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capilano suspension bridge

platialUser:dvd — 2006-04-18 07:47:45.310388+00:00

freakin scary suspension bridge with great views. not sure if it's worth the $25 fee that they're charging now.
Tags: vancouver, woods, forest, hiking, nature, trails, tourist, suspension bridge

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la casa gelato

platialUser:dvd — 2006-04-18 07:57:29.779783+00:00

probably not the best gelato i've had. but where else are you going to find basil, pesto and parmesan gelato?!?!
Tags: dessert, vancouver

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Granville Island, Vancouver

platialUser:saravc — 2006-07-31 19:10:22.099493+00:00

The Dockside Brewing Company, in the Granville Island Hotel, features their own variety of Island brewed beers. Yummy! Also visit the Public Market, and Art School and local artist studios. From the outset of its redevelopment in the late 1970s, Granville Island has been a haven for the arts. All across the Island, former empty sheds have been reawakened as studios, stages, sets and scenery for art exhibits, theatrical plays, street performers, and music shows.
Tags: vancouver, island

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Vancouver Mall

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

Vancouver Mall (360) 892-6255
Tags: meier frank, meier+and+frank, meier+%26amp%3B+frank, meier+frank, alley cat, liverpool, vancouver, fallen fruit, volcanoes, new zealand, succulents, observatories, flashing

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Fast Frames has great Art and Picture Framing!

platialUser:artlover — 2006-09-24 19:25:49.978421+00:00

Tags: framing, bc, vancouver, art, pictures, westend

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The Tyee

platialUser:janedoe — 2005-07-13 00:00:00+00:00

Tags: alternative newspaper, feisty, indy zine, office, vancouver

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Plum Clothing

platialUser:janedoe — 2005-07-13 00:00:00+00:00

Tags: fashion, n=kitsilano, retail, vancouver, local designers

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Everett Events Center

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

Everett Events Center (425) 322-2600
Tags: one conference centre, panic at the disco, vancouver, place to stay, garlic fries, prince george, calgary

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Granville Island Hotel

platialUser:heavyj — 2005-08-03 11:58:20+00:00

Tags: bc, beaten, hotel, off, path, the, vancouver

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HR MacMillan Space Centre

platialUser:janedoe — 2005-07-13 00:00:00+00:00

Tags: centre, observatory, planetarium, space, vancouver

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Chambar

platialUser:quikness — 2006-03-23 14:31:30.75708+00:00

Killer Belgian restaurant. Nuts food, exceptional service, beautiful room, and reasonable prices. Easily one of the hottest restaurants in the city, definitely the best value.
Tags: vancouver, restaurant, belgian, beatty street, fine dining

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Home of the Popkinfiles

platialUser:quikness — 2006-03-23 14:48:08.330094+00:00

Home of the superfine AI (aka Popkinfiles). Come on by for crazy hashbrowns, toast w/ peanut butter, multiple late night Lost ep viewings, and other multiple multiples.
Tags: vancouver, peanut butter, lost, popkin

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Vancouver BC

platialUser:annetastic — 2006-03-24 10:34:50.11003+00:00

Went there a lot for scooter rallies
Tags: vancouver

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Vancouver, BC

platialUser:cameron — 2006-03-25 08:27:52.153346+00:00

Like Portland, Vancouver is an extrememly "livable" city. On my one short trip there I was overwhelmed with the kindness and friendliness of the people there and the beauty of the city itself. When crossing the border into Canada on my only trip to BC thus far the crossing guard asked where we were going to. I said, "Vancouver." He asked where we were coming from. I said, "Vancouver!" as in Vancouver, WA. I thought it was hysterical - the crossing guard not so much. Vancouver seems at the same time so much like the U.S. and so much NOT like the U.S. It's different enough, yet familiar enough for me to want to call it Home.
Tags: bc, where would i be, vancouver, crossing guard joke, relocate.

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Stanley Park, Vancouver

platialUser:howboy — 2006-04-10 21:31:40.512583+00:00

There are 31 parks with off-leash areas in Vancouver, no wonder it was no. 3 in the list of best cities to live in for 2006!
Tags: dog park, dog, park, canada, vancouver, off leash, offleash

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Means of Production

platialUser:oliverk — 2006-05-29 13:04:19.429066+00:00

urban forestry/agriculture public art project where art supplies and food are locally produced. Collaboration between artist Oliver Kellhammer and the Environmental Youth Alliance
Tags: art, food, forestry, sustainable, diy, agriculture art, vancouver, crafts, the commons, environmental youth alliance, willow, biomass, oliver kellhammer

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Cottonwood Gardens

platialUser:oliverk — 2006-05-29 13:01:24.976334+00:00

Community Garden, wildlife habitat, arboretum
Tags: gardening, guerilla gardening, urban agriculture, eya, vancouver, permaculture, restoration, cottonwood community gardens, environmental youth alliance, brownfields

