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North America · Open jaw · 9 NIGHTS

Pacific Northwest food and aviation

Two bases with one hotel change

Submitted by Northbound Notes
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Route and nights

  1. Portland, Oregon4 nights
  2. Vancouver5 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Keep the two places you most want to see. Verify whether the direct transfer works before dropping the middle stop.

Compare: Rail and possible coach

Trip stats

Trip days
10
Nights
9
Home Bases
2
Scheduled entries
59

Days by place

Vancouver
6
Portland, Oregon
4

Hotels and other stays

Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront · Vancouver
5 nights
The Paramount Hotel · Portland, Oregon
4 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
25
Activity
23
Ground transport
7
Lodging
4

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Portland, Oregon
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Paramount Hotel
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Director Park, Portland, Oregon

    Skip this block if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
Day 2 Portland, Oregon
  1. to · Meal Coffee and breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
  2. to · Activity Walk the Park Blocks and visit the market if it is operating Portland State University, Portland, Oregon

    Check the Portland Farmers Market calendar and move this outing to a market day if it matters to you.

  3. to · Meal Choose lunch at a food cart pod Portland, Oregon

    Check current cart locations and hours before choosing a pod.

  4. to · Activity Walk Tom McCall Waterfront Park Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon
  5. to · Activity Browse a neighborhood food shop or take a coffee break Downtown Portland, Oregon
  6. to · Meal Dinner in the Pearl District Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
Day 3 Portland, Oregon
  1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
  2. to · Activity Browse Powell's City of Books Powell's City of Books, Portland, Oregon

    Pick two sections and check for an event if that would fit the trip.

  3. to · Meal Lunch near Burnside West Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon
  4. to · Ground transport Travel to Southeast Portland Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
  5. to · Activity Choose an independent bookstore or literary event Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon

    Check current locations and hours before heading over.

  6. to · Meal Dinner in Southeast Portland Southeast Portland, Oregon
The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
Day 4 Portland, Oregon
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Washington Park Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

    Check the operating shuttle or transit routes and plan for uphill walking.

  3. to · Activity Visit the Portland Japanese Garden Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

    Check opening hours and the admission policy.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or a packed meal Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

    Check food availability before relying on it.

  5. to · Activity Explore the International Rose Test Garden and nearby park paths International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon

    Check path and weather conditions and keep the route short if needed.

  6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
Day 5 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Downtown Portland, Oregon
  2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The Paramount Hotel
  3. to · Ground transport Travel from Portland, Oregon to Vancouver Portland Union Station

    Check the confirmed through route or connection and official border document requirements. Leave room for a meal and possible border delays. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

  4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

    Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

  5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 6 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver

    Check road, transit, or False Creek ferry service.

  3. to · Activity Browse open Granville Island Public Market stalls Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
  4. to · Meal Choose lunch at the market Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
  5. to · Activity Walk the public island paths and craft storefronts Granville Island, Vancouver

    Check studio hours independently.

  6. to · Ground transport Travel to Kitsilano or back toward downtown Kitsilano, Vancouver
  7. to · Meal Dinner near Kitsilano or the hotel Vancouver, British Columbia
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 7 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Walk Canada Place and its public areas Canada Place, Vancouver
  3. to · Activity Compare the waterfront facades around the convention center Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver

    Use public routes and check event access.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around Coal Harbour Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  5. to · Activity Walk through the public downtown blocks toward the library Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
  6. to · Activity Explore the library's public floors if open Vancouver Public Library Central Branch

    Confirm hours and rooftop access separately.

  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 8 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Walk the public spaces near Robson Square Robson Square, Vancouver
  3. to · Activity Visit Vancouver Art Gallery if open Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver

    Check current location, exhibitions, and opening days.

  4. to · Meal Lunch near the gallery Downtown Vancouver
  5. to · Activity Walk a short public-art route toward the waterfront Downtown Vancouver
  6. to · Activity Explore an open civic plaza or choose an indoor stop Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 9 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Walk Gastown's older commercial streets Gastown, Vancouver
  3. to · Activity Explore Vancouver Chinatown and the Chinese Canadian Museum if open Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver

    Check opening days and choose one museum.

