This is a beautiful attraction and great place for tourist and as well for locals to get away from the city to enjoy nature.  Capilano Suspension Bridge picture gallery.

As stated above the hotel is in a great location. You can also walk to downtown attractions and shops. It is also close to the subway station, which means you don’t need a cab from the airport, just take the subway right to near the Metropolitan hotel.

The Metropolitan was built in accordance to Feng Shui, which is a ancient Chinese art that ensures placement is in harmony with nature to achieve a positive energy flow. The lobby features golden Chinese Temple carvings plated with 24 kt. gold leafs. Black stone lions at the hotel entrance were shipped from an old Chinese temple. The lions guard against evil spirits.

If you are in Vancouver for business the Metropolitan hotel also offers 7,600 sq. ft. of meeting, banquet and conference space designed to house anywhere from 10 to 250. The Metropolitan also had 197 luxurious hotel rooms and suites with spacious marble washrooms, separate glass showers and soaker tubs.

The bathrooms are well designed and large with marble everywhere. There is a separate glassed-in shower as well as a tub. The large mirror over the sink is well lit and there is a stool so getting ready or putting on your make up is a breeze.

The regular rooms have two twin beds but the suites have a king size bed. Though the regular rooms are small, the beds have comfortable down duvets to make up for small room size. As for missing that important phone call, don’t worry all rooms have 3 telephones. Mini bar, coffee maker and bath robes are all standard and a newspaper is left outside your room each morning.

For dining there is a great restaurant in the Metropolitan Vancouver it is called “Diva at the Met” and it features Vancouver’s finest cuisine, celebrated Chef’s Table and distinguished wine cellar.

Close by is the Pacific Centre shopping complex that is partially underground. This large shopping centre is directly across the street of the Metropolitan hotel. Other attractions close by are the Art Gallery and trendy Robson Street shopping which is only a few blocks away.

Amenities:

• Pet Friendly
• Business Center,
• Dining
• Fitness Center
• Internet Access
• Meeting Rooms
• Parking
• Pool
• Room Service

General Information:
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
Address: 645 HOWE STREET
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6C2Y9

Prices start at $245. (CDN) for a standard twin bed room.

1. Visit the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

2. Window shop at Vancouver’s best shopping areas

3. Mountain biking in the North Shore
4. People watch in Vancouver neighbourhoods
5. Visit the Christ Church Cathedral

6. Go celeb-spotting

7. Tour Vancouver’s art and other museums
8. Watch the cruise ships go by at Dundarave Pier
9. Hang out at UBC (University of British Columbia)
10. Richmond Night Market

11. Wander around Lynn Canyon

12. Tour Vancouver’s Olympic venues

13. Play disc golf at Queen Elizabeth Park

14. Take a scenic drive

15. Watch the water at Lonsdale Quay

16. Visit the beach (Wreck Beach)

Pacific Centre Information and Location

701 West Georgia St., Vancouver (on the corner of Georgia and Howe, adjacent to Robson St. and the Vancouver Art Gallery).

I the middle of downtown, Pacific Centre is Vancouver’s top tier fashion shopping destination with stores like Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, MaxMara, Hugo Boss, Hollister, Sephora, Apple, Coach, Browns Shoes, Atmosphere/Sport Chek, the Four Seasons Hotel and many more.

For visitors and tourist to Vancouver, the Pacific Centre has a promotion, if you spend $200 or more at Pacific Centre retailers and you will receive a Special Gift while quantities last. Make sure to visit the Guest Services desk first to make sure the promotion is valid during your visit and conclude with your day’s receipts at the Guest Services desk to receive your gift.

