• The Coast Mountains can be seen throughout Vancouver.vancouver landscape image by Patrick Scheffer from Fotolia.com
  
  Host to the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Vancouver is a busy city located in the southwestern area of British Columbia in Canada. Whether you're traveling to go fishing in the quaint town of Horseshoe Bay in Western Vancouver, visiting artists' studios at the Granville Street Bridge or taking in the panoramic views of the mountains at Jericho Beach, there are a variety of outdoor, family-friendly activities in the Vancouver area.
  
  

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

• Located in the center of Vancouver, the 556 guest rooms in the five-story Fairmont Hotel Vancouver includes Internet access, newspapers, bathrobes and mini bars. Suite rooms include dining rooms, fireplaces and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. A business center, on-site lounge and a health club with an indoor swimming pool, sauna and fitness center add to the amenities. The hotel's restaurant, Griffins Restaurant, offers a buffet-style dining experience.
  
  Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
  900 W. Georgia St.
  Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6C2W6
  604-684-3131
  fairmont.com
  
  

Horseshoe Bay Motel

• Located in West Vancouver, Horseshoe Bay Motel provides 22 smoke-free guest rooms with complimentary Internet access, small sitting areas and kitchenettes. Pets may stay in guest rooms with advanced notice. Amenities include a business center with a computer and easy bus access into Vancouver. The motel is situated near local restaurants including Argato Sushi and Bay Moorings Restaurant. The motel accepts all major credit cards.
  
  Horseshoe Bay Motel
  6588 Royal Ave.
  West Vancouver, B.C., Canada V7W2B6
  604-921-7454
  horseshoe-bay-motel.com
  
  

Sylvia Downtown Vancouver Hotel

• Constructed in 1912, the pet-friendly Sylvia Downtown Vancouver Hotel offers 120 guest rooms and suites with living areas, complimentary Internet access and views of the English Bay or Stanley Park. Some rooms also offer kitchens and multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Rollaway beds and cribs are available upon request. The hotel offers meeting facilities that can accommodate up to 30 guests. The on-site restaurant, Bistro, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and prepares seafood and local cuisines. Reservations are recommended at the restaurant.
  
  Sylvia Downtown Vancouver Hotel
  1154 Gilford St.
  Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6G2P6
  604-681-9321
  sylviahotel.com