01.15.2024

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🚗 No wrong turns

The ultimate road trip to Vancouver, BC

The city where the mountains meet the sea. | Photo by @jw.klee

Itching to get out of town, Seattleites? Skip those pesky airport security lines and jump in your car for a road trip to Vancouver, BC instead. From Granville Island to bison burgers at Salmon n’ Bannock — we’re spilling all the details on how to have an unforgettable time in Rain City.

📍 Essential info

Drive time: ~3 hours
Year city was established: 1886
Est. population: 675,218

This is one of the prettiest spots at the Capilano Suspension Bridge, but there’s even more stunning views coming up.
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Photo by @lisanixonphotos

🎟️ Experience

Stanley Park
If it’s a nice day out, we recommend renting a bike and cruising around this 400-hectacre park. There are beaches, mountain views, well-kept gardens, lagoons, and the Vancouver Seawall.

Capilano Suspension Bridge
Visitors can wind through the rainforest canopy and across a big canyon that will give those with even the sturdiest of nerves a bit of butterflies.

🍔 Eat

Salmon n’ Bannock
This restaurant is owned and operated by members of the First Nations. Fill up on bison pot roast, bannock tacos, and smoked sablefish.

Maruhachi Ra-men
If the bowl’s delectable presentation doesn’t win you over, its creamy chicken broth definitely will. Chow down on gyoza while you’re at it.

Pro tip: If you don’t mind traveling outside of Vancouver a bit, Richmond is chockfull of incredible restaurants.

🏨 Stay

The Skydeck Penthouse
Uh, there’s not more to say other than “it’s got a private rooftop hot tub.” Have fun with that.

The Burrard
When this hotel originally opened in 1956, it did so during the rising car culture of the time. The Burrard leans into that history with its retro styling while offering new amenities like a community fire pit, ping pong tables, free bike and e-bike rentals, and restaurant.

More travel tips

Asked

What kind of travel do you hope to do more of in 2024?

A. Roadtripping
B. Cruising
C. Adventure (backpacking, skydiving, etc.)
D. Luxury trips

Come fly with me

Events

Monday, Jan. 15

MLK Jr.'s Dream Unfinished: March and Rally | Monday, Jan. 15 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave., Seattle | Free | Join others wishing to keep Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream alive in a rally and march through the neighborhood.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

Jo Segura and Julia Quinn | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle | Free | Hear from two celebrated local romance novelists: Segura wrote “Raiders of the Lost Heart” (an Indiana Jones-inspired tale) and Quinn wrote the astoundingly successful “Bridgerton.”

Wednesday, Jan. 17

Restore & Be with Mo | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | Inside, 1313 Fourth Ave., Seattle | $20 | Relax and get stretching to soothing R&B music from past and present artists.
PaperSpace: Come Craft, Collage, and Create | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Slip Gallery, 2301 First Ave., Seattle | Free | Make cool stuff while mingling with new friends. Supplies will be provided.

Thursday, Jan. 18

Fact & Fiction: The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-10 p.m. | National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St., Seattle | $4-$8 | “Advice is a dangerous gift,” but learn about the Nordic and Norse influences from the blockbuster fantasy series, anyway.

Events calendar here

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Health

This clinic is providing free dental, medical, and vision care February 15-18

The clinic is also searching for volunteers to fill a range of functions and shifts during the event. | Photo provided by Seattle Center

One of the most significant (and free) healthcare events in the Pacific Northwest — Seattle/King County Clinic — is returning for its ninth year, providing free dental, medical, and vision care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare.

Clinic organizers are still in need of volunteers, including additional dental, medical, and eye care professionals, social workers, health insurance navigators, interpreters, and general support volunteers (ages 18+).

This year’s clinic will be held Thursday, Feb. 15-Sunday, Feb. 18 at Seattle Center.

Learn more

News Notes

Sports

More football coach drama incoming — UW head coach Kalen DeBoer recently accepted an offer from Alabama to fill Nick Saban’s role now that the iconic coach is retiring. University of Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch will take over our crew of Huskies. (The Athletic)

Transit

Former Bellevue Transportation Director Goran Sparrman is now the new interim Sound Transit CEO. His tenure has been approved for one year while the board searches for a permanent hire. (Seattle Times)

Today Is

Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Government offices, library branches + schools will be closed in observance. Check out the Seattle Times’ list of service days + events to honor the day. (Seattle Times)

Arts

A fire in Pioneer Square spread into Davidson Galleries over the weekend, damaging artworks by names like Rembrandt and Picasso. The Seattle Fire Department ruled the fire as accidental. At least two etchings by the famous artists are among the other 50-75 damaged artworks. (Seattle Times)

Coming Soon

Feeling spicy? A new hot chicken joint is coming to Seattle in June. Houston TX Hot Chicken plans to take over a 2,500-sqft space at 101 Denny Way near the Seattle Center by June. This will be the chain’s second location in Washington. (Puget Sound Business Journal)

Community

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has opened submissions for its Neighborhood Matching Fund, which supports grassroots projects that contribute to the community. The fund will provide up to $50,000 to recipients. Applications are open until March 11.

Try This

Oh snap. Submissions are now open for our SEAtoday Picture of the Year contest. To participate, submit a local photo that you took in 2023 by Wednesday, Jan. 17. Make a submission for the chance to win a $25 gift card to our online marketplace, Six & Main.

Giveaway

Make a donation towards veterans’ and children’s charities + you could win a RAM 3500 HD truck in the Big Diesel Truck Dream Giveaway. Double your entries with code 6AMCITY.*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

I got to visit Vancouver for the first time a few years ago (before my move out here to the West Coast) and I was totally taken aback by how beautiful it was. It reminded me a lot of Bangkok (I visited in 2018) in the architectural style of the skyscrapers. It’s such a neat city to have right there almost in our backyard.

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