, I had the pleasure of staying in a handful of beautiful hotels with my brother and sister while joining my father on his business trips. It wasn’t long until I fell in love with the feeling I got when staying in a luxury hotel. Although I was only age 8 at the time, I was always treated like someone special when we visited. This coupled along with the beautiful décor, fun personalities, and amenities was enough for me to decide at a young age that I wanted to dedicate my life to the hospitality profession and provide second to none customer service for each and every guest I would interact with.
“I wanted to dedicate my life to the hospitality profession and provide second to none customer service for each and every guest I would interact with.”
5 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Mark Finn’s “Fly to the backcountry to see snow capped peaks, alpine lakes, and untouched nature.”
Top 10 4. Go on a Forbidden 6. Take a tour with Landsea Picks of Vancouver Vancouver Walking tour. Tours and Adventures Chef Concierge, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Vancouver If your idea of adventure is They provide stress-free following your guide down moonlit exploration with unparalleled alleyways and cobblestone expertise and local knowledge, streets to a forbidden world leaving everyone feeling of opium dens, secret bawdy entertained, rested, and full of fun houses and unsolved murders, facts! then Forbidden Vancouver Walking Tours are the perfect 7. Check out the creativity place to go. at Granville Island 5. Have a winter adventure The Granville Island Public Market acts as a hub of at Grouse Mountain activity, but it’s also one of the This has the North Shore’s city’s most important cultural biggest variety of terrain for skiing districts with theatres, artisan and riding...and so much more. workshops and craft studios.
1. Take a tour with Sky 2. Take a bike ride in Helicopters Stanley Park I recomend the Coast Mountain Find a break in the weather and Adventure where you’ll enjoy do a bike ride around the sea the best of British Columbia’s wall. You can hire a bike at Cycle West Coast winter. Fly to the City and if you don’t want to bike backcountry to see snow through the city down the bike capped peaks, alpine lakes, paths then go to “Spokes” located and untouched nature. Your right before Stanley park. adventure includes a half hour remote backcountry landing. Step 3. Go skiing or out of the helicopter and breathe snowboarding in the fresh air of BC’s pristine The best places for this are wilderness. Seymour Mountain, Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain and Whistler Blackcomb.
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.8. See the latest exhibitions at the Museum of Anthropology This is a place of world arts and cultures with a special emphasis on the First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada.
9. Visit Gastown 10. Visit the Polygon Gallery Neighbourhood A new waterfront landmark This is the oldest neighbourhood on Vancouver’s North Shore, in Downtown Vancouver. A The Polygon offers a one-of- national historic site, Gastown a-kind space to encounter in Vancouver is a bustling urban contemporary visual art with a centre, full of charm, nightlife, focus on photography. Crafted clothing for today’s fabulous shopping, and many discerning woman of the city’s most-acclaimed restaurants. tenthandproper.com 4483 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, Canada. V6R 2H8 9 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA +1.604.222.1115 “Do not be angry with the rain; it simply does not know how to fall upwards.”
Vladimir Nabokov
Another Rainy Day in Vancouver? No Problem!
Yes, it rains in Vancouver. A lot. An average of 161 days a year. It gets almost twice as much rain as London. Vitamin D sales are strong in Vancouver. But a rainy day in Vancouver doesn’t mean you have to scrap your plans and dolefully gaze out the window of your hotel room all day. “The splendid scenery, lush forest greenery There are plenty of things to do when the skies turn gloomy. enhanced by the rain, and fresh air, redolent with the sweet scents of trees and plants, create an absolutely enchanting experience.”
11 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Vancouver Art Gallery
Address: 750 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7, Canada
Tel: +1 604-662-4700 www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
As the largest art gallery in Western Canada, there is a lot to see here. With over 41,000 square feet and more than 11,000 works, you can get lost in beautiful, classical artwork and photographs and forget all about the inclement weather outside. The gallery contains many works by regional and Canadian artists – most notably Emily Carr – as well as an extensive collection of 17th-century paintings by Dutch masters.
