Celebrate the Holidays at The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver

From elevated dining experiences to all-inclusive urban escapes, Vancouver’s most scenic waterfront hotel is a festive destination like no other

The Westin Bayshore Hotel and its Christmas offerings are a tradition that spans decades. Countless families, couples and others seeking to feel the spirit of the season have come to this waterfront jewel to dine, sip, and celebrate. This festive tradition continues in 2021, with multiple ways to revel in this magical time of year — including the new Winterlust Dine & Stay package for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Christmas Brunch at H2 Rotisserie & Bar
Dec 25, 11:30am – 1pm
H2’s beloved Christmas Day Brunch returns. This year, kick off your culinary adventure with a fresh-baked Pastry Basket, then choose from appetizers such as the colourful Winter Green Salad with pomegranate dressing or Chestnut and Parsnip Soup topped with gingerbread crumble and white chocolate shavings. Choose from several entrées, including Smoked Turkey with buttermilk mashed potatoes, Grilled Kuterra Salmon Hash with fingerling potatoes, or rich Butternut Squash Risotto. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Gingerbread Pancakes topped with spiced rum whipped cream and fresh berries, or cap your meal with Pecan Pie or Eggnog Cheesecake.

$65 per person. 48-hour cancellation fee; 2-hour seating time.
Book your Christmas brunch reservation here.

Festive Afternoon Tea at H Tasting Lounge
Available until Dec 26
This holiday season, afternoon tea at H Tasting Lounge is the most festive of occasions, with exquisite tea and holiday-themed pastries. Until Dec 26, enjoy an elegant tea affair with delicacies including Christmas Spice Scones, Chestnut Mandarin Mont Blancs, Gingerbread and Shortbread Cookies, Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Tarts, Egg and Chive Yule Logs, and much more. This experience is available in H Tasting Lounge’s luxurious, old Hollywood-style lounge or the cozy comfort of its brand new, Alpine-inspired Winterlust domes.

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Book your Festive Afternoon Tea experience here.

H Tasting Lounge: A Christmas Movie
Just in time for the Yuletide season, H Tasting Lounge has transformed into a festive wonderland with opulent gold and crimson ribbons, forest green garlands, glimmering lights, a towering Christmas tree beneath the chandelier, and a regal, picture-worthy throne made up of gifts. Reserve a table and soak in the complete festive experience, strike a pose at the throne, savour new winter menu items, and sip on the accompanying ‘12 Cocktails of Christmas Movies’ cocktails.

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4-Course Christmas Dinner at H Tasting Lounge
Dec 24 and 25 from 5pm
Get into the holiday spirit with H Tasting Lounge’s Christmas Dinner menu. The four-course dinner begins with a Sourdough Boule with an olive oil candle and the Winter Beets appetizer with candy cane and gingerbread crumble. Select your choice of entrée: Turkey Two Ways with confit leg croquette, Dungeness Crab Crusted Kuterra Salmon with fingerling potatoes, or the vegetarian-friendly Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto with Carnaroli rice. Save room for dessert – a decadent Chocolate Yule Log with black cherry and orange sauce.
$80 per person. 48-hour cancellation fee; 2 hour seating time.

Book your Christmas Dinner here.

Christmas at Winterlust: Dine & Stay Package
Dec 24 and 25
Escape to a winter wonderland this Christmas and delight in an enchanted dinner under the stars before retreating to your comfortable guest room or suite at The Westin Bayshore. Join us in one of H Tasting Lounge’s Winterlust domes for a 6-course holiday dinner, starting with a selection of appetizers such as Sourdough Boule, Ahi Tuna Nori Crisp, and more. Indulge in your choice of entrée: Turkey Two Ways, Dungeness Crab Crusted Kuterra Salmon, and Wild Mushroom and Truffle Risotto. Conclude your feast with a delicious Chocolate Yule Log. Let the festivities continue and take the elevator home to a harbour view guest room or suite, where a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck champagne awaits.

Winterlust Dome Minimum Spend: $500 (excluding taxes & 18% gratuity)
A deposit of $500 and a guest room booking are required to complete your reservation.
Guest room or suite add-ons start at $250 per night. Self-parking is included for one vehicle.
72-hour cancellation.
Book the Christmas at Winterlust Dine & Stay Package here..

Winterlust Dome Minimum Spend: $500 (excluding taxes & 18% gratuity)
A deposit of $500 and a guest room booking are required to complete your reservation.
Guest room or suite add-ons start at $250 per night. Self-parking is included for one vehicle.
72-hour cancellation.

Book the Christmas at Winterlust Dine & Stay Package here.
Dome images available here.

H Tasting Lounge Presents Festive Turkey Takeout
Dec 24 and 25

Forget the oven mitts and don’t even think about touching your stove; leave it to our culinary experts to bring you a majestic holiday turkey spread that is sure to put a smile on the faces of all your guests. Impress a party of 6 to 8 with an extravagant turkey feast: a 5kg slow-roasted Rossdown Farms free-range turkey; Bayshore honey-glazed root vegetables; roasted garlic and parmesan Brussels sprouts; buttermilk and chive mashed potatoes; cranberry and peach stuffing; sage pan gravy and spiced cranberry relish; winter greens salad; and a decadent Chocolate Yule Log.

Festive Turkey Takeout (6-8 guests): $400 + taxes
Pre-order available until Dec 20 at 12pm.
Pick-up Turkey Takeout on Dec 24 and 25. 2 – 6pm.
Book your Festive Turkey Takeout feast here..

About H2 Rotisserie & Bar
H2 Rotisserie & Bar’s bustling open kitchen emphasizes fresh local ingredients, while the bar features top Vancouver microbrews, tiki-inspired cocktails using regionally distilled spirits, and BC wines on tap. H2’s seasonal offerings promote family-style dining, and the room is kept lively with breakfast, Happy Hour, wine dinners and chef-led cooking classes. h2restaurant.com

About H Tasting Lounge
Evoking the glamour of early 20th-century Hollywood, H Tasting Lounge offers a robust line-up of handcrafted cocktails, curated by premium bartenders and complemented with local tasting plates. Its elegant Art Deco-inspired space, was designed by LIV Interiors and has been honoured with three awards from the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia. Unwind in the sophisticated, plush velvet interior, take in seaside views from the waterfront patio in the summer, or dine within translucent domes in the spring and winter. Open daily for lunch and dinner service, and for afternoon tea service on weekends. htastinglounge.com

About The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Located adjacent to Stanley Park alongside picturesque Coal Harbour, The Westin Bayshore is an ideal destination for business and leisure guests. The hotel’s 499 spacious guest rooms and suites feature stunning views over the water and the city. This resort-inspired property boasts one of the largest hotel conference centres in Western Canada, with 71,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, in addition to experience-enhancing facilities such as Vida Spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools, H2 Rotisserie & Bar, and H Tasting Lounge. Wellness programs include WestinWORKOUT, RunWESTIN, BikeWESTIN and signature classes offered through the Just Add Water Yoga Studio. To review hotel COVID-19 safety measures and service updates, visit our What to Expect page. westinbayshore.com

Media release and image provided by Laura Serena, Serena PR.