  4. to · Meal Lunch in Chinatown Chinatown, Vancouver
  5. to · Activity Walk the public streets and choose a garden visit if open Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
  6. to · Activity Return toward the public waterfront Vancouver Waterfront
  7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
Day 10 Vancouver
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Coal Harbour Seawall, Vancouver

    Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Coal Harbour, Vancouver

    Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Portland, Oregon

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags The Paramount Hotel
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Director Park, Portland, Oregon

      Skip this block if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
    The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
  2. Day 2

    Portland, Oregon

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon
    1. to · Meal Coffee and breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
    2. to · Activity Walk the Park Blocks and visit the market if it is operating Portland State University, Portland, Oregon

      Check the Portland Farmers Market calendar and move this outing to a market day if it matters to you.

    3. to · Meal Choose lunch at a food cart pod Portland, Oregon

      Check current cart locations and hours before choosing a pod.

    4. to · Activity Walk Tom McCall Waterfront Park Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon
    5. to · Activity Browse a neighborhood food shop or take a coffee break Downtown Portland, Oregon
    6. to · Meal Dinner in the Pearl District Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
    The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
  3. Day 3

    Portland, Oregon

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon
    1. to · Meal Breakfast downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
    2. to · Activity Browse Powell's City of Books Powell's City of Books, Portland, Oregon

      Pick two sections and check for an event if that would fit the trip.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near Burnside West Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon
    4. to · Ground transport Travel to Southeast Portland Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
    5. to · Activity Choose an independent bookstore or literary event Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon

      Check current locations and hours before heading over.

    6. to · Meal Dinner in Southeast Portland Southeast Portland, Oregon
    The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
  4. Day 4

    Portland, Oregon

    America/Los_Angeles Open map for Portland, Oregon
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Washington Park Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

      Check the operating shuttle or transit routes and plan for uphill walking.

    3. to · Activity Visit the Portland Japanese Garden Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon

      Check opening hours and the admission policy.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or a packed meal Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

      Check food availability before relying on it.

    5. to · Activity Explore the International Rose Test Garden and nearby park paths International Rose Test Garden, Portland, Oregon

      Check path and weather conditions and keep the route short if needed.

    6. to · Ground transport Return downtown Downtown Portland, Oregon
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Portland, Oregon
    The Paramount HotelPortland, Oregon
  5. Day 5

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast before checking out Downtown Portland, Oregon
    2. to · Lodging Check out and allow time to reach your departure point The Paramount Hotel
    3. to · Ground transport Travel from Portland, Oregon to Vancouver Portland Union Station

      Check the confirmed through route or connection and official border document requirements. Leave room for a meal and possible border delays. Use the departure and arrival times from your booking.

    4. to · Lodging Check in after reaching the new base Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront

      Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.

    5. to · Meal Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  6. Day 6

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver

      Check road, transit, or False Creek ferry service.

    3. to · Activity Browse open Granville Island Public Market stalls Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
    4. to · Meal Choose lunch at the market Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
    5. to · Activity Walk the public island paths and craft storefronts Granville Island, Vancouver

      Check studio hours independently.

    6. to · Ground transport Travel to Kitsilano or back toward downtown Kitsilano, Vancouver
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Kitsilano or the hotel Vancouver, British Columbia
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  7. Day 7

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Walk Canada Place and its public areas Canada Place, Vancouver
    3. to · Activity Compare the waterfront facades around the convention center Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver

      Use public routes and check event access.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Coal Harbour Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    5. to · Activity Walk through the public downtown blocks toward the library Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
    6. to · Activity Explore the library's public floors if open Vancouver Public Library Central Branch

      Confirm hours and rooftop access separately.

    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  8. Day 8

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Walk the public spaces near Robson Square Robson Square, Vancouver
    3. to · Activity Visit Vancouver Art Gallery if open Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver

      Check current location, exhibitions, and opening days.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the gallery Downtown Vancouver
    5. to · Activity Walk a short public-art route toward the waterfront Downtown Vancouver
    6. to · Activity Explore an open civic plaza or choose an indoor stop Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  9. Day 9

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near the hotel Downtown Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Walk Gastown's older commercial streets Gastown, Vancouver
    3. to · Activity Explore Vancouver Chinatown and the Chinese Canadian Museum if open Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver

      Check opening days and choose one museum.

    4. to · Meal Lunch in Chinatown Chinatown, Vancouver
    5. to · Activity Walk the public streets and choose a garden visit if open Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
    6. to · Activity Return toward the public waterfront Vancouver Waterfront
    7. to · Meal Dinner near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    Pinnacle Hotel HarbourfrontVancouver
  10. Day 10

    Vancouver

    America/Vancouver Open map for Vancouver
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Coal Harbour, Vancouver
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Coal Harbour Seawall, Vancouver

      Skip the walk if you have an early departure.

    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect luggage Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Coal Harbour, Vancouver

      Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.