With an energetic and sophisticated vibe, downtown Vancouver plays host to numerous world-class activities year round. Read our activities section for tips.
Day Trip to Grouse Mountain from Downtown Vancouver
While winters in the Pacific Northwest tend to be cold & rainy, as soon as the temperatures hover around freezing, the chances are great that you’ll see the precipitation turn to snow prompting scores of ski and snowboarding enthusiasts to hit the local slopes.
24 Hour Autumn Adventure in Vancouver
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 which must be seen to be believed.
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!
It’s perfect peak summer in Vancouver with plenty of outdoor activities that’s fun for the entire family right in the downtown core which are absolutely free of charge.
Vancouver is awash in a multitude of soccer jerseys from nations around the world but Canada’s maple leaf emblazoned jersey clearly dominates the downtown landscape.