Granville Island Public Market
Address: 1669 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada
Tel: +1 604-666-6655 www.granvilleisland.com
Right in the heart of Vancouver is the fun and eclectic public market. It features a farmer’s market, vendors, artists, 50 permanent retailers, and over 100 day vendors in stalls throughout the complex. Find handcrafted items and unique gifts, and sample one (or more) of the more than 20 cafés, bakeries, and restaurants on site. You have to walk outside for short distances to get from building to building, but most of the public market is warm and dry inside.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
Address: 3735 Capilano Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1, Canada Tel: +1 604-985-7474 STEIN www.capbridge.com
Yes, this is outside, but a drizzly day is a good time to avoid the usual [email protected] crowds. You can even get a rain poncho upon request. This 140-meter bridge spans the Capilano River and is suspended no less than 70 meters above the water. The splendid scenery, lush forest greenery PRIVATE DOCTOR VISITS enhanced by the rain, and fresh air, redolent with the sweet scents of trees and plants, create an absolutely enchanting experience. AESTHETIC MEDICINE SPORTS MEDICINE HAIR TRANSPLANTATION
13 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA 800 777 HORNBY STREET, VANCOUVER Vancouver Aquarium
Address: 845 Avison Way, Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2, Canada
Tel: +1 604-659-3474 www.vanaqua.org
Located in Stanley Park, this is one of the main tourist attractions in Vancouver. Its 100,000 square feet and nine different galleries are home to more than 70,000 animals. See dolphins, otters, seals, frogs, sharks, rays, penguins, and countless species of fish ranging from beautiful to bizarre to downright otherworldly.
Flyover Canada
Address: 201 - 999 Canada Place, Canada, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
Tel: +1 604-620-8455 www.flyovercanada.com
Ever wished you could fly? You practically can at Flyover Canada. This unique experience will have you suspended in front of a 20-meter spherical screen while you take a voyage across the entire country. You’ll “fly” into river valleys, across prairies, and over snowcapped mountains as you see Canada’s most spectacular and iconic locations. Wind, mist, scents, and motion are added to enhance the experience. It’s located at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.
Museum of Anthropology
Address: 6393 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
Tel: +1 604-822-5087 www.moa.ubc.ca SAATCHI & SAATCHI Explore world arts and cultures, and especially works by the First FINE JEWELLERY SINCE 1925 LTD Nations, at MOA, located at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Over 35,000 ethnographic objects and 535,000 archeological items are found within its walls, including carvings, weavings, sculptures, ceramics, totem poles, masks, jewelry, and clothing. Tours are available. The campus itself is in a beautiful location, with spectacular sea and mountain views. Perfect for a rainy day.
1105 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC. V6E 1B5 15 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA 604.685.5625 saatchiandsaatchi.ca “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.”
Pablo Picasso
EmbracingArts the While the spectacular snow-capped mountains and cerulean blue waters of Vancouver will do a pretty good job of ‘washing the dust off your soul,’ it is always worthwhile to take some time out to appreciate the arts. True, this city-by-the-sea in western Canada is best known for its natural vistas and unblemished beauty. But as a multilayered, multidimensional world tourist destination, it offers music, theatre, contemporary art, and so much more.
17 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Address: 500 – 843 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 0G4
Tel: +1 604-876-3434 www.vancouversymphony.ca
The country’s third largest orchestra; 140 concerts each season feature everything from Beethoven to the Beatles. The season runs from September to June, and summer concerts are played at various outdoor venues around the city.
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Address: 201 - 999 Canada Place, Canada, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, Canada
Tel: +1 604-620-8455 www.flyovercanada.com
Home to both the Vancouver Opera and Ballet B.C. Events are held here regularly – from concerts and children’s entertainment to Broadway shows, dance performances, and movies.
Arts Club Theatre Company
Address: See website for locations Tel: +1 604-687-1644 www.artsclub.com
If classic theatre is more up your alley, the Arts Club Theatre Company keeps performances going at three different venues.
