
(Make no mistake, though, the amenities are ultramodern, including PlugShare electric car parking!)įortify yourself with an Afternoon Tea to Go from Notch 8 (including a kid-friendly combo with peanut butter sammies and lemon meringue waffle cone from the in-house pastry shop) before exploring the elegant landmarks of Vancouver. Complimentary BMW bike rentals are available for registered hotel guests, or you can rent an eBike, which includes a refuel package with a bottle of water, fresh fruit and a house-made power bar.ĭowntown Vancouver is a short 30-minute drive from the airport, but Fairmont Hotel Vancouver and its art deco-inspired Notch8 restaurant take you on a glamorous trip back in time. Spend a restful, quiet night, then enjoy cycling along scenic local trails, exploring beach parks and the shore of the mighty Fraser River.

Pacific northwest road trip plus#
Treats like deviled egg salad and shrimp savory tart, rye bread with truffle cream cheese, plus sweets from macarons to blueberry cheesecake and Lot 35 tea make a soft landing for any weary traveler. Time your arrival before 4:30 pm to catch Fairmont Vancouver Airport’s Afternoon Tea (from 2 pm weekdays and from 1 pm weekends). Home to more than a nature conservation area and lush parks, Sea Island, where Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is located, makes the deep blue Pacific a gorgeous backdrop for many landings.

Here are the top stops with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, from Richmond to Whistler, British Columbia. From touchdown at the airport on Sea Island to the tip of the Sea-to-Sky Highway, there are many ways to savor a Fairmont-inspired road trip this summer on Canada’s sunny West Coast.
