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Mid-century accommodations Built in 1948 by an ex Marine inspired by his time in the Pacific during World War II, the Polynesian-themed Waldorf Hotel and its Tiki Bar (designed by Mercer & Mercer) were a sensation in Vancouver during the 1950s and 60s and are making a comeback thanks to a recent extensive renovation. The colorful East Vancouver property holds Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations The Burrard Motor Inn, centrally located in downtown Vancouver across from St. Paul’s Hospital, opened its doors to guests in 1956 as a typical 3-story, garden courtyard-style motel. Today, now known as The Burrard, its a hip, retro boutique hotel that’s been freshened up a lot since the days of Elvis and The Beatles, yet still retains that Read more...
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Mid-century accommodations When the Bayshore Inn opened on Vancouver’s Coal Harbour waterfront in March, 1961, it represented a new modern direction for the city. Built on reclaimed tidal flats near Stanley Park, the $6 million luxury hotel opened with 308 rooms overlooking the harbour and North Shore mountains. Designed by Vancouver architect Reno C. Negrin in the International Style of Read more...



