"Make That to Go"
- During a Winter Walk

February 26, 2007 - The Watermark Bistro on Kits Beach caters to waterfront walkers and joggers all year long.

Nothing rewards outdoor physical activity during these cooler months than a steaming cup of hot chocolate, snack or lunch conveniently available along the way. The Watermark Restaurant at Kits Beach boasts a ground-level Bistro serving lighter fare seven days a week from 11 am until 4 pm.

Unlike other areas of our expansive nation, winter walks or jogs here are practically an everyday possibility. Without bundling up with toques, long underwear and cumbersome outerwear, Vancouverites can stride or stroll throughout the shorter days with little to hinder their gait.

Combine an outing with a cozy stopover at the Watermark, where the glassed-in Bistro offers freshly prepared fish & chips, burgers, sandwiches and drinks. Specialty coffees and muffins made from scratch in the upstairs kitchen make this the best little secret in town when it comes to scenic escapes. Perched on bar stools with a roaring gas fireplace taking the chill off, the Watermark Bistro is a perfect finish to a rainy day walk where over-wintering sea birds and freighters awaiting their cargo can be easily spied from the comfort of this new addition to the beachscape.

Putting off outdoor walks and jogs due to the weather? The average February temperature here is 4° C compared to Montreal where it drops to a chilly -9° C. Vancouver's mild winter makes outdoor walking an excellent way to get the recommended 30 – 40 minutes activity required to maintain a healthy lifestyle and what better place to achieve it than along the shorelines of English Bay.

The Watermark Bistro will introduce new menu items in time for spring including an array of new "healthy" choices like the chef's daily soup creation previously only available in the upstairs restaurant.

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