New Summer Menu at Oceans 999

Summer is here and so is our fresh, mouth-watering seasonal menu!

A couple of weeks ago, the Oceans 999 staff gathered together to sample all the latest dishes, created by Chef Geoff Carkner and his culinary team. The staff sampled the new flavours and ingredients with absolute gusto, and look forward to sharing their recommendations to our Oceans 999 guests.

So without further ado, here are the newest dishes (we know you’ve been waiting for it!):

Pan Pacific Salad with glorious farm greens, shaved pickled vegetables, marinated campari tomatoes, and ice wine vinaigrette

Thai chili chicken wings with sweet tomato chilli jam, cilantro, and house made pickles

Rock crab BC crab cakes with yellow coconut curry aioli, cashew chili gremolata, and fresh herb cabbage slaw

Line caught ling cod tacos on a corn tortilla, with ancho chili spiced, jalapeno avocado crema, pineapple salsa, pickled red onion, and radish

Butter chicken on steamed basmati rice, with grilled poppadum

Grilled Cajun chicken sandwich with guacamole, pico de gallo, arugula, pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeno, and shredded iceberg lettuce

BC Seafood and corn chowder, consisting of salmon, clams, scallops, shrimp, potatoes, leeks, and fresh herbs

Grilled wild salmon with vegetable quinoa, blistered broccolini, maple soy caramel, and citrus pea shoot salad

Seafood carbonara, consisting of clams, prawns, squid, tobiko, double smoked bacon, peas, light egg cream sauce, with bucatini pasta

Baby calamari with preserved lemon dill yoghurt, tomato concasse, fresh dill, and grilled lemon

Grilled halibut with smoked Chilliwack corn puree, faro verde risotto, campari tomato chutney, and bitter green salad

Grilled steak sandwich consisting of 6oz NY steak, gorgonzola, truffle dressed watercress, preserved lemon aioli, toasted garlic sourdough, and crispy onion rings

Off the grill: 8oz NY steak, 10oz rib eye or lamb sirlion with mashed potato, broccolini, and watercress salad. Choice of bernais, steak sauce, red wine jus, or chimichurri

Not only was every dish delicious, but the presentation was absolutely superb. For more photos, check out our Flickr album.

Make your reservations today and try out the latest dishes. We would love to hear which one is your favourite!

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in the loop with everything going on at the Hotel and around Vancouver!

Give Life at the Pan’s Blood Donor Clinic

Giving the gift of life has never been easier!

As part of the Pan Pacific Vancouver’s ongoing efforts to give back to the community that has given us so much, we are holding our 2nd annual blood donor clinic on July 20, 2017 in the Crystal Ballroom.

In addition to the blood donor clinic, Canadian Blood Services will also be manning a registration desk for those who are willing to be a stem cell donor.

Not a blood donor yet? Start today. Not sure if you are eligible to donate? Take our quick online eligibility quiz here.

To register and confirm an appointment time, click here. This clinic is open to the public, so bring a friend and donate together! It only take an hour to #savealife!

Date: Thursday, July 20
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Crystal Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in the loop with everything going on at the Hotel and around Vancouver!

Let Us Entertain You – July Edition

Hot summer nights, cool ocean breezes, tasty bites and great music. All those elements, combined with million dollar views of the water and the Cascade mountains make for an unforgettable evening at Oceans 999 and Coal Harbour Bar. We’ll save you a table!

Our featured entertainers this month are:

Goby Catt Trio

Dan Hare

Dave Martone

Neal Ryan

Cole Petrone

Olaf De Shield

Paul Filek

David Capper

Stephen Lecky

Mark Hoeppner

Vicky Sjohall

Rose Ranger

Austin Nash Park

Jeff Bryant

Edd Wright

Burnaby Lyric Opera (Opera Buffet)

Click here for the entertainment schedule.

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in the loop with everything going on at the Hotel and around Vancouver!

Spot the Cruise Ships – July 2017 Edition

The great thing about summer and being situated at Canada Place is welcoming all the visiting cruise ships to Vancouver! Being a port city, we’re so fortunate to be ambassadors for visitors from all over the world.

At Canada Place, there are three berths where cruise ships can dock: Canada Place East, Canada Place North and Canada Place West. In the summer, it’s not unusual to see all three berths full!

