Candlelight Conservation Dinner at the Cafe Pacifica Restaurant

Posted on September 15, 2012 by rishad in Deal, Events, Food and Beverage

The Candlelight Conservation Dinner is back!

On Thursday, October 25, 2012, join 100+ restaurants across BC by turning down the lights and dialling up the ambiance to raise awareness about energy conservation for the 4th annual Candlelight Conservation Dinner. By dimming the lights by candlelight on October 25 you’ll help raise awareness about the simple actions that save energy.

The Cafe Pacifica Restaurant in the Pan Pacific Vancouver will also be taking part in the event by creating a candle lit dinner and offering 15% off the À la carte menu.

If you would like to join us and raise awareness for energy conservation, be sure to make your reservation in advance: 604.895.2480

Chinese Moon Festival Brunch at the Cafe Pacifica Restaurant

Posted on September 12, 2012 by rishad in Uncategorized

On September 30 the Pan Pacific Vancouver will recognize one of the most important dates in the Chinese calendar, the Moon Festival, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival.

This harvest festival dates back over 3,000 years and is also celebrated in Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

To celebrate this year’s festival, the Pan Pacific’s Sunday Brunch will take on an Asian theme, highlighted by specially created Canadian Moon Cakes, the must have delicacy of the Moon Festival.

On Sunday, a few feature items will include: Steelhead & Indian BBQ salmon, Alaskan snow crab legs, fresh Nigiri & maki sushi rolls, Chinese dim sum and my favorite – the Salmon Wellington served with citrus Hollandaise sauce.

Each year we often get asked, what goes into making a moon cake? Watch below as our Head Pastry Chef, Hans Pirhofer gives a demonstration on City TV’s Breakfast Television.

For more information on this year’s Brunch Festival and to make your reservations, call: 604.895.2480

Date: September 30 – 11:30am – 2:30pm

Price:
$54 per person
$49 Seniors $28.50 Children age 6-12
Complimentary for children age 5

BC Provincial Minster of Labour, Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid Tours the Pan Pacific Vancouver

Posted on September 3, 2012 by rishad in Events, Notable Guests

This week the Pan Pacific Vancouver received a visit from the BC Provincial Minster of Labour – the honorable Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid.

As Labour Day falls next week, the Minister toured the Hotel to provide an example of workplace rights, responsibilities and correct practice.

Margaret has previously served as Minister of Tourism, Trade and Investment and Minister responsible for Intergovernmental Relations, and Minister of Education and Minister Responsible for Early Learning and Literacy.

Her tenured background also comes with real life experience in the health care system. Margaret’s background in the healthcare system includes that of a real life patient – As she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007. Since then, she has received treatment and has fully recovered.

Thank you Margaret for visiting our Hotel and we hope to see you back in the near future!

The Pan Pacific Vancouver: Ideal for Meetings and Events

Posted on August 27, 2012 by rishad in Pan Pacific Vancouver, Uncategorized, weddings

Did you know the Pan Pacific Vancouver has a direct underground connector to the Vancouver Convention Center West Building?

In just a few steps you can make your way directly to your conference or event without having to leave the building. Our Hotel is also located just above Canada Place and down the street from the VCC.

Surrounded by water and mountains, the Vancouver Convention Centre is an icon on the downtown waterfront, and noted for its “living” roof, the largest green roof in Canada. With more than 466,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, the Centre can accommodate a banquet for 6,000, to an intimate meeting for four. The Centre also boasts numerous sustainable practices and environmentally-conscious design features, making it one of the greenest convention centres in the world.

Meetings and Events at the Pan Pacific Vancouver

With more than 42,000 square feet of luxurious conference and event space, the Pan’s meeting room facilities cater to business and social gatherings of every size and description, from corporate events to anniversaries, graduations to weddings.

The magnificent atrium lobby of our Vancouver hotel surrounds you with breathtaking views of the mountains and harbour. The flexible design and spectacular views from our Oceanview Suites have made them some of Vancouver’s most in-demand event spaces. Our beautiful and extensive facilities are complimented by the highest standards of service and hospitality. Simple or complex, all your audio visual needs are available on site.

When it comes to planning the perfect event, leave it to our catering professionals to make it happen.