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Vancouver Downtown

platialUser:taipei101 — 2006-06-03 11:03:22.063881+00:00

Vancouver Downtown
Tags: vancouver, bc, canada, travel

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"Main and Broadway" by Cub

platialUser:baostar — 2006-06-04 23:02:16.009992+00:00

"Main and Broadway" was written by Lisa Marr about an encounter with a former boyfriend and his new girlfriend. The song title refers to the intersection of Main St. and E Broadway in Vancouver. You and her walking by You say "hello" so civilised Does she know you were my boy one time? So what am I supposed to say? "You're looking swell, have a nice day" Good to see she's prettier than me Things go on, I get confused I don't know how it feels to be... Anymore... (Chorus) Didn't know I missed you 'till today 'Cos I thought that love just went away Or at least I had it licked Rpt Chorus Didn't know I missed you 'till today... Love letters, broken lockets Dead flowers, candy boxes That's what you're left with when it's over It's over, it's over, it's over... Now I wonder what went wrong Why we didn't get along Nothing left but distance in your eyes There you go, hand in hand Leaving me alone to stand here, just Another stupid chump Fights of spite, and I could talk In the end that's what you got So what's the point of bothering at all? Rpt Chorus I was wrong... Rpt Chorus Didn't know I missed you 'till today... La la la la....
Tags: cub, main and broadway, mp3, vancouver, encounter, indie pop, twee pop

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stepho's souvlaki greek taverna

platialUser:dvd — 2006-04-17 17:54:46.938069+00:00

casual place with great greek food. all plates under $10. always a line out the door, but so worth it.
Tags: greek, vancouver, dvd cheap eats

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platialUser:chuck — 2007-05-11 09:11:29.130864+00:00

Tags: vancouver, people watch, english bay

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Vancouver Buildings LLC

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

Vancouver Buildings LLC (509) 375-3078
Tags: vancouver, vancouver

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Hamilton Street Grill is Great!

platialUser:solificon — 2006-09-13 10:44:39.138267+00:00

Neil Wyles, proprietor and executive chef, has a great restaurant right in the heart of Yaletown. Steaks, seafood, fine wine -- it's all here.
Tags: yaletown, restaurant, vancouver bc, vancouver

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Kirin Chinese Restaurant, dinner return to Vancouver

platialUser:ourfounder — 2007-03-26 12:23:00.57121+00:00

Kirin Chinese Restaurant -- Excellent dim sum and dinner

Big Welcome back to Vancouver from May, Albert, Judy and Celina. Vivian and I had been away from Vancouver for too long. Our friends welcomed us back with a big meal at Kirin.

- Silky chicken soup - Peking Duck (skin) - Peking Duck (lettuce wrap) - Spicy Beef Hot Pot - Pea Shoots - Pickled Vegetables Kau Yoch (Pork Belly)
Tags: vancouver, chinese, canada, british columbia, vivian lam, kirin, may tsui, albert leung, judy chang, celina mau

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St. Francis 24 Hour Animal Hospital

platialUser:wept — 2006-01-07 02:06:02.181851+00:00

St. Francis does not really specialize in rat care, but in an emergency it is a good place to go (after hours, it is much better for rats than Dove Lewis). Mr. Dr. Baker is an extremely nice and patient veterinarian. After the emergency is over, I would recommend transport over to Southwest Animal Hospital.
Tags: portland, vancouver, veterinarian, 24 hours, animal hospital, emergency, vet, rat

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iKarma.com

platialUser:ikarma — 2006-02-10 21:06:44.75699+00:00

iKarma offers online reputation management services to business and professionals. iKarma provides an optimized process for capturing customer word of mouth, and then displaying it online for use in facilitating future sales. iKarma's reputation engine is free from the confines of current popular online auction markets, so that any kind of business can harness the power of their good reputation.
Tags: reputation, social, web 2.0, trust, lynn, bristol, salem, vancouver, north carolina, majorca, records, quilting, sydney, united states, monterrey, new york city, electronics, chester county, real estate, value village, columbus, montreal, family, the northern red sea, walt disney world, golf courses, las vegas, boston, allentown, south boston, yosemite, nederland, africa, birding, bird watching, mcdonalds, tibet, the hub, people, union city, nottingham, mountain biking, new orleans, regent hotel, hamilton, omaha, reading, worcester, mountain laurel, toronto, beaches, atlanta, gay, kids, portugal, san diego, web design, cape verde, north chicago, pd, st augustine, brasil, wine bar, new york, jim cook, concord, hungary, gospel hill, 1 world avenue, winter park, philippines, camden yards, art and design high school, broken spoke, wine bar inc, coffe, karen, grand central, place name, longview washington, baltimore, pennsylvania, north philly, fashion, columbus georgia, shawnee, dubai, north little rock, leavenworth, capital federal, great scott, boston store, mysore, montana, san juan capistrano ca, milford, north america, south africa, washington state university library, glenn abbey, wildcat st, void, estonia, sherry williamson, stoughton, worcester college oxford, carolyn, maryland science center, marquette, denver, garden state, east side gallery, pontiac, mall, copenhagen, plainville, ebb, grand canyon, argentina, pensacola florida, massapequa ny, carter lisa, ll, national theatre, park ave , little rock, bowling green ky, big bear, british columbia, acadia national park, lakewood, carlisle, fresno, hollywood ca, new harbour, fox park, japan, yokohama, des moines, listen, evansville in, debbie, seattle, been there, jacksonville, nasdaq, dina, southern exposure, uae, cooper, sidney, london england, ohio, vancouver bc, fort, westbury, fort lewis, the pill, romania, eastern shore, port st lucie, israel, lima, chile, harold, soul of the sea, warner robins ga, david s books, long island city ny, me, smoke shop, tehran, pill, cork, north bergen, kens place, appalachian trail, sacramento, woodside map, barcelona, wrigley field, gulf breeze fl, athens, janette, orleans, susan, water street books, river run village, charleston, hong kong, rome italy, merced ca , i 29, milano, morning star church, body shop, california lutheran university, south bank , portsmouth, the kimballs , salt lake city, el paso, white mountain national , new port richey, orlando, minneapolis, valencia, sid, san francisco, melissa, stock market, parish church, philadelphia, central point, grass valley ca, janet, lincoln nebraska, world bank, detroit mi, christ fellowship, madrid, lone, sol, new delhi, hackettstown nj, berlin, handy market, niland ca, arlington draft house, hartley kent, tulsa, belfast, kb, matthew west, marilyn, vinyl, april and cats, detroit mi, anne, philly, title or search term, atlanta ga, longmeadow, what, united kingdom, manteca california, split, stock exchange, the three kings, budget host inn, corpus christi, home town, hometown, coffe shops, os, the maple room, pompano beach, valley village, bev, brooklyn ny, new haven, bay village, amherst, philadelphia pa, dauphin, virgina beach virgina, naples, st mary s lake, mj, grass valley ca, hillview, indianapolis in, tony, savannah, greenville, chris powers, lenexa, pizza, nero, bulgaria, mississippi, walnut, pier, salt house, cinema, going for a walk, greece, what up, omg, brooklyn, stars complex, villa park, marion s, villa park , vineland, arlington, st stephens green, home spain, honduras, missouri home, malaga spain, malaga spain, mana foods, va, mexico, milwaukee, jersey city, c block, detroit, your my favorite actress, christopher page, livingston, snow, museum of contemporary, world, paris, all over, love s seafood steaks, brooklyn park mn, art institute, telluride, location, new castle, hanson, easton

