Ask the crew: flight attendant Cynthia Lam on Vancouver

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. 

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. 

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.