Spending the Perfect Day in Vancouver
Auberge Hotel’s guests’ newly engaged couple Jeannette and Dave take us on a spectacularly scenic tour of the city’s most iconic vistas and quintessential locations for a fun-filled day of sightseeing, shopping, eating and drinking.
Day Trip to Grouse Mountain from Downtown Vancouver
While winters in the Pacific Northwest tend to be cold & rainy, as soon as the temperatures hover around freezing, the chances are great that you’ll see the precipitation turn to snow prompting scores of ski and snowboarding enthusiasts to hit the local slopes.
24 Hour Autumn Adventure in Vancouver
According to Conde Nast Traveller’s recent Reader’s Choice Awards for 2017, Vancouver has once again placed in the top 10 best cities in the world and it’s obvious as to why: mind-blowing outdoor scenery, rich multicultural diversity, a dizzying array of cosmopolitan as well as a hipster dining experiences and of course, a thriving visual & performing arts scene.
Shop Til You Drop Along The Canada Line In Vancouver
Whether you’re a visitor to Vancouver trying to determine the quickest way to get downtown from the airport or you merely want a convenient mode of transportation to go shopping, taking the Canada Line alleviates the stress of driving, avoids all the traffic congestion and looking for a place to park, especially around the city centre.
Spring Has (finally) Sprung in Vancouver!
It’s time to shed those down parkas and woolly toques; after what has been an unbearably long, cold winter, a profusion of pink cherry blossoms punctuate the city landscape and herald the return of spring to the West Coast.
Let’s Order in from The Lions Pub
While downtown Vancouver has the full range of culinary options ranging from family-style large chains to fine dining in the immediate vicinity of The Auberge Hotel, there’s hidden gem located at the rear of the building: The Lions Pub boasts modern pub fare served in a lively, convivial atmosphere. The menu runs the gamut from traditional British comfort food to a wide range of sandwiches, burgers and salads. Of course there’s beer on tap as well as a huge selection of craft beer, too!
Street Food Scene in Vancouver Heats Up!
While Portland, Oregon is the undisputed food truck capital of the world, the street food scene here in Vancouver is definitely worth investigating for some cutting edge gastronomic bites.
Vancouver, spring is in the air!
It’s time to enjoy longer stretches of drier weather, beautiful blossoms and pleasant strolls in one of the many gorgeous parks in and around downtown Vancouver: spring is in the air!
Tea for Two In Downtown Vancouver
Without a doubt Vancouver reigns supreme as having a huge coffee culture, but there’s something altogether soothing about a mid-afternoon cup of tea to escape the frenetic cacophony of downtown Vancouver.
Fun & Frolic with False Creek Ferries
An exceedingly pleasant way to see the city as well as to get across False Creek with an exceptional view from the water involves climbing on board one of the little blue boats that glide effortlessly on the waterways: False Creek Ferries is probably one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets as a notable and interesting mode of transportation.