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BEST WESTERN PLUS Sands
1755 Davie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 1W5Phone: 604/682-1831 | Fax: 604/682-3546
Choose this affordable Vancouver hotel and enjoy stunning views, friendly staff and being near English Bay, downtown and Stanley Park.
Enjoy all that Downtown Vancouver has to offer-from museums and galleries to boutiques and cafes, you'll be near it all while staying at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Sands. Those looking for discovery and wonder during their stay can visit the nearby Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Pacific Mineral Museum, Macmillan Planetarium and Maritime Museum.
Guests will also delight in the charming natural surroundings, such as Stanley Park, English Bay and English Bay Beach, Lacarno Beach and Grouse Mountain. Looking for some retail therapy? Granville Island, Robson Street and Pacific Center are all a short distance from this Vancouver hotel.
Those on business are ensured that they can make the most of their trip, as Financial district, St. Paul's Hospital and the Vancouver Convention Centre are all close by. You can also do business at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Sands in one of our meeting rooms. Travel with ease - Vancouver International Airport is just 15 kilometers away.
You'll feel right at home in the spacious, clean rooms - all offering cable satellite television with Pay-per-view, free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, room service, a desk and much more. With many of the rooms just steps to English Bay, guests can feel relaxed and serene even amongst busy Downtown Vancouver.
Don't want to leave your four-legged friend at home? Pets are also welcome at this 100% smoke-free Vancouver hotel. Relax in the dry sauna, cocktail lounge or coffee shop. You're welcome to enjoy many other amenities, such as an exercise facility, a business center and an ever-changing lineup of entertainment. You'll never have to travel far for a delicious meal - we also offer an onsite restaurant.
Local Events Worth Considering:
January 2012
Explosively funny, a deeply affecting study of alienation and the redemptive power of love. At the Pacific Theatre in Vancouver.
February 2012
A story of courage and strength based on the remarkable life of the nurse who became "Florence Nightingale" of the North. In Vancouver.
Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, in Vancouver.
A one day event where teams of two people race around the downtown and surrounding area of Vancouver for a chance to win a diamond.
The largest public tea exhibition in North America. Features tea tastings, tea-food selections, complimentary presentations, and opportunities to purchase tea.
March 2012
Canada and the World's 2nd largest 10KM road race, with a staggering 50 thousands registrants in 2011.
May 2012
A Boston Marathon qualifying event. 42KM and several different options are available for participants.
July 2012
World class fireworks competition, draws over 250 thousands spectators per evening to the West End. Vancouver's largest event with total near a million spectators.
August 2012
With over 10 of thousands spectators in the street of downtown West End following the night of fireworks. In Vancouver.
December 2012
Family fun pre-parade festivities. Enjoy live entertainment, decorate a Gingerbread Man, write a Letter to Santa and more. In downtown Vancouver.
January 2013
The swim has grown from 10 swimmers in 1920 to the new record of 2,246 official entries set in 2011. In Vancouver.
Nearby Attractions:
List All BC AttractionsArt Emporium
The Art Emporium of Vancouver is Canada's oldest art gallery. The gallery was open to the public in 1897 and has continued to be a place for artists to gather and display their work since then. It remains to be a key element in Vancouver's art scene. The Art Emporium has also become an art dealer.
After the Emporium was relocated to South Granville, additional buildings were restored to art galleries, to form what is known as Gallery Row. Enjoy strolling through the galleries to better appreciate British Columbia's art. Check into a comfortable Best Western guest room for a peaceful night's rest, in beautiful Vancouver.
BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
The BC Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, located in central Vancouver showcases a wonderful collection of British Columbia sports artifacts, photographs, interactive exhibits, galleries and displays. Stroll through the 20,000 square foot museum to view exhibits in the 20 galleries and learn about Vancouver and British Columbia's sports history.
Visit the revitalized Hall of Fame to view the Paralympics Inspirations Celebration Gallery, in addition to the Hall of Fame inductees. The Artifact collection boasts of more than 21,000 pieces from the last 100 years. The extensive archival collection also offers a wealth of knowledge for those seeking additional information. Check into one of the several local Best Western hotels, to enjoy comfortable lodging and excellent guest services.
Lulu Island Winery
Open throughout the year, the Lulu Island Winery is one of the largest wineries in Richmond – right in the middle of the Vancouver metropolitan area. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of complimentary tastings of Lulu Island’s many popular wines, including table wines, fruit wines, and icewines all made on site.
Lulu Island Winery orders both grapes and berries from Okanagan Valley and Fraser Valley, bringing Richmond visitors the best British Columbia has to offer. Bring back some Lulu Island wines to a Best Western hotel in Richmond, Vancouver, or Burnaby – a short and scenic drive from Lulu Island Winery.
Richmond Nature Park
Free to the public throughout the year, the Richmond Nature Park is must-do for those looking for outdoor adventure in Richmond and the Vancouver metropolitan area. A beautiful 200-acre spot of southern British Columbia, Richmond Nature Park has everything from an educational and interpretive Nature House to seven total kilometers of hiking trails.
Bird watchers, keep an eye out for hummingbirds in the spring, and owls and northern migratory birds in the fall at the Richmond Nature Park. See the natural side of Vancouver during your time in the city, and settle into to a Best Western hotel in Richmond, Vancouver, or Burnaby.