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Dog Park

platialUser:cameron — 2006-02-21 19:34:11.958368+00:00

Unofficial "official" off-leash park in East Vancouver. Currently very big area for dogs and their people. Official master plan for site will drastically reduce off-leash area (see website for more info) but will add many features for entire community. A gem in the suburban wasteland that is East Vancouver (Vantucky).
Tags: dog, dog park, off leash, offleash, vancouver, dogpark, clark county, east vancouver, 164th, fischers landing, woof

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The Hatch Breakfast Parlour

platialUser:einstein — 2006-03-01 10:21:00.661315+00:00

a great breakfast place
Tags: breakfast, vancouver, bc, yummy

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El Kartel

platialUser:einstein — 2006-03-01 10:26:18.842918+00:00

the best and unique fashionable retail store in town, cool clothes, shoes, artwork, and friendly people too!
Tags: clothing, hip, trendy, fashion, vancouver, bc, shopping, bikes, robson street, mexican wrestling masks

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Wreck Beach

platialUser:einstein — 2006-03-01 10:43:37.761257+00:00

fun nude beach in Vancouver, with interesting beach vendors, hippies. A good place to celebrate summer solstice.
Tags: vancouver, bc, canada, beach, nude beach

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Three Creeks Community Library

platialUser:wildpoet — 2006-05-05 16:14:29.484247+00:00

Live Poets' Society meets the third Monday of the month from 6-9 p.m. at the Three Creeks Community Library to discuss poetry. Discussion is led by Jim Martin. Includes shared poetry readings and many other topics.
Tags: library, poets, poems, poetry, discussion, vancouver, salmon creek

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Invoke Media

platialUser:quikness — 2006-03-23 11:05:28.477189+00:00

Where i work/dopest view in the city
Tags: vancouver, work, view, invoke, internent marketing

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Pastameli

platialUser:quikness — 2006-03-23 11:29:19.339913+00:00

This spot has the most berzerker chicken parmesan in the known universe. It's just that good!
Tags: vancouver, italian, restaurant, pastameli, chicken parmesan, west vancouver

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View from my apartment when I lived in Vancouver

platialUser:peter — 2006-03-25 16:30:36.155415+00:00

I used to live in this bachelor apartment when I studied at UBC. The view was nice.
Tags: vancouver, view, apartment

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Studio 10

platialUser:cmoller — 2009-07-27 21:04:59.425448+00:00

Two bed (four person) loft condominium for rent for 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Tags: vancouver, rental, loft, olympics, accommodations

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Chinese Midnight Snack @ Landmark Hotpot Restaurant

platialUser:tami — 2006-04-23 20:30:18.544345+00:00

Said to be the first Chines hotpot restaurant in Vancouver, but whatever...Landmark is the best place to go to when you're still hungry and it's 10pm. It closes at 2am. It's known for its Hong Kong-style hotpots, with the cooking aparatus right at your table. Every time I visit the place we order the same items and they never fail to impress my tummy: the fresh seafood congee (a fresh plate of seafood arrives and you place the seafood into the congee to be cooked); sauteed pea shoots; minced garlic & honey spareribs; spicy seasoned salt encrusted small fish; spicy seasoned salt encrusted tofu; sauteed chinese pickles with peanuts, red/green peppers; and small medallions of chicken sauteed with red peppers, garlic, onions, dried spicy chili peppers. When you're stuffed, you'll be served a complimentary glass of "sour plum drink" to cleanse your palate. Landmark Hot Pot House 4023 Cambie Street, Vancouver (Phone: 604-872 2868)
Tags: chinese food, midnight snack, hotpot, vancouver

