Must See Sights and Landmarks in Panorama Area

"Some people say the Marine Building may be the most impressive example of Art Deco architecture in Canada. Completed in 1930, its interior and exterior both feature marine symbols in the stonework and brass fixtures. Its exterior, which resembles a tiered wedding cake, was also shown regularly in the hit TV series Smallville,as it symbolized the Daily Planet headquarters."

"Photo: https://forbiddenvancouver.ca   /2018/05/18/the-marine-building/. I consider the Marine Building to be one of the most exquisite examples of Art Deco today. This 22-storey construction is considered by many to be one of the most well-preserved and significant edifices from the 1920s."

"You don’t have to go Miami to experience art-deco architecture. As a matter of fact, you don’t even have to leave the city. The Marine Building is a giant skyscraper located in the core of downtown Vancouver."

"Just as New York has its Madison Avenue and London has its Knightsbridge, Vancouver has Robson Street, the best shopping district in British Colombia. Named after a provincial premier, Robson Street has been attracting shoppers like honey draws flies since the late 1800s. Robson Street has more than just fashionable shops and upscale boutiques."

"Spend the rest of the afternoon on the city’s famous shopping strip, Robson Street, or familiarize yourself with the works of British Columbia’s best known artist, Emily Carr, at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Finish off the day with dinner at a restaurant with a view of Vancouver’s majestic mountains."

"Known for its international flair and heart-of-downtown location, Robson Street is nicknamed Vancouver’s Rodeo Drive for its big-name luxury boutiques concentrated around the intersection at Alberni Street. A short walk from its core is the..."

"Exhibiting views of the entire area, the Vancouver Lookout is the perfect way to see firsthand the entire wonder of Vancouver, right from the heart of the city. As you are whisked skyward on the outside of the building aboard a glass-walled elevator your views will begin to open up. Once at the top of the observation deck prepare yourself for the breathtaking 360-degree views, complete with a guided tour of Vancouver's most iconic landmarks and fascinating facts."

"Take the shuttle back to Canada Place and spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Gastown and Chinatown on foot, starting with a stop at the Vancouver Lookout. Gastown is Vancouver’s oldest neighborhood, and is home to plenty of boutique and brand name shops, cute cafes and charming architecture. Don’t miss the iconic Gastown Steam Clock, where pretty much every tourist has to take a photo (myself included). Continue wandering until you arrive in Chinatown."

"Halfway along Water Street, the oddly popular Steam Clock is a tourist magnet that lures the cameras with its tooting steam whistle. Built in 1977, the clock's mechanism is actually driven by electricity; only the pipes on top are steam fueled (reveal that to the patiently waiting tourists and you might cause a riot). It sounds every 15 minutes and marks each hour with little whistling symphonies."

"Our final stop, near our dinner location, was the famous, still functional, Clock Tower. According to the panel underneath it, it is the first steam powered clock in the world."

"A working steam clock, one of only a few in the world, located in Vancouver's Victorian Gastown. Vancouver, British Columbia"

"The Museum of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia is a must-see for anyone who wants to learn more about native peoples of the world, including British Columbia’s Northcoast Indians who are known as First Nations. Founded in 1949, the museum houses 38,000 ethnological items and more than 500,000 archaeological objects. Wonderful examples of huge totem poles, used by Northcoast natives to tell stories, can be found here as well as implements used by all indigenous peoples in their daily lives."

"The Museum of Anthropology is home to the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, including his famous cedar sculpture, The Raven and the First Men. The museum allows you to explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world, including magnificent carvings, weavings and contemporary art. Explore the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries where more than 10,000 objects from across the globe are on show."

"But with courses going online and very few students staying in residence, there’s never been a quieter time to stroll the grounds of this world-class university. Parking is even easier with the main competition reduced to sun worshippers heading to Wreck Beach. There are more squirrels than students traversing the grassy areas off the principal pedestrian arteries, East Mall, Main Mall and West Mall so it’s safe to wander without feeling too old."

"Gastown, named after 'Gassy' Jack Deighton - a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barman who opened the area's first saloon in 1867 - Gastown is where Vancouver began. A self-guided walk will reveal the area's colourful history."

