National Geographic Traveller (UK)
Vancouver
Framed by snow dusted peaks and the pounding Pacific, Vancouver on Canada’s west coast seems built on drama and diversity. This is a British Columbian city that lives outdoors, where mornings spent kayaking ocean waters or wandering blossom fringed streets can flow into afternoons of skiing, hiking or biking. And with the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, the city’s hotel scene is bringing that same energy indoors. Bold, design led renovations, chic rooftop bars, intimate hideaways and timeless icons prove Vancouver’s hospitality is as wonderfully varied as its surrounding landscapes.