My Perfect Vancouver Day: Seawall Jaunts and Timepiece Geekery with Carson Ting

7:00 a.m. Jog it out on the seawall. “Enter through the causeway by the rowing club, and follow the path past the lighthouse, Siwash Rock and endless ocean views. It’s a 10-kilometre stretch of pure magic—the perfect distance to wake up the mind.” 450 Stanley Park Dr., vancouver.ca

8:00 a.m. Grab a cortado at Greenhorn Cafe. “I get mine with soy, always paired with one of their awesome peanut butter cookies. They’re perfect for dunking.” 994 Nicola St., greenhorncafe.com

8:30 a.m. Breakfast seaside at the Sylvia Hotel. “I usually go for the Jogger’s Breakfast with sunny-side eggs. It comes with crispy potatoes and rye toast, plus unlimited coffee. Sitting there, watching English Bay, never gets old.” 1154 Gilford St., sylviahotel.com

10:00 a.m. Get back to the beach. “Even after a full seawall run, I love a post-breakfast stroll along English Bay with my wife and kids. Skipping rocks, digging in the sand—it’s our thing. Simple, timeless fun.” Gilford St. and Beach Ave., vancouver.ca

11:00 a.m. Nerd out on luxury watches. “Alberni Street is a paradise for horology nerds, so I like to do the rounds: Rolex, Tudor, Panerai. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a must-visit, mainly to geek out with Charlie, a walking encyclopedia of watch history. They have an Atmos clock on display—an engineering marvel that runs indefinitely, powered by slight temperature changes. Google it; it’s wild.” Alberni St., rolex.com; tudorwatch.com; panerai.com; jaeger-lecoultre.com

12:00 p.m. Order a bento at a secret rooftop resto. “Eat Bar and Patio Haraheri is a hidden gem, tucked away on the rooftop of RBC and Honolulu Coffee. The vegan bento box is great. Take off your shoes, settle into a window seat and soak in the natural light flooding through the floor-to-ceiling windows. In the summer, the outdoor seating is a dream.” 101–888 Nelson St., haraheri.ca

1:00 p.m. Take in some art at the VAG. “I’ll stroll down Robson and stop by the Vancouver Art Gallery for a dose of inspiration.” 750 Hornby St., vanartgallery.bc.ca

2:00 p.m. Snack on a s’mores bar at Mister. “I make a beeline for Mister on Robson and Bute for a s’mores ice cream bar. They torch the marshmallow right in front of you.” 1193 Robson St., madebymister.com

4:00 p.m. Cheer on the ’Caps. “If there’s a Whitecaps game happening, I grab my jersey, round up the family and head to BC Place. Nothing beats the energy of a last-minute match and cheering like maniacs.” 777 Pacific Blvd., whitecapsfc.com

8:00 p.m. Break out the chopsticks at Kirin. “The vibe is casual, but the food is top-notch, and we’ve been coming here for 12 years so we know  everyone. Both our kids’ 100-day celebration dinners were held at Kirin. It’s our special place.” 1172 Alberni St.,  kirinrestaurants.com