Contemporary Art Gallery AVAILABLE AT Address: 555 Nelson St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6R5, Canada DESIGNER STUDIO Tel: +1 604-681-2700 821 Powell St, Vancouver www.contemporaryartgallery.ca 604-253-0350 - LA JOLIE MADAME As the name suggests, this gallery features contemporary art and artists. 849 Hornby St, Vancouver A non-profit public art gallery dedicated to the research, exhibition, 604-669-1831 education and documentation of contemporary visual art. Christinelingerie.com 19 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA CANADA GOOSE Equinox Gallery CHROME HEARTS ADAPTATION Address: 525 Great Northern Way, OFF WHITE C/O VIRGIL ABLOH Vancouver, BC V5T 1E1, Canada RICK OWENS Tel: +1 604-736-2405 DRKSHDW www.equinoxgallery.com KENZO ALEXANDER MCQUEEN MCQ After more than 40 years in the business, Equinox Gallery has FAITH CONNEXION accumulated an impressive roster of artists and gained a reputation both at home and abroad. MARCELO BURLON UNRAVEL PROJECT Inuit Gallery of Vancouver PALM ANGELS SHAMBALLA Address: 206 Cambie St, NID DES GUEPES Vancouver, BC V6B 2M9, Canada REPRESENT Tel: +1 604-688-7323 ROAR GUNS www.inuit.com DOM REBEL HERON PRESTON Opened in 1979, this gallery in trendy Gastown is dedicated to Inuit and HERMAN Northwest Coast art. The collections include sculptures, prints, drawings, jewelry, and wall hangings. Both art and gifts are available for purchase. WHITE MOUNTAINEERING IH NOM UH NIT Kostuik Gallery
Address: 1070 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W9, Canada
Tel: +1 604-737-3969 www.kostuikgallery.com
Established 1997 in Vancouver, Canada, the Jennifer Kostuik Gallery represents mid-career and established visual artists from Canada, the USA, Japan, Mexico, Australia and The Netherlands.
Coastal Peoples Fine Arts Gallery
Address: 332 Water St Unit 200, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6, Canada
Tel: +1 604-684-9222 www.coastalpeoples.com HOWE STREET The spirit and artistry of First Nations culture is on exhibition here, with both traditional and contemporary works on display and for sale. (across Holt Renfrew) feuilleshop.com 21 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Winsor Gallery
Address: 258 E 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1A6, Canada
Tel: +1 604-681-4870 www.winsorgallery.com
Located in South Granville Rise, Winsor Gallery promotes Canadian, as well as international, contemporary artists. The works here include sculpture, painting, photography, and multi-media.
Chali Rosso Art Gallery
Address: 549 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2C2, Canada
Tel: +1 604-733-3594 www.chalirosso.com
The collection is primarily focused on graphic works of the most well known Modern Masters, such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Marc Chagall, Joan Miró and Henri Matisse.
LeSoleil Fine Art Gallery
Address: 100-535 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2Z4, Canada
Tel: +1 604-565-2424 www.lesoleilfineart.com
LeSoleil Fine Art Gallery brings over 50 years of combined Vancouver art gallery industry experience to their meticulous presentation of a spectacular contemporary and Old Masters art.
ArtStarts Gallery
Address: 808 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 3A7, Canada
Tel: +1 604-336-0626 www.artstarts.com
The ArtStarts Gallery is the only free, public gallery in Canada exclusively dedicated to young people’s art.
23 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA When Nature Calls, Vancouver Answers
25 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Stanley Park
Address: Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4, Canada
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This 1,000-acre park is almost entirely surrounded by the waters of Vancouver Harbor and English Bay. Named after Lord Stanley, it was the city’s first park, and you can stay busy or relax there all day. Swim (in a pool or at the beach); play tennis or golf; hike; walk, bike, or jog along the Seawall path; and visit the aquarium, which covers 2.1 acres and contains 70,000 animals.