Pacific Centre Mall Directory – Over 100 Shops and Services

Name   Phone Number   Category

• A & W (604) 689-1133 Fast Food
• Al Dubrulle International Culi (604) 738-3155 Services
• Aldo & Aldo Accessories (604) 683-5640 Footwear, Fashion Accessories
• American Eagle Outfitters (604) 687-6324 Ladies Apparel, Men’s Apparel, Unisex Apparel
• Ann-Louise Jewellers (604) 669-1433 Jewellery
• Apple (778) 373-1800 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• 
• Aritzia (604) 681-7363 Ladies Apparel
• Autoplan (604) 684-3298 Services
• Banana Republic (604) 688-1630 Unisex Apparel
• Bath & Body Works (604) 678-8745 Health and Beauty
• BCBG Max Azria (604) 638-0655 Ladies Apparel
• bebe (604) 605-0301 Ladies Apparel
• Bell (604) 408-3433 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Bench (778) 783-1135 Unisex Apparel
• Black’s (604) 684-2467 Photography & Photo Equipment
• Blenz Coffee (604) 639-7676 Specialty Food
• Blue Ruby (604) 693-3118 Fashion Accessories, Jewellery
• Body Shop, The (604) 687-2744 Health and Beauty
• Bose (604) 678-8877 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Browns (604) 632-0102 Footwear
• C & K World (604) 694-0097 Fashion Accessories
• Canada Post Corporation (604) 685-5276 General, Variety & Lottery
• Charmed Designs (604) 893-8798 Fashion Accessories
• Club Monaco (604) 687-5550 Ladies Apparel
• Coach (604) 681-9943 Leather & Luggage
• Crabtree & Evelyn (604) 678-8810 Health and Beauty
• Dairy Queen / Orange Julius (604) 632-9540 Fast Food
• EB Games (604) 682-7738 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Ermenegildo Zegna (604) 683-6861 Men’s Apparel
• Eyes Inspire Eyewear (604) 688-7765 Personal Care & Health Service
• Flaming Wok (604) 688-6533 Fast Food
• Gap, The (604) 682-5503 Unisex Apparel
• Geox (604) 669-6433 Footwear
• Guess?/Guess? Accessories (604) 683-3946 Unisex Apparel
• H & M (604) 692-0308 Unisex Apparel
• Harry Rosen (604) 683-6861 Men’s Apparel
• Hollister (604) 685-6558 Unisex Apparel
• Holt Renfrew (604) 681-3121 Fashion Dept. Store
• Insalata (604) 669-0268 Fast Food
• Jacob Ladies Apparel
• Jolie Madame, La (604) 669-1831 Specialty Apparel
• Joneve Shoes (604) 687-3132 Footwear
• Judith & Charles (604) 696-0402 Ladies Apparel
• Jugo Juice (604) 605-3315 Specialty Food
• Jugo Juice (604) 682-8716 Specialty Food
• Juicy Couture (604) 632-4402 Ladies Apparel
• Kernels (604) 688-8104 Specialty Food
• Koya Japan (604) 684-5692 Fast Food
• La Prep (604) 688-6896 Fast Food
• La Senza (604) 685-2380 Specialty Apparel
• La Swiss (604) 682-3088 Jewellery
• Le Chateau (604) 669-6565 Unisex Apparel
• Locale (604) 684-0031 Footwear
• MaxMara (604) 257-2372 Ladies Apparel
• Mexx (604) 687-6399 Unisex Apparel
• Michael Kors (604) 630-2323 Ladies Apparel
• Miss Sixty/Energie (604) 683-6698 Unisex Apparel
• Moneysworth & Best (604) 408-9188 Services
• New York Fries (604) 681-4930 Fast Food
• Nine West (604) 899-9406 Footwear
• Opa Souvlaki (604) 646-0456 Fast Food
• Pacific Centre Dental Group (604) 669-1016 Services
• Pacific Centre Lottery Centre (604) 689-1422 General, Variety & Lottery
• Pacific Pen Shop (604) 682-3084 Cards, Stationery and Gifts
• Purdy’s Chocolates (604) 683-3467 Specialty Food
• Quizno’s (604) 682-0558 Fast Food
• Rogers Plus (604) 801-5292 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• RW & Co. (604) 685-5432 Unisex Apparel, Men’s Apparel, Ladies Apparel
• Sears (604) 685-7112 Dept. Stores and Supermarkets
• Sephora (778) 331-3942 Health and Beauty
• SGH Sunglass Hut (604) 683-4064 Fashion Accessories
• Shefield & Sons (604) 682-8715 Books and News
• Shefield & Sons (604) 687-4202 Books and News
• Siba Jewellers (604) 689-9608 Jewellery
• Skechers (604) 646-2777 Footwear
• Snowflakes (604) 685-2230 Ladies Apparel
• Sony (604) 637-0889 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• SportChek/Atmosphere (604) 687-7668 Sporting Goods & Athleticwear
• Starbucks Specialty Food
• Stitch International (604) 689-2429 Services
• Stuart Weitzman (604) 646-0550 Footwear
• Taco Time (604) 408-1833 Fast Food
• Take Five Café (604) 697-9060 Specialty Food
• TD Canada Trust
• Telus (604) 688-8255 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Thai Express (604) 682-8038 Fast Food
• Tim Hortons Donuts Fast Food, Restaurants
• Timeco (604) 689-8463 Jewellery
• Tip Top Tailors Men’s Apparel
• Town Shoes (604) 696-9815 Footwear
• UMI Sushi Express (604) 633-9228 Fast Food
• Vina (604) 682-8016 Fast Food
• Walk With Ronsons (604) 682-0795 Footwear
• WirelessWave (604) 873-9283 Electronics, Computers and Telephones
• Zennkai (778) 371-9229 Services