If you enjoy cruise ship-spotting as much as we do, here’s a handy list of all the cruise ships coming in this month:

Saturday, July 1: Golden Princess (east berth), Star Princess (north berth), Nieuw Amsterdam (west berth)

Sunday, July 2: Golden Princess (east berth), Noordam (north berth), Celebrity Infinity (west berth)

Monday, July 3: Norwegian Sun (east berth), Crystal Serenity (north berth), Disney Wonder (west berth)

Wednesday, July 5: Island Princess (east berth), Volendam (west berth)

Thursday, July 6: Silver Shadow (north berth)

Friday, July 7: Celebrity Millennium (east berth)

Saturday, July 8: Coral Princess (east berth), The World (north berth), Nieuw Amsterdam (west berth)

Sunday, July 9: Celebrity Millennium (east berth) The World (east birth), Seven Seas Navigator (north berth), Zaandam (west berth)

Monday, July 10: The World (east berth), Crystal Serenity (north berth), Disney Wonder (west berth)

Tuesday, July 11: The World (east berth)

Wednesday, July 12: Seven Seas Mariner (east berth), Volendam (west berth)

Friday, July 14: Radiance of the Seas (east berth)

Saturday, July 15: Star Princess (east berth)

Sunday, July 16: Celebrity Infinity (east berth), The World (north berth), Noordam (west berth)

Monday, July 17: Norwegian Sun (east berth),  Disney Wonder (west berth)

Wednesday, July 19: Island Princess (east berth), Volendam (west berth)

Thursday, June 20: Silver Shadow (north berth), Crystal Serenity (west berth)

Friday, July 21: Celebrity Millennium (east berth), Seabourne Sojourn (north berth)

Saturday, July 22: Coral Princess (east berth), Nieuw Amsterdam (west berth)

Sunday, July 23: Celebrity Infinity (east berth), Zaandam (west berth)

Monday, July 24: Disney Wonder (west berth)

Wednesday, July 26: Seven Seas Mariner (east berth), Volendam (west berth)

Friday, July 28: Radiance of the Seas (east berth)

Saturday, July 29: Star Princess (east berth), Crystal Serenity (north berth), Nieuw Amsterdam (west berth)

Sunday, July 30: Celebrity Infinity (east berth), Silver Discoverer (north berth), Bremen (north berth), Noordam (west berth)

Monday, July 31: Norwegian Sun (east berth), Bremen (north berth)

Do you have a favourite cruise ship? Let us know which ones you’re looking forward to seeing in the comment sections!

Please note: Cruise schedules subject to change. For up to date information, click here.

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in the loop with everything going on at the Hotel and around Vancouver!

EVO Summer Cinema – Schedule and What to Bring

Evo Summer Cinema Series are making their way back to Vancouver! The annual outdoor movies in the park will take place at Second Beach in Stanley Park every Tuesday from July 4th to August 25th.

The weekly event, which typically brings in over 5,000 people per screening, will transform the park into an outdoor cinema featuring a four-storey inflatable movie screen.

Given the popularity of the event, it is highly recommended that you arrive early as it’s a first-come-first-serve seating arrangement on the grass. In this case, being the early bird will score you great seats but also give you the opportunity to participate in games, activities, contests and stock up on movie snacks from participating food trucks. The movies are set to start at dusk so you may want to lookup sunset times to get a better idea of when to arrive.

Not a fan of sitting on the grass? Looking to guarantee your spot at the outdoor theater? For $21, you can reserve one of the 100 front-row, reserved Adirondack cottage-style seats reserved in the TOPSHOP TOPMAN Gold Circle VIP Seating Zone. In addition to VIP seating, you can book a “Dinner & a Movie” package which features a dinner at a local restaurant and a reserved seat at the park

What you should bring:

• Blanket(s) – one for the floor and one to wrap yourself in in-case you get cold
• Warm clothes – as mentioned above, it could get chilly… so be prepared
• Insect repellent – You can never be too prepared!
• Lawn chairs – Only if you plan on sitting on the outskirts
• A bike – take advantage of the beautiful scenery Stanley Park has to offer before you make your way over to the show. There will even be a bike valet to securely store your bike while you enjoy the flick.

What you shouldn’t bring:

• Cigarettes – this is a family environment and cigarettes are banned in all Vancouver parks
• Alcohol – Yes, we know it’s nice to have a drink or two while enjoying a movie but it is a family event and you should be respectful to those around you
• Garbage – We don’t expect you to bring garbage with you but if you do decide to bring snacks and drinks, make sure to throw the trash out and recycle the bottles/cans

Featured Movies:

• July 4 – The LEGO Batman Movie
• July 11 – The Goonies
• July 18 – Toy Story
• July 25 – National Lampoon’s Vacation
• August 1 – Beauty and the Beast – Sing-A-Long
• August 8 – JAWS
• August 15 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
• August 22 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Event Details:
When: Every Tuesday – July 7 to August 25
Where: Ceperley Meadows (Second Beach), Stanley Park
Time: Dusk
Cost: Free or $20 for VIP seating

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in the loop with everything going on at the Hotel and around Vancouver!