Lynn Canyon Park
Address: 3690 Park Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3K2, Canada
Tel: +1 604-990-3755 www. lynncanyon.ca
In the District of North Vancouver, Lynn Canyon Park has been a favorite among Vancouver residents and tourists since 1912. The park offers several hiking trails, and for the more intrepid hikers, a suspension bridge for pedestrians lets you walk across the canyon 50 meters above the river below. At only a meter wide...yes, it sways when you’re on it!
Lighthouse Park
Address: 3690 Park Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3K2, Canada Niche Fragrances Tel: +1 604-990-3755 Their staff has the unique talent to select www. lynncanyon.ca your signature scent after a brief consultation.
Named after the Point Atkinson Lighthouse, built in 1914, this park in West Vancouver features numerous hiking trails of varying levels of difficulty. The old-growth forest includes giant Douglas firs and Western red cedars that are more than 1,000 years old. Rock climbing is a popular activity in the summer months. Since the park is on a peninsula, spectacular vistas open up on the Salish Sea. 757 West Hastings, Sinclair Centre 604-299-8463 / 1-877-299-8500 [email protected]
theperfumeshoppecanada.com 27 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Stawamus Chief Hiking Trail
Address: Squamish, BC V0N 1T0
This trail, near Squamish, B.C., is about an hour’s drive from Vancouver. Start at Shannon Falls – a 330-meter waterfall – and head up to the Chief, which features three peaks with breathtaking views of Howe Sound and the surrounding mountains. All three peaks can be conquered in about six hours. However, be aware that this is not an altogether easy hike – chains and ropes are in place so you can pull yourself up to the peak. The entire round-trip hike is 11 km with a 600-meter elevation gain. Be sure to stop at the Britannia Mine Museum, which has underground train tours. Queen Elizabeth Park and Bloedel Conservatory
Address: 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2Z1, Canada
Tel: +1 604-257-8584 www.vancouver.ca/parks- recreation-culture/bloedel- conservatory.aspxaspx
These landmarks have the distinction of being the highest points in the city of Vancouver, and they offer great views of the city and mountains. And for horticulture enthusiasts, there is no better place in the entire area. The park includes the Bloedel Conservatory, a quarry garden, arboretum, rose garden, sculptures, and many varieties of native and exotic trees. At Seasons in the Park restaurant, fine dining comes with an amazing panorama in a beautiful, natural setting.
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There is scenery galore along this 12 km (one way) hike on the North Shore. It goes from Deep Cove to the Lynn Valley Suspension Bridge, and 604-681-7400 you’ll pass stunning views of Deep Cove, Indian Arm, Port Moody, and Suite 175, 625 Howe St, Vancouver the spectacular canyons of the Seymour River and Lynn Creek. The trail is open all year. Allow five hours for the hike. Steps away from the Rosewood
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31 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Bauhaus
Address: 1 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2, Canada
Tel: +1 604-974-1147 www.bauhaus-restaurant.com
Located in Gastown, a modern take on German cuisine. Try the tasting menu - either four or six courses - and ask Daniel or Damien for their tips on favourite pairings.
AnnaLena
Address: 1809 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 5B8, Canada
Tel: +1 778-379-4052 www.chalirosso.com
Executive Chef Michael Robbins, who appeared on Top Chef Canada, says his cooking style is French-inspired, “modern Canadian cooking, heavily influenced by the Pacific Northwest.”
Kissa Tanto
Address: 263 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T8, Canada
Tel: +1 778-379-8078 www.kissatanto.com
A unique fusion of Japanese and Italian, Kissa Tanto was inspired by Tokyo’s jazz cafés of the 1960s.
Nightingale
Address: 1017 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C4, Canada
Tel: +1 604-695-9500 www.hawknightingale.com
Modern Canadian fare and a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Just remember that the dishes come as they are. No changes or substitutions.
