Eating Out and Activities in Vancouver
AAHPM and HPNA members and staff are getting excited for the 2011 Annual Assembly in beautiful Vancouver. As you may remember, last year, we posted our favorite dining out spots in Boston. Now we would like to know, those of you from or who have visited Vancouver, what do you recommend? Leave a comment and share some tips.
Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Tags: annual meeting, food
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Strawberry Shakes, an Ocean View and a Wedding
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NEUROTOXICANTS: Unmasking Uncommon Syndromes (333)
about 2 years ago - 1 comment
This lecture was very informative and was well attended.
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Definition:
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HPNA/AAHPM Collaboration for Annual Assembly
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about 2 years ago
We have so many great places to eat in Vancouver – you definitely won’t go hungry
Just some of my personal favourites:
Seafood – Blue Water Cafe & Raw Bar, Fish House Stanley Park, Joe Fortes, Coast, Boathouse English Bay
100 Mile Dining – Raincity Grill
Japanese – Miku, or Guu with Garlic, Kingyo, Hapa Izakaya
Chinese (dinner) – Imperial Seafood Restaurant, or Kirin
Chinese (dim sum) – Sun Sui Wah, or Floata, or Imperial Seafood
“Fusion” – Goldfish, Wild Rice, Regional Tasting Room
Italian – Don Francesco, Al Porto, Cafe Il Nido, CinCin
Steak – The Keg Yaletown, Gotham’s Steakhouse, Hy’s, Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar
Thai – Thai House, Urban Thai Bistro, Sala Thai, Charm
French: Fleuri, Hermitage, Lumière
West Coast: DB Bistro, Society, West, Cardero’s, Sandbar
Casual: The Mill, Aqua Riva, Milestone Yaletown
Gastropubs: Irish Heather, Rogue Wetbar, Elephant & Castle, Lion’s Pub
Other favourites: Chambar Belgian, Salt Tasting Room, Samba Brazilian
…I could go on forever! Tweet me @MeetVancouver for more recommendations!
about 2 years ago
What a great list. Are many of these near the convention center, Vikki?
about 2 years ago
Hi Alex,
Most are within walking distance, or a short taxi ride away. Definitely not far.
See you at the conference?
V