Under $100: Vancouver

Start your day strong with breakfast at Café Medina, where the Belgian waffles are the toast of the town (have fun with the toppings). Coffee is highly prized here, too, and the combo will cost you about $7. From here, take a 15-minute walk to Vancouver Harbour and check out the Olympic cauldron before taking a walk along the Seawall to take in the seaplanes taking off and landing as you make your way to Stanley Park, one of the city’s most visited public spaces.

Sit down to a casual lunch at Stanley’s Bar & Grill at the Stanley Park Pavilion to enjoy beautiful views and recharge after a morning exploring the park’s gardens and totems. A decent lunch will cost about $20 here. A half-hour walk away is Vancouver Art Gallery, one of the city’s most recognizable buildings and home to a monumental collection of pieces from old masters to contemporary artists. General admission is about $18.

Splurge on a few plates at Nightingale for an unforgettable dinner. This will be even better if you have friends who can order a few other dishes for sharing at this social eatery that’s one of the most popular in the city right now. Food focuses on simple, seasonal dishes with inspired ingredients for new takes on old favorites. A few dishes will eat up the remainder of your budget — about $55 — and both your belly and your heart will thank you for the experience.