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BOGART’S BAR & RESTAURANT AT THEHAMPTON INN & SUITES BY HILTON Bogart’s Bar & Restaurant offers classic cocktails and delicious small plates in an intimate, inviting setting within walking distance of both BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena. Their menu of contemporary small plates and classic comfort foods is made with the freshest ingredients and prepared with fl air and passion by Chef Pascal Morin and his culinary team. Great craft beer selections and a locally-inspired wine list offer options to complement every dish. Warm service and creative, gastro-lounge food and drink make Bogart’s a perfect stop for your clients looking to dine before a local event. bogartsbar.ca

NOTCH8 AT THE FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVERThe Fairmont Hotel Vancouver has received a $12 million restaurant, bar, lobby and driveway renovation, which will provide the ‘Grand Dame’ with a sense of renewed luxury. Notch8 is located in the lobby of The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and heralds a new era of glamour in the centre of the city. Notch8 embodies the timeless qualities of The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s heritage, history and hospitality with exceptional cuisine, great wines, and enticing cocktails in a lively environment. fairmont.com/hotel-vancouver

SHOPPING, DINING & NIGHTLIFE

MCARTHURGLEN DESIGNER OUTLETVANCOUVER AIRPORT Vancouver will welcome its fi rst luxury designer outletin Spring 2015. McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport will be the fi rst designer outlet mall in North America for Europe’s market leader, McArthurGlen. The centre will offer the most sought-after European and North American luxury, designer and lifestyle brands in a stylish and vibrant shopping environment and will also be home to a range of cafes and restaurants. It will be conveniently located four minutes from Vancouver International Airport and 22 minutes from downtown Vancouver via the Canada Line. Free travel is offered between Vancouver International Airport and the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet. mcarthurglenvancouver.com

THE BEACHHOUSE RESTAURANT The newly renovated private terraced room is perfect for private group dining or a cocktail reception and features unobstructed views of the Pacifi c Ocean. Their new canapé selection, freshly updated set menus and services are sure to provide an exceptional experience for your clients. Combining warm, professional service with breathtaking views, The Beachhouse Restaurant is the perfect waterfront location to make a special occasion timeless and memorable. thebeachhouserestaurant.ca

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PROHIBITION AT THE ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA A throwback to the age of decadence, glamour and prosperity, the 3,000-square-foot bar invites guests to travel back in time to the roaring twenties with daily live musical entertainment and sleek interiors that create an intimate, sophisticated ambiance reminiscent of the era’s speakeasies. Bespoke cocktail creations that incorporate house-made bitters challenge convention while vintage cocktails honour the history of the craft of bartending. The menu boasts an impressive champagne selection and a diverse offering of wines, spirits and craft beers.

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GERARD LOUNGE AT THE SUTTON PLACE HOTEL Gerard Lounge at the iconic Sutton Place Hotel is reminiscent of an English club with tapestries, leather furniture, rich mahogany wood accents, and a cozy fi replace. Popular with the fi lm and entertainment industry, Gerard is a room of ‘who’s who’, specialty cocktails and light bistro fare skillfully created by award-winning Executive Chef Alex Chen and his culinary team. The lounge offers lunch (Tuesday through Saturday), dinner (seven days per week), and late night snacks (seven days per week). vancouver.suttonplace.com

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THE LIBERTY DISTILLERY The Liberty Distillery is a true craft distillery located on Granville Island. Selecting only the best British Columbia organic grains, the distillery carefully ferments and triple distills in their traditional hand crafted pot stills to produce ultra-premium spirits with character and distinction.

Your clients can join on an informative guided distillery tour where hosts demonstrate how spirits are made. Guests will learn about the equipment and stills, the science and principles behind distillation, fermentation, the ‘cuts’; the difference between white and aged whiskey, nosing, andmost importantly tasting!

Guests are invited to step back in time at their 110-year old Saloon Bar to taste Classic Old Fashioned cocktails and Signature creations. Their uniquely crafted drinks range from the familiar to the astounding, but always show the beauty of their artisanal spirits. The distillery offers a unique venue that can be custom tailored to create a memorable experience for small groups (20-30 people). thelibertydistillery.com

NORDSTROM PACIFIC CENTRE On September 18, fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom will open the doors to its fl agship at Pacifi c Centre. Your clients can shop clothes, shoes and accessories for men, women and kids, beauty products, home decor—and much more. Plus, Nordstrom offers services like on-site alterations and one-on-one shopping with a Personal Stylist. The brand-new storewill also have a full-service restaurant, espresso bar andPop-In shop that Director of Creative Projects Olivia Kim curates based on a new theme each month.ca.nordstrom.com