Catering Department
Phone: 604-895-2489
Email: catering@panpacificvancouver.com

Pan Pacific Vancouver: Now on Instagram!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by rishad in Uncategorized

Did you know the Pan Pacific Vancouver is now on Instagram?

Now we’ll be able to keep you up to date with cool things happening at the Hotel on your favorite photo sharing app! On your next Instagram break, be sure to ad us & check out our latest photos at @PanPacificVancouver .  Also, if you ever snap a shot at the Hotel, be sure to use the #PanPacificVancouver hashtag to share with others.

New at the Pan Pacific Vancouver, the Panoramic Harbourview Suite

Posted on August 16, 2012 by rishad in Pan Pacific Vancouver, Uncategorized

If you ask anyone who has stayed at the Pan Pacific Vancouver what their favorite features are about the Hotel – they will usually say it’s customer service (and almost always) will say the view.

This Summer, the Hotel renovated its newest room to offer one of the more spectacular views they have to offer – the  Panoramic Harbourview Suite.

The Panoramic Harbourview offers 525-square-foot of spacious floor-to-ceiling windows so you can take in the 180 degree wraparound view of Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park and the Coastal Mountains. It is also located at the north end of the hotel (overlooking the Canada Place Sails), so you are assured of having an ideal spot for watching cruise ships arriving in port or departing into the sunset.

This guestroom features one king pillow top bed, luxurious bathroom amenities, marble bathroom, entertainment unit, 42” television, i-home docking station, dining room table for four, seating area with pull out sofa and working desk.

The Panoramic Harbourview can be connected to another king bedded room to become a two bedroom suite. So far – it’s been a fan favorite for those frequently visiting the Hotel.

If having a great view is high on your must-have list, I would also recommend:

The Premier Corner Double

The Premier Corner King

and the Premier Corner King Ten Type

Friday Photo of the Week: Lions Gate Bridge

Posted on August 16, 2012 by rishad in photography

This Friday’s Photo of the Week comes from Colink from Vancouver B.C. Here’s a really interesting perspective of the Lions Gate Bridge you don’t normally see.

Thanks for your great shot Colink!

Join the Group!

Do you have any pictures of Vancouver you’d like to share? If so, be sure to add them to the Pan Pacific Vancouver Flickr Group. Each week we’ll feature a new photo from the group on our blog.

Happy Friday!!

The Patio Terrace at the Pan Pacific Vancouver

Posted on August 14, 2012 by rishad in Pan Pacific Vancouver, The Hotel

What’s better than Mojitos, Coronas and Margharitas on a hot sunny day? Enjoying them all on a waterfront patio!

Stop by the Pan Pacific Vancouver on a hot sunny day and enjoy our beautiful Patio Terrace! From 1130am – 930pm we serve our full Cafe Pacifica menu and also open up our Patio Bar.

The scenery is unmatched with a clear view of the coastal mountains, Stanley Park, Lions Gate Bridge and the Vancouver Convention Center. You can also view the cruise ships docking and departing from the Canada Place Pier. Be sure to check in weekly for new drink specials.

*Patio hours are subject to change due to weather conditions

Gigapan Photo from the Pan Pacific Vancouver

Posted on August 9, 2012 by rishad in photography

These past couple of weeks of Summer in Vancouver have been quite the treat. When the weather is this good, it’s hard to find a city more naturally beautiful than Vancouver.

To show off a beautiful view of our city- I invited photographer John Biehler up to the roof of the Pan Pacific Vancouver to test out the wheels on his cool new Gigapan device. Gigapans are gigapixel panoramas – digital images with billions of pixels. They are massive panoramas with fascinating detail, all captured in the context of a single brilliant photo.

Here’s a look at the Gigapan John put together below. You can see Stanley Park, North Vancouver and the Coastal Mountains. Be sure to zoom in for SUPER-detail. (You can even see people walking along the sea walk!).

Tell us what you think of the Gigapan below! Where would you like to see a Gigapan shot taken in Vancouver?

Nacho Time!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by rishad in Food and Beverage

Starting August 9th, the Cascades Lounge will be serving up fresh Nachos with Black Bean Salsa and Sour Cream for just $10. The beer is not included, but is highly recommended!