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country-style inn. Each of the five guest rooms has been tastefully decorated and has its own
character, a private bathroom and balcony, and many delightful touches, such as homemade
soap. If you're going to splurge, request the Under the Apple Tree room, 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.
Over $200
If you don't have transportation but don't want to stay downtown, the Lonsdale Quay
Hotel (123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver, 604/986-6111 or 800/836-6111,
www.lonsdalequayhotel.com , from $245 s or d) is a good choice. It enjoys an absolute wa-
terfront location above lively Lonsdale Quay Market and the SeaBus Terminal, making it
just 12 minutes to downtown by water. Each of the 70 rooms is equipped with modern fur-
nishings and amenities that normally only come with a more expensive downtown room,
such as granite bathrooms. The hotel has a restaurant, but downstairs, spread throughout the
market, are waterfront cafés, restaurants, and lounges. The standard rooms and Executive
rooms have limited views, but upgrade to a spacious Waterfront Executive suite and you'll
have a stunning view across Burrard Inlet to the panorama of downtown.
Camping
The closest campground to downtown is Capilano RV Park (295 Tomahawk Ave., North
Vancouver, 604/987-4722, www.capilanorvpark.com , $55-69). To get there from down-
town, cross Lions Gate Bridge, turn right on Marine Drive, right on Capilano Road, and
right again on Welch Street. From Highway 1/99 in West Vancouver, exit south on Taylor
Way toward the shopping center and turn left over the Capilano River. Amenities include
a swimming pool, a big hot tub, a TV and games room, and a laundry facility. This camp-
ground is very popular in summer, so even though there are more than 200 sites, you'll need
to book well ahead to ensure a place.
Food
With an estimated 4,000 restaurants and hundreds of cafés and coffeehouses, Vancouver is a
gastronomical delight. The city is home to more than 60 different cultures, so don't be sur-
prised to find a smorgasbord of ethnic restaurants. The local specialty is West Coast or “fu-
sion” cuisine, which combines fresh Canadian produce, such as local seafood and season-