08/06/2015

Our vacations of summers past used to include far flung destinations on different continents where it was best to avoid street meat and few people spoke english.  Fast-forward to life with a toddler and a growing business and our vacations have become a lot more domestic!   Two weeks ago, though, I found myself in Vancouver styling a shoot for Ergobaby– which is such a beautiful brand inside and out, by the way.  I can’t recommend them enough! It may not feel super exotic, but, for the record, you do need a passport and it is such a gorgeous city!  I visited there once before, 3 years ago and was reminded this time around just how much I love this city.  Even despite 10 hour shoot days  it still managed to feel like a little getaway.  A couple of you mentioned on Instagram that you’re planning trips there, so I thought I would share some of my favorite places…

Where to Stay //

We stayed at The Four Seasons this trip and it was great.  The service is totally unbeatable which is especially important when traveling for work.  When Aaron and I were there a few years ago we stayed at the Shangri-La which I would also really recommend.  It’s a bit more design-y than the Four Seasons, but the rooms are also smaller.  The location of both, though, is great!  Lastly, I have heard great things about Hotel Georgia.  I’ve never personally stayed there, but I have a friend who swears by it!  Apparently they have a fragrance concierge and apparently that’s all it takes these days to peak my interest.

Where To Shop //

For clothing: One of a Few, Oak + Fort, The Block,  and EgoCloset For cool home stores: Old Faithful, Parliament, and Orling & Wu

Best Coffee //

Revolver and Timbertrain

Restaurants //

Meat and Bread (the best pork sandwich!) / Jules Bistro (delicious french!) / PiDGin (japanese tapas and so delicious!) / L’abattoir (yummy and fancy!) / Catch 122 (for a yummy breakfast or brunch– try the kale chorizo bowl)

What To Do //

The Sideways Forest (pictured above) / Outdoor art exhibit (pictured above) / Grouse Grind / Bike Stanley Park / Spin Class at Ride Cycle Club

Photos 1, 3, 4, and 6 by Aaron Pinkston

Photos 2 and 5 via Lonely Planet