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The Douglas, Autograph Collection

From the living wall in the entryway to the Douglas-fir-infused gin in the minibars, The Douglas, Autograph Collection channels both the Pacific rainforest and a hip urban vibe. Part of the Autograph Collection, a Marriott boutique brand, this chic lodging is one of two hotels at Parq Vancouver, a copper-tinged glass-clad downtown resort complex that’s home to a casino and eight food and drink outlets.

A separate entrance helps The Douglas maintain a boutique feel, while also offering you unlimited access to the event spaces, meeting rooms and gambling floors of the 775,000-square-foot Parq development. The hotel’s 188 guest rooms are dark, cabin-like retreats, designed to offer sanctuary from the urban surroundings and Vegas-style atmosphere below.

• In keeping with the west coast theme, the hotel’s stunning reception desk is made of a glass-encased, illuminated 25-foot-long replica Douglas fir.
• Douglas guests have access to the Spa by JW, in the adjacent JW Marriott Parq Vancouver hotel, where the spacious 24-hour fitness facility has windows on three sides and opens to an outdoor yoga pavilion.
• From the sixth-floor hotel lobby, you can walk into the Parq, a 30,000-square-foot outdoor terrace and garden. The Parq links the property to the adjacent JW Marriott hotel.
• The Douglas elevators are illuminated with twinkling bulbs, giving the impression that you’re ascending into a tunnel of light.
• With access to eight food and drink venues, designed by restaurateur Elizabeth Blau and her chef husband Kim Canteenwalla, as well as a 72,000-square-foot casino, you may never want to leave the Vancouver property.
• Adjacent to the sixth-floor reception, D6 Restaurant and Lounge serves light meals during day with live music on evenings and weekends, providing a great gathering place before a night out.
• Behind a bookcase next to the pool table in the lobby-level lounge, a hidden doorway opens to reveal a private bar and event space.
• If you’re looking to try your luck, head straight for the casino on the second and third floors of the Parq Vancouver complex. Want to avoid the gaming floor? As you come and go at The Douglas through a private entrance, you’re secluded from the casino action.
• The 178 guest rooms and 10 suites occupy floors seven through 16 of the Vancouver hotel tower. Designed to feel like an upscale cabin or urban ski lodge, they feature concrete ceilings, dark walnut furnishings and pillow-top beds dressed in white linens with plaid throws.
• The minibars are stocked with locally sourced snacks and a Douglas-fir-infused gin, created for the hotel by a Yaletown distillery.
• Blending contemporary and retro vibes, the desks feature multiple electrical outlets and USB ports, but are also supplied with memo pads, pencils and old-fashioned manual sharpeners.
• Peekaboo windows let you steal a glance between the bedrooms and bathrooms, which are stocked with Aesop bath amenities.
• Parq Vancouver offers plenty of activities, but if you do venture off-site, BC Place — the city’s main sports and concert arena, home to the BC Lions (the local Canadian Football League team) and the Vancouver Whitecaps professional soccer club — is right next door.
• The Douglas is a block from False Creek, where you can follow the seawall path, on foot or by bike, toward English Bay and Stanley Park or to the Olympic Village, Granville Island and Kitsilano.
• Parq Vancouver is roughly equidistant between the Gastown and Yaletown neighborhoods, the former known for its innovative restaurants, independent boutiques and hip coffeehouses, the latter for its cafés and nightlife.

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The DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection may classify itself as a boutique hotel, but its location and amenities suggest otherwise. This Marriott outpost sits within Parq Vancouver – a business and entertainment complex that debuted in September 2017 along the False Creek inlet of downtown Vancouver, British Columbia (between Gastown and Yaletown). Hotel guests can enjoy access to all the amenities Parq Vancouver has to offer, including seven restaurants and lounges, downtown Vancouver's only casino, and over 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space. Though keep in mind, guests must be 19 or older to access the casino floor and the restaurants housed there. What's more, The DOUGLAS boasts a 30,000-square-foot urban park that sits on the property's rooftop. The DOUGLAS also offers a fitness center and access to the spa at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver , the other hotel within the Parq complex. Though past guests appreciated the hotel's central location, impeccable service and bevy of amenities, they were most impressed with the accommodations, which range from 340-square-foot guest rooms to two-story lofts that span more than 2,000 square feet. Rooms come outfitted with floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury toiletries, warm wood accents and 24-hour room service. Members of the Marriott Bonvoy  program receive perks like free Wi-Fi access and can cash in or earn points for stays here.

