You may think it odd that we stay the weekend in Vancouver occasionally, considering that we only live in Aldergrove. It is not as far away as you city people think, and we regularly drive/transit to the city and can make it home easily before nightfall or at least before the next day! But a change of scenery is nice, and a place to take a nap in the afternoon is good, since cat napping has become an important part of my day. So this time we stayed at The Lonsdale Quay Hotel. They had pretty good pricing this time, and they are close to the water, which is always a priority. Sometimes we stay at the Pinnacle at the Pier, which is quite a bit fancier, but the price was too high and I am, above all, a cheap guy.
That is not to say that there is anything wrong with the Quay Hotel! It is nicely appointed, and we even had a bit of a water view! 
The fact is that it does not take a lot to make Mharie and me feel content. As long as we are warm and safe and have a plan for dinner, we are good!
Luckily, the sun was shining and the cherry blossoms were out, which meant that we would be outside roaming around and soaking up the sun like a couple of lizards. During the weekend, we ate at a few places that I am reviewing under separate posts, but it is nice that the Quay Market itself is not short of options for vegan eats.
Among other food stalls, Wela is known for their bowls, wraps and smoothies and has many vegan and healthy options. Hellcrust Pizza offers dairy free cheese for the vegans and large lactose intolerant crowd.
Anchor outlet and in the market forever is the Soup Meister's Nephew, which has a changing menu of soups. The menu always includes vegan options. You can get it served hot or in a container for home.
In fact, as we were leaving we picked up a container of Leek and Potato Soup from SN and an impressive vegan Empanada from Eldorado Pies & Treats. Don't forget about them!
The area around the market and hotel in addition to being on the water, is otherwise pleasant for my early morning walking. It is a nice area for a base of exploration of Vancouver and as far as transit is concerned, we love the Seabus.
So, we're big fans of North Vancouver and what it offers. Don't forget that it's there!
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