Once again, our readers have let us know the best that Vancouver has to offer. Our 17th annual survey features 260 categories and winners from all over the Lower Mainland.

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Best weekend getaway

  1. Whistler
  2. Tofino
  3. Sunshine Coast

Best romantic hideaway (besides your home)

  1. Tofino
  2. Whistler
  3. Harrison Hot Springs

Best ferry destination

  1. Victoria
  2. Sunshine Coast
  3. Bowen Island

Best interior destination

  1. Kelowna
  2. Pentiction
  3. Osoyoos

Best summer destination

  1. Okanagan
  2. Tofino
  3. Whistler

Best winter destination

  1. Whistler
  2. Hawaii
  3. Mexico

Best local travel agency

  1. Flight Centre, Various locations
  2. Jubilee Travel, 201–3011 Underhill Avenue
  3. ATC Adventure Travel Company, 3065

Best out of town spa getaway

  1. Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, 100 Esplanade Avenue
  2. Scandinave Spa Whistler, 8010
  3. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Drive

Best resort/hotel - Okanagan

  1. Delta Grand Okanagan Resort and Conference Centre, 1310 Water Street
  2. Sparkling Hill Resort, 888
  3. Watermark Beach Resort, 15
  4. Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa, 1200

Best resort/hotel - Vancouver Island

  1. The Fairmont Empress, 721 Government Street
  2. The Wickaninnish Inn, 500 Osprey Lane
  3. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 1155 Resort Drive
  4. Black Rock Oceanfront Resort, 596

Best resort/hotel - Whistler

  1. Fairmont Chateau Whistler, 4599 Chateau Boulevard
  2. Four Seasons Resort Whistler, 4591 Blackcomb Way
  3. Westin Hotel

Best resort/hotel - Gulf Islands

  1. Poets Cove Resort & Spa, 9801 Spalding Road
  2. Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa, 134 Madrona Drive
  3. The Harbour House Hotel on Salt Spring Island, 121

Best B.C. golf resort

  1. Predator Ridge Resort, 301 Village Centre Place
  2. Furry Creek Golf & Country Club, 150
  3. Whistler Golf Club, 4001
  4. Bear Mountain Resort, 1999 Country Club Way

Best adventure-tour company

  1. G Adventures
  2. Lotus Land Tours, 2005
  3. Ziptrek Ecotours, 4340 Sundial Crescent

Best B.C. wilderness resort

  1. West Coast Wilderness Lodge, 6649 Maple Road, Egmont
  2. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort
  3. Tyax Resort, Tyaughton Lake Road, Gold Bridge
  4. Sonora Resort

Best hotel - Metro Vancouver

  1. Fairmont Pacific Rim, 1038 Canada Place
  2. Rosewood Hotel Georgia
  3. Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, 900 W. Georgia

Best local tourist attraction

  1. Stanley Park
  2. Grouse Mountain
  3. Granville Island

Best B.C. bike-tour company

  1. Endless Biking, 1401 Hunter Street
  2. Great Explorations, 203-1338 West 6th Avenue
  3. BikeHike Adventures, 200-1807 Maritime Mews