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It’ s a quick stroll to the waterfront, where Miku Restaurant has standout aburi( flameseared) sushi. The lunchtime Shokai menus are good options for first-timers: grazing plates featuring 10 rolls, appetizers and miso soup.
Nearby, the Marine Building is an art deco masterpiece that, at the time of its 1930 opening, was the city’ s tallest skyscraper. It’ s free to pop into the lobby to admire the intricate, maritime-inspired stained glass windows and doorways etched with gold. Hungry for another hit of culture? The spacious Vancouver Art Gallery showcases international and Canadian artists, with a growing collection of First Nations works.
As the afternoon sun dips, make your way to Mount Pleasant for dinner. This residential neighborhood is home two Michelin-starred restaurants: Published on Main and Burdock & Co. Venture inside the former’ s relaxed, Nordic-style dining room to feast on an evolving menu of dishes like lettuce pie with a dollop of caviar. Chef Gus Stieffenhofer- Brandson takes full advantage of Vancouver’ s prime location, foraging in nearby forests for ingredients like wild mushrooms, which he arranges on the plate like edible art. Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions is a stylish spot for a nightcap, where cocktails are poured inside a revamped warehouse.
DAY THREE
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Vancouver’ s laid-back vibe begs you to slow down, almost as if the metropolis itself has just emerged, salty-haired and healthy, from a kayaking session followed by a quick espresso run. You can do both, and more, at Kitsilano Beach— or‘ Kits Beach’— in the city’ s west side.
Once a hippie haven during the Summer of Love, Kitsilano has evolved into one of Vancouver’ s most desirable areas, brimming with cool coffee shops, yoga studios and an array of vegetarian restaurants. Swing by the recently opened Kits Beach Coffee for a mellow chai to kick-start the day. Alternatively, stop for a passion fruit mochi donut and brown butter espresso at Their There, a minimalist corner cafe with some seriously tempting pastries.
Kitsilano is edged by a gentle curve of sand, offering fine views of English Bay and the North Shore Mountains. Early morning is
Douglas Coupland head sculpture at Vancouver Art Gallery Above: A reflection of the historic Marine Building winter 2025 • 23