33 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA L’Abattoir Heirloom
Address: 217 Carrall St, Address: 1509 W 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2, Canada Vancouver, BC V6H 3J2, Canada
Tel: +1 604-568-1701 Tel: +1 604-733-2231 www.labattoir.ca www.heirloomrestaurant.ca
The actual site of Vancouver’s first jail, L’Abattoir is in a fascinating Vegetarian fare, and vegan dishes also available. Build your own salad or 19th-century brick building in trendy Gastown. Pacific Northwest/French try such dishes as Smoked Mushroom Penne, Not Butter Chicken Curry, cuisine and great cocktails. or the Ninja Bowl. Bright and modern interior with a friendly staff.
Savio Volpe Wildebeest
Address: 615 Kingsway, Address: 120 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5, Canada Vancouver, BC V6B 1G8, Canada
Tel: +1 604-428-0072 Tel: +1 604-687-6880 www.saviovolpe.com www.wildebeest.ca
Simple osteria Italian fare in an industrial chic setting. Handmade pasta, A farm-to-table menu with excellent wines in a 19th-century building in chicken and fish lightly wood-smoked over a grill, and great wine and Gastown. Try the roasted elk loin or Beetroot & Burrata, and make sure to coffee. Delightful Italian food in a cozy, comfortable atmosphere. sample a Mucho Verde cocktail - mezcal, celery, lime, agave, and tarragon.
Hokkaido Ramen Vij’s Santouka
Address: 3106 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W2, Canada Address: 1690 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7, Canada Tel: +1 604-736-6664 Tel: +1 604-681-8121 www.kissatanto.com www.santouka.co.jp
It’s been called “the best Indian restaurant in North America.” Bill Clinton Founder Hitoshi Hatanaka told his family, “I’m going to make delicious wanted to eat here. Just remember, there is a strict no-reservations policy. ramen.” And he did. Called “the best ramen in the city.”
Le Crocodile Chambar
Address: 909 Burrard St #100, Address: 568 Beatty St, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N2, Canada BC V6B 2L3, Canada
Tel: +1 604-669-4298 Tel: +1 604-879-7119 www.lecrocodilerestaurant.com www.chambar.com
Traditional French cuisine with a West Coast style. A mainstay in Cozy, relaxing atmosphere with exposed brick, mood lighting, and Vancouver for 30 years, this place has served notable guests Jack savory Belgian cuisine and seafood. Try the white chocolate pistachio Nicholson, Cindy Crawford, Steven Spielberg, and Al Pacino. rosewater topping on your waffles! Go for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
35 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Nomad Miles End Motors is Western Canada’s premier curator of high-end motor vehicles. We promise to find you your Address: 3950 Main St, Vancouver, next vehicle; be it locally, imported or BC V5V 3P2, Canada pre-built, in a worry free manner and in a reasonable amount of time. Tel: +1 604-708-8525 www.nomad-vancouver.ca ur mission is a simple one not only to provide you with a vehicle you will love but a seamless and enjoyable experience. Nomad features sustainable, local cuisine and craft cocktails. High ceilings and west-facing windows create a bright, airy atmosphere and stunning views of the sunset.
The Mackenzie Room
Address: 415 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1G7, Canada
Tel: +1 604-253-0705 www.wildebeest.ca
Close to downtown, this is where the locals go. The chalkboard menu means there is always something interesting and different. A fun, “rustic- chic” atmosphere. Open for dinner, 5:30–10 p.m.
Tuc Craft Kitchen
Address: 60 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C9, Canada
Tel: +1 604-559-8999 www.tuccraftkitchen.com
Describing its food as “elegant, rustic, honest,” Tuc Craft Kitchen is another Gastown favorite—retro-chic with modern tavern fare.
Mission Kitsilano
Address: 2042 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M9, Canada
Tel: +1 604-739-2042 www.missionkits.ca
Top Chef Canada All Star Curtis Luk heads up the kitchen, and the restaurant features Pacific Northwest with farm-to-table sharing plates menus. There are flavorful vegetarian, meat, and seafood tasting menus.
