The Bee & Thistle is very close to downtown Vancouver, has balconies on every floor with views of the city, north shore mountains and a distant peek at the Lions Gate bridge and Coal Harbour. Explore the wonderfully eclectic restaurants and shops of 'the Drive', sip a cool beverage at a sidewalk café, sample the flavours from the Italian coffee and gelato shops, or pick up some fresh fruit or flowers from the abundant sidewalk displays as you stroll up to the Broadway Skytrain station. more... See more text