Even more than the mountains and ocean, many of Canada's top musicians can't wait to get their hands on some Vancouver sushi.

"The sushi is just totally amazing out there," says Tim Fletcher, lead singer from The Stills.

"The sushi in Vancouver puts sushi in Toronto to shame," singer songwriter Sarah Slean agrees.

But other than spicy salmon rolls and nigiri, what are 2009 JUNO musicians going to do once they hit the West Coast?

Dallas Green from City and Colour: Nominated for Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year

Dallas Green from City and Colour just got back from Vancouver where he was recording with his other band, Alexisonfire, but he's excited to be heading back.

"I found a whole bunch of new restaurants I like. We had breakfast down at the Twisted Fork, down near Granville and Davie. I had this banana stuffed French toast with coconut maple syrup. Basically, it was the best thing I've ever had."

He's planning on taking his wife and So You Think You Can Dance Canada host, Leah Miller when he's back. "She loves breakfast," he says.

He's also hoping to return to the Memphis Blues Barbeque House and have their pulled pork sandwiches and smoked sausages again.

"It's a nice change to be out there with the mountains," Green adds. "The air's totally different out there. I have really bad asthma and I totally notice a difference."

Tim Fletcher from The Stills: Nominated for Best Alternative Album and Best New Group

Tim Fletcher from The Stills admits he and his bandmates aren't so much into swimming in the ocean, or hanging out on the beach.

"We tend towards roaming the streets late at night," Fletcher jokes. "We usually find a nice place to have wine and have a good meal."

Serena Ryder: Nominated for Artist of the Year and Adult Alternative Album of the Year

Serena Ryder, on the other hand, is a large fan of the outdoors. "I love taking the ferry and I just being outside the city," she says.

"It's just so beautiful out there. I love hiking but haven't yet had the opportunity in Vancouver."

Sarah Slean: Nominated for Adult Alternative Album of the Year

One of Sarah Slean's favourite things to do in Vancouver is perform. "The crowds are so loyal and I love the Vancouver East Cultural Centre."

But beyond the stage, Slean loves exploring the city. "Kitsilano's fun and I like shopping along Robson Street."

"But really, I love the nature aspect and it's something Toronto doesn't have at all," Slean notes. "Nature out there is so omnipresent and lush."

Matthew Barber: Nominated for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo

Beyond eating sushi, Matthew Barber likes to go walking in Stanley Park whenever he's in Vancouver. "I find it refreshing to go there for a few days. The air's just so different and everything's so moist and green," he says.

"It's always a little bit warmer and the air feels better in my lungs."

Elizabeth Shepherd: Nominated for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year

Elizabeth Shepherd prefers walking and people watching to going to galleries and museums. "I feel like I really get the sense of a place by watching people interact with each other and their city," she says.

"My brothers coming with me and he's in a wheelchair, so I'm sure I'll be investigating the city in terms of accessibility, and seeing what's available to us," she adds.

Ndidi Onukwulu: Nominated for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo

B.C.-native Ndidi Onukwulu tends to stick to the east end of the city, spending time wandering up and down Commercial Drive. She's also a huge sushi fan. "There's a place on West 4th I love," she says.

"I also love going to the water," she says.

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