With an energetic and sophisticated vibe, downtown Vancouver plays host to numerous world-class activities year round. Read our activities section for tips.
Shop Til You Drop Along The Canada Line In Vancouver
Whether you’re a visitor to Vancouver trying to determine the quickest way to get downtown from the airport or you merely want a convenient mode of transportation to go shopping, taking the Canada Line alleviates the stress of driving, avoids all the traffic congestion and looking for a place to park, especially around the city centre.
Spring Has (finally) Sprung in Vancouver!
It’s time to shed those down parkas and woolly toques; after what has been an unbearably long, cold winter, a profusion of pink cherry blossoms punctuate the city landscape and herald the return of spring to the West Coast.
Holiday HoHoHo in Downtown Vancouver
Both visitors and locals alike would agree that Vancouver is visually picture postcard perfect, especially when it boasts mountains and an ocean nearby for a handy backdrop, but this world class cosmopolitan city in the Pacific Northwest is absolutely captivating when she’s all glammed up for the holidays.
From the Auberge Hotel to the Cruise Ship Terminal: Alaska!
From April through to mid-October, 900,000 passengers embark on world-renowned cruise lines to explore one of the most stunning cruise destinations of the planet: Alaska, the jewel of the North, departing from the Port of Vancouver’s cruise ship terminal in downtown Vancouver three times a week, just steps away from the Auberge Hotel.
Vancouver, Spring Is In The Air!
It’s time to enjoy longer stretches of drier weather, beautiful blossoms, and pleasant strolls in one of the many gorgeous parks in and around downtown Vancouver: spring is in the air!
Fun & Frolic with False Creek Ferries
An exceedingly pleasant way to see the city as well as to get across False Creek with an exceptional view from the water involves climbing on board one of the little blue boats that glide effortlessly on the waterways: False Creek Ferries is probably one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets as a notable and interesting mode of transportation.
‘Tis the Season in Downtown Vancouver
To celebrate the season, go and see what downtown Vancouver has to offer during the holidays whether it be for shopping, strolling, visiting beautifully decorated seasonal venues or just having a twirl around an ice rink in the center of the city, there’s something for everyone.
Shop Til You Drop in Downtown Vancouver
Shopaholic Alert: If you’re on the prowl for a premier shopping destination, look no further than beautiful downtown Vancouver which boasts a dizzying array of choices from department stores to indie boutiques, all conveniently located in the downtown corridor just steps from The Auberge!
Exploring Bloedel Conservatory & VanDusen Garden
VanDusen is the larger open air property whereas the smaller Bloedel Conservatory situated at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park is a beautiful oasis filled with plants, trees and birds under a geodesic dome.
Capilano Suspension Bridge for a Walk on the Wild Side
Experienced the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which is 230 ft or approx 70 metres above the ground. In the middle of a temperate rainforest and spanning 450 ft across (140 m), the bridge attracts up to 6,000 visitors a day during the summer which translates to 800,000 visits per year.
Due to an exceptionally mild winter here on the West Coast, spring has sprung much earlier than usually anticipated signaling the beloved cherry blossom season. It’s been commented that Vancouver’s blossoms rival those in Japan; with all the pomp and pageantry but far fewer crowds and none of the congested thoroughfares.
Say hello to the Year of the Horse! Ushering in a year that will have rapid change, greater momentum and the opportunity to embark on more dynamic initiatives; a fitting description for the Chinese zodiac’s animal for 2026.