Vancouver rewards travellers who slow down. Base yourself on the water, eat at the bar, and give one day to the Sea-to-Sky Highway.
The hotel
Fairmont Pacific Rim is the definitive stay: glass, timber and the Coast Mountains through every window. Request the upper harbour-view floors.
The rhythm
Breakfast at Botanist, a morning walk around the seawall, and the Lobby Lounge with live music at night. Rent the car for one day only and drive to Whistler.