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Tokyo Izakaya Eats & Cocktails @ Guu Otokomae

platialUser:tami — 2006-04-23 20:29:11.986056+00:00

Although there are Guu's on Robson, Guu Otokomae in Gastown has a more open atmosphere and an amazing cocktail selection...more on that later. You'll find Guu Otokomae on the 2nd floor of its building, down Waterfront St between Steamworks and the steamclock. Guu Otokomae's menu serves homestyle Japanese "tapas" that is inexpensive, simple and tasty, such as yakionigiri (grilled riceballs), gindara (black cod with miso sauce), popeye salad (spinach, bacon, and chock full of veggies), and a poke-style marinated tuna with avocado and mango. The tapas shouldn't cost any more than $7.20. The cocktail menu is full of interesting things such as Rose Rum (with a base of the house rum where they infuse a real rose in rum), and the Snowflake (vodka, vanilla liquor, lemon, lychee ice balls).
Tags: izakaya, tapas, cocktails, japanese food, vancouver

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century plaza hotel and spa

platialUser:dvd — 2006-04-17 09:50:03.551085+00:00

great value!!! you get a one bedroom spacious suite with kitchen and dining area in the middle of downtown vancouver for $66 a night. near stanley park and robson st (great for shopping).
Tags: vancouver

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the fish house

platialUser:dvd — 2006-04-17 17:53:55.663833+00:00

you wouldn't think to go to a seafood restaurant for afternoon tea, but actually it's one of the best tea services i've had. bonus points for being in stanley park (so pretty). you can walk off all those tea sandwiches and scones afterwards...but beware the black squirrels! $24 (canadian dollars...score)
Tags: afternoon tea, great view, vancouver

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Excellent view of Vancouver

platialUser:phall715 — 2006-04-21 19:23:36.178351+00:00

Excellent view of vancouver, especially on a spring evening.
Tags: vancouver, view, kensington, ridgeway, greenway

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Cedar Cottage Coffee

platialUser:phall715 — 2006-04-21 19:22:40.47984+00:00

Good coffee and free wifi.
Tags: vancouver, kensington, coffee, wifi

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218 Flavours of Gelato @ La Casa Gelato

platialUser:tami — 2006-04-23 20:40:49.270018+00:00

There is always a lineup at Casa Gelato in the summertime, whether it's Saturday or Monday night. The staff are more than happy to give out samples of the flavours that interest you...and many will interest you. The standard vanilla, chocolate, strawberry is there...as well as unique items such as wasabi or even gorgonzola & pear. There are sorbettos and frozen yogurts, and flavours such as jackfruit, nut kalfi, lychee, green apple, rootbeer, death by mango, durian, vanilla lemon zest, and the list goes on. A single costs about 3 bucks; a double $5.
Tags: gelato, vancouver, icecream, sorbet, frozen yogurt

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nwactivism

platialUser:nwactivism — 2006-04-24 12:31:38.229543+00:00

A Northwest political activism website with a focus on Northwest politics and environmental affairs. Help us make a difference today.
Tags: war, peace, protest, animals, nutrition, congress, environment, march, senate, art, sustainability, green, global, oceans, seas, water, food, health, warming, seattle, olympia, vancouver, portland, eugene, salem, medford, bellingham, students

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Denman Bike Shop

platialUser:einstein — 2006-03-01 10:28:18.46261+00:00

best bikes, cool people. good place to rent a phat cruiser bike to ride around Stanley Park.
Tags: bikes, bike rental, vancouver, bc, stanley park

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Kroma Paint

platialUser:einstein — 2006-03-01 10:34:50.676223+00:00

Kroma is a store on Granville Island, where they make their own paint, of very good quality and with an excellent array of colors.
Tags: granville island, vancouver, bc, canada, acrylic paint, paint colors, paint store

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Hampton Inn & Suites Vancouver-Downtown, B.C.

platialUser:jenmiwri — 2006-04-27 14:02:01.280517+00:00

This was great! I got upgraded to the jacuzzi room and had a great view of downtown. I really love the new upgraded Hampton Inn and Suites in general. Cheaper than a lot of the other Hilton chains, but nice rooms, free breakfast, and very nice beds.
Tags: hampton inn, vancouver, canada

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Salmon Creek

platialUser:remaxeg — 2006-06-22 15:47:49.081069+00:00

RE/MAX equity group Salmon Creek office
Tags: salmon creek, vancouver, washington, real estate

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Tech Center

platialUser:remaxeg — 2006-06-22 16:01:08.180155+00:00

RE/MAX equity group Tech Center office
Tags: tech center, vancouver, wa, east vancouver, fishers landing, real estate

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Vancouver Mall

platialUser:remaxeg — 2006-06-22 16:03:18.316346+00:00

RE/MAX equity group Vancouver Mall office
Tags: vancouver mall, vancouver, washington, real estate

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Rogers Chocolates

platialUser:cryztalvisions — 2006-08-06 16:19:10.924458+00:00

Scrumptious treats. Found in Victoria, Banff, Whistler, Vancouver and Granville Island. They ship worldwide through their website too. The Fire Bar is a must try for those who like spicey hot flavor expertly blended with dark luscious chocolate.
Tags: rogers, chocolate, choclatier, canada, banff, vancouver, whistler, victoria, granville, candy, candies

