Douglas Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 (edited) my first plane ride next Sunday...off to Vancouver for a week.must-see, must-do, must-go-to?p.s. holy-hell...what an avatar! gotta love those 80's perms Edited November 11, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 THAT'S HOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 You must have a beer on the plane. Should be about $5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 You must hit up Cafe Calabria on commercial drive for the most delicious coffee you'll ever drink in Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I like Vancouver, I feel tall there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 My favourite (and quite inexpensive) restaurant in Vancouver is "Baru" in Dunbar. Peruvian food. Go there! If you want 24-hour vegetarian food, then obviously the Naam (but it will likely take an hour to get served, and a hippy might drop it all in your lap while serving you, but that's all part of the charm.)Other than that, most of what I'd really tell you to do is north of Vancouver in Porteau Cove, Squamish, and Whistler, and the rest of BC. There's tonnes to do in Vancouver, but it's mostly city-type stuff, so the same as most other places.It's a great city, and I love it, but most of what makes it really special (in my opinion) is what surrounds it.You'll have a great time. (I believe Ween is playing there this week, too, in a beautiful theatre.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcO Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 is Booche gonna be ok on his own? do you have anyone watching him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 take the sky train from downtown and transfer onto the sea bus to pop over to the north shore (a great trip for a couple of bucks and nice way to get a look at the city, maybe even some seals from the sea bus) then go hiking up Grouse Mountain (obviously visit Lynn Canyon), check out the suspension bridge (unfortunately looks like it might be closed for the season) visit the English Bay Bagelry, the Bagel Merchants or at least one of the west end cafes with bagels and have a pizza bagel and a coffee, either before or after a stroll around Stanley Park... English Bay is best place to people watch in Canada... the Sylvia Hotel is a nice place to stay (or to pretend you're staying at)drop and check out the Haida totem poles at UBC then wander down to Wreck Beach (clothing optional during the warmer season)take a miniature ferry from the West End (near Stanley Park) over to Granville Island (within city limits, near downtown) check out the artists and the marketdon't wander too far east past Gastown, especially at night, avoid Hastings Street in general... I kind of liked it but the several people I saw get stabbed there didn't look like they did(if you end up in Gastown be sure to check out the Steam Clock, otherwise pretty touristy)definitely wander up and down Commercial Drive, eat things, drink things and talk to peoplecheck out the Commodore Ballroom one night, swankly decorated and has a rubber dance floorif you have wheels take a day trip up the North Shore to Squamish or somewhere, alternatively take one of the big ferries somewhere (the gulf islands are very cool)could also check out the aquarium, the classic Chinese gardens, Imax theater at Canada Place, museum of Anthropology, etc etc etchave good fun, its a great town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterh Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Leave Vancouver and go to Tofino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 That picture is gorgeous!!! I hope you do enjoy your week in vancouver. Lots of great ideas on here for you. I do hope Muffy will be fine! Have a good flight!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Be sure to check out the downtown heroin scene. I hear it's the BEST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 can I come? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 Only if you work for Health Canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll be sure to post some pics & stories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Definitely eat at Baru. Seriously.Have fun! (PT me if you need any specific help with anything.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bokonon Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Granville Island! And Gastown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I think Muffy will be adding some "leap of logic" posts on here throughout Douglas' adventure, usually in and around midnight and often relating to Phil, Ryan Adams, Wilco or the Habs.Have a blast Dougler, lotsa Asian cuisine out that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Kadoya (sushi) 1063 Davie St. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 By the way, I am going to need someone cooking for me next week. Chicks only. Anyone know where I can get this broad's number? Blow and thousand dollar hookers (plural) on me if you can get her over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Check your PMs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'd second Commercial Drive, the Naam, and Grouse Mountain.Safe travels Lynne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 ...oh and I'd give "The Bold" a call, dude is fuckin' aces and my main party pal on the west coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Check your PMs. Ho.Lee.Christers. Dont worry dude, I wont tell a soul. Thanks so very much. Are we going to have a blast next week or what????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Leave Vancouver and go to Tofino. 2nd that one... never like Vancouver too much...loved the time i lived in tofino though sunshine coast is beautiful...huge waves to rip all year round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8FuL Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Be sure to check out the downtown heroin scene. I hear it's the BEST!AHAHAHAAH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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