Honeymoon in Vancouver

Vancouver city, though one of the most populous cities of Canada, is also the country’s most livable city. One of the most urbanized centers of North America, Vancouver is famous as the city which hosts a number of important events and conferences. Honeymoon in Vancouver would mean a tour around the city sites and the villages which are rich in scenic beauty and culture. Vancouver is known for its variegated population; archaeologists have traced the presence of human life in the Canada city to more than 10,000 years ago. Therefore a Vancouver vacation also entails an educational tour understanding the native cultures, tradition and people. See your romance blooming as you walk hand in hand with your loved one through the snow covered roads of Vancouver.

Best Time to Visit Vancouver

 

The summer crowd in Vancouver consists of families, honeymooners, children and the youth. Summer starts setting in Vancouver in the month of June and the weather remains pleasant till the month of September, getting cooler with each passing day. While the summer days are warm, the evenings experience subsequently cooler temperatures, making the ambience perfect for a walk down the streets or countryside of Vancouver. The beaches of Vancouver remain crowded with visitor during this time of year; the restaurants, especially the open air eating places serve food at discounted rates to cash in on the tourist demand and carriages operate all over the city throughout the day. You may plan a Vancouver honeymoon in the summer season but do not expect to enjoy private moments with your spouse! Vancouver remains the most crowded from the months of July to September.

If it is privacy that you are looking for on a honeymoon trip, November to April are the months when you must travel to Vancouver. There is constant rainfall and light storms in this time of year; the temperatures also fall to a minimum especially during the evenings and the night, but it is also the time when you will enjoy the best deals in hotels and restaurants. Only a handful of locals will be seen on the streets during this time of year, creating the perfect atmosphere for a romantic honeymoon. Moreover the most important annual events like theaters, music fests and music programs are organized in Vancouver from November to April.

Vancouver is at its natural best in the months of May and October. May is that time of year when the summer season has not completely set in, the best time to get into your swimsuit and take a stroll in the popular nude beach of Vancouver, the Wreck Beach. October also experiences pleasant temperatures thus encouraging tourists to go sunbathing. An ideal honeymoon date would be to go sunbathing on the beaches of Vancouver. Flowers also bloom in the gardens of the city, Vancouver is not wrapped in snow during these months and hotel rates too remain moderate. We would advice all newlyweds to plan a honeymoon trip to Vancouver in May or October.

 

 

Best Ideas for Romance in Vancouver

 

Vancouver is not a much explored city when it comes to romance. Therefore not many honeymoon couples travel to Vancouver to spend that special time together. But Vancouver is also a city that combines the modern with the rustic and has much to be explored by the visitor and the local. We give you the list of things to do and the places to visit in Vancouver when on a honeymoon.

 

• Enjoy the Natural Beauty – Vancouver is a nature lover’s delight. Some of the most picturesque views can be enjoyed sitting in the parks and open spaces of Vancouver. A Vancouver honeymoon package must include a visit to the Third Beach in Stanley Park from where you can enjoy the sight of the setting sun, while also find a secluded corner to spend quality time with your spouse.

   

 

• Go for a Romantic Dinner – No date is complete without good food. Vancouver has some of the most amazing eating places in North America. Try a candlelight dinner at The Observatory located in Grouse Mountain. This restaurant not only serves good quality food, it also provides the best view of the Vancouver skyline. Built at a height of 3700 feet above the level of sea, you can look down and enjoy the forests, the mountains and the sunsets of Vancouver sitting at The Observatory. The interiors ensure romance while you bite into good food and watch the twinkling lights of the Vancouver city far below with your partner.

   

• Take a Ferry Ride – Vancouver is a mountainous region with no sea. But there is water nevertheless and a ferry ride from the city to Victoria will take you through a water body surrounded by mountains from all sides. The ferry trip will also help you to catch a glimpse of islands dotting the waters, like the Gulf Island and the Bowen Island. If you are lucky, you can enjoy a sunset view sitting on the ferry.

• Enjoy Outdoor Activities – If you are interested in outdoor and adventurous activities, you can visit the Whistler Ski Resort in Vancouver. After a round of skiing, you can snuggle against your partner in the resort rooms and enjoy a lovely night.

• Take a Carriage Ride – Horse driven carriages operate all over the city’s boundaries. You can use the services of these carriages during the day or the night and take a city tour. The carriage will halt at all important sites of tourist interest. Thus this ride is romantic and also gets you acquainted with the city.

 

 

Hotels in Vancouver, Canada

 

Accommodation of all budget and style is available in Vancouver, Canada. Choose from our list of Vancouver hotels.

• The Fairmont Hotel
  900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
  Ph No. (604)684-3131

   

• Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel
  1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver
  Ph No. (604)331-1000

   

• Granville Island Hotel
  1253 Johnson Street, Vancouver
  Ph No. (604) 683-7373

• OPUS Hotel Vancouver
  322 Davie Street, Vancouver
  Ph No. (604)642-6787

• Pan Pacific Vancouver
  300-999 Canada Place, Vancouver
  Ph No. (604)662-8111

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