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Washington State University

platialUser:asortedgeo — 2007-05-30 04:51:06.783316+00:00

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Elixir is Sweet

platialUser:solificon — 2006-09-13 10:53:44.689627+00:00

Elixir is a delicious, hidden jewel in Vancouver's Yaletown. Modern and traditional French Bistro specialties are splendid here. Don't miss brunch!
Tags: yaletown, vancouver bc, vancouver, restaurants

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Best Western Downtown Vancouver

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 14:31:25.851556+00:00

This chain hotel is better than most in the Best Western family, with a helpful and friendly staff and sparkling rooms. We were upgraded to a corner room with sweeping views of the city. While the decor is typical bland hotel, the location is great for the cost - making this a great value. Only a short walk from the water, local beaches, and restaurants. Just be aware that the slightly gritty Granville Street is a couple blocks away. Expect to pay $120-150 a night.
Tags: vancouver, hotels

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Hamburger Mary's Diner

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 14:25:48.695978+00:00

If you've tired of Vancouver's world-class restaurant scene and just want a good ol' hearty burger, come to Hamburger Mary's. The food is comforting, in that high carb, high grease grand tradition of diners everywhere. I got a classic burger and shake dinner, and let full and satisfied. A great place for the kids. Just don't expect phenomenal service - it's a tad slow. Expect to pay $7-12 a person.
Tags: dining, vancouver, restaurants, diners, hamburgers

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The Templeton

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 12:51:16.515071+00:00

Our first morning in Vancouver we stumbled across this tiny diner a couple blocks from our hotel. It didn't look like much at first, just a row of booths, and a counter. However, the hearty breakfast fare and the hardworking and pleasant staff made us regulars for our entire stay! The large portions and low price make this diner a great value. Even my thrifty husband was impressed! The bonus was one particular waitress who ran the entire place by herself on a busy weekday morning, and still managed to remember our names. We will definately be back next time we're in town. Go early on weekend mornings when everyone in town packs the place for brunch.
Tags: dining, vancouver, restaurants, diners, templeton

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Barclay Square

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 13:06:38.582793+00:00

This quiet square is a relaxing place to escape the summer crowds and rest your feet from pounding the pavement. The square is shaded by a huge canopy of trees, and is bordered by historic Victorian mansions. Bring a cup of coffee and savor the genteel life of Vancouver's West End.
Tags: vancouver, parks, barclay square

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Gastown

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 13:21:27.817157+00:00

Vancouver's #1 Tourist Trap. Don't let this keep you away, just temper your expectations. A couple hours is more than enough to stroll the cobblestone streets and peek into the mix of shops from tacky souvenirs to First Nations artwork. The steam clock will mesmerize youngsters - just don't let the cat out of the bag about how the clock really works (not actually by steam - sorry!). Keep in mind that shops start closing around 4pm. Enjoy a decent meal and soak up the Victorian ambience. Then skidaddle this tourist trap to see the authentic Vancouver.
Tags: gastown, vancouver, shopping

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Storeum - Entertaining History Lesson

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 13:44:38.731879+00:00

This historical theatrical presentation in Gastown was fairly new when we visited Vancouver in 2006. The production takes you through the history of Vancouver, from the First Nations to the growth of a modern city, with an emphasis on the heady days of westward expansion. The audience physically follows the actors from scene to scene as time progresses, and the script is surprisingly well-written. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the interactive story-telling.Just be prepared for the cost - it was C$22 when we visited.
Tags: gastown, vancouver, theater, history, storyeum

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Old Spaghetti Factory

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 13:52:50.889959+00:00

My thrifty husband loved this boisterous Italian restaurant. He loves trains, and the Factory has a real antique trolley car in the middle of the restaurant. He insisted we wait until a table opened up inside the trolley, car, and while that took 45 minutes at this always busy spot, the wait staff were considerate and let us munch on garlic bread while we waited. Once we were seated, we devoured huge portions of spaghetti, meatballs, and bread, all for a very reasonable price. This restaurant is not for everyone, but if you have kids or are young at heart, the Spaghetti Factory is worth the wait. The food is standard Italian fare - meatballs, pastas and salads. Expect to pay $7-12 a person.
Tags: gastown, dining, vancouver, restaurants, Italian

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Granville Island - Vancouver's Artistic Center

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 14:03:52.186281+00:00

Ditch the car and take a sea bus to this small island in the heart of Vancouver. You'll spend a pleasant afternoon browsing the traffic-free artists' community and public market. Assemble a picnic in the market and snag bench space on the water while you munch. Something's always going on here. While we were there, we danced to a salsa band by the market, browsed artisans' workshops, and stumbled across a sidewalk chalk festival dsplaying a vast array of local talent. This is one of Vancouver's best free sights.
Tags: galleries, dining, vancouver, shopping, art, markets, ganrville island

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The Sandbar - Disappointing

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-06-01 14:17:45.989278+00:00