Pacific Centre Mall Hours
Mon & Tues: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed to Fri: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Statutory Holidays: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Address:
701 West Georgia St
Vancouver, BC
V7Y 1G5

Contact:
Guest Services
(604) 688-7235

List of regions / suburbs around Vancouver city:

• West Vancouver
• North Vancouver
• The District of North Vancouver
• Burnaby
• Richmond (where the international airport is located)
• New Westminister
• Surrey
• Delta
• White Rock
• The City of Langley
• Coquitlam
• Port Coquitlam
• Port Moody
• Anmore
• Pitt Meadows
• Mapleridge
• The Univeristy Endowment Lands (UBC / U.E.L)

Note: Delta, Surrey and the Township of Langley share part of their borders with the U.S. State of Washington.

The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is open daily. On Saturday evenings there are viewing of differenct Planetarium production, micro-lecture plus you can always visit to the observatory.

History of the Space Centre

The H.R. MacMillan Planetarium opened for business on October 28, 1968, it was a gift from lumber tycoon H.R. MacMillan to the residents of Vancouver. Space exploration during the 1960s was starting and intrigued H.R. MacMillan who wanted to provide a centre for the people of his day and future generations to learn about space.

At opening the H.R MacMillan centre just had the Planetarium Theatre and they added the exhibit gallery and new theatre in 1997. The Space Centre transformed over the year into the resource for the community as it is known today to provide learning about space for everyone.

The unique look of the H.R MacMillan Space Centre was designed by architect Gerald Hamilton, and it is today one of most original and recognized buildings in Vancouver. The roof of the building may look like a space craft, but is was really made to look at the hats that the native people of that region wore (Haida people). When it opened in 1968, the H.R MacMillan Space Centre has shared the building with the Museum of Vancouver.

Name Changes Over The Years
1968 H.R. MacMillan Planetarium
1997 Pacific Space Centre
2000 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Address: 1100 Chestnut Street
Vancouver, BC
V6J 3J9

As you cross the Capilano suspension bridge you will hear sounds of nature, see beautiful gardens skirt and colourful totem poles. You will also see First Nations legends chiseled into cedar. The Capilano Suspension Bridge will provide you with a sense of peacefulness from the West Coast rainforest surroudings.

The reason why the Capilano Suspension Bridge is one of Vancouver, British Columbia’s most famous tourist attractions is because there are lots of things to see and do onsite. It is not far from downtown Vancouver, Capilano Suspension Bridge and area provides history, adventure and culture making this Vancouver tourist spot a complete British Columbia experience and should make your short list of things to do in Vancouver, BC.

