Virtuoso Insights - February/March 2009 - (Page 35) Clockwise from far left: a trolley rolls past Gastown’s historic “flatiron house,” built in 1908; old timer: the world’s first steam-powered clock; totem poles in Stanley Park; snowshoeing in Cypress Provincial Park; and the Roedde House Museum, the former home of Vancouver's first bookbinder, Gustav Roedde. doWnToWn Bordered by a scenic waterfront and the world-famous Stanley Park, Vancouver boasts a spectacularly dramatic downtown. Most visitors and locals alike head straight for world-renowned Robson Street, a full five blocks’ worth of fashion, top-rated restaurants, and trendy gathering spots. Roxy Cabaret 932 Granville Street For more than 20 years, this Vancouver institution has served up high-energy live music, high-octane cocktails, and hangers-on for the city’s A-listers who congregate here. Roots 1001 Robson Street Pick up a toasty sweater, hoodie, or scarf from Canada’s favorite comfortwear brand and proud outfitter for the U.S. Olympic team. WeST end High-rises and historic Edwardians, urban gardens and über-hip shops, English Bay Beach and endless charm — they all make the West End one of Vancouver’s most sought-after addresses. Begin on Denman Street and just start wandering, taking the time to browse the many bookstores and to stop at a sidewalk café. Lumière 2551 West Broadway Wunderkind Chef Dale MacKay, protégé of Gordon Ramsay, has taken the helm at the only freestanding Relais Gourmand restaurant in all of Canada. Roedde house museum Barclay Heritage Square Get a glimpse into Vancouver’s elegant past in this restored Victorian mansion, one of nine historic homes located within a unique park site. More Vancouver on page 36 P 35 Virtuoso insights ©Rich Wheater/Gettyimages ©Travel ink/Gettyimages
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