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11 Reasons Why Vancouver and New York make the Perfect Couple

Embark on a two-nation vacation with Air Canada today and cross two of the world's great cities off your bucket-list on one trip. In case you need convincing, read on.

Embark on a two-nation vacation with Air Canada today and cross two of the world’s great cities off your bucket-list on one trip. In case you need convincing, read on.

Vancouver is to New York City what yin is to yang.

In the former, you’ll discover nature, wildlife and a laid-back lifestyle; in the latter, you’ll be immersed in colourful urban communities and swept up by the frenetic energy of the streets.

It’s pretty much the ideal itinerary for Aussies keen on combining the best of these two worlds – East and West.

And with Air Canada flights to Vancouver matching up nicely with flights to New York, getting to this convenient gateway to North America will be the easy part.

In true comfort and style, of course, with Air Canada introducing a Premium Economy product for the first-time ever on its daily non-stop flights to Vancouver ex Sydney, and soon-to-be non-stop Dreamliner service from Brisbane.

But in case you need further convincing, here are 11 reasons why visits to Vancouver and NYC with Air Canada make the perfect two-nation vacation.

 

1. You can chuck on your hiking shoes in Vancouver and dancing shoes in NYC.

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Explore the wilderness just outside Vancouver, such as the Pacific Spirit Park and Stawamus Chief.

And then dance the night away at the Black Flamingo and Output in the Big Apple.

 

2. You can brunch at the cozy cafes in Vancouver and dine at Michelin star restaurants in NYC.

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Stop off for brunch at the Teahouse in Stanley Park, and then make a dinner reservation at the world-renowned Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare – the borough’s only three Michelin-starred restaurant.

Pro tip: you’ll need to book in advance to score a table at this classy joint.

 

3. You can explore the pubs of Gastown and the bars of Greenwich Village.

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Head down to Gastown in Vancouver and have a drink or two at the Steamworks Brewing Company and The Portside Pub.

Then amble around Greenwich Village and stop at Madame X for a cocktail under the red lights.

 

4. You can listen to the best alternative music in Vancouver and the best Hip Hop in NYC.

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Check out the live music at Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom for your grunge fix.

Then channel your inner Tupac at the East Village’s Webster Hall, one of NYC’s biggest night spots which regularly hosts notable rap talent.

 

5. You can tick off wildlife in Vancouver and nightlife in NYC.

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Spot bears, moose and whales in BC on a wildlife tour, and then spot hipsters, fashionistas and real New Yorker’s on the Big Apple’s neon-lit streets.

 

6. You can sip on locally roasted coffee in Vancouver and finish off with a night-cap in NYC.

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Welcome the day over a hot latte at JJ Bean in Vancouver, one of the hundreds of cozy cafes in town, and then get ready for bed by sipping cognac at The NoMad Library on Broadway.

 

7. You can eat fresh seafood in Vancouver and awesome fast food in NYC.

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Amble down one of Vancouver’s numerous seafood markets and stop for a bite to eat at a market-side stall. Fresh lobster and salmon anyone?

Then feast on all that’s not good for you in NYC – from burgers, to dogs, to pizza. Remember: it’s not fast food, it’s good food served quickly.

 

8. You can late-night snack on poutine in Vancouver and hot dogs in NYC.

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Satiate those late-night hunger pangs in Vancouver with a plate of poutine (french fries and cheese curds topped with a light brown gravy).

When in NYC, don’t leave NYC without devouring at least one DBGB Dog at the DBGB Kitchen downtown. Heaven in a bun.

 

9. You can ride the Sea to Sky gondola in Vancouver and the subway in NYC.

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Be rewarded with 360-degree views over Howe Sound, the majestic coastal forest and surrounding mountains on the Sea to Sky gondola in Vancouver.

Then get under NYC’s skin by riding its 24-hour subway system to get around – it’s what the locals do.

 

10. You can cycle in Stanley Park in Vancouver and then go for a run in Central Park in NYC.

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Do a cycling tour in Vancouver’s green lung and then work off those NYC hot dogs on a run through Central Park.

Sign up for a NYC running tour if you want to learn whilst you exercise.

 

11. You can scale mountains in Vancouver and sky scrapers in NYC.

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Trek the 90-minute Grouse Grind on Grouse Mountain – affectionately referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster” – in Vancouver, but take the elevator up to the observation deck of world-famous The Empire State building, 102-stories of concrete and steel located in Midtown Manhattan.

Convinced yet?

Vancouver is a convenient gateway to North America for Australian travellers, with Air Canada offering daily non-stop flights ex Sydney to Vancouver that connect seamlessly with direct flights to NYC.

Combine that with the introduction of Air Canada’s new non-stop Dreamliner service from Brisbane to Vancouver to start in June this year, and now even more Aussies have the chance to tick two of these great cities off their bucket-lists.

In total comfort in style too, thanks to cabin upgrade slated to begin in May this year, including the introduction of a Premium Economy product for the first-time ever.

So are you convinced the Vancouver and New York make the perfect couple?

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