The 2010 Winter Olympics drew in a large hoard of celebrities to Vancouver. This was fabulous news for Vancouver’s burgeoning tourism industry. With the number of great restaurants, tourist attractions, shopping, and great hotel accommodations available in the city, the Olympics will be a great way for people the world over to learn about this awesome city.
If you are looking for a nice place to eat in the city, try out the Bacchus. Set in an elegant ambience, with flowers and a good deal of greenery, ambient lighting and a glorious menu, Bacchus can be a great treat for your family. The restaurant has a large canvas of Bacchus, Greek deity of wine and frolic, and the particular attention the restaurant pays to its wine list amply justifies its name. Other eateries of interest – you will find most of them on Canada411 – include Monk McQueens Fresh Seafood and Oyster Bar, the Watermark at Kits Beach, the Seasons in Queen Elizabeth Park, and the Aqua River Restaurant.
Good hotels abound in the city. One of the classiest hotels is the Metropolitan Hotel, which sits right atop the mountains and offers glorious dining, great accommodation and a fine view of the city. Other great hotels include the Astoria and the Balmoral.
Vancouver offers some great shopping to tourists. Some of the best shopping can be had on Broadway Street and the Marine Drive. The Capilano Mall on the Marine Drive and the Kingsgate on Broadway are worth visiting. There’s also the Arbutus and the Denman malls, as well.
Nightlife in Vancouver had something of a quixotic start. Before 2003, bars and clubs were forced to close early, so there wasn’t much of a nightlife. Since then, however, the city authorities have started building up a cosmopolitan nightlife, especially around the Granville street, and the Olympics have worked as an added boost to the idea.
