Vancouver

Vancouver, which is beautifully surrounded by water on three sides and nestled alongside the coast, was always proud of its multiculturalism; it is the third largest enclave outside the Orient; visiting the Sun Yat-Sen (Chinese Garden) is a must and saves yourself a ticket to Tokyo. Talking about Japan, try out Tojo's for the best sushi in town. What about whale watching? Yes, you are right on Stubes Island located on the North-eastern tip of Vancouver Island. Jonstone Strait is the seasonal home of the world's largest concentration of orcas (killer whales) from late June throughout the winter months. You are shoot up? So plan your trip to Vancouver in 2010 when the Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games are hold and explore this wonderful piece of earth.

Gourmet Restaurants

The definite guide for food lovers and those who want to become one!

WEST RESTAURANT

It is not surprising that "West" won the best restaurant award in 2005, 2006 and 2007; the restaurant stands for high standard reign and detail, the cooking is fine art and every meal you get is memorable and all this without being stuffy or stiff; the credo at west is simple: "true to our region, true to the season." the menu changes three to four times a week; for the ultimate dining experience, try one of the season tasting menus - a multi course progression through the best "West" has to offer; but if you are really into cooking, reserve one of the two "chef tables" adjacent to the kitchen with its executive chef Warren Geraghty, which culinary vision is an evervolving process: "the fact that i can learn as much tomorrow as i did on the first day i walked into a kitchen, inspires me to keep questioning, discovering and improving"