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the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection by Marriott

45 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B1C1, Canada

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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

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King Room - High Floor

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, View

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, View is 441 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus extra beds on demand, desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

Guest room, 1 King, Stadium view

The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room offers a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor) is 344 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

Guest room, 2 Queen(s), High floor

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

One-Bedroom Suite

This spacious suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a dining area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Junior Suite

This suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and free toiletries. The suite has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor) is 344 square feet and includes 2 queen-size beds 150-154 width plus desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

Guest room, 2 Queen(s)

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds is 344 square feet and includes a queen-size bed 150-154 width plus desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed is 344 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers and has a Disability-friendly bathroom.

King Corner Room

The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

Room, 1 King Bed, View

Room, 1 King Bed, View is 344 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus extra beds on demand, desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 King Bed)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View (1 King Bed) is 1195 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus extra beds on demand, desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , ironing set, safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

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About the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Set in Vancouver’s entertainment district, the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection, a boutique luxury hotel in Vancouver, features modern décor in its guest rooms, a 30,000-square-foot rooftop park, Parq Casino, and the D/6 Bar and lounge on the lobby level. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, Internet TV, air-conditioned rooms, and illy coffee and tea facilities. The private bathrooms include luxurious amenities and complimentary toiletries. Room service is available 24/7. Some rooms offer views of Vancouver city, while others overlook the stadium. Guests staying here can freely access the on-site fitness center. Additionally, a spacious conference space is available, and the property features a 24-hour front desk. On-site parking is available at a surcharge, along with a car charging station. Rogers Arena, BC Place, False Creek, the Science Center, and Yaletown are all within 1640 feet from the hotel. The nearest airport, Vancouver International Airport, is 6.2 mi away from the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection.

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45 Smithe Street, V6B 0R3 Vancouver, Canada – Excellent location – show map

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Great location! We were there for 2 nights and met all our expectations.

Loved our room, especially the bathroom. So modern and spacious.

Loved the Yeti cooler in the room. So much better than a fridge!

immaculately clean. friendly staff. quiet and peaceful. great location, close to restaurants.

One of the most beautiful hotels I've stayed at. The rooms are spacious and decorated beautifully. The lounge areas and location are unbeatable. I would definitely stay here again and again.

Location, Style (everything about this hotel is so swanky), Hotel staff were very courteous and helpful. Comfortable beds/pillows. High end fixtures.

The service at this hotel is top notch. even the slippers and robe.

Service was great. Everyone was respectful, helpful and friendly. That may just be because they are Canadian.

I really liked the interior decoration of the room - modern, clean and artful. Room was well-equipped with a coffee machine, bathrobes, slippers and everything you would expect of a 5-star hotel. The service is absolutely fantastic - from the front desk to housekeeping. Made some requests during my stay and the staff were always polite and helpful. An amazing experience. Would definitely stay on my return to Vancouver.

Service, Clean room, excellent room service and JW Spa staff

Excellent location!

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• Non-smoking rooms

Set in Vancouver’s entertainment district, the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection, a boutique luxury hotel in Vancouver, features modern décor in its guest rooms, a 30,000-square-foot rooftop park, Parq Casino, and the D/6 Bar and lounge on the lobby level. All rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, Internet TV, air-conditioned rooms, and illy coffee and tea facilities. The private bathrooms include luxurious amenities and complimentary toiletries. Room service is available 24/7. Some rooms offer views of Vancouver city, while others overlook the stadium. Guests staying here can freely access the on-site fitness center. Additionally, a spacious conference space is available, and the property features a 24-hour front desk. On-site parking is available at a surcharge, along with a car charging station. Rogers Arena, BC Place, False Creek, the Science Center, and Yaletown are all within 1640 feet from the hotel. The nearest airport, Vancouver International Airport, is 6.2 mi away from the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the heart of Vancouver, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2

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Restaurants 4 restaurants on site.

