Recouver in Vancouver
Don't just recover. Recouver.
You’ll feel it as soon as you arrive. No, not the rain. Well, not just the rain. But an energy shift. A feeling that washes over you like a coastal breeze, refreshing and renewing. There’s a natural momentum between the ocean waves and mountain peaks — and the more you embrace it, the more it energizes you.
Ease into your day with a latte in Gastown, then trade city streets for evergreen forests by lunchtime, and swap your hiking boots for dress shoes in time for dinner. Whether it’s umbrella season or beach umbrella season, there’s always something to do. Wander diverse neighborhoods, immerse yourself in festival energy, feel the boards shake at a Canucks game or get a front-row view of the ocean while eating Dungeness crab in freshly rolled sushi. Here, every day feels alive, and a little unexpected.
Water Street Cafe in Gastown
Culinary
Wild sockeye salmon sashimi with ponzu, anyone? Or grab a bannock burger and head to the beach. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find fresh discoveries around every corner. From Michelin-star standouts to farm-to-table favorites, every bite will give you a taste of life in Vancouver — diverse, laid-back and inspired by nature.
Granville Island, Vancouver
Granville Island
Granville Island is a cultural hub featuring a bustling market, artisan studios and waterfront views. Watch the boats go by with a coffee in hand or catch a show at one of the local theatres. This diverse cultural destination offers views of the marina, False Creek and both the Burrard and Granville bridges.
Siwash Rock in Stanley Park
Stanley Park
This oasis contains nearly 1,000 acres of evergreen forests, trails and seawall paths, cricket pitches, rose gardens, totem poles and beaches. Cycle, run or walk the seawall for some of the best views of the city, the ocean to the west, the North Shore and the mountains.
Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, Vancouver
Vancouver North Shore
Just across the Lions Gate Bridge on the north shore you’ll find the Capilano Suspension Bridge, where you can immerse yourself in a rainforest canopy. Just up the road is Grouse Mountain, home to resident grizzly bears and a range of summer and winter mountaintop activities.