Bilt over a hundred years ago in 1889, the Capilano Suspension Bridge measures 450 feet (137m) across and 230 feet (70m) high above Capilano River. Since 1889 alot of other attractions has added to the 27 acre park. In addition to the bridge there are also gift shops with lots of quality merchandise from all over Canada and great homemade fudge. But wait there are also lots of other activities and attractions, see below.

Other Activities:

Treetops Adventure:
Treetops Adventure is the first venue of its kind in North America, offering a squirrel’s eye view of a thriving coastal forest. Visitors venture from one magnificent Douglas fir tree to another on a series of elevated suspension bridges, some reaching as high as 100 feet (30m) above the forest floor.

Story Centre:
You’re one of the Capilano Tramps, those early adventurers who made the long “tramp” to Capilano Suspension Bridge. Today visitors to Capilano Suspension Bridge can pose with the Tramps before they begin their walk through the Story Centre. Life-size photomurals, artifacts and antiques together with “voices from the past” and informative flipbooks chronicle the early history of the Bridge and the development of Vancouver.

Totem Park:
Part of Capilano’s captivating story involves the tradition of placing totem (story) poles on the grounds at Capilano Suspension Bridge. In the 1930′s Mac MacEachran invited local First Nations to place their story poles in the park, adding a First Nations theme. Those colourful poles are maintained in the exact condition in which they were received and are on display in the Totem Park.

Kia’ Palano:
Get a glimpse into the lives of BC’s First Nations people at Kia’palano, our First Nations’ Cultural Center, as they share stories of their heritage and the historical connection between their culture and the natural world. Traditional weaving and beadwork is also demonstrated through the day.

The Rain Forest:

The delicate Temperate West Coast Rainforest ecosystem is visually presented on large panels interpreting the Forest Floor, the Rainforest Canopy, Geology at the Edge and the Spirit of the Rainforest. Complimentary guided tours are
offered hourly year round and every half hour in the summer months. Visitors are well informed for their stroll through the rainforest, past tranquil trout ponds and majestic evergreens.

Granville Island is a wonderful place and a must visit for any tourist to Vancouver. It is considered part of downtown Vancouver near areas such as Gastown, Chinatown, West End, Stanley Park, Canada Place and Robson Street. They are all within a few kilometers of the corners of Georgia and Granville streets which is the centre of the downtown core of Vancouver.

To easily locate Granville Island just go to the south end of the Granville Street Bridge and Granville Island is right under it. Just cross the Burrard Street Bridge heading south in direction, and then turn left at 2nd Avenue. Important to note tha the Public Market is closed on Mondays from Thanksgiving to Victoria Day, but pretty much all the craft shops and Kids Only Market are open every day of the week.

Granville Island’s location is near two of Vancouver main city bridges, at the place where English Bay becomes False Creek, it is an area that is always hustling and bustling. You can catch great views of the water from any point along its perimeter which makes this island a truly a unique place in Vancouver.

Granville Island today is now a sophisticated area containing the performing arts and education center, artists studios, workshops, art galleries and a wonderful public market has a wide array of fresh food in the Lower Mainland. In addition Granville Island is a great place to dine and place to meet your friends, eat and spend some time in a safe and relaxing environment.

As you look out on to the island, there are various marinas that have working fishing vessels and not to mention luxurious hi-tech personal pleasure craft and yachts and there is also a cement plant / factory that offers visually a unique contrast to its surroundings. Looking around you will also view the False Creek condo towers with marinas at the base of the condominiums which kinda looks like you are in Miami.

Activity:
There is a lot to see and do on Granville Island, you can shop for fresh vegetables, fruit, and seafood, grab a great cup of coffee at one of many unique coffe shops, buy flowers for your girlfriend or wife, or shop at the quaint shops. There is also a multitude of wonderful restaurants, artist’s workshops and Granville Island is located in a very picturesque spot, False Creek, so if you like taking pictures you can do that too. If browsing around markets is not your thing, you can picturesque walk around the seawall which goes along False Creek, and offers up a amazing views both of the city and mountains.