37 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Ask for Luigi
Address: 305 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C4, Canada
Tel: +1 604-428-2544 www.askforluigi.com
Casual Italian dining with dishes served family style. Gluten-free options are available, and no reservations are taken. Try the Pappardelle Alla Bolognese with Fried Egg for brunch.
The Birds & The Beets
Address: 55 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9, Canada Tel: +1 604-893-7832 At Provence Marinaside, our Chefs and www.birdsandbeets.ca Sommeliers collaborate to create menus that highlight amazing food and wine pairings, Sandwiches and salads for both meat-eaters and vegetarians. Breakfast is celebrating seasonal produce and sustainable served as well, as it opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. on weekends. Relaxing coffee shop atmosphere. Ocean Wise seafood.
Sardine Can Join us for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner in downtown Vancouver’s Yaletown Address: 26 Powell St, Vancouver, neighbourhood. Choose to sit in our elegant BC V6A 1E7, Canada dining room filled with our extensive Tel: +1 604-568-1350 wine-on-tap wall or people watch on our www.thesardinecan.ca patio with waterfront views of the Marina.
A bistro that features Spanish tapas, a small place with an energetic atmosphere. Sit and the bar and watch the cooks do their thing.
Kingyo
Address: 871 Denman St, Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9, Canada
Tel: +1 604-608-1677 www.kingyo-izakaya.ca
Serving Japanese izakaya, Kingyo is a favorite among the locals. Small, intimate atmosphere with a friendly staff and extensive menu. Be prepared to wait for a table at peak times.
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Black and Blue
Address: 1032 Alberni Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V6, Canada
Tel: +1 604-637-0777 www.glowbalgroup.com/blackblue
Three-level steakhouse with exquisite décor and a lively atmosphere. Beef, chicken, and fish are cooked over wood in a Josper grill. Relax and soak up the views of the city on the rooftop, or sit below in the elegant dining area.
Blue Water Café
Address: 1095 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4, Canada
Tel: +1 604-688-8078 www.bluewatercafe.net
Located in one of the charming old brick-and-beam warehouses in Yaletown, Blue Water Café has been voted “Best Seafood restaurant” in THE OCEAN IS YOURS the city. The fare is West Coast, the ambience is sophisticated. COME ADVENTURE WITH US! Coast WILDLIFE & SCENIC BOAT TOURS Address: 1054 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3, Canada SEADOO TOURS & RENTALS Tel: +1 604-685-5010 KAYAK TOURS & RENTALS www.glowbalgroup.com/coast STAND UP PADDLBOARD TOURS, RENTALS & LESSONS West Coast seafood with a huge, circular oyster bar. An energetic atmosphere and a perfect place to people watch. Try the ahi tuna poke PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE appetizer and miso-maple sablefish entrée. AT ALL LOCATIONS Joe Fortes Seafood & • GRANVILLE ISLAND • ENGLISH BAY BEACH Chop House Kayaks, Paddleboards & Seadoos Kayaks, Paddleboards Boat Tours - 1812 Boatlift Lane In the Bathhouse beside Address: 777 Thurlow St, the change rooms Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5, Canada • KITSILANO BEACH Tel: +1 604-669-1940 Kayaks and Paddleboards North end of beach 604 736 5155 www.joefortes.ca near basketball courts [email protected]
Come for the legendary three-tiered seafood tower. The restaurant offers premium steaks with more than 50 kinds of fresh fish. vancouverwateradventures.com MINIMUMS AS FOLLOWS: 4' TALL FOR BOAT TOURS W/ ADULT, 12 YEARS FOR SUP W/ ADULT, 10 41 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA YEARS FOR KAYAK W/ ADULT, 6 YEARS FOR JETSKI PASSENGER. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE REGULATIONS ON AGE RESTRICTION Ancora
Address: 1600 Howe St #2, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2L9, Canada +1 604-681-1164 MAKE Tel: www.ancoradining.com YOUR TRIP
Great seafood with Peruvian and Japanese overtones. Try the Ancora Glacier, a cold seafood plate that serves up to four people. You’ll love the waterfront view and outdoor patio, too.
