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1. Tim Hortons
Got my coffee fix here after being severed from my coffee addicition in the USA for... too long. So even though it was a couple years ago, I remember the experience like yesterday (and not only because my darn debit card wouldn't work in the Canadian…More »
2. Montana's Cookhouse
Decent food, service, and camp atmosphere screaming "you're back in canada again" but it's new and clean. I remember it a lot better than it actually is. It's like one of those places that excels in memory. But then you move to San Francisco, and…More »
3. Tim Hortons
Another good Tim Hortons, the ... second of three Tim Hortons on the way to Costco. I can hardly believe they are so bountiful, being depraved so long down here in the US. Three on the way to Costco... sigh.
This one is notable because the service was…More »
4. Tim Hortons
Five stars for being the "first" Tim Hortons that I remember going to. Bonus because this was the Tim Hortons where I was introduced to the luxury of fritters that are fresh out of the dipper. There was a crazy time back when I was up at ungodly…More »
5. Tim Hortons
This was my local Tim Hortons back when I lived in Calgary a few years ago. Or 4 years ago now I guess. I miss this place. It was the best. Their coffee, sandwiches, donuts were the best. OK, maybe it's kinda good I don't have this place a couple…More »
6. Icefields Parkway
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Canada
Categories:
Local Flavour,
Active Life,
Public Services & Government
This is certainly the best road trip we have taken when it comes to scenery. The trip we took was LONG, as we started at our house in Calgary, headed up through Banff and Lake Louise. Then took the Icefields Parkway through the mountains to Jasper…More »
7. Boston Pizza
Nothing fancy, but for whatever reason this was my #1 favorite pizza of anywhere - medium Pepperoni. Comes out so hot the thing will burn you if you're not careful. Thin crust, excellent simple toppings. Share this after a movie at Moviedome? The…More »
8. Chapters
Vancouver, BC V6H 3G7
Canada
(604) 731-7822
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville
We always preferred this Chapters location. Plus, it was a great meeting spot as it was the half way point between home and husband's work. This Chapters was always clean, and it's a giant two story store (most of the books are on the second story).…More »
9. Lake Louise
Really nothing like the bright turquoise lake surrounded by mountains in the middle of the rockies. So picturesque - guess that's why it's such a famous destination. We always stop by to look at the lake when passing through the rockies on all those…More »
10. Old Montreal
Fabulous area of town to walk through - don't forget your camera. Unlike any "old" or historic part of any city in Canada (that I've been in anyway... Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto... I'm not sure if any part of Calgary is old...). An amazing feel to…More »
11. Town of Sidney
Gotta be a fan of the town where I grew up. Well, I don't have to be but I am. This is a nice little town where the ferries roll in north of Victoria. Every time I go back it hasn't changed too much - still fairly small, and fairly quiet with not too…More »
12. Town of Jasper
Jasper is a beautiful town in the middle of Jasper National Park (apparently the people in this town don't own the land under their houses or businesses). It is a very long drive from Banff or Calgary, but the drive is one of the most beautiful I…More »
13. Firefighters Museum Society
I loved living in Calgary - I did it twice: once for school, and we came back later on because it was a reasonable place to rent and enjoyable place to live. I loved the fact you get seasons, dry climate and lack of humidty, and that the winters…More »
14. University of Calgary
5 stars for the curriculum (yay for art students!), minus one star for Art Wolf.
Love,
Jepo.
15. Vieux Port / Old Port
If you're walking through the Old Montreal area, definitely make your way down to the Old Port and walk along the water. There are some fabulous views from this area of town, towards old town and over the water. Also, there are some views of Habitat…More »
16. Roots Canada Ltee
I think Roots is much better than the Gap - better quality (their stuff will last for ages), and a bit more sports focused in general. The prices aren't too bad, especially if you hit their sales or their outlet locations. I've always appreciated…More »
17. Roots Canada Ltd
This is an outlet location, and I always enjoyed going here to get clothes at a discount. Always have been happy with the quality of clothing that they produce. Here you do have to pick around a bit to find good stuff, as it can be a little hit and…More »
18. Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y6
Canada
(604) 730-1768
Category:
Pet Stores
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This Tisol location isn't as big as the one on Main street (it seems), although it also had a great selection of natural/high quality cat and dog food and was where we regularly went due to its proximity to work. And since we didn't have a car, that…More »
19. Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G4
Canada
(604) 873-4117
Category:
Pet Stores
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
A fabulous pet store that has a top-notch selection of food and accessories. They have high quality cat and dog food here without all the by-products and crap in it. Lots of collars, toys, leashes, cat trees - you name it. When we went there we also…More »
20. Vancouver Film School
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H2
Canada
(604) 685-5808
Categories:
Colleges & Universities,
Art Schools
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
It has been a number of years now, so perhaps the place has changed. But let's just say I wasn't overly impressed with the quality of instruction or enthusiasm of this place overall. A lot of my (multimedia) courses ended up semi-self taught (or…More »
21. Indigo Livres Musique & Cafe
Indigo is part of a Canadian chain of bookstores that span across the country. I had time to kill in downtown Montreal, and this was a pretty nice place to do it (and was familiar, also a plus when you're alone in a new city and don't speak the…More »
22. Town of Fernie
One of the best road trips we took when living in Calgary was through Fernie. We had to make a pretty big detour, because the road we were going to take through the Rockies was closed. So we ended up heading south, and then up through Fernie, where…More »
23. Rogers' Chocolates Heritage Store
These things are CRAZY - the biggest creme filled chocolates you'll probably find anywhere. But you have to have one before you die (and by the size of these things, make sure not to have too many or...)