I read a great review about this restaurant. However, I found the entire dining experience at the Sandbar fell short of expectations. My salmon burger was so dry I had to drink copious amounts of water just to swallow it. The service was slow and indifferent, even though the lunch crowd was sparse. The atmosphere was lacking something memorable. It was sterile - not cozy or hip or even eclectic. I would skip this restaurant and dine instead at the nearby Granville Public Market for much less money and much more atmosphere.
Tags: dining, vancouver, restaurants, granville island, the sandbar

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The Listel Hotel

platialUser:loveisbrewing — 2009-05-09 22:14:44.465223+00:00

Tags: vancouver, hotel, art, food, restaurant, robson

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Capilano Suspension Bridge

platialUser:loveisbrewing — 2009-05-09 22:19:02.407135+00:00

Tags: suspension, vancouver, bridge, nature, outdoors, adventure, heights

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Oakherst Trees

platialUser:oliverk — 2007-02-18 00:46:42.380781+00:00

Various Trees: Acer, Cornus, Quercus, Tilia, Fagus etc,
This beautiful grove, containing maple, Western Dogwood, English Oak, linden, European Beech and hawthorn was on the grounds of the former Oakherst more . . .
Tags: vancouver, trees, marpoleoakridge

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Vancouver Buddhist Centre

platialUser:fwbo — 2007-02-08 07:49:31.322146+00:00

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Vancouver Aquarium

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-27 13:40:47.839944+00:00

Seals, dolphins, and giant fish - enough to keep kids of all ages occupied for hours! Just be sure to AVOID WEEKENDS, which we were not smart enough to do. The place was crowded with strollers and running, screaming children. Exactly the clientele that should be there, but for two honeymooners, we would have been wise to avoid Saturday. The exhibits are interesting and well laid-out. Try to catch a dolphin show with the trainers. We especially enjoyed the beluga whales.
Tags: vancouver, kids, aquarium, stanley park

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Totem Poles

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-27 13:56:01.96546+00:00

We stumbled across this cluster of totem poles in Vancouver's Stanley Park and stood mesmerized. The craftsmanship is amazing. There are also some displays about the local Coast Salish First Nations. One of the totems was carved by Haida artist Bill Reid, well-known in these parts for his artistry and role in keeping the craft of carving totems alive. For anyone interested in Vancouver's native heritage, this is a great way to get up close to some towering totems.
Tags: vancouver, crafts, art, stanley park, native americans, first nations, totem poles, first peoples

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Minnesota Wild Vs Vancouver Canucks

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Minnesota Wild Vs Vancouver Canucks
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Vancouver Door Company

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

Vancouver Door Company (253) 845-9581
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International House Vancouver

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

International House Vancouver (360) 738-0336
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Vancouver, Mount

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

Vancouver, Mount
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City Cab Incorporated

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

City Cab Incorporated (360) 734-8294
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City Car Service

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

City Car Service (800) 281-5430
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Sunderland, Jay - JKL Realty Group, Incorporated

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

Sunderland, Jay - JKL Realty Group, Incorporated (425) 350-5557
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Destiny Leasing LLC

platialUser:system — 1997-01-01 00:00:00+00:00

Destiny Leasing LLC (206) 437-6463
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Stanley Park - Urban Oasis!

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-27 12:56:25.868652+00:00

The absolute highlight of Vancouver! We spent an entire day here, walking the seawall promenande from the north side of the city and around to the crowded beaches on the south side. Sane people should elect to use the park's bus system or rent some bikes to get around, but if you have all day to linger, walking isn't too bad. Just make sure you have a picnic packed, as there is no way up to the restaurants on Prospect Point from the promenade. (We ended up surviving on a lunch of granola bars...and if you're diabetic or hypoglycemic like we are, this is a very foolish strategy...in our defense the map can be misleading!) Along the way we saw totem poles, a cannon used as a clock, locals enjoying a cricket match, the Vancouver Aquarium, lighthouses, beautiful vistas, exotic boats (one looked like it was an old Chinese trading ship from the 1800s), and locals fishing. Pack your swimming suit and towel to join the locals at the crowded beaches at the end of your walk. This park offers something for everyone.
Tags: vancouver, biking, beaches, sports, parks, outdoors, stanley park

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Vancouver, BC - City with a Heart

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-27 13:20:29.555883+00:00

I fell in love with this quintessential Pacific Northwest city. Vancouver is surrounded by beautiful outdoor retreats and extremely conscious of its place within the local environment. Life revolves around the water - hop a water bus to Granville Island or sample some of the day's seafood catch. The people are friendly, passionate about food and art, and open to people of various backgrounds. They also love to celebrate and enjoy life. While we were here on our honeymoon, we stumbled across a huge gay pride parade, an international fireworks festival, packed beaches, and a vibrant Indian street market. This is a city of festivals and mingling cultures, so be prepared to meet the local people, expand your horizons, and sample some of the local cusine and coffee while you're at it!
Tags: vancouver, outdoors, festivals, pacific northwest, british columbia

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Prospect Point Lighthouse

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-27 14:15:02.281428+00:00

A great location to rest after a few hours of walking the Stanley Park seawall promenade. Here we took enough photos to fill a couple photo albums, the views were that breathtaking! From here, you can see the Lions Gate Bridge arching over the water to the southern part of the city. Break out a picnic lunch and inhale the sea air (while indulging your husband in yet another photo!)
Tags: vancouver, stanley park, lighthouses, prospect point, scenic lookouts

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Firstenburg Community Center

platialUser:baobot — 2007-03-07 20:38:02.839388+00:00

This long-awaited community gathering space is the perfect place to host a celebration, play, exercise, swim, take a class and meet your neighbors. The 80,000 square-foot multi-use facility combines both recreational and community spaces and caters to all ages and ability levels.