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ATTRACTIONS

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONALHISTORIC SITEBeginning the summer 2015 season, from May 1 to September 30, the Cannery will offer an all-new “Cannery Experience”, which includes guided tours of the historic salmon canning line and herring plant, salmon tastings and machine demonstrations. gulfofgeorgiacannery.org

VANCOUVER AQUARIUMSee the insides and outsides of mysterious aquatic creatures at Sea Monsters Revealed: The Exhibition on from March 5 to September 7 at the Vancouver Aquarium. Through the revolutionary polymer preservation technique known as plastination your clients can get an up close look at dissected bodies of some of the world’s most fascinating deep sea creatures. Guests can also check out Sea Monsters 4-D: A Prehistoric Adventure, a thrilling fi lm that goes back 82 million years into prehistoric waters. vanaqua.org

ACCOMMODATION

BEST WESTERN PLUS DOWNTOWN VANCOUVERThe Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver has undergone a renovation to refresh the total guest experience. The property has new updated contemporary guest rooms featuring comfortable headboards, fl oating night stands, premium linens, quartz counter tops, and new furniture. They have introduced added conveniences such as personal bedside LED reading lights, extra USB ports for mobile devices, stand-alone hair-dryers and new eco-chic EnvoClean® bathroom amenities. All guest rooms now showcase the allergy-free fl ooring and are complete with new LG 42 inch LCD televisions and iPod docks.

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PINNACLE HOTEL VANCOUVER HARBOURFRONT(FORMERLY THE RENAISSANCE VANCOUVERHARBOURSIDE HOTEL)The Pinnacle Hotel Vancouver Harbourfront offers a prime downtown Vancouver location on the waterfront, overlooking beautiful Coal Harbour and the North Shore Mountains. Their 442 spacious guest rooms are conveniently located within steps on the Vancouver Convention Centre, Canada Place, Vancouver Cruise Ship Terminal and the shopping and entertainment districts. pinnacleharbourfronthotel.com

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ROCKY MOUNTAINEERRocky Mountaineer has enhanced its SilverLeaf Service with all senses in mind. The new SilverLeaf culinary program includes aisle service for breakfast and lunch, complimentary beverages, including spirits and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the journey, and house-made gourmet snacks. Their menu continues to draw inspirations from the bounty of Western Canada, incorporating local ingredients, such as Alberta beef and Fraser Valley chicken. The enhanced service will also include a dedicated onboard culinary team member in addition to two Rocky Mountaineer Hosts per coach. rockymountaineer.com

LAWRENCE TOURSLawrence Tours is an all-inclusive transportation and sightseeing provider offering fl exibility and ease for your clients. Their speciality is city sightseeing, airport and cruise transfers, while also offering various tours focused on dining, shopping and our local wineries. They can accommodate up to 11 passengers in their 2015 Mercedes Benz deluxe vans. lawrencetours.com

CYCLE CITY TOURS & RENTALSCycle City Tours will now be offering bike rentals for the savvy traveller. The city’s newest “boutique style” bike rental shop will feature a stylish and comfortable bike fl eet and concierge bike route and trip planning services. They can also provide your clients with free self-guided tour maps of Vancouver’s best foodie stops, public art, architecture and up to date “Discover Stanley Park Map”. All of their rental rates will include a bike helmet, lock and basket.

In addition to the rental offerings, all of their tours now depart from their new location at 1344 Burrard Street in Downtown Vancouver. cyclevancouver.com

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SHERATON VANCOUVER WALL CENTRE HOTELThe Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel is in the process of a $36 million upgrade and redesign. All guestrooms in their North Tower have been fully renovated while the South Tower guestrooms will be completed by April 2016. In addition to the exciting renovations, Spring 2015 will also have its own Starbucks Coffee Shop located in the lobby level of the South Tower. sheratonvancouver.com

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

ECOMARINE PADDLESPORT CENTRESHave your clients try Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga with Ecomarine Paddlesport Centres. Certifi ed Yoga and Paddle Canada SUP Instructors will take guests through a yoga sequence on a stand up paddleboard that will naturally enhance their balance. The SUP Yoga Classes will be held every Saturday morning in July and August at English Bay Beach. ecomarine.com

SIGHTSEEING

VANCOUVER PHOTOWALKSVancouver Photowalks introduces their Stanley Park Photowalk! If you have clients who love photography and are planning to visit Stanley Park, this tour is an experience not to be missed. Guests will be immersed in an outdoor photography class that focuses on how to improve camera skills and create memorable images for the rest of their vacation and life. During the two-hour tour, clients are guided along the seawall to enjoy majestic views of the city and mountains, the fi rst nations Totem Poles, and the extensive fl ora and fauna in the park. Each tour is customized to the group who attends it, and specifi c photography and camera questions are answered by an experienced photographer. vancouverphotowalks.ca

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