Vancouver, Canada, is a scenic, cosmopolitan city where you can ski, cycle, and shop in the same day, and The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver places you right in the middle of the action in downtown. The hotel is close to the wide-open space of the famous Stanley Park, skyrides and skiing at Grouse Mountain, the GM Place Stadium, home of the famous Vancouver Canucks ice hockey team, and many other Vancouver attractions.
Canada Place Complex
An architectural landmark, Canada Place is also home to the World Trade Centre, Vancouver's Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Cruise Ship Terminal, and CN IMAX Theatre. The Canada Place complex is within walking distance of The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Grouse Mountain
Located 30 minutes from The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in downtown, this year-round destination offers skiing, a skyride tram with stunning views, a lumberjack competition, and summer paragliding.
Granville Island
Granville Island features an array of theaters, artists' studios, craft shops, and a large public market as well as some great Vancouver restaurants. Granville Island is within easy access of The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Vancouver Aquarium
Canada's largest aquarium features beluga whales, dolphins, seals, and sharks. An attraction not to be missed just ten minutes' drive from The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Vancouver Art Gallery
This spectacular heritage site near The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver offers contemporary and historic exhibits.
Vancouver Parks
Stanley Park
One of North America's largest urban parks, featuring an aquarium, 22 miles of hiking and walking trails, cycling paths, and Indian totem poles.
Queen Elizabeth Park
Situated on a hill offering panoramic views of the city, the park includes a floral conservatory and many exotic species. Both parks are close to The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Vancouver Museums
Museum of Anthropology
Located at Vancouver's University of British Columbia, the museum features artifacts from around the world, with special collections dedicated to the Northwest coast Indians.
Vancouver Museum
Features exhibits depicting the city's history and is just ten minutes from The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Other Vancouver Attractions
VanDusen Botanical Garden
This huge garden contains over 7500 plants from six continents and is only 15 minutes from The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.
Chinatown
Bustling, traditional Chinatown lies just east of The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and is full of restaurants, shops, and markets. Visitors will also find the Dr Sun Yat-Sen Garden here, where treasured natural materials have been utilized to create a unique expression of Chinese culture.
Capilano Suspension Bridge
The longest suspended footbridge in the world places you 25 stories above the Capilano Canyon, a heart-pounding way to spend some of your Vancouver vacation.
Science World
An interactive science center, suitable for the whole family and close to The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.