Whether you want to drop in for a pool party or sign up for an annual pass to use the facility on a regular basis, the City of Vancouver and Vancouver-Clark Parks and Recreation invite you to discover everything your new community center has to offer.

# ADA/wheelchair-accessible facility
# Indoor leisure pool with spa and outdoor spray ground
# Community room with catering kitchen & terrace
# Multi-purpose classrooms
# Fitness center with cardiovascular and strength training equipment donated by Nautilus
# Aerobics/dance studio
# Dedicated space for teens and seniors
# Climbing wall donated by Asghar Sadri and family
# Child watch area
# Indoor walking track
# Two-court gymnasium
# Juice bar/deli
---www.ci.vancouver.wa.us
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Old Slocum House Theatre

platialUser:baobot — 2007-03-07 20:38:03.059261+00:00

The Old Slocum House Theater is Vancouver's oldest Non-Profit Community Theater. We will be celebrating 40 years in 2005. Hermine Decker, the founder of the company, and Robert Hidden adopted the old house before it was to be torn down, and had it brought up from the river to its current home in 1966.

A group of hardworking friends of the house remodeled, cleaned and with great resourcefulness, created a wonderful new home for local theater. Slocum House provides the community with not only an historical landmark, but also a unique venue for enjoying live theater.
---www.slocumhouse.com
Tags: old slocum house theatre, vancouver, events, reviews

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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

platialUser:baobot — 2007-03-07 20:59:37.786383+00:00

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General Motors Place

platialUser:baobot — 2007-03-07 20:59:37.980538+00:00

General Motors Place, sponsored by the General Motors Canada, is an indoor arena at 800 Griffiths Way in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Completed in 1995 at a cost of C$160 million in private financing, the arena is home to the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL, and was formerly home to the Vancouver Ravens of the NLL and the Vancouver Grizzlies of the NBA. The Grizzlies have since moved to Memphis and the Ravens organization has folded. The arena seats 18,630 for ice hockey and 19,193 for basketball. It has 88 luxury suites, 12 hospitality suites, and 2,195 club seats. The arena replaced the Pacific Coliseum as the main venue for events in Vancouver.
Tags: general motors place, vancouver, events, reviews, canucks, gm

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Orpheum (Vancouver)

platialUser:baobot — 2007-03-07 20:59:40.089564+00:00

The Orpheum is a theatre and music venue in Vancouver, British Columbia. Along with the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and the Vancouver Playhouse, it is part of the Vancouver Civic Theatres group of live performance venues.
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Pacific IT (Downtown)

platialUser:baobot — 2007-03-07 20:59:40.280451+00:00

Tags: pacific it downtown, vancouver, events, reviews, 555 burrard st., suite 900

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Ken's Birthday Dinner

platialUser:ourfounder — 2007-03-08 16:54:11.47555+00:00

I took Ken and his wife Carolyn to Mongolie Grill in Richmond for Ken's birthday. I thought I was getting off easy, but Ken managed to put away about 3 pounds of meat. Monglie is a pretty good Mongolian grill all the way around. Lots of interesting ingredients (the Bison was great).
Tags: ***, richmond, bc, canada, vancouver, mongolian, ken thompson, carolyn thompson

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Death Cab for Cutie & Franz Ferdinand at Pacific Coliseum April 28th

platialUser:amanda — 2006-03-21 23:00:30.681565+00:00

Tags: vancouver, franz ferdinand, death cab for cutie, canada, the cribs, apri 28th 2006

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Crowded and Sun-tanned English Beach

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 12:50:13.979593+00:00

On a hot, sunny summer day, it seems every local discovers this one beach. It is CROWDED and the place to see and be seen in an otherwise unpretentious city. Expect to fight over space to lay out a blanket in the summer. There's a great playground slide for the kids. A short walk away find Denman Street and hot dog stands.
Tags: vancouver, beaches, swimming, english bay beach

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Fresh Clothing & Style @ El Kartel

platialUser:tami — 2006-04-23 20:29:55.480346+00:00

When you need to get a pair of Onitsuka Tigers in Vancouver, go to El Kartel a unique shop on Robson St. The ambience is fresh, modern, and feels like an art gallery. DJ spins music from a turntable built overlooking the store. Very laidback staff onhand to help select unique items from their women's or men's clothing selection. The style is more streetwear and accessories such as sneakers, hats from labels such as Stüssy, Lacoste, Punk Royal, Le Coq Sportif, Gravis, Kid Robot, and Onitsuka Tigers (Asics). El Kartel - 1025 robson street Tel: 604 6832172 Fax: 604 6832172
Tags: fashion, streetwear, onitsuka tigers, vancouver, robson

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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 14:23:11.638697+00:00

We spent all afternoon at the annual gay pride parade, so by the time we got to Chinatown, most sites were closed, including this classical Chinese garden. Like furtive little children, we peaked through the gate and got a glimpse of a lush and balanced world. Definately check this garden out, just pay better attention to the time than we did!
Tags: vancouver, gardens, chinatown, chinese garden

