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In a city surrounded by water, snowcapped peaks, and farmland,\u00a0Vancouver<\/a>‘s\u00a0environment and eats go hand in hand. With the Pacific Ocean at your feet, the coastal mountains in your gaze, and local crops on your plate, it’s no wonder\u00a0Vancouver<\/a>\u00a0is one of\u00a0<\/span>Canada\u2019s most celebrated food and lifestyle destinations.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a born-and-bred local who uncovers style and substance around the world as a travel writer, I love returning home to the city’s incomparable combo of outdoor playground and\u00a0metropolitan state of mind.\u00a0With this, I give you the best of Vancouver\u00a0distilled into a day.<\/p>\n

Breakfast: Chambar<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Known for their Belgian waffles topped with\u00a0on-trend sauces such as white chocolate pistachio rosewater and salted caramel, this industrial-chic brasserie is a mainstay of the Vancouver brunch scene. (Score! It’s\u00a0open for breakfast seven days a week.) But, Chambar<\/a>‘s expertly\u00a0edited menu isn\u2019t\u00a0all\u00a0sweets. Enter a shortlist of international breakfasts bests: Moroccan tagine, Spanish paella, and Scandi breakfast boards that reflect chef Nico Schuermans\u2019 experience at Michelin-starred restaurants around the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local intel: Don\u2019t visit without ordering a lavender latte, served in a glass tumbler.<\/em><\/p>\n

Morning activity: Granville Island Market Tour<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Once an island of\u00a0industrial factories, Granville Island<\/a> has shifted away from its manufacturing past to a gourmet-lover’s present. Brush shoulders with local chefs and off-duty food critics as you explore this epicurean escape in style, tasting the Public Market\u2019s must-eats\u2014handmade chocolates, locally-grown fruit, freshly caught fish, brick-oven bread\u2014with a guide by your side<\/a>. Wear stretchy pants for optimum enjoyment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local intel: Stop by Lee’s Donuts early in the day to munch on\u00a0small-batch treats before the crowds flock to this market mainstay (feeding locals like <\/em>moi for over\u00a030 years).<\/em><\/p>\n

Lunch: Go Fish<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

If your trousers aren\u2019t too tight from your market meander, head to the mouth of Granville Island to Go Fish\u2014not for a card game, but for fish and\u00a0chips! This iconic seafood stand is positioned at the foot of the marina to receive the freshest haul.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local intel: Since this itinerary involves A LOT of sustenance, I suggest sharing the daily catch fish tacos.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Viewfinder Tip: Dressing for your dusk-to-dawn explorations is easy in Vancouver, a city where casual and cosmopolitan commingle. Selecting a getup you can dress up or down with a coat or accessories means you won\u2019t need to go back to your hotel<\/a>\u00a0to change.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Afternoon activity: Waterfront Sightseeing Adventure<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Now that you\u2019ve tasted what the Pacific\u00a0has to offer, experience the ocean blue from a different point of view\u00a0by boat exploring Vancouver\u2019s cityscape<\/a>. Famously surrounded by water on almost every side, my city-by-the-sea is often voted one of the most livable locales in the world due to its environment, infrastructure, lifestyle, and culture (to name a few markers). See why as you glide around town scoping out where the beach meets the street, and Stanley Park meets skyscrapers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local intel: Bring your camera\u2014preferably in a waterproof case\u2014to capture this unique view of Vancouver.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dinner: Grapes & Soda<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

With a day full of people, places, things, and food, unwind at\u00a0Grapes & Soda<\/a>, a 25-seat natural wine bar and small plate eatery imagined by David Gunawan, a locavore leader and chef. Cooking whatever’s in season, the menu shines in its simplicity, letting field-ripened veggies and just-caught fish remind you why fresh is best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local intel: Visit between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m., Tuesday to\u00a0Saturday, for happy hour steals on popular menu items.<\/em><\/p>\n

Related<\/b><\/span>
\nVideo: The most spectacular view of Vancouver<\/a>
\n<\/span>Article: Exploring Vancouver\u2019s food scene<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Have you visited Vancouver, BC? What are your musts for a day in the city?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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