• Cuisine Steakhouse
• Open for Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
• Ambience Modern • Romantic
• Dietary options Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
• Cuisine Local
• Open for Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
• Ambience Modern
• Open for Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
• Ambience Family-friendly • Modern
• Open for Dinner • Cocktail hour

Amenities of the DOUGLAS, Autograph Collection Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

• Toilet paper
• Guest bathroom
• Bathtub or shower
• Free toiletries
• Wardrobe or closet
• Alarm clock
• Coffee machine
• Socket near the bed
• Bicycle rental Additional charge
• Happy hour Additional charge
• Cycling Off-site
• Hiking Off-site
• Canoeing Additional charge Off-site
• Skiing Off-site
• Streaming service (like Netflix)
• Flat-screen TV
• Cable channels
• Coffee house on site
• Wine/Champagne Additional charge
• Kids' meals Additional charge
• Breakfast in the room
• Tea/Coffee maker
• Parking garage
• Electric vehicle charging station
• Accessible parking
• ATM on site
• Baggage storage
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning Additional charge
• Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
• Business center
• Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
• Fire extinguishers
• CCTV outside property
• CCTV in common areas
• Smoke alarms
• Security alarm
• 24-hour security
• Convenience store on site
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Smoke-free property
• Hypoallergenic room available
• Wake-up service
• Ironing facilities
• Wake-up service/Alarm clock
• Room service
• Lowered sink
• Raised toilet
• Toilet with grab rails
• Wheelchair accessible
• Upper floors accessible by elevator
• Massage chair
• Full-body massage
• Hand massage
• Head massage
• Couples' massage
• Foot massage
• Neck massage
• Back massage
• Spa/Wellness packages
• Spa lounge/Relaxation area
• Spa facilities
• Body treatments
• Facial treatments
• Beauty services
• Hot tub/Jacuzzi
• Massage Additional charge
• Spa Additional charge

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From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

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Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of CAD 500 is required on arrival. That's about USD 365. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 19

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Cards accepted at this hotel

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The fine print Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that any additional costs incurred for breakfast would need to be paid at checkout.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of CAD 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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Douglas DC-3: The Remarkable Story of Aviation's Perennial Workhorse

T he Douglas DC-3 is a remarkable aircraft, not only for its significant impact on the commercial aviation industry but also for its enduring presence in the skies nearly 90 years after its first flight on December 17, 1935. The DC-3 revolutionized air travel with its larger capacity for passengers, speed, and economical operation, prompting airlines worldwide to place orders with Douglas. By 1938, DC-3s carried 95% of U.S. commercial airline traffic and by 1939, 90% of the world’s airline traffic.

In military service, the DC-3 demonstrated unparalleled versatility. Modified for troop transport and cargo carrying, the DC-3, under the designations C-47 and C-53, supported operations in European and Pacific theaters during World War II. Renowned for its structural strength and efficient performance even on one engine, the DC-3 helped initiate the Berlin Airlift in 1948.

The aircraft’s exceptional performance did not go unrecognized. In July 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt awarded Donald W. Douglas, head of Douglas Aircraft, the Collier Trophy, affirming the DC-3’s superiority among commercial planes and its influence on international designs. The DC-3’s enduring success can also be traced back to the original engineering choices, including cantilever wings, all-metal construction, retractable landing gear, and flaps that have stood the test of time, with basic specifications remaining unchanged due to the initial design’s excellence.

The DC-3’s monikers like “Skytrain,” “Skytrooper,” and the affectionate “Gooney Bird” reflect its deep-rooted history. With a cruising speed between 155 mph and 190 mph, a normal gross weight of 25,200 pounds, and a range of 1,500 miles extendable with additional fuel tanks, the DC-3’s design facilitated adaptation for various uses.

Despite the original DC-3 models being phased out, their presence remains felt globally.172 DC-3s of all variants were still flying commercially, with approximately a third being turboprop conversions. These aircraft have been adapted for use in everything from research to entertainment, like pleasure flights, and continue to be a vital resource in regions like northern Canada and remote areas of Colombia.

The enthusiasm for the DC-3 is also sustained by organizations like DDA [Dutch Dakota Association] Classic Airlines in The Netherlands and Canada’s Buffalo Airways, among others. These operators, along with the ongoing conversions carried out by companies like Basler Turbo Conversions, which transforms DC-3s into BT-67 turboprops, ensure that this aviation icon continues to fly, addressing the demand for rugged, dependable transport.