If you have kids your kids will enjoy The Kids Only Market (1496 Cartwright) where there is full of activities and things for your kids to do. There are toys, clothes, and video games, plus two playgrounds. One of playground has a water park and water slide which is open during the summer months. Your child can find many attractions including the Kid’s Market, a waterpark and playground, a Floating Village of houseboats and little bright coloured ferries taking people back and forth among points on the waterfronts.

Be aware that Granville Island can get very busy, mainly during the tourist season. If you don’t like crowds, the large amount of people might be a discouragement and parking can be quite difficult to find, but if you are persistent you will get a spot, because there are always people leaving.

Gastown is also know for the world’s first Steam Clock and is a great tourist attraction. At each 15 minute interval the clock sounds Westminster chimes on 5 brass steam whistlers. The Steam Clock was designed and put together by Raymond Saunders in 1977 based on a 1875 model, it has a cast bronze case and weighs over 2 tons and the movement was powered by a ‘falling ball’ drive.

The saloon/hotel that started it all was burned down in the Great Fire of 1886. The fire ripped through the whole town and destroyed Vancouver, it was thought to have been started by clearing fire that went out of control by Canadian Pacific Railway. It destroyed 398 homes in about an hour, only 2 of the 400 original houses made it.

Unlike the houses that burned down in the Great Fire of 1886, “The Europe Hotel” is built to withstand fire and it was the first fireproof building in western Canada. The Europe Hotel was built by Italian businessman Angelo Colari in 1892. It was known as the finest hotel in town during those days.

In Maple Tree Square you will find the statue of Gassy Jack Deighton, there is also the Fisherhead Water Fountain stands near the Lamplighter Pub in the Dominion Hotel which was the first Vancouver business to serve alcohol to women.

If you are into Canadian art , Gastown is home to many great art galleries, with works from a selection of Canadian Native artist and sculpters in Western Canada.

Participate in a free 1.5 hour walking tour of Gastown that is conducted daily from June through August. It starts at the Gastown Steam Clock and Gassy Jack statue in Maple Tree Square, you can contact the Gastown Business Improvement Society for schedules if you are interested.

Make you way to the 300 block of West Cordova Street where you will discover street shops selling collectibles, antiques, Canadian designer fashions, and dine at cool eateries, all this on one block.

Gastown is near to Vancouver city’s downtown business area and hotels so it will be quite easy to find and west of it is the Canada Place. You can easily walk from Gastown to the Cruise Ship Terminal or the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. Heading east of Gastown you will come to Vancouver’s Chinatown and you will be very close to the Sun Yat Sen Gardens. Now going south you will discover the BC Place, Rogers Arena (formerly GM Place), and International Village.

To get to Gastown is quite easy, you can get there by SkyTrain, Vancouver’s rapid transit system, SeaBus (ferry service from the North Shore), West Coast Express and city buses from all areas of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Canada Place is located on Vancouver’s waterfront at 999 Canada Place right in the middle of Howe Street and Burrard Street and paid parking is available at the Canada Place parkade. It is a stone throw away from Waterfront Station and you can also get there by Seabus, Canada Line, Skytrain and Bus.


Your first spot to visit at the Canada Place is the Welcome Centre in the Main Plaza, here you can ask and find out about the attractions at Canada Place and what events are currently happening. Also view the Storyboard for beautiful imagery and videos of Canada as a country. Walk towards the Canada Place Pier and enjoy the amazing views of Coal Harbour, North Shore mountains, Stanley Park, and Burrard Inlet.

Walk through the Canadian Trail which takes you through (virtually tour) ten provinces and three territories, starting from British Columbia to Newfoundland to the Northwest Territories. At night time you can also enjoy the view of Canada Place’s sails light up in a fantastic display of animated imagery called “The Sails of Light”. Canada Place host one of the largest and best Canada Day celebration in Canada so if your visit to Vancouver is near July 1st, Canada Day be sure to visit.

Getting There

By Foot – There is pedestrian access along the foot of Howe St & Burrard St. Canada Place is the center of downtown Vancouver and the beginning and end of the Vancouver Seawall.