I’ve finally been indoctrinated into the Vancouver love fest…everyone I talk to who’s been there loves it, and now I know why.

It was by far the most perfect Summer weather in any coastal town I’ve ever visited. We’re talking serious sunshine all day and still warm enough for shirt sleeves at night. The sun sets in slow motion which means you can sit on the beach for hours watching; with the waves rolling in like music and bonfires sparkling in twilight.

Last week was a nonstop adventure with biking in Stanley Park, kayaking in Deep Cove, hiking in Lynn Creek Canyon, and hours of exploring city streets (plus tiny aquabus ferries dancing on the water). Tho I’m bummed we walked right by the fuzzy window display at the cutest cupcake shop.

With the large British, Dutch, Indian, and Asian immigrant population there’s an amazing eclectic mix of ethnic restaurants with kickass sushi joints on every corner. I did not have a single bad meal the entire time and the highlight was definitely hitting the lively Public food market on Granville Island. Amazing tea, seafood everywhere, real cornish pasties, yummy frothy brewery beer (I recommend the Maple Creme Ale), organic fruits, french raw milk cheese, and of course…maple syrup tastings. Sweet.

We barely even had a chance to explore the beautiful old Chinatown…or the new one! We definitely can’t wait to go back.

This entry was posted Thursday, July 6th, 2006 at 4:28 am and is filed under Eating on the Road, Hungry Blogger .