Dear Residents of Vancouver and Washington,

Looking to get a little R&R, perhaps a romantic getaway or even just a place to crash after a night on the town? Well the Pan Pacific Vancouver has you covered!

During 2013, the Pan Pacific is offering BC and Washington residents with one of its best room rate offers with a few perks included as well.

BC and Washington Residents Rate:

Deluxe City View Double / King: From $167

Deluxe Harbour View Double / King: From $191 reg. $259

Pacific Club Deluxe Harbour: From $263 reg. $359

City Suite: From $255 reg. $339

Bayview Suite: $447 reg. $589

BC Residents promotion also includes:

• Complimentary self parking save $35.00
• Late checkout of 1pm

★Click here to check for availability and book your reservation★

Code Type – Promotion
Rate Code - BCRESIDENT

SPACE IS LIMITED SO BOOK FAST!

The Fine Print

• Valid for new reservations only. Not applicable to groups
• Offer valid for BC/Washington residents only. Identification required at check-in
• Blackout periods apply / Rates are per room, per night.
• Rates quoted are subject to availability, applicable taxes, service charges and are non commissionable
• Valet parking is not included with this promotion

On March 23 the Pan Pacific Vancouver will go lights out……(for 1 hour).

From 8:30-9:30pm, the Hotel will power down all common area lights in support of Earth Hour 2013.

Earth Hour is a worldwide annual event organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that encourages households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights for one hour to raise awareness about the need to take action on climate change. EH is now the single, largest, symbolic mass participation event in the world inspiring action across 7,000 cities and 152 countries around the world.

The Hotel will do its part and shut down all power and lights that are not essential to our guests and associates comfort, safety, security and operations.

The Cafe Pacifica Restaurant and Cascades Lounge will also host a very special candlelit dinner with live piano and opera music from our tenors during the Italian Opera Buffet. To make reservations, call: 604.662.8111

We also encourage our guests to participate in this meaningful cause by turning off or dimming the lights in their guestrooms between 8:30pm to 9:30pm on March 23rd!

On Sunday March 31, the Pan Pacific Vancouver will host its annual Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet in the Cafe Pacifica Restaurant and Lobby of the Hotel. Enjoy one of Vancouver’s most popular Easter brunches with a waterfront view, a delicious spread and fun for the kids.

This year’s feature items include:

• Drunken West Coast oysters dressed with tequila, lime and cilantro
• Alaskan snow crab legs, jumbo prawns on a beautiful ice sculpture
• Pineapple-glazed Easter ham, honey mustard and clove au jus
• Pan seared breast of duck marinated in achiote peppers, Asian pear chutney
• Home-made nine herb ravioli, meyer lemon butter emulsion

Our chefs will also be on hand to serve you fresh food prepared in front of your eyes from the sushi, dim sum, carving and omelette stations.

View the Full menu here.

Fun for the Kids

Easter Brunch at the Hotel is always a family affair. There will be a children’s buffet, face painting, balloon artistry and visit from the Easter bunny himself!

Sunday March 31st, 2013: 11:00am – 2:30pm
$71 per person; $67 seniors, $35 children age 6-12
Complimentary for children age 5 & under
(17% service charge & applicable taxes additional)

Over 750 wines • 180 wineries • 15 countries

Back in its 35th year with the Theme Region - California and a Global Focus on Chardonnay. - the Vancouver Wine Festival runs from February 25th to March 3rd, 2013.

The wine world is here for Canada’s premier wine show. The Wine Fest is one of the biggest and oldest wine events in the world, offering something for every level of wine drinker, collector and trade professional. Winery principals (winemaker, proprietor, senior executive) representing 175 selected wineries from 15 countries will be in attendance to pour and discuss their wines. Every year, this international festival shines the spotlight on one country or region, and that region has more wineries, wines and events than any other. There also is a global varietal focus: For 2013, the regional theme is California and the global focus is Chardonnay. The Festival will take place in the beautiful Vancouver Convention Center West.

Although the weekend is packed with wine seminars, luncheins and industry events – nothing beats the Tasting Room where you can hop from country to country sampling all of the different wines.