Events and Entertainment Around Town – July Edition

Source: Vancouver Art Gallery

Hot in the city! Coming off what will sure to be THE biggest Canada Day celebration, (Happy 150th, Canada!), Vancouverites and travelers to our fair city will continue the festive, summer spirit with the plentiful events planned, including street parties, musicals, theatre, farmer’s market, outdoor movies, outdoor pools and much, much more.

Canada Day Fireworks – Canada Place
Event date: July 1 | Time: 1030pm
Aside from the paid viewing zone, best places to see the fireworks are at Harbour Green Park, Coal Harbour, Stanley Park, Crab Park and West Vancouver Seawall.

Chris Gordon – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: June 29-July 1 | Various times
From his break out performances at the Just For Laughs Festivals in Monday and Toronto, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, Vancouver’s North West Comedy Festival, being featured in the Toronto showcase of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and at The Comedy Death Ray Show in LA, his appeal is undeniable.

Canada 150 Parade – Downtown Vancouver
Event date: July 2 | Time: 5pm

Queen and Adam Lambert – Rogers Arena
Event date: July 2 | Time: 8pm

Vancouver Whitecaps vs New York – BC Place
Event date: July 5 | Time: 7pm

Dan Quinn – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: July 6-8 | Various times
From his break out performances at the Just for Laughs Festivals in Montreal and Toronto; the Seattle International Comedy Competition; Vancouver’s NorthWest Comedy Festival; being featured in the Toronto showcase of NBC’s Last Comic Standing; and at The Comedy Death Ray Show in LA; his appeal is undeniable.

Khatsalano 2017 Street Party – West 4th Avenue (between Burrard and MacDonald)
Event date: July 8 | Time: 11am-9pm
Annual 10 block street party.

Shawn Mendes: Illuminate World Tour – Rogers Arena
Event date: July 8 | Time: 730pm

Million Dollar Quartet – Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage
Event dates: May 11-July 9 | Various times
Inspired by true events, this rocking jukebox musical takes you into Sun Records Studio no December 4, 1956, to witness the famed recording session that brought together rock and roll legends, Presley, Cash, Lewis and Perkins – for the first and only time. Experience all the hits that made these powerhouse stars the icons they are today, including “That’s Alright”, “Folsom Prison Blues”, “Great Balls of Fire”, “Blue Suede Shoes” and more.

Annual Gastown Grand Prix – Gastown
Event date: July 12 | Time: 530pm

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Tulsa Roughnecks – UBC Thunderbird Stadium
Event date: July 12 | Time: 12pm

Indian Summer Festival 2017 – Various locations
Event date: July 6-15
Indian Summer Fest showcases provocative artists and visionaries from Canada, South Asia and beyond. The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Tales of war and Peace’, and includes an array of award-winning artists, musicians, and authors.

Tim Nutt – The Comedy Mix
Event dates: July 13-15 | Various times
Founder and member of the hugely popular Snowed in Comedy Tour.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Reno 1868 – UBC Thunderbird Stadium
Event date: July 15- Time 3pm

Greek Summerfest Vancouver – East Vancouver at Burnaby border
Event dates: July 6-16 | Various times
Annual celebration of food, entertainment, and family fun – from the famous BBQ lam and loukoumades to the dozens of live singers and dancers on the performance stage.

40th Vancouver Folk Festival – Jericho Beach
Event dates: July 14-16 | Various times

The Phantom of the Opera – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Event dates: July 11-23 | Various times
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the Opera, comes to Vancouver as part of a brand new North American Tour.

Bittergirl: The Musical – Granville Island Stage
Event dates: June 15-July 29 | Various times
This carthartic and catchy musical charts the romantic breakups of three women and the lively antics that ensue. 60s girl group music like “Be My Baby”, “And Then He Kissed Me”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, and “Where Did Our Love Go?” provide the perfect backdrop for the bittergirls’ journey back to happiness.

#No Filter – The LOL of TMI – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: July 1-31 | Time: 915pm
#NoFilter uses the spontaneity of improv comedy to delve into our fleeting, over-shared digital world. From Snapchat to Instagram, Weibo to Facebook and everything in between, #NoFilter finds the fun and funny in how much we share about ourselves with nearly total strangers – crushing the LOL of TMI.

Oh Canada – True North Strong and Funny – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: July 1-31 | Time: 730pm
VTSL improvisers take a loving and comedic look at what makes us uniquely Canadian – poking fun at the stereotypes of Canada and Canadians.

