{"id":3860,"date":"2025-07-24T14:42:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synstwinsfins.com\/?p=3860"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:42:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:42:22","slug":"vancouver-bc-did-not-disappoint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/synstwinsfins.com\/?p=3860","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver BC did not disappoint!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A 5 night stay in Yaletown Vancouver was exactly what this soul needed for decompression. It’s been over a year since my last vacation so this one couldn’t come soon enough. Our family of 5 were joined by the boys’ girlfriends (Riley and Ella) and Emma’s boyfriend Hugo. The 8 of us stayed in a wonderful Yaletown Airbnb, located within walking distance to just about everywhere in downtown Vancouver. It was close to French bakeries, delicious restaurants, a hole in the wall Bagel Shop (the best we’ve ever had), the Skytrain, grocery market and feet away from a 7\/11.<\/p>\n

Our first meal after we arrived was a lunch at Marugame Udon (a place we’ve enjoyed a few times in Hawaii). Great lunch and they served freshly cooked spot prawns. Delicious. Great way to start our culinary adventure.<\/p>\n

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Monday was our food tour. Scotch eggs, Porchetta sandwich at Meat and Bread, Mink chocolate and Miku’s famous aburi sushi. Everything was so good! Dinner was at Sequel. This might have been the best dinner we had in Vancouver.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday we embarked on a bicycle tour of the city. It was a different way to experience the city and it was enjoyed by all. Dinner at Banana Leaf Malaysian Restaurant.<\/p>\n

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Wednesday took us to Mission BC for dinosaurs. The last time we fished there, the boys landed a large sturgeon and we wanted to go to shore to take a picture with it. The guide said the water levels were too high and that it would not be possible. This year our guide accommodated our wish and we got some great pics from shore. What an exhilarating experience to hold a 7 foot dino in its environment.\u00a0 Dinner was at Kamei Royale.<\/p>\n

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Afternoon Tea at the Fairmont Hotel was the main attraction for the Thursday. The “tea room” was a beautiful indoor “garden”. A wonderful selection of sweet and savory treats were devoured by all. Dinner was at Tableau.<\/p>\n

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The boys and I had to revisit Fanny Bay Oyster House after dinner. Their Sunseeker Oysters were the bomb!<\/p>\n

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And so another vacation in the books. This was the first time we had a group of 8. I initially thought getting reservations for that many everynight may be difficult. No issues at all. Our Airbnb was perfect for the group. We all hung out in the main living room\/dining room and watched Love Island most nights….well, the kids watched, I went to bed.<\/p>\n

The consensus from the gang for this trip was a 10\/10. I agree. It’s heartwarming for me to have all the kids together with their significant others. I work and save for times like this. I’m already looking forward to next years adventure, wherever that may be.<\/p>\n

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