Once you enter the Tasting Room, you’re handed an empty glass and a license to start sampling! Everything is on display and nothing is off limits. Sample the very best of wine, port, rosé, sparkling, erlot, champaign and plenty more! Not a wine coneisseur? No worries! Each winery booth will give you the rundown on exactly what you’re tasting whether you’re a novice or a pro. And don’t forget to pace yourself  though….because you can take back 3 or 4 glasses of wine in just a few minutes…

Be sure to buy your tickets in advance as many events sell out fast.

Contest: Win 2 Tickets to the Vancouver Wine Festival!

This year the Pan Pacific Vancouver will give away 2 tickets to the wine tasting event on Thursday February 28, from 7 to 10pm.

To Enter, all you have to do is:

*Winners will be selected Thursday February 28 at 12 noon. Must be 19 years of age to enter and win. Photo ID will be required for pickup.

Plan a Safe Ride Home
Each year we remind all guests to never drink and drive after the Wine Festival – so be sure to plan your transportation in advance!

If you’re looking to make a night out of this special evening, The Pan Pacific Vancouver (which is footsteps away from the Vancouver Convention Center) will be offering offering hotel stays starting at $169 a night.

Something Borrowed Wedding & Event Planning is proud to invite you to Dare to Dream Bridal Show hosted by the Pan Pacific Vancouver on Sunday March 10, 2013.

The 3rd annual bridal show is the perfect opportunity to connect with respected industry experts in the Vancouver Bridal business. The show is filled with fresh ideas, the latest trends and will showcase the best in decor, flowers, cake and more. At 1pm there will also be an exclusive fashion show put on by Bisou Bridal. Admission is $20  per ticket (or 2 for $35) and all proceeds will be donated to the Canucks Place Children’s Hospice.

Here’s a look at what you can expect:

When: March 10: 11am-5pm
Where: Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, “R” Level
To purchase your tickets, click here.

Chinese New Year 2013 – Come celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Pan Pacific Vancouver! 

Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festival in the Chinese calendar. On Sunday February 10, the Pan Pacific Vancouver will celebrate the occasion with a unique Chinese New Year Brunch Buffet in the lobby of the Hotel & the Cafe Pacifica Restaurant.

The annual event is a fan favorite as each year the Hotel hosts a lavish buffet, live entertainment and some very unique dessert creations including this year’s chocolate dipped fortune cookies from our Pastry Kitchen.

The Spread

Next Sunday, the Chefs will put together a buffet menu including traditional Chinese items, fresh sushi and several live action stations.

A few feature items will include:

Imperial Station: Soya marinated sablefish with crispy lotus roots, Free range Mongolian chicken breast with roasted cashew nuts, Buddha’s Vegetarian feast with stir-fried mixed vegetables, bean curd, bamboo shoots and black fungus.

Sushi Station: Freshly made Sushi & Maki Rolls with traditional condiments.

Carving Station Feature: Szechuen pepper-crusted Alberta strip loin with star anise infused veal glaze

There will also a be a Jumbo Prawn & Smoked Salmon display as well as a fresh dessert buffet + more!

$52 Per person
$47 Seniors
$24.50 Children ages 6-12
Children age 5 & under complimentary
Time: 11:30 – 2pm

For reservations and more information call: 604.891.2555

Looking to get a little R&R, perhaps a romantic getaway or even just a place to crash after a night on the town? Well the Pan Pacific Vancouver has you covered!

During 2013, the Pan Pacific is offering its West Coast Bed and Breakfast Sale with one of its best room rate offers and a few perks included as well.

Bed and Breakfast Sale:

Deluxe City View Double / King: From $169 reg. $239

Deluxe Harbour View Double / King: From $189 reg. $259

Pacific Club Deluxe Harbour: $219 reg. $359

Sale also includes:

• Full breakfast buffet for two in the Cafe Pacifica overlooking the Vancouver’s Waterfront and Coastal Mountains
• Local Daily Newspaper
• Double Aeroplan (Air Canada) miles when you book this package
• Late checkout of 2:00pm

★Click here to check for availability and book your reservation★

SPACE IS LIMITED SO BOOK FAST!

