whats to do in Vancouver?

WRXinEffect · 01-11-2006, 03:31 AM

Whats up my suby brethren in Vancouver...

So I'm in Vancouver for another 5 days and am trying to figure out what I should do. I love the city, so far my wife and I have walked all over the place. We love the rain too which makes it nice. Of course, I do miss my 05 STi as I bust my rental Hyundai round them curves...

I'm staying Downtown, I think its called the Electra building. I haven't seen Carmen Electra yet...

thoughts?

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feiron · 01-11-2006, 03:33 AM

maybe go skiing or snowboarding?

if you're into shopping, try metrotown, robson st.. into asian stuff? go to richmond

along No.3 rd

fukamoto · 01-11-2006, 03:37 AM

There is the River Rock casino in Richmond which is a nice place to check out. I'm in Downtown as well and the best attraction is probably the neat little pubs and restaurants in Yaletown around Pacific Street. MaYbe check out a Canucks game while they are still hot

Have you been by Stanley Park? How about Queen Elizabeth Park? A drive up to Whistler is always nice and you can drop by RocketRally to do some shopping

Shopping can be done at Pacific Center downtown, Robson Street, Metrotown in Burnaby are the main ones.

red_soul_D · 01-11-2006, 03:53 AM

i would go to a hockey game!!! GO CANUCKS GO!!!

WRXinEffect · 01-11-2006, 03:56 AM

Yeah, yesterday saw a sweeet black 02/03 wagon with 18 in" gold P1's take a turn. sniff... Then a few moments later a wrb 06 STi drove by... I still don't like that handle on the back window.... sniff, pretty sad I miss my car and its only been 2 days... oof.

butter · 01-11-2006, 06:34 AM

i think the mountains actually got a dump of snow over the past few days...still not much cover this year...definitely worth a drive up to whistler/blackcomb just to see the place, and the drive is incredible...if you dont feel like skiing/boarding, you can even take the lift to the top and have lunch...a-mazing view. If you've never seen a BIG mountain, it's worth it for sure.

if you like trendy/fancy/expensive stuff, hit up yaletown for some dinner and drinks...or robson street for shopping.

Keiho · 01-11-2006, 10:38 AM

Vancouver Aquarium www.vanaqua.org
There's some thing in Gastown...Storyeum, think they have some other exhibit now too.
Go take the gondola up Grouse mountain to look at the scenery, go tubing, tobagganing or skiing/boarding.

Eat. Lots of great restaurants around the entire city.

Kevin · 01-11-2006, 10:39 AM

Walk around Granville Island, head up to Whistler, head up to Whistler, head up to Whistler

There's always Grouse Mt., nice view of the city if we get a day when the clouds are high enough.

Tricky · 01-11-2006, 12:30 PM

I second Granville Island, not just because I work down here...
Walk to/ through Yaletown and take the tiny ferry (aquabus or false creek ferry) across the inlet to Granville Island. Good times.

WRXinEffect · 01-11-2006, 03:26 PM

thanks for the pointers so far... off to Granville for the day, still battling for some Canucks tickets... Leafs suck...Leafs suck...

banman · 01-11-2006, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tricky

I second Granville Island, not just because I work down here...
Walk to/ through Yaletown and take the tiny ferry (aquabus or false creek ferry) across the inlet to Granville Island. Good times.

You work at Granville Island? Where?

Tricky · 01-11-2006, 04:29 PM

Behind ECIAD... Pier 32. Ad agency on the water.

Reckon · 01-11-2006, 04:30 PM

weather may not be too great, but to experience that unique NW outdoors, try an easy hike? grouse grind?

Dalton · 01-11-2006, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WRXinEffect

... Leafs suck...Leafs suck...

Well done.

You should move here, you've got step 1 down pat.

civilone · 01-11-2006, 08:38 PM

The roads are not that well by the way.

butter · 01-11-2006, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reckon

weather may not be too great, but to experience that unique NW outdoors, try an easy hike? grouse grind?

grouse grind is not a hike....a nice easy hike is norvan falls..about 3-4hrs round-trip...flat the whole way...waterfall at the end.

best bet for nucks tix is probably hitting up the scalpers.

Lantec · 01-11-2006, 10:32 PM

well, you're married, so it kinda throws the "go downtown to a club to hit on drunken young chicks"

Solar · 01-12-2006, 12:12 AM

The Capilano Suspension bridge is really great also. There is a tree top adventure which is kind of like an Ewok village. I also really like the Aquarium. http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors

Gambit · 01-12-2006, 12:48 AM

Yaletown is nice during the weekends. A bit more happening. It's kinda quiet during the weeknights. I live right by the Marina Quay area. Do the seawall walk by False Creek in the day. It's quite nice and then hop onto the Aqua bus to Granville Island. It's fun in the mornings as the market there is teeming with activities.
I think Capilano Bridge is closed this time of the year no? Since you have the hyundai, might as well drive further out to places like Kitsilano or visit the nice homes by British Properties and marvel at the views these rich folks get!

snow111 · 01-12-2006, 02:57 AM

What about Dine out Vancouver? We have a great variety of restaurants in town, and this is a cheap way to try them out. DIne out is a set dinner menu at various high end restaurants, that would cost an arm and a leg to go normally.

www.tourismvancouver.com

01-11-2006, 03:31 AM	#1
WRXinEffect Scooby Newbie Member#: 19392 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Berkeley, CA Vehicle: 2006 Forester XT Steel Gray	whats to do in Vancouver? Whats up my suby brethren in Vancouver... So I'm in Vancouver for another 5 days and am trying to figure out what I should do. I love the city, so far my wife and I have walked all over the place. We love the rain too which makes it nice. Of course, I do miss my 05 STi as I bust my rental Hyundai round them curves... I'm staying Downtown, I think its called the Electra building. I haven't seen Carmen Electra yet... thoughts? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

01-11-2006, 03:56 AM	#5
WRXinEffect Scooby Newbie Member#: 19392 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Berkeley, CA Vehicle: 2006 Forester XT Steel Gray	Sniff... I miss my suby... Yeah, yesterday saw a sweeet black 02/03 wagon with 18 in" gold P1's take a turn. sniff... Then a few moments later a wrb 06 STi drove by... I still don't like that handle on the back window.... sniff, pretty sad I miss my car and its only been 2 days... oof.

