Best of Vancouver 2014 Results

This morning the Georgia Straight released the results of their 19th annual Best of Vancouver readers’ choice awards.

I am very honoured to have been voted #1 Best Local Blog this year. I am so thankful for every reader, sharer, commenter, and contest entrant that has read my blog and this is such a great way to mark the 10 year anniversary of Miss604.

The top three winners in categories like City Life, Media, Culture, Travel, Mind & Body, and Food & Drink have all been posted online and the print version will be available around Vancouver as of Thursday, September 18th. Here are just a few of results (that can also be found on this handy map):

Best of Vancouver 2014 Results

Local hero: Trevor Linden
Best neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Vancouver’s claim to fame: Natural beauty
Best local tv personality: Tamara Taggart (CTV)
Best local tv news anchor(s): Chris Gailus (Global)

Best local bike store (chain): Bicycle Sports Pacific
Best local street/community festival: Car Free Vancouver Day
Best local performing-arts festival: Vancouver Fringe Festival

Best movie theatre concession: Rio Theatre, 1660 E. Broadway
Best live music venue: Commodore Ballroom, 918 Granville
Best shopping mall: Metropolis @ Metrotown, 4700 Kingsway
Best restaurant patio: Dockside Restaurant, 1253 Johnston, Granville Island
Best new restaurant: Craft Beer Market, 85 W. 1st

Best local tourist attraction: Stanley Park
Best out-of-town spa getaway: Scandinave Spa, 8010 Mons Road, Whistler
Best hotel (Metro Vancouver): Fairmont Pacific Rim‎, Vancouver, 1038 Canada Place
Best boutique hotel (Metro Vancouver): Loden Hotel, 1177 Melville Street

Follow the Georgia Straight on Twitter for more results, news, and information. Thank you again, dear readers!