There’s something very unique about being a Vancouver local. There are certain things we collectively love, appreciate, do and sometimes have to endure. We love nature and the outdoors, we appreciate multiculturalism, we drink coffee (lots of it) and endure the rain no matter how unexpected the notice. Quite often I get asked at the [...]
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Tourist in Vancouver: Guide to the City
Being a tourist in a new city can sometimes be overwhelming. Chances are, you only have a few days in town and you’re looking to soak up as much of the city as possible. When travelling, scouring the web for useful links and asking random people for advice, well….sucks! To help you make the most [...]
101 Way to Explore Vancouver to the Fullest!
Nobody gets asked the question “What’s going on in Vancouver?” more than the Pan Pacific Vancouver’s Concierge Team. Everyday the Team is busy keeping up to date with the latest hot spots and hidden gems around the city. The staff are considered leaders in the biz’ and have a wealth of knowledge about the city [...]
Top 5 Tips to Remember for New Year’s Eve in Vancouver
New Year’s Eve – the party of all parties! The night you’ve been planning all month and the night you (hope) doesn’t turn into a bust. Flickr: Ricardo Carreon If you’re like most us, you’ve probably had your share of good, overhyped, (and bad) New Year’s nights. So unless you plan on crossing your fingers [...]
95 Things You (May) Have Never Done in Vancouver
Always working hard and often flying under the radar is our award winning concierge team at the Pan Pacific Vancouver. Photo: Flickr: Kennymatic Led by the Chief Concierge Miriam Edwards, the team at the Pan Pacific are knowledgeable, friendly and SUPER resourceful when helping you plan your stay in Vancouver. Whether it’s places to sight [...]
6 Ways To Be A Vancouver Tourist (Even If You’re A Local)
Guest post by Ian MacKenzie. I didn’t tell her when we left our apartment in the suburbs of Vancouver. I didn’t tell her when we stood waiting on the Skytrain platform, when she attempted to ask probing questions. I didn’t even tell her when we stepped out of Waterfront station, 30 minutes later, amid the [...]
Vancouver’s Best Tourist Attractions: Part 1
A summer continues to roll around, I’ve been receiving a flurry of e-mails on what I think are some of the best tourist attractions to visit in Vancouver. Some requests were received from out-of-towners and some from locals – both trying to narrow down some of the city’s best outdoor spots. While there are dozens [...]
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