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Perched on the crest of Cambie hill, minutes to the downtown business, financial and entertainment centres, the Plaza 500 overlooks magnificent mountains, the glittering city of Vancouver and the sparkling waters of English Bay. To dine and delight you, there is the FigMint Restaurant & Lounge. Wireless internet access available-conection fee applies. Driving distance to cruiseship terminals - Canada Place Cruiseship Port 3 miles east Ballantine Pier Terminal 3.5 miles. Utell Superior Selection - Offers the traveller quality rooms and facilities making their stay, whether business or leisure, relaxing and comfortable.
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Plaza 500 Hotel Property Information:
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Rooms:
153
Floors:
17
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- Conventions
- Car rental desk
- Family rooms
- Meals
- Free breakfast
- Fitness facility
- Wheel chair access
- Business center
- Dining
- Meeting room
- Data port
- Dry cleaning
- First class
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Plaza 500 Hotel Reservation Policies:
Check-In:
1600
Check-Out:
1200
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Vancouver Events & Entertainment
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January: Vancouver Outdoor & Fishing Show, Country Living Show,
FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships; Int'l Motorcycle Show
February: Motorspectacular 2001, Int'l Boat Show, Outdoor Adventure Sports Show, Golf Expo, BC Home & Garden Show
March: Spring Gift Show; Int'l RV Show; World of Children Chiors; World Figure Skating Championships
April: Vancouver Playhouse Int'l Wine Fest; Symphony Kids' Koncerts; Vancouver Sun Run
May: Int'l Children's Festival; Cloverdale Rodeo & Fairgrounds; Vancouver Int'l Marathon
June: Shakespeare Festival; Jazz Festival; Italian Week
July: Annual "Best of the West" Antiques Expo, Merritt Mountain Music Festival; Annual Sandcastle Competition; Discovery Days & Blue Festival
August: Whistler's Really Big Street Festival; Festival Vancouver
September: Molson Indy Race; Circus of Dreams; Swinging on the Docks; Fringe Theatre Festival; Mid Autumn Moon Festival
October: Oktoberfest, Vancouver Snow Show 2000, Waterfront Antique Show; Cranberry Festival
November: Animal Encounters, Whistler's Food and Wine Celebration; Annual Christmas Craft and Gift Market
December: Annual Christmas Parade; Heritage Christmas; Whistler Jazz and Blue Weekend; Santa Claus Parade of Lights; Millennium Show, Space Center
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Vancouver Destination Overview
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Many visitors take advantage of Vancouver's beautiful seaside, wide-open spaces and mountain backdrop. Named after Royal Navy captain, George Vancouver, the history of this city, from the cobblestone late-Victorian Gastown, exotic Chinatown and the sleek modern buildings of downtown, is quite evident. The ocean and mountains create a dramatic contrast with downtown's shiny towers of commerce. The two official languages of Canada are English and French; however, English is the predominant language in British Columbia. Over the years, many Asians have migrated to Vancouver, mostly from Hong Kong, but other cultures are represented as well.
More than 30 percent of Vancouver's households speak Cantonese or Mandarin making the Chinese the dominant minority ethnic group. Vancouver's diversity offers families an endless supply of things to see and do no matter what time of the year or what budget. Whether you choose to stay within the city limits or to venture along the coast and mountains there are plenty of activities to suit everyone. Downtown Vancouver has an exciting selection of high-end retails stores, chic and unusual shops and excellent restaurants along side Canada's largest city park. Beautiful Stanley Park, which in the mid-1800's was a military reserve used to guard the harbor, offers hundreds of acres of lush forest and crystal clear lakes that create the perfect setting for a variety of entertainment and relaxation for visitors.
The Lions Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore Mountains. Within the park are a miniature railway, Water Park, beaches, pool, kid's farmyard and the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre. Not far from downtown is Chinatown. Strolling block after block through Chinatown's maze of brilliantly colored markets, restaurants and shops you'll discover a fascinating array of exotic foods, clothing, art and entertainment. Be sure to check out the world's thinnest office building, the Sam Kee Building, on the corner of Pender and Carrall streets.
Built in 1913 and currently occupied, the building is only six feet wide! The quaint and oldest neighborhood of Vancouver, Gastown, was named after a talkative Yorkshire-born saloon proprietor, John Deighton, nicknamed Gassy Jack. Supposedly Gassy Jack told the local mill workers that could drink all the whisky they wanted as long as they helped him build his saloon. The saloon was built within 24 hours albeit how structurally sound is another story. Gastown's cobblestone streets and 1800's architecture creates a historical and interesting background for the unique shops and galleries.
The sea, mountains and the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Vancouver make a wonderful combination that will provide so much enjoyment for the entire family. For those who love winter sports, nearby Grouse Mountain is perfect for skiing, snowboarding or ice-skating. If you prefer warmer weather the spring and summer months are ideal for water sports and boating.
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