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Vancouver is a metropolis with personality, combining alpine cool with the West Coast’s free spirit. Discover the city's treasures with The Platinum Card® from American Express. Search ‘Amex Platinum’ to find out more.

1.
Four Seasons
Go green

Vancouver isn’t lacking in green space but the rooftop garden at the Four Seasons is – figuratively and literally – a step up from the rest. It’s also a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. Platinum Card Members can enjoy valuable benefits here but if that’s not enough to tempt you perhaps the lure of one of the city’s best seafood restaurants will reel you in.
fourseasons.com/vancouver

2.
Revolver Coffee
Take your best shot

Grab a seat in one of the booths and watch the baristas tinker away. This cosy café in the Downtown prides itself on beans sourced from North American roasters such as Matchstick. Take note: the menu changes frequently.
revolvercoffee.ca

3.
Holt Renfrew
Raise a glass

Whether you’re settling in for an indulgent afternoon or simply browsing for a gift, Holt Renfrew’s glass-fronted space offers a range that never fails to impress. Brands span from Tod’s and Hermès to home talent La Canadienne.
holtrenfrew.com

Four Seasons hotel lobby with reception desk, ornate Asian-inspired artwork, and warm wood paneling.
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Two bartenders prepare cocktails behind a counter at an upscale bar with shelves of spirits and decorative bottles.
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Four Seasons hotel interior with framed botanical artwork above a beige sofa with patterned cushions.
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Interior of Revolver Coffee café with customers at counter and large windows overlooking street.
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Interior of Holt Renfrew boutique with clothing displays, mannequins, and brown leather seating.
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L'Abattoir restaurant storefront in Gastown with brick facade and black signage.
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Waiter serving food on a terrace at Blue Water Café in Vancouver.
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Chef Frank Pabst smiling at Blue Water Café with wine bottles displayed on shelves behind him.
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Plated salmon dish with microgreens, white sauce, and garnish at Blue Water Café.
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Amber cocktail with two dark cherries on a pick, served in a coupe glass with ocean backdrop.
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Bartender presenting a cocktail at L'Abattoir's bar with shelves of spirits behind.
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Diners seated at a bar counter at L'abattoir restaurant with exposed brick walls and shelves of spirits behind.
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Want Apothecary storefront displaying Acne Studios clothing on brass rails with marble flooring.
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Shelves displaying Brown Alchemist cosmetic products in amber glass bottles with white packaging boxes.
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Customer browsing illuminated shelves of shoes and accessories at Want Apothecary boutique.
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Modern lobby lounge with geometric red and black sculpture, fireplace, seating, and large windows overlooking greenery.
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Woman standing in Holt Renfrew boutique entrance with glass doors and modern pendant lighting.
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Server holding a wooden plate of appetizers at Hawksworth restaurant in Vancouver.
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4.
Blue Water Café
Sea change

German chef Frank Pabst has been winning over residents and visitors alike since 2003. Though his menu caters to all tastes, those with a penchant for seafood will feel most at home – the miso-saké glazed sablefish is a house favourite. The warm interior is ideal for a tranquil lunch but feel free to grab a seat on the verdant terrace and soak up the rays.
bluewatercafe.net

5.
L’Abattoir
Behind bars

This Gastown favourite was built on the grounds of Vancouver’s first prison, which has been in continuous operation since the 19th century. Today it serves West Coast plates tempered with French flair alongside an enticing list of cocktails such as the elegant Mitton.
labattoir.ca

6.
Want Apothecary
Lotions and potions

Want Les Essentiels founders Byron and Dexter Peart modelled their boutique on the old-world charm of apothecaries. From the Carrara marble floors to the Verso cosmetics lining the shelves, the space has an inimitable allure.
wantapothecary.com

7.
Hawksworth
Table service

Chef and owner David Hawksworth fashions continental fare from Canadian ingredients. The waiting list can be a scramble but Platinum’s Concierge* is your ticket to a table, as well as a complimentary amuse bouche and pre-dessert to tempt the palate.
hawksworthrestaurant.com

8.
Lobby Lounge
Like a rolling stone

Fairmont’s Lounge Bar hums with melody seven days a week but is best enjoyed in the wee hours over a final cocktail. Grab a house-classic Vancouver Club and pull up a pew at the Bob Dylan-inspired tables.
lobbyloungerawbar.com

Search ‘Amex Platinum’ to find out more

*Terms and conditions:
There is no cost to you for services that a concierge performs on your behalf, although you are responsible for any purchases, fees and shipping charges you authorise to be charged to your Card account. American Express reserves the right to note profile and preference data for servicing and marketing purposes and is not responsible for notifying a restaurant of food allergies.

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