In the commercial sector, the DC-3 was crucial in Delta Air Lines’ history, as its initial DC-3 service began on December 24, 1940. Delta’s DC-3s aided route expansion and introduced the airline’s cargo service, remaining integral to the fleet until the final DC-3 retired in 1960. The DC-3’s versatility, dependability, and economic feasibility have prolonged its service far beyond that of most aircraft.

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– The immortal DC-3 , Royal Aeronautical Society

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In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Logos School seeks to: Teach all subjects as parts of an integrated whole with the Scriptures at the center (II Timothy 3:16-17); Provide a clear model of the biblical Christian life through our staff and board (Matthew 22:37-40); Encourage every student to begin and develop his relationship with God the Father through Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 19:13-15).

In all its levels, programs, and teaching, Logos School seeks to: Emphasize grammar, logic, and rhetoric in all subjects (see definitions below); Encourage every student to develop a love for learning and live up to his academic potential; Provide an orderly atmosphere conducive to the attainment of the above goals.

Grammar : The fundamental rules of each subject. Logic : The ordered relationship of particulars in each subject. Rhetoric : How the grammar and logic of each subject may be clearly expressed.

What Do We Mean by Classical?

In the 1940’s the British author, Dorothy Sayers, wrote an essay titled The Lost Tools of Learning . In it she not only calls for a return to the application of the seven liberal arts of ancient education, the first three being the “Trivium” – grammar, logic, rhetoric, she also combines three stages of children’s development to the Trivium. Specifically, she matches what she calls the “Poll-parrot” stage with grammar, “Pert” with logic, and “Poetic” with rhetoric (see The Lost Tools Chart ). At Logos, the founding board members were intrigued with this idea of applying a classical education in a Christian context. Doug Wilson, a founding board member explained the classical method further in his book, Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning. Logos School has been committed to implementing this form of education since the school’s inception.

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Located at the centre of downtown Vancouver’s four cultural corners, the DOUGLAS immerses guests in the local vibe of Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown and Olympic Village. A desirable waterside location next to False Creek creates a balanced dialogue of nature and city. False Creek draws locals and visitors with walks and bike rides along the seawall or a paddle and sail along the coastline. The anchor hotel to the Vancouver Canucks, the DOUGLAS is the place to start your night of sporting fun at Rogers Arena or concert entertainment at BC Place Stadium, with a prime location within the hub of Parq Vancouver resort.

Indulge in luxury at Spa by JW and escape the energy of Parq Vancouver. Located on the 17th floor of our sister property, JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, the spa offers locally sourced holistic products and a large selection of treatments such as massages.

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Located on the 17th floor of JW Marriott Parq Vancouver, the space includes a 4,240-square-foot fitness studio, an Aqua Lounge terrace with a whirlpool, a manicure and pedicure bar, and steam rooms. Treatments are holistic and natural, centered around four distinctive results and benefits: Calm, Indulge, Invigorate and Renew.

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After visitors replenish their spirits in Spa by JW they are welcome to relax in the outdoor Aqua Lounge terrace where breathtaking views offer an intimate connection with Vancouver’s natural beauty. The Aqua Lounge encourages rest and rejuvenation with a relaxing hydrotherapy tub, yoga space and chaise lounges.

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Knowing your time is valuable, we offer express spa treatments as a simple indulgence. Delight in a luxurious express chair massage enhanced with advance software for meditation and relaxation, or pamper yourself with an indulgent hand treatment.

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Set your body on a journey with an infused bamboo exfoliation followed by a body wrap of Douglas blended gels, oils and lotion. Then relax as a Shiatsu foot massage encourages the release of toxins. Our full body treatment is completed with Thai compressions and stretches.

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Simplicity and clarity are among the defining elements of our facial treatments. Our specialties include therapies to stimulate cell renewal, recapture a youthful complexion, purify every pore or provide an overall deep cleanse. Visit with one of our skin care specialists for a facial treatment designed for your specific needs.

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Add the finishing touches to your hands and feet with our professional manicure and pedicure services.

Waxing services are also available. Please check with our spa curator for detailed options.

