Rick Antonson is CEO of Tourism Vancouver and has written two travel books: Route 66 Still Kicks and To Timbuktu For a Haircut.
Hitting up the PNE is a must-do in our family, as its a tradition for many Vancouverites. I worked there selling hot dogs at the old Empire Stadium and parking cars at the Fair when I was a teenager. My dad also worked there for years as a building manager.
Beaches are a signature of Vancouver and once a year we must all put our feet in the ocean.
Go for a hike on the North Shore mountains. Before the snow hits the local mountains I love to get out and enjoy the hiking that makes our city one of the worlds most unique. And what better way to cap off your hike than with a plate of nachos at the top of Grouse Mountain or a beer at Cypress Creek Lodge.
Sit on a sunny patio with a book and sip a glass of wine or strong coffee.
Take your grandkids out to explore the citys attractions. I feel like a kid again myself taking the little ones to the Vancouver Aquarium, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Lookout and the citys many wonderful parks and gardens.