"Photo: https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/2016/07/09/ history-of-metro-vancouver-city-hall-1936/. Since I live in Fairview, every time that I have to take the skytrain, I have to pass right in front of this marvelous Art Deco building that serves as city hall; its massive white structure is visible from all over Vancouver and it is still used today as the city’s council home. Located on 12th Avenue, the building was ordered by the Vancouver Civic Building Committee and designed by architect Fred Townley."

"You probably wouldn't think to visit Kerrisdale for authentic sushi but once you know about it, you will keep coming back. This little family-owned restaurant offers a large variety of fresh seafood as well as some other Japanese restaurant staples and it's likely the most affordable place to go to when you are craving the Real Deal. They are currently open for take-out only and there's a bit of a wait for the orders, but trust us when we say this- it's worth it!"

"Kerrisdale’s sushi gem covers all the classics, and their more inventive additions are appetizing and authentic (no deep-fried, cream cheese-stuffed California rolls here). Try the triple salmon roll—with B.C.’s star fish both raw and smoked, plus roe for good measure, and the ume mirugai for a taste of geoduck with tangy plum paste. Pressed (battera) sushi and grilled dishes (like the tuna collar) also shine."

"A post shared by N✌🏻 (@eatingspaces) on Oct 29, 2019 at 11:28am PDT. This Kerrisdale sushi spot offers affordable sushi and sashimi in a cozy atmosphere. Described often as a hidden gem in Vancouver, Ajisai has some delicious — and Insta-worthy — dishes such as a quail egg-topped roll."

"Staff are awesome and fun to be around they really make the experience joyful. By far the best sushi I have had on the Nort..."

"Raisu is a Japanese restaurant that carries delicious options for vegans!. I had to preorder this Vegan Bento in advance, and the result was a delicious selection of vegan selections which I gladly ate with a side of plantbased miso soup and rice!. This may have been one of my favourite meals in Vancouver – I loved the elegant decor of the restaurant, the uniqueness of each little dish in my bento box, the area where the restaurant is located and the price of this bento was not so bad either."

"Overseen by former Kingyo chef Shogo Takenaka, Raisu specializes in teishoku, a set meal of fried meat cutlets or fish, served on a tray that comes with rice, miso soup, and pickled vegetables. In addition, Raisu also offers bento boxes, udon noodles, sizzling hot-stone rice bowls and a variety of sushi platters. The chefs prepare each dish with Japanese traditions of cooking in mind and each dish comes in affordable portion sizes."

"The lowdown: A casual favourite from owners of Suika, Raisu is known for its teishoku cuisine: a set meal of either fried meat cutlets or fish, sided by miso soup, pickled vegetables and rice. It also serves up stellar sushi, rice bowls, udon and myriad more tapas-style plates. Don’t miss out on: Start with some yuzu tuna tataki with ponzu jelly, then dive into a tonkatsu teishoku box of panko-crusted deep-fried pork."

"Here, we have the Vancouver International Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, better known as Centre A. This gallery strives to put Asian artists at the forefront and promote Asian visual creativity to the public. Centre A wants you to walk through the gallery and spark critical conversations that will get your mind running through each exhibit you view. And it isn’t out of the ordinary for an Asian art museum to exist."

"Come find us on the 2nd floor of #268Keefer 🎉 #RunghMeansColour. A post shared by Centre A (@centre_a) on Feb 10, 2018 at 7:45pm PST. Located at the heart of Chinatown, Centre A Gallery addresses questions related to Asia-Canada relations and Asian diasporic perspectives."

"This gallery, in the heart of downtown Vancouver is dedicated to contemporary Indigenous Northwest Coast Art and honours Haida artist, Bill Reid and his contribution to the art world. Bill Reid was a master goldsmith, carver, sculptor and acclaimed writer. The Bill Reid Gallery is a small, intimate museum with exhibits presented with video interviews and insights."

"Photo courtesy of Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art (Facebook). Bill Reid is a national treasure and is known as a very talented Haida master goldsmith, sculptor, writer, carver and spokesman. Though his life ended in 1998, his legacy lives on in the small gallery in downtown Vancouver."