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story home set on a high point of land where views extend across the city to the North
Shore Range. Both Queen Elizabeth Park and VanDusen Botanical Garden are within
walking distance. The house is decorated with antiques and fresh flowers from the sur-
roundinggarden.Tworoomsshareabathroom;meanwhile,theHoneymoonSuitefeatures
a fireplace, panoramic views, and a huge en suite bathroom complete with soaker tub.
NORTH SHORE
The best reason to stay on the North Shore is to enjoy the local hospitality at one of the
many bed-and-breakfasts, but plenty of hotels and motels are also scattered through this
part of the city.
$100-150
Perfect as a jumping-off point for a ferry trip to the Sunshine Coast or Vancouver Island is
the Horseshoe Bay Motel (6588 Royal Ave., 604/921-7454, www.horseshoebaymotel.ca ,
$138-175 s or d), 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) west of the Lions Gate Bridge, tucked below
the highway in Horseshoe Bay and right by the BC Ferries terminal. It's within easy walk-
ing distance of numerous cafés and restaurants, and the nearby Horseshoe Bay Marina is
a pleasant place for an evening stroll. Rooms are clean and comfortable, but at over $138,
you're paying for the location more than anything.
$150-200
Gracious Thistledown House (3910 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver, 604/986-7173 or
888/633-7173, www.thistle-down.com , $175-295 s or d) has been restored to resemble
a country-style inn. Each of the five rooms has been tastefully decorated and has its
own character, a private bathroom and balcony, and many delightful touches, such as
homemadesoap.Ifyou'regoingtosplurge,requesttheUndertheAppleTreeroom,which
features a king-size bed, split-level sitting room, and a large bathroom complete with a
whirlpool tub. Rates include a gourmet breakfast served in the dining room and afternoon
tea served in the cozy lounge or landscaped gardens, depending on the weather.
At the North Vancouver Hotel (1800 Capilano Rd., 604/987-4461 or 800/663-4055,
www.northvancouverhotel.ca , $170-230 s or d), you know exactly what you're paying
for—asmartlydecoratedroomwithahotbreakfastincludedintherates(passestotheloc-
al fitness center are a bonus). Check the website for rooms discounted to around $130. An
outdoor pool is a bonus.
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