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Vancouver for First-Timers — The Greatest Hits

Iconic landmarks, the food you fly in for, skyline shots and the must-do experiences.

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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
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Chinatown — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    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
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Coal Harbour — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 1:00 PM
    Granville Island
    Food & Drink · False Creek

    Public market, craft breweries and harbourfront buskers.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in False Creek — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  3. 3:30 PM
    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
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in UBC — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  4. 7:00 PMUp next
    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
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Kitsilano — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  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
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Coal Harbour — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Sunday

  1. 11:00 AM

    Medina Cafe

    Brunch · $$ · Downtown

    Liège waffles with lavender chocolate — Belgian-Moroccan brunch landmark.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 2:00 PM
    Grouse Mountain Night Skiing
    Outdoors · North Vancouver

    Lit night ski runs overlooking the city skyline make Grouse Mountain a thrilling and scenic winter outing for friends or couples.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in North Vancouver — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

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