OK Tinder – The Improv Centre at Granville Island
Event dates: July 1-31 | Time: 1115pm
Vancouver Theatre Sports pokes fun at Vancouver’s notorious dating scene with our latest late-night show, OK Tinder – Swipe Right Comedy.

Sunday Afternoon Salsa – Robson Square
Event dates: July 9-August 13 | Time: 3pm and 5pm
Free outdoor salsa dances. Try the free lesson at 3pm, watch the performances at 5pm, or just check out the social dancing throughout the afternoon and see how much fun it is!

Theatre Under the Stars – Malkin Bowl at Stanley Park
Event dates: July 7-August 19 | Time: 7pm
This ear’s musical features are Mary Poppins (on  odd number dates) and The Drowsy Chaperone (on event number dates)

7th Musical Nooners Free Outdoor Concert – CBC Broadcast Centre
Event dates: July 8-August 19 | Time: 12pm-1pm
Monday to Friday. What better way to spend lunchtime than at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre’s outdoor stage?

Tuesday Night Outdoor Movie – Second Beach at Stanley Park
Event dates: July 4-August 22 | Time: 10pm
Free outdoor cinema: The Lego Batman Movie (July 4), The Goonies (July 11), Toy Story (July 18), National Lampoon’s Vacation (July 25), Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-long (August 1), Jaws (August 8), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (August 15), Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 (August 22)

Dance in Transit (Friday and Saturday) – Various downtown Vancouver locations
Event dates: May 20-September 2 | Various times
The largest and longest dance event in Vancouver’s history. Free outdoor dancing for everyone!

Illumination Summer Night Market (weekends) – 12631 Vulcan Way
Event dates: May 5-September 10 | Various times
The even will include 12 sets of colourful light displays with thousands of glimmering lights that range from .5m to 2m tall. Couple this with a quirky teddy bear theme and you have a one-of-a-kind event. There will be more than 20 custom-made teddy bears across the market.

PlayLand at the PNE – Pacific National Exhibition
Event dates: May 6-September 17 | Various times
Spin your way through a magical land on the new coaster ride, Bug Whirled, peddle your way to the clouds flapping your wings on The Flutterbye, then take the plunge on the marvelous mechanical Dizzy Drop.

Bard on the Beach – Vanier Park tents
Event dates: June 1-September 23 | Various times
This year’s featured Shakespeare plays are: Much Ado About Nothing, The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice and The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Uninterrupted – Cambie Bridge
Event dates: June 28-September 30 | Time: 10pm
Tourism Vancouver brings a wild salmon-bearing river to the heart of the city. Audiences will be immersed in the extraordinary migration of wild Pacific salmon through a 30-minute cinematic spectacle. Nearly one kilometre of the bridge will become a canvas, transformed through a unique blend of visual storytelling and advanced projection technology to reveal the drama of the natural world. Every Tuesday to Saturday except during Fireworks.

Claude Monet’s Secret Garden – Vancouver Art Gallery
Event dates: June 24-October 1
The most important exhibition of French painter Claude Monet’s work in Canada in two decades, Claude Monet’s Secret Garden will trace the career of this pivotal figure in Western art history.

Wednesday Main St Station Farmer’s Market – Across Pacific Central Station
Event dates: May 31-October 4 | Time: 2pm-6pm
Located just steps from the Skytrain, this convenient Wednesday farmer’s market is ideal for local food fans seeking an easy shop on their commute. Over 85% of the vendors at Main Street Station are primary producers offering an excellent mix of fresh and organic produce, meat, eggs, handmade cheeses, and more.

Thursdays Downtown Farmer’s Market – Queen Elizabeth Theatre Plaza
Event dates: June 1-October 5 | Time: 11am-3pm
Shop fresh weekly to enjoy quality fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs and poultry, baked goods, artisan food and craft, fresh fish, and local craft beer, wine and spirits.

2017 Richmond Night Market – Near Bridgeport Station on Canada Line
Event dates: May 12-October 9 | Various times

Saturday West End Farmer’s Market – 1100 Comox Street (between Bute and Thurlow)
Event dates: May 27-October 21 | Time: 9am-2pm
Located in the heart of Vancouver’s West End, this laid-back Saturday market looks onto beautiful Nelson Park and adjacent community gardens.

Saturday Lonsdale Quay Farmer’s Market – East Plaza of Lonsdale Quay Market
Event dates: May 7-October 29 | Time: 10am-3pm
The Lonsdale Quay Farmers’ Market has a great selection of conventional and organic produce. You also will find local artisans with jewellery, pottery, photography, kids clothing, soaps and much more.

Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay in the loop with everything going on at the Hotel and around Vancouver!