1. Seeing cruise ships sail under the Lions Gate Bridge on a sunny day.

2. Robert Pattinson. Everyone's favourite vampire-in town filmind New Moon-has been spotted dining regularly at Glowbal Grill and Satay Bar.

3. Watching colourful West Coast sunsets from one of the pieces of driftwood lining English Bay.

4. Gourmet picnics in Stanley Park. Fill your basket at Whole Foods or Urban Fare.

5. Hopping on the Rocky Mountaineer Vacations train. All aboard!

6. Windy days, perfect for kite-flying on the beach.

7. Buying souvenirs for the 2010 Winter Games, coming here in just eight months.

8. Live auctions of Emily Carr and Jack Shadbolt paintings by Heffel Fine Art. Going once, going twice...

9. Belting out show tunes after catching Les Misérables on the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage.

10. Fresh seafood tacos at Go Fish, along Fisherman’s Wharf down by Granville Island.

11. Watching baby beluga Tiqa splash and play at Vancouver Aquarium.

12. Inventive Italian fare at Campagnolo which was recently named one of Condé Nast Traveler’s top 50 new restaurants.

13. Tranquil moments—away from the Chinatown hustle and bustle—at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

14. Sweetening the deal with some 2010 Winter Games-oriented assorted chocolates from local favourite Purdy's.

15. Patio season. Watermark on Kits Beach and Havana Restaurant are unbeatable people-watching spots.