My Excellent Vancouver Day: Procuring and Swimming with Gillian Segal

Here’s how inside designer Gillian Segal, principal of Gillian Segal Design, would spend her good Vancouver day.

8:00 a.m. Get your sweat on. “My perfect day starts with a workout followed by a sauna. I train at Yard Athletics with a personal trainer and do a lot of heavy lifting, which I love. If I have time for a class, I love a spin at Ride or going to Barry’s.” 307 W Pender St., yardathletics.ca

9:00 a.m. Brunch such as you’re in France. “I love brunch at Au Comptoir. It feels like a quick trip to Paris. I’m obsessed with their omelette with frites and they make a great mimosa.” 2278 W 4th Ave., aucomptoir.ca

10:00 a.m. Hit up Holts for a vogue refresh. “I love Holt Renfrew since it really is kind of a one-stop shop with everything you could need. It can sometimes be overwhelming shopping there, so when I feel that way I call on my friend (and personal shopper) Michelle Addison to help me narrow it down. It is such a treat to see her in one of the private shopping suites.” 737 Dunsmuir St., holtrenfrew.com

12:00 p.m. Splash round with the children. “On a sunny summer day, I love taking the girls to Vancouver Lawn Tennis Club for a swim in the outdoor pool. It’s one of my favourite activities.” 1630 W fifteenth Ave., vanlawn.com

1:00 p.m. Make time for tea time. “My kids also love going for afternoon tea at the Secret Garden, which is a fun mother-daughter activity.” 2138 W fortieth Ave., secretgardentea.com

2:00 p.m. Squeeze in some self-care. “I would love to get a facial at Formula Fig, or a massage treatment at Hälsa.” 2050 W 4th Ave., formulafig.com; 2028 W 4th Ave., halsa.ca

3:00 p.m. Continue the procuring spree. “I love shopping in Kits. A lot of my favourite spots are here—Hill’s Dry Goods, Melanie Auld (fun fact: we also designed this store!), Rebecca Bree for amazing pieces and Figure Lecture for home goods.” West 4th Ave., hillsdrygoods.com; melanieauld.com; rebeccabree.com; figurelecture.com

5:00 p.m. Grab a cone and stroll the sand. “An ice cream from Rain or Shine and a beach walk down at Kits Beach after shopping would be icing on the cake of a perfect day.” 1926 W 4th Ave., rainorshineicecream.com

6:00 p.m. Seek out a seafood feast. “Oddfish is my favourite. It’s got amazing seafood and veggie-forward dishes.” 1889 W 1st Ave., oddfishrestaurant.com

8:00 p.m. Get the popcorn prepared. “Fifth Avenue Theatre is the best kid-free escape. I love movies, and they serve wine here. Perfection.” 2110 Burrard St., cineplex.com