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Weekend Getaway in Vancouver — A 48-Hour Reset

Somewhere nearby, somewhere new — the can't-miss list compressed into two days.

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Friday

  1. 7:30 PM

    Kissa Tanto

    Japanese-Italian · $$$ · Chinatown

    Iconic kickoff — 1960s Tokyo jazz club, hardest reso in town.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A can't-miss for a short visit
    • ·Keeps you in Chinatown — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer

Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    Museum of Anthropology
    Culture · UBC

    World-class museum of Indigenous art and culture with stunning architecture and Bill Reid masterworks, ideal solo or date outing.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A can't-miss for a short visit
    • ·Keeps you in UBC — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  2. 1:00 PM
    Granville Island
    Food & Drink · False Creek

    Public market, craft breweries and harbourfront buskers.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A can't-miss for a short visit
    • ·Keeps you in False Creek — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  3. 3:30 PM
    Queen Elizabeth Park
    Outdoors · Riley Park

    Cherry blossoms in April, panoramic city views.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A can't-miss for a short visit
    • ·Keeps you in Riley Park — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  4. 7:00 PM
    Jericho Beach
    Outdoors · Kitsilano

    Wide sandy beach with mountain views, volleyball nets and sailboat rentals that draws locals for relaxed summer days.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A can't-miss for a short visit
    • ·Keeps you in Kitsilano — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  5. 9:00 PM

    Tableau Bar Bistro

    Brunch · $$$ · Coal Harbour

    Croque madame — French bistro brunch in Loden Hotel.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A can't-miss for a short visit
    • ·Keeps you in Coal Harbour — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer

Sunday

  1. 11:00 AM

    Forage

    Brunch · $$$ · West End

    Ocean Wise smoked salmon scramble — Farm-to-table brunch inside the Listel.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A can't-miss for a short visit
    • ·Keeps you in West End — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  2. 2:00 PM
    Willow Stream Spa at Fairmont Pacific Rim
    Family · Coal Harbour

    Luxurious urban spa with a rooftop pool and city views — a full-day wellness retreat for solo indulgence or couples.

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    Why this pick
    • ·A can't-miss for a short visit
    • ·Keeps you in Coal Harbour — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer

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