Provence Marinaside
Address: 1177 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Y3, Canada
Tel: +1 604-681-4144 www.provencemarinaside.ca
Enjoy French style seafood in a waterfront setting. With more than 200 wines available, Provence offers one of the largest winelists around.
Dinesty Dumpling House (Robson Street)
Address: 1719 Robson St, A GREAT Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9, Canada Tel: +1 604-669-7769 Memory www.dinesty.ca Our services are done in Mercedes Benz Vans Modern and trendy, this is an ideal spot for Chinese food amid one of and our experienced team will give you all the personalized service you Vancouver’s premier shopping areas. Go for the hot and sour soup, deserve and show you the unique combination of pristine nature and the steamed dumplings, or Summer Chicken in brown Sauce. modern life style of our multicultural Vancouver, all in either English, Spanish or Portuguese. Tojo’s You come as a visitor and leave as a friend Address: 1133 W Broadway, Please contact your concierge in the lobby Vancouver, BC V6H 1G1, Canada for further information.
Tel: +1 604-872-8050 www.tojos.eyesunclouded.com VAN TOP This Japanese restaurant is home to the famous Chef Hidekazu Tojo, who created the California roll. Order omakase at the sushi bar. The food TOURS quality, service, and presentation are all exceptional. [email protected] 43 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Tel: 604-984-0008 vantoptours.com Miku
Address: 200 Granville St # 70, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4, Canada
Tel: +1 604-568-3900 www.mikurestaurant.com
Sushi and seafood in a sophisticated atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the picturesque waterfront setting. Try the Winter Premium Zen for lunch (until 3 p.m.), or for dinner, order the sashimi platter.
Bao Bei
Address: 163 Keefer St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X4, Canada
Tel: +1 604-688-0876 www.bao-bei.ca
Modern Chinese fare, Bao Bei opened for the 2010 Olympics. An intimate vibe with trendy décor, the restaurant is walk-in only. If you have to wait for a table, kill time by heading to the Keefer Bar or Juniper for a drink.
Sura
Address: 1518 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C3, Canada
Tel: +1 604-687-7872 www.surakoreancuisine.com
Located in downtown, this Korean restaurant serves up authentic fare - Korean Royal Cuisine. Don’t miss the barbecue: beef, chicken, or pork. They don’t take reservations, so expect a wait during peak times.
Maenam
Address: 1938 W 4th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5, Canada
Tel: +1 604-730-5579 www.maenam.ca
Serving “authentic Thai cuisine with innovative twists,” Maenam has everything from family style to Thai street food. Located in the laid-back Kitsilano neighborhood. You’ll want to try the chef’s tasting menu
45 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Bars Vancouver is a city packed with an exciting nightlife and plenty to do after the sun goes down. To close out a day spent hiking or sightseeing, and post-dinner, hit up one of Vancouver’s cutting-edge bars or lounges.
47 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Reflections, Prohibition
Address: 801 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1P7, Canada
Tel: +1 604-673-7089 www.mikurestaurant.com
You don’t have to go any further than the Rosewood to relax in a hip lounge. Reflections is an outdoor lounge centered around a fire pit, and where you can savor cocktails and Spanish plates.
The Diamond
Address: 6 Powell St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1E9, Canada
www.di6mond.com
Old World charm meets views of Maple Tree Square. The drinks are to die for. Try The Vancouver - local barrel-aged gin, local barrel-aged vermouth, Benedictine, and orange bitters.
Pourhouse
Address: 162 Water St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B2, Canada 6 Powell Street Tel: +1 604-568-7022 di6mond.com www.pourhousevancouver.com
You can’t go wrong in a 100-year-old warehouse with a 38-foot bar handcrafted from 120-year-old planks of reclaimed Douglas Fir. The @THEDIAMONDGASTOWN wood and brick interior creates its own special feel, and the antique decorations complement the whole look.