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A premier luxury resort that is unique to Vancouver and uniquely Vancouver, Parq Vancouver is a leading entertainment destination featuring two luxury hotels, a state-of-the-art casino and seven award-winning restaurants and lounges.

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English Bay beach is popular for swimming and watching the sunset. Set against the Vancouver seawall downtown beach offers beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean.

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Take a stroll through Vancouver’s beautiful 1,001-acre Stanley Park located in Vancouver’s West End, surrounded by the waters of Vancouver Harbour and English Bay.

Established in 1886, Vancouver’s Chinatown is a beautiful cultural historic neighbourhood featuring Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, the Vancouver Chinatown Millennium Gate, and many historical buildings.

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The heart of Parq Vancouver is its one-of-a-kind, 30,000 square foot, sixth floor park. This elevated green space rises to greet Vancouver’s natural skyline, with hundreds of native pines and local flora offsetting Parq Vancouver’s carbon footprint and welcoming people to connect with one another.

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Feel alive as you experience the best of British Columbia and views that will take your breath away. Take a 2.9KM hike across mountainous terrain at the Grouse Grind or select from an array of adventurous activities highlighting the beautiful West Coast.

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The Capilano Suspension Bridge is a true west coast rainforest experience, with a thrilling suspension bridge hanging 230 feet above the rushing river below. Explore the nearby forests and Douglas fir trees at this family friendly attraction.

From skiing to mountain biking, Whistler is the perfect place to explore your adventurous side. As one of North Americas largest ski resorts, Whistler offers a beautiful chalet-style pedestrian village great for a day outside of the city. Don’t miss the Peak to Peak Gondola ride for an unforgettable experience.

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Landsea Tours and Adventures provides half-day and full-day excursions around Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Sea to Sky and North Shore.

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Only a 10 minute drive away or easily accessible by bike or boat, discover local artistry and fresh produce at the Granville Island Public Market. Taste your way through Granville Island Public Market on a small-group, gourmet walking tour that's a great introduction to Vancouver food and wine.

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Our 72,000 square-foot world class gaming facility features the latest advancements in gaming in a contemporary and natural light-infused environment, as well as private salons for patrons who enjoy a more discreet gaming experience.

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Explore the Kids Market located on Granville Island for an afternoon of indoor or outdoor play. Situated in a 100 year old factory, the Kids Market includes interactive areas and over 25 shops for toys, dress-up, games, books and more.

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Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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Your favorite, beloved Stanley tumbler just received a beautiful springtime upgrade.

For the first time ever, the brand’s signature drinkware is flanking a fabulous floral design, just in time for Mother’s Day . This exclusive new drop hit the market on April 11 at 10:00 a.m., and we don’t anticipate it being in stock for very long.

Three new colorways are available to add to your cart before the masses add it to their carts in droves: Sorbet Tropic, Frost Tropic and Blue Spruce Tropic, the pink, white and navy trifecta that all comes stamped with an eye-catching floral design. Availability for these newly minted colorways depends on the item.

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What’s more, the noteworthy Quencher Tumbler is available in both 30-ounce and 40-ounce sizes, available for $35 and $45, respectively. It’s the ideal treat-yourself gift to encourage your loved one (or yourself) to up their water intake in the most stylish way possible. Better yet, it’ll keep your drinks ice-cold for at least 24 hours.

Stanley The Mother’s Day Quencher H2.0 40-Ounce Flowstate Tumbler

From mom’s morning walks to the office, the Mother’s Day Quencher H2.0 40-Ounce Flowstate Tumbler is the ideal gift idea for less than $50. Thanks to its double-wall vacuum insulation, it’ll keep your drink incredibly cold. Plus, its stainless steel construction makes sipping sustainable.

As far as the Stanley Quencher goes, its well-made exterior and excellent temperature preservation make it a win-win in my book. Its quality lid and straw are nice features as well, both of which are easy to clean. While it’s quite heavy when completely filled — a surefire weapon, to say the least — it’s worth the buy if you’re looking for a tumbler with a large capacity.

Many of the new collection’s items have already sold out, so we recommend sprinting to your cart ASAP. It’s one of our favorite pieces of drinkware — built with a straw lid to easily sip at your leisure — and the brand’s exterior design is one we can’t stop glossing over.

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