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Second Beach

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 12:59:00.443503+00:00

This is the most family friendly of the beaches, with a huge oceanside freshwater pool, and a less-crowded atmosphere than English Bay Beach. Amazing views of the sunset. I prefer this beach or Third Beach to laze the day away over hyper English Bay Beach.
Tags: vancouver, beaches, swimming, stanley park, second beach

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Vancouver, BC, Canada

platialUser:camknows — 2006-05-19 14:36:01.93019+00:00

I visited here.
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Scenic Coal Harbour Seawalk

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 13:39:39.583596+00:00

A lovely place to linger and stroll arm-in-arm with your sweetheart. This seawalk links Stanley Park with Canada Place, and boasts breath-taking views of the hills and mountains of North Vancouver, and passes some quiet little harbors. Best in the early morning when the sun is cool and the city is just waking up. Bring coffee and some bagels for breakfast. And best of all, it's free!
Tags: vancouver, walking, seawalks, coal harbor

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Museum of Anthropology

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 09:18:18.585804+00:00

As an anthropology minor in college and someone of native descent, I am endlessly FASCINATED by this museum. Tucked into a quiet corner of the UBC campus, the museum has a jam-packed array of bentwood boxes, totem poles, argillite sculptures and masks. Be forewarned that the items on display are not well labelled for the novice viewer, so plan to take one of the excellent and free guided tours. While I aimlessly wandered, my husband soaked up the information and learned a lot more than I did. There's also a section that's a working archive, where you can peruse the storage cases of thousands of objects, using the reference catalogs to find descriptions of what you're seeing. Be sure to wander outside to the longhouse and lonely totem poles overlooking English Bay. The highlight of the museum for me was the gorgeous "Raven and the First Men", carved by Haida artists Bill Reid. Placed in its own atrium and bathed in sunlight, truly a jaw-dropping and mystical experience. You can reach the museum by public transportation, just be sure to verify with the bus driver where to get off for the UBC campus. It's a pleasant 10 minute walk through campus to the museum, including a quick stroll through a rose garden.
Tags: vancouver, ubc, museums, anthropology, native americans, first nations, first peoples, museum of anthropology

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Third Beach - Sunseek with the Locals

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 13:06:23.384766+00:00

On a hot, sunny summer day, the locals hit the beach. This beach is the least crowded, great for a relaxing afternoon. Lean against the driftwood with a good book and a tube of sunscreen, lay out a picnic lunch, or wade in the cool waters. This is a great way to experience everyday life in the city. While there are no lifeguards here, the waters are generally pretty calm, just keep an eye on your kids.
Tags: vancouver, beaches, swimming, stanley park

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Sunset Beach

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 09:54:26.19652+00:00

Of all the city beaches in Vancouver, this is my favorite. We strolled the beach in the late evening to catch the gorgeous dance of the sunset across the bay. We also happened across an international fireworks festival and joined with hundreds of locals to watch the show. I fell in love with Vancouver that night, as the water buses performed a ballet on the bay, and the moon rose over the crowds gasping at the lights display, the city lights behind us.
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Stepho's - worth the wait!

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 13:48:59.272906+00:00

We waited a LONG time to get into this restaurant, the line literally strecthing far down the block. We questioned the wisdom of waiting 45 minutes for a seat (they don't take reservations). Then we finally had a bite of the scumptious Greek food at this family-run restaurant. Flavorful, intense, and so worth the stabbing hunger pains! So either arrive early, or bring a truckload of patience. Also, ask to be seated inside. We were seated on the skinny patio, which at first seemed atmospheric, until we realized all the staff on break were smoking nearby. For someone from a country where smoking in public places is increasingly being outlawed, an unpleasant experience. Expect to pay $15-20 a person.
Tags: dining, vancouver, greek, restaurants

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Canada Place - Overrated

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 13:26:50.335311+00:00

While a gorgeous place to stroll and take photos of the mountains across the inlet on a sunny day, this giant entertainment, convention, and business complex is really a glorified pier full of docking cruise ships. Spend no more than half an hour here people-watching, and pop into the excellent TI. Unless you're catching a film at the I-MAX theater, move on to more authentic parts of the city. This is Vancouver's #1 tourist trap.
Tags: piers, vancouver, scenery, Canada Place, imax theater

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Authentic Chinatown

platialUser:kaytwin2 — 2009-05-30 14:07:17.529001+00:00

A living, breathing Chinatown in the heart of Vancouver. As an authentic neighborhood, this Chinatown is grittier than many Chinatowns in the West that have become more tourist-oriented. As a result, it's a great place to experience a glimpse into daily life. Check out the markets, especially the colorful night market, stroll the gardens, and peek into historic areas like Shanghai Alley. Be forewarned, the crime and drug-ridden neighborhood of Downtown Eastside is only a couple blocks away, so stay alert. If you stumble into this area, walk with purpose back into Chinatown. Better yet, set up a self-guided walking tour plan ahead of time that avoids this section and stick to it.
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Coastal Revelations Vancouver Island Nature Tours

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Coastal Revelations Vancouver Island Nature Tours (250) 954-0110
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Lolas Bar

platialUser:baobot — 2007-03-07 20:59:38.192155+00:00

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