In 1897, the area that is now comprising the Residences on Georgia and the Palisades, the modern residential towers in the Downtown Vancouver, was known as Blueblood Alley – the predecessor of modern-day Shaughnessy. The Abbott House at 720 Jervis Street, at the corner of Jervis Street and West Georgia Street, was built for Harry Braithwaite Abbott upon his retirement as General Superintend of the…
Its Spring time!!! The sky is clear, flowers are blooming everywhere and rainy days are almost a memory from the past. Vancouver begins to make justice to its well known Beautiful British Columbia trademark and we have selected a list of the most exciting and fun adventures for you to explore during this time of year. Whether you are seeking a family activity or exploring…
Happy Spring !!! Longer and warmer days, anywhere you look around Vancouver, flowers are blossoming and you don’t want to miss out on these great spots & attractions. VanDusen Botanical Garden Surrounded by 22 hectares of delicate colorful landscape design with plants displaying a broad mixed ecosystem ranging from the Himalayas to the Mediterranean, from Louisiana swamps to the Pacific Northwest. This magnificent garden is…
October is a great month to visit Vancouver – the leaves are changing colors, it’s not too hot or too cold, pumpkin spice lattes are back, and you get to dress up for Halloween! Here at Vancouver Extended Stay we love Halloween and have made a list of fun activities– other than eating ridiculous amounts of candy and chocolate. Ghostly Vancouver Tours These guys offer…
Many guests choose Vancouver Extended Stay because of our fully equipped kitchen, but from time to time it is great to take a break from cooking and treat yourself and your loved ones to a nice meal. Vancouver has so many restaurant options that it might get a bit difficult to choose; so let us make it easier by providing our staff favourites and must-try’s…
Vancouver has lots of fun events and activities going on for the summer months. The best part is that many of them can be enjoyed free of charge. Take advantage of the sunny days with our list of the top 10 free activities: Celebration of Lights Fireworks Vancouver holds a yearly competition where top firework manufacturers around the world battle it out for the best…
While our apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen, sometimes you need to treat yourself to some dessert and sweets. Vancouver Extended Stay has a great location with many nearby bakeries and chocolate stores to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here are a few of our favourite spots: Breka Bakery Café 818 Bute St Vancouver, BC V6E 1Y4 Open 24/7 and only a 5 minutes’ walk…
From the high-end shops at Robson Street, the various ethnic restaurants, to the beautiful mountains and ocean, Vancouver has a bit of everything for everyone. For those looking for a little nature, there are plenty of nearby trails to escape the city buzz. The following hiking spots are not only free, but also accessible by transit, so no excuses to grab your sneakers and head…
As the Canadian city with the largest percentage of its population who recognizes themselves as Chinese-Canadian (Statistics Canada, 2015), Vancouver welcomes the year of the Red Fire Monkey with lots of fun-filled and festive activities. Here are this year’s line-up of events for the upcoming Chinese New Year. Countdown to the Year of the Monkey Sunday, February 7 – 8:30 p.m. to 12:10 a.m. Abderdeen…
Visiting a foreign country, or even a new city can be fun and adventurous. However, we want to make sure that we represent ourselves (and our hometowns) well by being polite and by following the standard etiquette in certain places. In this case, it is important to have an idea on when and how much we should tip someone for their service. Tipping is a…