Terms & Conditions

• Prices quoted are in Canadian Dollars and subject to availability
• All rates are subjected to prevailing taxes & Destination Marketing Fee
• Rates apply to single or double occupancy
• Offer are subjected to change without prior notice

Kicking off this past weekend, Tourism Vancouver presents its 11th annual Dine Out Vancouver Food Festival (Jan 18 – Feb 3).

The concept is simple: Vancouver’s hottest restaurants (over 200) are teaming up to offer a special 3 course menu at prices of $18, $28 or $38 per person. Dine Out is a great way to sample Vancouver restaurants at an affordable price and a perfect excuse to induldge in some great tasting food!

Participating in its fourth straight year, the Cafe Pacifica Restaurant at the Pan Pacific Vancouver has put together a delicious menu sheet for $28. They’re even offering a Dine Out Hotel Package where you can spend the night & enjoy dinner for 2 for just $239. Here are the details!

The Menu – $28 per person

Appetizer

Lobster Bisque - Chervil crème fraîche

OR

Warm Jerusalem Artichoke Salad – Gluten Free crispy bacon, radicchio, house smoked juniper chèvre, balsamic glaze

Main Course

Pork Belly - Gluten Free braised celery hearts, crispy kale, granny smith gastrique, served with apple wood smoked cheddar polenta.

OR

Honey Glazed Bison Short Rib - Gluten Free caramelized shallot rösti, served with stewed new potatoes and carrots.

OR

Home-made Goat Cheese and Swiss Chard Ravioli - shimiji, king oyster and crimini mushrooms, served with grape tomatoes, niçoise olives and capers.

Dessert

Chocolate Bizance - creamy ganache sprinkled chocolate streusel, served with lime espuma, mint sugar and home-made ivoire chocolate sorbet

Make a Night Out of It!

The Hotel will also offer a dinner and luxury stay package which include a 3 course dinner for 2 + a late checkout and complimentary parking for just $239. Here you can check availability and book now!

Instead of putting your toys under the Christmas Tree, why not make the Christmas Tree out of toys? ….Around 25,000 toys!

In less than 48 hours the Pan Pacific Vancouver Christmas Wish Breakfast – one of the Nation’s largest toy drives – will take place in the lobby of the hotel. Back for its 25th straight year, the Wish Breakfast calls everyone from the Vancouver area to come down to the Hotel and donate a new unwrapped toy to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, which helps underprivileged kids during Christmas time in our local communities. As a thank you from the Hotel, we will offer you a FREE hot (delicious) buffet breakfast on the house. Here’s the scoop:

Bring a Toy, Enjoy Breakfast, Feel GOOD!

Come down to the Hotel between 6am-9am on Thursday December 13 and leave your toy(s) in our giant pile (with the assistance of the Vancouver Fire Department). You can bring an unlimited number of toys, however we would like to remind the public not to bring stuffed animals (we receive far too many each year and the children in most need are teenagers). If you’d prefer, you can make your donation online to the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. After you drop off your toy, enjoy a hot buffet breakfast and take in the sights and sounds including live music from the Good News Gospel Choir, a live look at the Global BC and Jack FM Morning Shows and chance to talk to Santa Clause himself.

Don’t forget – This year we’re also giving all attendees a chance to win a 2 night stay at the Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel by entering our Christmas Wish Photo Contest! All you have to do is snap your best photo from the Breakfast and upload it onto our Facebook wall. You don’t have to be a pro – all you have to do is capture your best shot of the Christmas spirit. On Sunday December 12, the Hotel staff will take a vote on all photos and announce the grand prize winner (plus a few runner up goodies as well!).

Where: Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel Lobby
When: Thursday December 13, 6am – 9am
What Do I Bring: A new unwrapped toy for donation
What will I get?: A free buffet breakfast and a chance to feel warm and fuzzy inside!

Earlier this week, the Pan Pacific Vancouver made a visit to Global BC’s Breakfast Television Show to talk about the upcoming 2012 Christmas Wish Breakfast Toy Drive being held at the Hotel on December 13 from 6am – 9am.

Director of Catering & Event Services, Cameron Johnson and Head Chef Bob Wiles joined Steve Darling and Sophie Lui on the morning program to discuss the event (see below). For more information on the event, be sure to visit our Christmas Wish Breakfast Announcement page for more details.