That said, I do prefer Purdy's.
24. Purdy's Chocolates
Vancouver, BC V5X 3Y7
Canada
(800) 661-2378
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Sunset
This is a review for Purdy's in general, as a Canadian chocolate company. Mainly because I've never been disappointed by any of their locations.
First of all, let me say there is a benefit to NOT being able to go here - I don't eat the chocolate.
…More »
25. Mattick's Farm Mini Golf
Awesome mini golf. I got the most freakish hole-in-one here that I will never forget (flew 20 feet over, hit a tree, bounced back, went in the hole - that kinda thing).
26. Time Temptations
I got my Storm watch here, and it's certainly the best watch I've bought. We received great, thorough service while making our selection. We also had watches serviced/fixed here (straps and such) and straps replaced. Always had attentive and…More »
27. Capitol 6 Theatre
Gotta love that great big round walkabout thing with all the windows to get up to the second floor. When you're a kid, that's pretty awesome. I guess.
28. St Margaret's School
Victoria, BC V8X 3P7
Canada
(250) 479-7171
Categories:
Elementary Schools,
Preschools,
Junior High & High Schools
Yay class of 1995! Man, I'm old. Smart? Not really, but smarter I suppose than if I hadn't gone to school.
Missing my youth... where did it go...
29. Palais des congrès de Montréal
Montréal, QC H2Z 1H2
Canada
(514) 871-8122
Category:
Venues & Event Spaces
I attended a conference here in 2006, and it was a great convention center. It was spacious, the rooms were comfortable, and facilities were spotless. Another plus is drinking water was provided throughout the conference in the rooms - this seems so…More »
30. Hyatt Regency Montreal
I stayed at the Hyatt for a week in April 06, and I have to say it was a mostly negative experience.
The good:
1) Location. You are above a mall/underground walkways that can take you to the conference center, and many other locations. You can easily…More »
31. Cinecenta Films
I remembered seeing a number of great films here - older ones, indie stuff. It was a nice, quiet, smaller theater that's right on campus. So the convenience was great when I was going to school there. Plus, it was nice to not have to put up with all…More »
32. Roots Canada
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A9
Canada
(604) 683-4305
Category:
Fashion
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
OK, I'll continue the string of non-Canada people writing Roots reviews :) I am Canadian though, and used to live within walking distance of this store!
I think Roots is much better than the Gap - better quality (their stuff will last for ages), and a…More »
33. Hoho's Kitchen
This place was freakish - dirt cheap for a huge-ass pile of food. We used to share a two entree meal and the two of us could barely finish (if at all). So you'd seriously feed a person for $3. It wasn't the best but it was totally cheap and good.…More »
34. Canada Safeway Limited
This was our main Safeway in Calgary a few years ago when we lived just down the street. It wasn't too big, but it was nicely renovated not too long ago so it was clean and organized. And convenient. And the pharmacy was pretty good/fast/efficient.…More »
35. Earls - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1K3
Canada
(604) 734-5995
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
This was across the street from where I lived, so it doesn't get much better than that for convenience. Especially on the Martguerita Monday I partook in , as it was pretty much the only time I could afford drinks anywhere back in those days. They…More »
36. SOS Thrift Shop
Parksville, BC V9P 2G9
Canada
(250) 248-2532
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Books, Mags, Music and Video
My mom goes here regularly, and always raves about the stuff she finds - lots of great stuff, barely used, and for next to nothing. Things are well organized and sorted, which is a bonus. She has taken me here more than once, and I have always found…More »
37. Calgary Co-Op
I used to bag groceries here 9 years ago. Does that validate me for review? Probably not. Since my most vivid memories of the place include getting my head whacked by some lady closing her mini-van trunk before I was out of the way, and skidding down…More »
38. Delany's Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M7
Canada
(604) 662-3344
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: West End
Always loved getting coffee from Delany's when I used to live a block away from the place. Really good ambiance, and good tasting coffee to boot.
39. Bc Spca Animal Shelters
Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M6
Canada
(604) 850-1584
Categories:
Animal Shelters,
Pet Stores
Our beloved cat, Kid, came from here. She came in with a whole litter right before we arrived, and they wanted them outta there because the other cats in the place were sick. So we obliged. It wasn't hard, I was standing near the cage when this small…More »
40. Japanese Village
Japanese Village is the kind of restaurant where you sit around a table where they cook your meal in front of you (like Benihana in the US, but way better tasting) - so free entertainment. We only went once to this location in Calgary, and it was…More »
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