But what sets Vancouver apart from other top-ranked cities is that it’s spectacular, virtually unbeatable year-round mountain and water vistas just cannot be duplicated; one that must be seen to be believed. And if there’s one season in Vancouver that must be experienced, it would be autumn, when Mother Nature reaches for her palette to paint richly-hued swaths of orange, red, and gold to the city’s well-treed landscape. What’s more, there’s plenty to see and do during this time of year: start your day with an early morning visit to a farmers market heaped with a bounty of produce; strolling, running or cycling the False Creek seawall; tasting a flight of local craft beer in Olympic Village; buying what’s local and fresh at Granville Island Public Market or just soaking up the pleasant late afternoon sun in one of the many interesting suburban parks in downtown Vancouver. For something truly sublime, climb aboard The Aquabus for a scenic ride around False Creek to capture a fleeting, golden autumn sunset.
Concierge tip: Experience some panoramic vistas along the False Creek waterfront: take the full tour on The Aquabus where you’ll see incredible fall foliage ablaze in colour at the stops along their route; of particular note include Granville Island, Hornby St., Olympic Village & David Lam Park.
