Best of BC

With over 470 shops and services, Metrotown is the largest mall in British Columbia, and the second largest in Canada.

Metropolis at Metrotown (previously known as Metrotown Centre, Eaton Centre or Metrotown) is a shopping mall complex in Burnaby, British Columbia. The mall is connected by a skyway to the Metrotown Station on the Skytrain system. Two office buildings are part of the complex, with a third set to break ground in mid 2008.

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Perched up on the hillside in West Vancouver, the view from The Salmon House is undeniably amazing. However, one taste of their famous alder-grilled salmon, or a sip of one of the rare BC wines and you’ll understand what makes dining at the Salmon House such a magnificent experience.

Known as ‘Vancouver’s Original Seafood Grill Restaurant’, The Salmon House dishes out inventive seafood and fine meat cuisine smoked and grilled to perfection with green alderwood achieved by grilling over an open flame. The Barbecued Salmon entrée is the all-time guest favourite and the kitchen has a hard time keeping up with the demand. The Salmon House serves wild salmon all-year round, specializing in the favoured Sockeye salmon. Aside from salmon, Chef Atkinson’s culinary crew are experts whether it be creating a delicate salad with panko crusted goat cheese that melts in your mouth or a decadent crème brulee that perfectly finishes your meal, you will always be impressed by the West Coast inspired cuisine.

The Wickaninnish Inn located in Tofino, British Columbia has become a landmark - the captivating and critically praised destination on the magnificent western edge of beautiful British Columbia. No trip to BC - and even more - Canada - should be made without experiencing this remarkable Tofino travel destination.

The Wickaninnish Inn offers guests panoramic views, luxurious rooms, spa services and superb cuisine at the award winning Pointe Restaurant. Complement your winter storm watching with time in our Ancient Cedars Spa.

Sundial Boutique Hotel was named one of the top hidden gems in Canada by Travelers Choice.

The newly renovated Sundial Boutique Hotel is situated in the center of Whistler Village, just a snowball’s throw from the Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain chairlifts. All 49 luxurious suites offer full kitchens and gas fireplaces, including eight suites with private outdoor hot tubs.

The Sundial Hotel also offers a 10-person shared rooftop hot tub. The Sundial Boutique Hotel is home to Vital Spirit Rejuvenating Spa and such restaurants as Sushi Village, Amami Chinese Restaurant, Black’s Original Ristorante and Black’s Pub.

Individually stylish and always fresh, Opus Hotel Vancouver redefines the boutique hotel experience, blending contemporary design with warmth and intuitive service. Situated in chic Yaletown, Opus Hotel is steps from the inner harbor, outdoor recreation and Vancouver’s best restaurants, spas and shops. The business and entertainment districts, Stanley Park, beaches and the Alaska cruise ship terminal are only a few minutes away.

Opus is a Vancouver hotel with ninety-six luxury guestrooms featuring vibrant colors, spa bathrooms and five lifestyle-inspired décor schemes. Guestrooms feature five unique décor schemes ranging from modern and minimalist to artful and eclectic, with comfort and style as the unifying elements.

The Crystal Lounge is a laid-back lounge type of pub situated in the Crystal Hotel beside the Old Spaghetti Factory. It’s got good food nibblies, nachos, wings and things and always reasonably priced drinks on the menu. And if you’re looking for somewhere to watch the game? This would be it.

The sophisticated, striking Bedwell River Outpost is situated in one of the best-preserved, moderate rainforests in the world in a UNESCO ‘Biosphere Reserve Area’.
This up market, luxury tented camp, near Tofino on Vancouver Island in British Columbia is a distinguished, modern day adaptation of the outposts used by the early explorers of these farthest reaches of the old ‘Wild West’.

The accommodation at Bedwell River Outpost consists of 12 double and 8 family-size tents (for 2 adults and 2 children) internally adorned in a stylish country style with beds made of untreated wood. The public areas such as the spa, lounge and dining area are found in separate tents, while the real spirit of the camp is its typical ranch-style, timber and stone cookhouse, where guests can enjoy the beautiful fireplace, an outdoor lounge and open-style kitchen. The restaurant offers the very best of modern cuisine and features the use of organic and local foods.

SoBo welcomes fresh food lovers to its new location in the stylish Conradi Building in Tofino. The recipient of many local and national culinary awards, SoBo is taking advantage of the new location’s large, well-designed food preparation facilities to expand its unique menu of “sophisticated street food” all the rage with Tofino residents and a large number of international visitors.

Housed in a 2-year-old building on centrally situated Neil Street in Tofino, SoBo’s new building boasts 1500 square feet of kitchen space, a comfortable bar area and plenty of table seating. Visitors get a feel for true West Coast ambiance with SoBo’s outdoor patio, large outdoor stone fireplace, bistro-inspired lighting, slate floors and a wall of North-facing windows providing views of pristine Clayoquot Sound.

Welcome to Plan B Nightclub - Victoria’s party headquarters. Plan B is spread out over two separate rooms, each with their own individual identity. Plan B Nightclub has hosted numerous high profile events such as Fashion Shoots, National Television shows along with many private parties.

Situated in downtown Victoria B.C, Plan B Nightclub has one of Canada’s only fully controlled LED lit dance floor along with state of the art visuals that are blasted up onto our 5 massive screens. Always changing, always innovating Plan B is one of the city’s top venues.

Lizard Creek Lodge in Fernie is an up market superior 4 star Alpine Lodge offering fully equipped suites and roughly 70 residential style apartments.
Set apart by its exclusive setting in the Highline Estates Subdivision, is just a few steps away from the Elk Quad Chair lift at the Fernie Alpine Resort and is the top ski-in/ski-out spot on the mountain.
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