4 Hours In Vancouver

British Columbia's most cosmopolitan city and the future host of the 2010 Olympics, this pristine Canadian destination exudes a laid-back, West Coast vibe with an environmentally friendly flair.

 

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AscendGrouse Mountain via the gondola. Once on top, visit the bear sanctuary, take a trip down the ziplines, view a lumberjack demonstration or simply admire the scenery from 1,128 meters (grousemountain.com).

Take afternoon tea at Sutton Place Hotel, which offers an extensive selection of local teas and an artful display of pastries and finger sandwiches (vancouver.suttonplace.com).

Bike the 9km around Stanley Park, enjoying glimpses of gardens, wildlife, the harbor and locals indulging in pastimes like cricket and lawn bowling.

Sipcocktails at Nu, a contemporary waterfront restaurant featuring inventive creations by in-house mixologists, like the Momo (gin, elderflower presse, black currant and cucumber) (whatisnu.com).

Dine at Coast in Yale-town, one of the city's most popular eateries that specialize in high-end seafood (coastrestaurant.ca).

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