The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (web site, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 604-684-3131) is one of downtown Vancouver’s most notable landmarks, for its stunning old-world architecture set amidst the more modern towers of downtown Vancouver’s business and shopping districts. The hotel’s website describes:

Like the city that surrounds it, [the Hotel] is rich in history, resplendent in natural beauty, vibrant and cosmopolitan.

The Hotel has several restaurants, one of which, Griffin’s, serves a wonderful brunch/lunch buffet. Pictured below is a night-time view of one of the side entrances to the hotel.

Vancouver, BC, Canada is the home to the 2010 Olympic Games (web site). Below is a night-time picture of the official Olympics clock that is counting down the days and minutes leading up to the start of the Olympics. The clock is located in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery at Georgia and Hornby downtown.

The Vancouver Art Gallery (web site) is located at 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, phone 604.662.4719. Be sure to check their web site for current and upcoming exhibitions. Pictured below is a night-time view of the gallery. The Gallery is a great place to visit for tourists and locals alike. By becoming a member you can enjoy unlimited admission to the gallery.

Vancouver Art Gallery – Photo by Geoff Peters