What better way to start your Vancouver adventure than by spending time with some of our best known inhabitants? Companies including Prince of Whales, Wild Whales Vancouver, Vancouver Whale Watch, and Steveston Seabreeze Adventures offer intimate tours whisking you out onto the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Georgia where you might see orcas, humpback whales, minke whales, grey whales, porpoises, seals, sea lions, eagles, and a variety of seabirds.

After all of that excitement it's time to take it easy with an indulgent experience at Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Each of its luxury treatment suites offers a "spa within a spa" experience with its own fireplace, private bath, changing area and relaxation lounge.

Alternatively, why not take a stroll down Robson Street, Vancouvers bustling shopping district that's filled with famous designers and independent boutiques.

Tonight you'll wrap your day up with a stunning sunset cruise. Departing from Coal Harbour, just steps from Stanley Park, Vancouver's 1,000-acre urban oasis, you'll board Harbour Cruises' Sunset Dinner Cruise.

Your luxurious ride will take a leisurely tour around the city while you enjoy live music and a West Coast-themed buffet, before settling in for an unforgettable view of the crimson-soaked skies as the sun slowly sets into the Pacific.