# Pacific Northwest food and aviation · Two bases with one hotel change

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/north-america/open-jaw/pacific-northwest-food-and-aviation-z0733/>)

Two bases with one hotel change

- Region: North America
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 9
- Interests: Food & Drink, Literature, Nature, Design, Arts & Theatre, History

## Route and nights

- Portland, Oregon · 4 night(s)
- Vancouver · 5 night(s)

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

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Portland, Oregon

- 15:30 to 16:15 · Check in and drop your bags · The Paramount Hotel
- 16:35 to 17:35 · Take a short orientation walk near the hotel · Director Park, Portland, Oregon. Skip this block if you arrive later.
- 17:50 to 19:15 · Have dinner near the hotel · Downtown Portland, Oregon
Overnight: [The Paramount Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho164021/the-paramount-hotel-portland-united-states-of-america/>) · Portland, Oregon

### Day 2 · Portland, Oregon

- 08:45 to 09:30 · Coffee and breakfast near the hotel · Downtown Portland, Oregon
- 09:45 to 11:20 · 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.
- 11:40 to 13:10 · Choose lunch at a food cart pod · Portland, Oregon. Check current cart locations and hours before choosing a pod.
- 13:30 to 15:00 · Walk Tom McCall Waterfront Park · Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, Oregon
- 15:20 to 16:40 · Browse a neighborhood food shop or take a coffee break · Downtown Portland, Oregon
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner in the Pearl District · Pearl District, Portland, Oregon
Overnight: [The Paramount Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho164021/the-paramount-hotel-portland-united-states-of-america/>) · Portland, Oregon

### Day 3 · Portland, Oregon

- 08:40 to 09:25 · Breakfast downtown · Downtown Portland, Oregon
- 10:00 to 11:55 · 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.
- 12:05 to 13:10 · Lunch near Burnside · West Burnside Street, Portland, Oregon
- 13:25 to 14:05 · Travel to Southeast Portland · Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon
- 14:15 to 16:00 · Choose an independent bookstore or literary event · Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, Oregon. Check current locations and hours before heading over.
- 17:40 to 19:10 · Dinner in Southeast Portland · Southeast Portland, Oregon
Overnight: [The Paramount Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho164021/the-paramount-hotel-portland-united-states-of-america/>) · Portland, Oregon

### Day 4 · Portland, Oregon

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Downtown Portland, Oregon
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Travel to Washington Park · Washington Park, Portland, Oregon. Check the operating shuttle or transit routes and plan for uphill walking.
- 10:30 to 12:30 · Visit the Portland Japanese Garden · Portland Japanese Garden, Portland, Oregon. Check opening hours and the admission policy.
- 12:40 to 13:35 · Lunch near the park or a packed meal · Washington Park, Portland, Oregon. Check food availability before relying on it.
- 13:45 to 15:20 · 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.
- 15:40 to 16:35 · Return downtown · Downtown Portland, Oregon
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Downtown Portland, Oregon
Overnight: [The Paramount Hotel](<https://www.hotels.com/ho164021/the-paramount-hotel-portland-united-states-of-america/>) · Portland, Oregon

### Day 5 · Vancouver

- 06:55 to 07:40 · Have breakfast before checking out · Downtown Portland, Oregon
- 07:40 to 08:30 · Check out and allow time to reach your departure point · The Paramount Hotel
- 08:30 to 18:00 · 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.
- 18:10 to 19:00 · Check in after reaching the new base · Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront. Keep dinner flexible if the transfer runs late.
- 19:20 to 20:35 · Have dinner near your new hotel if time allows · Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Overnight: [Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront](<https://www.hotels.com/ho127076/pinnacle-hotel-harbourfront-vancouver-canada/>) · Vancouver

### Day 6 · Vancouver

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Coal Harbour, Vancouver
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Travel toward Granville Island · Granville Island, Vancouver. Check road, transit, or False Creek ferry service.
- 10:30 to 12:35 · Browse open Granville Island Public Market stalls · Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
- 12:45 to 13:45 · Choose lunch at the market · Granville Island Public Market, Vancouver
- 14:00 to 15:35 · Walk the public island paths and craft storefronts · Granville Island, Vancouver. Check studio hours independently.
- 15:45 to 17:00 · Travel to Kitsilano or back toward downtown · Kitsilano, Vancouver
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near Kitsilano or the hotel · Vancouver, British Columbia
Overnight: [Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront](<https://www.hotels.com/ho127076/pinnacle-hotel-harbourfront-vancouver-canada/>) · Vancouver

### Day 7 · Vancouver

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Coal Harbour, Vancouver
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk Canada Place and its public areas · Canada Place, Vancouver
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Compare the waterfront facades around the convention center · Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver. Use public routes and check event access.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch around Coal Harbour · Coal Harbour, Vancouver
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk through the public downtown blocks toward the library · Vancouver Public Library Central Branch
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Explore the library's public floors if open · Vancouver Public Library Central Branch. Confirm hours and rooftop access separately.
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Downtown Vancouver
Overnight: [Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront](<https://www.hotels.com/ho127076/pinnacle-hotel-harbourfront-vancouver-canada/>) · Vancouver

### Day 8 · Vancouver

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Downtown Vancouver
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk the public spaces near Robson Square · Robson Square, Vancouver
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Visit Vancouver Art Gallery if open · Vancouver Art Gallery, Vancouver. Check current location, exhibitions, and opening days.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch near the gallery · Downtown Vancouver
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk a short public-art route toward the waterfront · Downtown Vancouver
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Explore an open civic plaza or choose an indoor stop · Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Overnight: [Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront](<https://www.hotels.com/ho127076/pinnacle-hotel-harbourfront-vancouver-canada/>) · Vancouver

### Day 9 · Vancouver

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near the hotel · Downtown Vancouver
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Walk Gastown's older commercial streets · Gastown, Vancouver
- 10:30 to 12:15 · Explore Vancouver Chinatown and the Chinese Canadian Museum if open · Chinese Canadian Museum, Vancouver. Check opening days and choose one museum.
- 12:30 to 13:40 · Lunch in Chinatown · Chinatown, Vancouver
- 14:00 to 15:25 · Walk the public streets and choose a garden visit if open · Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
- 15:40 to 17:00 · Return toward the public waterfront · Vancouver Waterfront
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near the hotel · Coal Harbour, Vancouver
Overnight: [Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront](<https://www.hotels.com/ho127076/pinnacle-hotel-harbourfront-vancouver-canada/>) · Vancouver

### Day 10 · Vancouver

- 08:00 to 08:45 · Have breakfast near the hotel · Coal Harbour, Vancouver
- 09:00 to 09:45 · Take an optional last walk · Coal Harbour Seawall, Vancouver. Skip the walk if you have an early departure.
- 10:00 to 10:30 · Check out and collect luggage · Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
- 10:30 to 11:30 · Allow time for onward travel · Coal Harbour, Vancouver. Use the confirmed departure and pickup times from your booking.