01-11-2006, 03:26 PM	#10
WRXinEffect Scooby Newbie Member#: 19392 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Berkeley, CA Vehicle: 2006 Forester XT Steel Gray	sweeet thanks for the pointers so far... off to Granville for the day, still battling for some Canucks tickets... Leafs suck...Leafs suck...

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feiron Scooby Specialist Member#: 62327 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Westwood Plateau, Coq Vehicle: 2005 WRB STI [S600BY]	maybe go skiing or snowboarding? if you're into shopping, try metrotown, robson st.. into asian stuff? go to richmond along No.3 rd

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fukamoto Scooby Guru Member#: 13339 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Toronto Vehicle: 2014 SWP WRX Wagon White	There is the River Rock casino in Richmond which is a nice place to check out. I'm in Downtown as well and the best attraction is probably the neat little pubs and restaurants in Yaletown around Pacific Street. MaYbe check out a Canucks game while they are still hot Have you been by Stanley Park? How about Queen Elizabeth Park? A drive up to Whistler is always nice and you can drop by RocketRally to do some shopping Shopping can be done at Pacific Center downtown, Robson Street, Metrotown in Burnaby are the main ones.

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red_soul_D Scooby Specialist Member#: 43554 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancity Vehicle: 04 red dub SRR	i would go to a hockey game!!! GO CANUCKS GO!!!

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butter Scooby Newbie Member#: 94171 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: macho business donkey wrestler Vehicle: - Jimmy has fancy plans, and pants to match	i think the mountains actually got a dump of snow over the past few days...still not much cover this year...definitely worth a drive up to whistler/blackcomb just to see the place, and the drive is incredible...if you dont feel like skiing/boarding, you can even take the lift to the top and have lunch...a-mazing view. If you've never seen a BIG mountain, it's worth it for sure. if you like trendy/fancy/expensive stuff, hit up yaletown for some dinner and drinks...or robson street for shopping.

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Keiho Scooby Guru Member#: 610 Join Date: Dec 1999 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Vehicle: 2003 Lexus IS300 Graphite Gray Pearl	Vancouver Aquarium www.vanaqua.org There's some thing in Gastown...Storyeum, think they have some other exhibit now too. Go take the gondola up Grouse mountain to look at the scenery, go tubing, tobagganing or skiing/boarding. Eat. Lots of great restaurants around the entire city.

01-11-2006, 10:39 AM	#8
Kevin Scooby Specialist Member#: 1082 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Vancouver, BC Vehicle: 2019 Trailhawk Grey Like My Hair	Walk around Granville Island, head up to Whistler, head up to Whistler, head up to Whistler There's always Grouse Mt., nice view of the city if we get a day when the clouds are high enough.

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Tricky Tu ne cede malis sed contra audentior ito Moderator Member#: 28960 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, BC Vehicle: 2002 Bye WRX Wagon You will be missed…	I second Granville Island, not just because I work down here... Walk to/ through Yaletown and take the tiny ferry (aquabus or false creek ferry) across the inlet to Granville Island. Good times.

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Tricky Tu ne cede malis sed contra audentior ito Moderator Member#: 28960 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Burnaby, BC Vehicle: 2002 Bye WRX Wagon You will be missed…	Behind ECIAD... Pier 32. Ad agency on the water.

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Reckon Scooby Specialist Member#: 19216 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: M.R., B.C. Vehicle: 2002 WRX Red/Carbon USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION	weather may not be too great, but to experience that unique NW outdoors, try an easy hike? grouse grind?

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civilone Scooby Specialist Member#: 92473 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: B.C. Vehicle: 1997 WRX STI Silver	The roads are not that well by the way.

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Lantec Scooby Specialist Member#: 48685 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Coquitlam, B.C. Vehicle: 2010 Prius Silver	well, you're married, so it kinda throws the "go downtown to a club to hit on drunken young chicks"

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Solar Scooby Specialist Member#: 79825 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Cloverdale Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS White body + carbon hood	The Capilano Suspension bridge is really great also. There is a tree top adventure which is kind of like an Ewok village. I also really like the Aquarium. http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors

01-12-2006, 12:48 AM	#19
Gambit Scooby Specialist Member#: 102 Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: The meeting place	Yaletown is nice during the weekends. A bit more happening. It's kinda quiet during the weeknights. I live right by the Marina Quay area. Do the seawall walk by False Creek in the day. It's quite nice and then hop onto the Aqua bus to Granville Island. It's fun in the mornings as the market there is teeming with activities. I think Capilano Bridge is closed this time of the year no? Since you have the hyundai, might as well drive further out to places like Kitsilano or visit the nice homes by British Properties and marvel at the views these rich folks get!

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snow111 Scooby Newbie Member#: 60153 Join Date: Apr 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Great White North Vehicle: 2002 Impreza TS Sold it.	What about Dine out Vancouver? We have a great variety of restaurants in town, and this is a cheap way to try them out. DIne out is a set dinner menu at various high end restaurants, that would cost an arm and a leg to go normally. www.tourismvancouver.com