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    Cathay Pacific

    Ask the crew: flight attendant Cynthia Lam on Vancouver

    Cathay Pacific flight attendant Cynthia Lam shares her favourite spots for those visiting Vancouver, the city she grew up in
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    I grew up in Vancouver. Besides my family and friends, there’s a lot of good food, and the British Columbia scenery is just amazing. 

    Cathay Pacific flight attendant Cynthia Lam

    Credit: Cynthia Lam

    Must-do 

    There’s Stanley Park , right in the middle of downtown. It’s a 400-hectare urban park filled with trails, beaches and local wildlife. You can walk, bike or drive through it – I took my wedding photos there. There’s also Granville Island , which isn’t actually an island – it once used to be an industrial area, but now it’s been converted into a hip district with restaurants, theatres, shops and markets. 

    Oysters at Vancouver Shellfish public market

    Credit: Cynthia Lam

    Must-eat

    If you enjoy seafood, you’re in luck – Vancouver’s seafood is fantastic. I like the Fanny Bay Oyster Bar downtown at the Vancouver Shellfish public market, where you can eat freshly shucked oysters from the west coast.  

    Must-pack 

    It can get quite dry in Vancouver, in both the summer and the winter. I always bring a hydrating toner or mist to spray on top of my makeup, just to keep my skin hydrated. 

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    Country / Region
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    Country / Region
    Canada
    Time zone
    GMT -07:00/08:00
    Currency
    CAD
    Airport code
    YVR
    Language
    English, French
    Climate
    Oceanic
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