Are you looking for THE absolute best vantage point of Coal Harbour from a literally elevated view that’s one of the best kept secrets in downtown Vancouver? Then head on over to the Vancouver Convention Centre at Canada Place, an easy five minute walk from The Auberge Vancouver Hotel. Right beside The Cactus Club Café, hiding in plain sight, is a relatively unobtrusive glass and steel structure housing an elevator that relatively few people know exist or that it’s even in working condition. Take the short ride up to the second story viewing platform where you’ll discover a drop dead gorgeous panoramic vista of the waterfront. Prepare to be mesmerized by the sweeping view of not just the North Shore Mountains and nearby Stanley Park, but also the constant hum of activity along and on the water including seaplanes taking off and landing, pedestrians, joggers and cyclists on the seawall, and of course the requisite seabirds swooping in to scavenge a hopeful morsel from passersby. Enjoy the view!
