Something new, something old

I don’t often go downtown, but when I do, I discover something new and rediscover something old. I should probably say only slightly old since Vancouver is a relatively new city compared with other parts of the world.

Vancouver’s changing skyline

That happened last week when I walked a side street off Burrard Station. The entire street along from the Hyatt appeared new, while at the end back on Burrard Street was a hotel building that has always been there since I can remember.

Sylvia Hotel — far from luxurious but has the best location (Stanley Park close by and English Bay Beach out the window).