Six Acres
Address: 203 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2, Canada
Tel: +1 604-488-0110 www.sixacres.ca
A high-energy gastropub with the distinction of being located in Vancouver’s oldest brick building. Walk up to the mezzanine for a more chill atmosphere while you watch the street scene in hip Gastown. 49 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Bacchus Lounge Shebeen Whiskey House Address: 845 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V1, Canada Address: 212 Carrall St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2J2, Canada Tel: +1 604-608-5319 Tel: +1 604-688-9779 www.wedgewoodhotel.com/ restaurant-lounge/bacchus- www.shebeen.ca lounge
Located in the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, this is a great restaurant and You have to go through the Irish Heather Pub, out the back door, and piano lounge steeped in luxury. A large painting of Bacchus decorates the through an alley to get here, but it’s worth it. There is an impressive room. A good place to go if you want a drink without a bar atmosphere. selection of whiskey and an amazing whiskey tasting room.
Keefer Bar Hello GoodBye
135 Keefer Street, Address: Address: 1120 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3, Canada Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2, Canada +1 604-688-1961 Tel: Tel: +1 604-669-6292 www.thekeeferbar.com www.hellogoodbyebar.com
Asian-inspired cocktails with small plates, Keefer Bar has a fun crowd Cocktails, snacks, DJs, and an upbeat atmosphere. Follow Hamilton with an outdoor patio. Any drink you’d like is available at the bar, but they Street and look for the address written on the sidewalk. “Through an recommend their apothecary style cocktails. unmarked door and down a hidden staircase” and you’re there.
Juniper Guilt & Co
Address: 185 Keefer St, Address: 1 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3, Canada Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2, Canada Tel: +1 604-681-1695 Tel: +1 604-288-1704 www.junipervancouver.com www.guiltandcompany.com
As you might suspect, gin cocktails are the specialty here. The copper Descend the stairs to access this dark and hidden pub, where you’ll find running through the establishment evokes a distillery charm, and Pacific handcrafted cocktails and live music. Guilt & Co retains class and isn’t Northwest artwork decorates the walls. really for the rowdy crowd.
Lobby Lounge Frankie’s Jazz Club
1038 Canada Pl, Address: Address: 765 Beatty St, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9, Canada BC V6B 2M4, Canada +1 604-695-5300 Tel: Tel: +1 604-688-6368 www.lobbyloungerawbar.com www.frankiesitaliankitchen.ca
A glamourous yet comfortable space, the Lobby Lounge in the Fairmont One of the city’s best spots for jazz and blues, Frankie’s serves up Pacific Rim Hotel offers drinks and live music, and can get busy on the music Thursdays through Sundays. Both local and international Friday and Saturday nights. musicians perform.
51 THE CONCIERGE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA Pierre’s Champagne Lounge
Address: 1030 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2R9, Canada
Tel: +1 604-761-1611 www.pierreslounge.com/lounge
A popular place with the young professionals crowd, the cool ambience of this lounge is a favorite place to start the evening before hitting the clubs. Stylish, sexy, and fun with DJs and the occasional celebrity sighting.
Twelve-West
Address: 1219 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M6, Canada
Tel: +1 604-653-6335 www.twelvewest.ca
One of Vancouver’s newest nightclubs, it greets partygoers with a completely unique VIP club experience, and hosts a variety of weekly parties and a well-known NYE event.
Parlor
Address: 1011 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4, Canada
Tel: +1 604-568-3322 www.theparlourrestaurants.com
Craft cocktails and beers are offered along with handcrafted pizza, small plates, and sandwiches. They define the space as “a place of convergence for East Coast edge and West Coast hospitality.” Cozy and dark, great for a date.
Craft Beer Market
Address: 85 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3K8, Canada
Tel: +1 604-709-2337 www.craftbeermarket.ca
Housed in an old warehouse - the Salt Building - this hot spot offers draft beers and yummy pub food.
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