AD Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 going to be in vancouver from may 24 - 31, with the exception of the 26 and 27 when i'll be at the Gorge for Sasquatch.looking for tips on things to do that are different than what one would do in ontario. already are planning on going sea kayaking, hiking some mountains, lots of biking... wondering if there are any hidden gems that people may know of.the lower the price the better too!good restaurants, good shoppes, sights, etc... any tips at all appreciated.i haven't been in vancouver for more than a couple of days for about 12 years, very excited to visit in a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 You have to eat at a restaurant in Dunbar called "Baru". The food is incredible. (Their scallops taste like lobster.)It's Peruvian food, and the owner is there 7 days a week. If you even appear to not be having the greatest meal of your life he will run over to ask what is wrong.It is casual, and fairly inexpensive. Otherwise ... go to Whistler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 thanks mr mountain - i have to ask, are there veggie options at this restuarant you suggested? i love the meat and especially scallops, but the girlfriend is a vegetarian...whistler might be in the cards, not sure. don't have too much time to do stuff, and the friends i'm visiting work 9-5 in vancouver... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmelbatoast Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 For breakfast try, Slickity Jim's Chat & Chew in the Mount Pleasant area. I went there last time I was in Van and the Benny's are truely things of beauty. Otherwise...go to the Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 i should also mention we are staying 3 blocks south of East hastings near the end of false creek, near strathcona park. will have car and bicycle transportation.i don't think the island is in the cards for the limited time we have. i'd love to go back there though.thanks for the breakfast suggestion, i will look that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 found the menu for Baru online at http://www.baru.ca/that looks delicious!! not too much veggie stuff. maybe i'll sneak away and have some good stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I see you figured out the menu.Re Whistler, though, if you are going to go there make sure to let me know. I'll have a friend of mine be your tourguide (if you want).You can probably still snowboard, too, but I think the Mountain may be closed at that time and reopening June 2. You should check, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 that would be awesome - going to be driving past Mt Baker on Memorial Day, so maybe it will still be open too.thanks, will let you know if we venture up that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 I was there for a while up until last Monday. I actually got a 20-centimetre powder day; in April!(300 cm base, too.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I thought of another "hidden gem". If you don't know where you are staying in Vancouver, you should absolutely stay at the Sylvia Hotel, at least for a night or two. I believe it is older than Vancouver itself, and it's all freaky inside because it was renovated three times in three different eras, so the furniture is craziliy mismatched (but opulent). Also, the floors are all weird, going up and down like ramps, but I think it happened because the building settled over the years. Check it out. http://www.sylviahotel.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 ah a good tip, but we'll be staying at a friend's place and at the marriot pinnacle (for $35/night!)if we need a change though we will think of that for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p.p. Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) Great Breakfast - Seb's (on Broadway and Carolina which is just west of Fraser). Go during the week to avoid humungus line up.Cafe Du Sole on Commercial Dr. has a good breakfast, then it's a good area to walk around and shop.Lots of great Indian food! Off the top of my head.... "Indian Oven" in Kitsalano, or a fusiony vegetarion Indian place on Commercial Dr. called "Yogi's".The best Burrito place ever.... "Budgies". It's a very small vegetarian place on Kingsway just before it meets Main North of Broadway. Go for lunch.At some point, go see the band "Brickhouse". Thursdays @ the Fairview 10:00 - 2:00am. Friday and Sat. @ the Yale from 12:30 - 3:00am and Sunday @ the Yale from I think 8:30 - 2:00am.Keep an eye on the message boards in www.upstreamentertainment.com and www.bonfirepresents.com for other events.I'm sure there's many more ideas to come... You're staying in a great central location and it's perfect that you'll have bikes. Make sure you get a lock and take your bikes anywhere. Edited May 2, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weezy Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 another great Indian place is right near Budgies Burritos on Main St. - called 'Nirvana' @ 8th/Main. Best Indian I've had in Vancouver... Yogi's is really good too, but all vegetarian.Sebs is excellent brekkie, but if you're looking for a weekend brunch without a crazy lineup try The Main at 27th/Main. They do a version of huevos rancheros that is insanely good and it's never too busy there.ps: you should come a day early to check out Hot Buttered Rum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 thanks PP and weezy, great suggestions! i only wish my timetable was flexible to get all of this and more into my trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 i like the dutch panakoek house for a super yummy panakoek breakfast there are a few around so if you see one try it out. i also like kits beach for hanging out. if you haven't seen the museum of anthropology at ubc, definitely check that out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 what is a panakoek? and i've been to that museum, but it was about 12 years ago. has it changed much? i imagine there are new exhibits and all that... ah yes the beaches are nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Essentially, they are gourmet pancakes, with every type of topping you can imagine.I vehemently second Phorbesie's recommendation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 "Budgies" is absolutely not "the best Burrito place ever" - for the best burrito ever you have to go to Mexico or California. But it IS the best burrito place in Vancouver, and I strongly recommend it. Drop by the BCMP Bookstore/HQ (307 West Hastings Street) and buy a NO EXTRADITION tee-shirt or three. Then drop by the New Amsterdam Cafe next door for something to eat (or smoke). Our Town Cafe is my fav local coffee shop, and it's right down the street from Budgies. Free wi-fi (which admittedly is very common in Vancouver). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bONES Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) The Naam on West 4th is awesome vegetarian food with a good vibe.It's open 24 hrs and has live music between 7 & 10pmthe artist lineup while you are in Van is...Thr 24 Brandy Gibb Guitar & VocalsFri 25 Ryan Ens Classical GuitarSat 26 Robert Bertrand Celtic Blues & GuitarSun 27 Joel Lower Guitar & ViolinMon 28 Shanto CelloTue 29 Fransiscus Terpstra Spanish & Classical GuitarWed 30 Andrew Kim SitarThr 31 Les Finnigan Instrumental Guitar The Naam Edited May 3, 2007 by Guest cause I love sitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 i dunno if the exhibits have changed too much but there is a new-ish totem pole out back and really i just like going for the view anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Honestly, you should go drink with Melbatoast in Nanaimo. You guys can argue music till the sun comes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolarGarlic Posted May 17, 2007 Report Share Posted May 17, 2007 (edited) If you're going to do some kayaking and have wheels, hit up the North Shore and go out to Deep Cove...plenty of places to kayak in van but the cove might be more peaceful for you. I can also recomend a few great places to eat on the north shore if you think you will be heading up this way.....and you should!! I also might have a lift ticket for Whistler kicking around if you're looknig to go up...I won't be able to make it up before June 3rd...the ticket would be free of course. Edited May 17, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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