If Fall Were A Building It Would Be This Must-See Spot In Vancouver

It gets prettier every time you visit. 🍂
Sylvia Hotel In Vancouver If Autumn Were A Building It Would Be This Must-See Landmark
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This fall, you need to grab a PSL and go for a walk along the seawall to The Sylvia Hotel in Vancouver.

It's a storybook-worthy gem by English Bay that's covered in vibrant autumn-hued leaves.

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Built in 1912, the Sylvia Hotel is a city landmark and one of Vancouver’s greatest treasures.


The Sylvia Hotel

It is no wonder it is one of the city's most iconic structures as there are living walls over the entire building change colours.

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Each time you go from September till late October, the foliage will be a more spectacular hue turning from emerald to bright ruby.

So it is time to plan a detour on your afternoon-walk, as this free sight is too pretty to miss.

Via The Sylvia Hotel

The Sylvia Hotel

Price: Free

Address: 1154 Gilford St., Vancouver, BC

Why You Need To Go: You can get epic fall vibes from this eye-catching structure.

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Before you get going, check our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your trip.

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    Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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