What are some things to do in Vancouver, BC?? I'll be going from 4/19-4/22...?

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p_wabbit

For the sticky .. you wanna go to 300 block West Hastings.. that's the locus - a few cafes, bookstore seedshops, are all located on this block..

Casinos - there're a few in town, Edgewater and Chinatown as well as at the horsetrack - ther're also a few large Vegas style casinos in the burbs - with shows, slot machines, etc..

For one day of boarding - I'd consider a more local mountain - Grouse, Seymour and Cypress are all 15 minutes outside of town - Whistler/Blackcomb is a bit more of a trek, at least 3hours drive each way.. The local mountains also offer a terrific view of the city from the slopes (on a clear day)

plently of clubbing intown - look for the Georgia Strait - a free local weekly to see whats on - you could also check "clubzone.com"

as far as things to do: I've lumped 'em together in areas of close proximity (but in no specific order otherwise)

1. Chinatown / Gastown / Sun yat Sen Gardens- there's a Chinatown night market on Keefer in Chinatown that's neat, Gastown's the "old town" they have a big musuem/ amusement park underground there as well as lots of tourist shops. There are some great boutiques in the area and on Cordova st.

2. North Shore, either Grouse Mtn or Capilano or Lynn Canyon (amazing views, mountains, etc)

3. Granville Island, (public market, artisans) Kits Beach, ("beautiful people") Vancouver Musuem, Maritime Museum (includes an indoor 19th century RCMP ice breaker the St Roche - first to cross the NorthWest Passage)

4. Stanley Park, Aquarium, 2nd / 3rd beach (a massive urban park, great beaches, amazing aquarium w. whales, fish, Amazon jungle)

5. Commercial Drive - hippies, stoners, dykes, Italians, Portugese and yuppies all mixed together.. good shopping and eats

6. English Bay / West end - gaybourhood, lots shopping eating, great sunset spot

7. Downtown / Robson St - Robsons got lots of shopping, and all the chi chi stores (on or around Robson like BetsyJohnson, Bebe, Chanel, Armani, Fila, Levis, Zara, etc etc) - Vancouver Art Gallery

8. UBC / Wreck Beach - UBC is the big university and has a spectacular native art mueum (Museum of Anthrolopolgy) and an impresive Japanese Garden (Nitobe).. for a walk on the wild side hike down the trails to Wreck Beach - which is the nudist beach -you can buy everythign from pre-rolled joints, to Margaritas to fresh food and enjoy an amazing view of the water and islands.

There is also a few open air tourist buses that can take you around many of these spots - it mightn't be a bad idea to look into - great way to get your bearings.

kyebaykid

p_wabbit has covered it pretty well. To get a great bird's-eye-view of the city start at the "Vancouver Lookout" at Harbour Centre Tower. The whole downtown area is SO exciting!. Have fun!

jasonhart51

I know what you can do at 4:20 on 4/20...Check out the H**H T*MES website...some pretty good info on Vancouver...Enjoy!

Chris H

I would say the top thing to do is take the tram up to the top of
Grouse mountain,a little pricy but when you see the view ,it"s worth every penny! However if your on a budget ,
the Capilano dam is a neat place (it's free) .Lots of good
nightclubs , best bet ,pick up one of the local whats happening rags(lots of good music talent here).
As to boarding whistler,you won' regret it!!!

Mike S

Go to Whistler...it is absolutely the best riding I've ever found. Nowhere in North America can compare...twice the lift capacity, 150% of the vertical, and 225% of the skiable terrain of any resort on North America. M only concern for you is that you wouldn't want to leave. If you only have one day, I'd probably pick one mountain and stick to it. Blackcomb seems to often times be more popular with snowboarders at least historically, although in the last few years, it seems to be working toward balancing out. Ask the people at the desk which mountain has better weather or snow and go for it. Ski high on the mountain. There will still be lots of snow in Whistler, but especially up high. This was a record year for Whistler in terms of snow (sadly, it was the first winter in 5 years that I haven't made it out...I live on the east side of the US...hopefully there will still be skiing on the glacier in July when I head out...the summer in Whistler is awesome, too.)

Having been to Vancouver and Whistler a few times a year for the last few years, I can attest that it has one of the best nightlifes you will find anywhere. I've heard it called "The Best Place to Drink in Canada" and "A Drinking Village with a Skiing/Riding Problem," among others. Some of my favorite bars include the Amsterdam Pub (on Village Square), Longhorn Saloon (at the base of the mountain), Garibaldi's and Merlin's for Apres Ski drinking (at the bases of Whistler and Blackomb, respectively). Then there are the clubs...Tommy's (behind village square), Buffalo Bill's (just off village square), Garfinkel's (in the middle of the village), and others give a hopping nightlife. Tapley's is a good bar that a lot of locals hang out at in the village itself. The Brewhouse offers some good beers that are unique. I would recommend trying a pint of Dirty Miner Stout.

Vancouver is a pretty awesome city. If the cost of living weren't so darn expensive, I'd be considering moving there after graduation from college. Get a boat and cruise the harbor. Check out the parks. The anthropology museum is pretty cool if you are into that type of thing. Eat some sushi...it is sold all over the place, so ask the locals where it is good. Check out the harbor - it is a nice place.

I've never tried to buy BC bud, but a friend of mine did once, and got it from the first guy he asked (another patron at one of the above listed bars in Whistler).

As for casinos, I know there was a brand new one in Vancouver the last time I was there butI didn't get a chance to check it out. I hear it is really nice and hope I get a chance to visit this summer.

skipper.2666

You can watch a canucks game at gm place or go boarding at grouse Mt. or cypress as they are a lot cheaper than whistler.

Marie

No matter what else you do stop by the Chinese deli 3 doors up from 41st on the west side of Victoria and buy a barbecued duck, the most succulent in North America.

Grand pa

Whistler is expensive,, check the local mountains the police are strict . dont take chances you may get ripped off on hastings . Lots of nite life and things to see .

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