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1. HMCS Discovery
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour
What do quarantines, helicopter launch pads and wedding trees have in common? They can all be found on Deadman's Island of course! Home of the HMCS Discovery, this is where our naval base is stationed (pardon my idiocy, I don't know if they're…More »
2. Rennie Collection at Wing Sang
You have no idea what treasures both modern and historical live behind the unassuming doors facing Pender. But a couple of clicks on their website will unlock an hour long tour, complete with a peek at an old school room, a trounce down the old…More »
3. Waldorf Hotel
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S4
(604) 253-7141
Categories:
Hotels,
Venues & Event Spaces
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
[Insert swirling time travel music] and then a piece from the Rocky Horror Picture Show....
The new space is astounding,
Like when you jump to the left (and there's a tiki bar in full swing)
Or then take a step to the right (and a cafe with kick ass…More »
4. John W Doull Bookseller
My 700th Yelp,
It seems only fitting that as I pondered what to tell a tale of, I'd enter this above ground lair, with its stacks of books piled from floor to ceiling and every which way in between. Where, under hushed voices we left our bags in a…More »
5. The Carleton
My first taste of east coast live music - on the east coast! I walked into The Carleton just as a show was about to begin. I hadn't actually set out to see a show, I just wanted to drink a glass of wine in a friendly atmosphere and so, in a friendly…More »
6. Auberge Du Pre Bed and Breakfast
Having never really spent any time in Pemberton (although heaps in Whistler) I thought a weekend to explore this valley was in order. After scoping out the ten or so B&B's in Pemberton, we chose Auberge.
Rooms were a little smaller than I've…More »
7. The Atlantic Trap & Gill
Vancouver, BC V6B 2A6
(604) 688-5840
A fond HELLO to a dear new friend:
I could sit for hours and drink your draft
Inside at a communal table or outside on your large patio
Being able to park (and possibly leave my car all night long)
Go for a pre-drink before a night of entertainment at BC…More »
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6/20/2009
A fond farewell to a dear friend:
I could sit for hours and drink your draft
Before winding my way… Read more »
8. La Belle Patate
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4
(604) 569-1215
Categories:
Fast Food,
Poutineries
Neighbourhood: West End
Here's hoping that the new owners got a good deal when they took over what was once Shanghai 1949. I never ate at it's predecessor, which sat always suspiciously empty and dark. A coat of yellow paint, some Quebec license plates, and voilà, we've got…More »
9. Burrard Bridge
Vancouver, BC V6E 4C2
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Burrard Bridge, you deserve an update because daily, you still take my breath away. Having the bridge in my backyard bridge, one would think that I'd be kind of "over it" already... but no, I'm not at all. It's a testament to its beauty.
Why I love…More »
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7/21/2009
Ah, the bridge...my backyard and it's newest addition of a proper bike lane!
Temporary or not, now… Read more »
10. Vancouver Pacific Central Station
Vancouver, BC V6A 4C7
(888) 842-7245
Category:
Train Stations
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
When you arrive there's almost a sense that you may just travel back through time and be immersed in a Vancouver from long ago. Sleepy eyed travelers waiting to hear the "All Aboard" call for a southbound train queue, first to check in, then to pass…More »
11. UBC Farm Market
I must remember to wake up earlier! The eggs were sold out at 9:18 this morning!
My first time at the market this year and my-oh-my how happy the market makes me! It's early in the season so there is not as much selection, but I still managed to fill…More »
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3/19/2009
This is THE only reason I wake up earlier than 10 am on a Saturday morning in the summer. The… Read more »
12. CBC British Columbia
Without Anna Maria Tremonti and The Current, I would get out of bed a whole hour earlier every weekday morning. Thank you for the luxury of snoozing! And if only I could multitask, I'd listen to the Q with Jian Ghomeshi every day.
CBC has been some…More »
13. Wreck Beach
I don't know where to begin on this emotional roller coaster: being shocked that people break their bottles on the sand--being disgusted at the site of the old man who gave us the full backside view of his flabby butt as he bent down to pick up the…More »
14. The Diamond
Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
And then just when I thought they couldn't outdo themselves, I pop one of The Diamond's stuffed baby squids in my mouth. Stuffed with peanut pesto, I now know to save some room in my liquid filled tummy for yummy late night treats!
Gourmet snacks FTW!More »
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3/21/2010
Almost, without fail, if anyone needs a recommendation or I am meeting friends for a drink in… Read more »
15. City of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4
(604) 873-7011
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
*On my two hundredth review*
Dedicated to 20 things that make me go weak in the knees about this beautiful place that I love calling home! (I know there are a tonne more, but these are off the top of my head!)
20. Being able to keep chickens in…More »
16. Salmon n' Bannock
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
(604) 568-8971
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
Disclaimer: I have no point of reference for First Nations cuisine. So this will be a "what my taste buds tasted, what my eyes saw and what my nose smelled" kind of review.
When we first walked in my eyes danced around - beautifully colourful…More »
17. City of Vancouver Archives
Vancouver, BC V6J 3J9
(604) 736-8561
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
This is the beat the heat spot! As I sit here in a quiet reading room, surrounded by the pictorial history of our city (and looking at the front entrance of Bard on the Beach) I can't help but think, dang, we live in an amazing place!
Things you…More »
18. False Creek Ferries
Vancouver, BC V6H 3Y2
(604) 684-7781
Categories:
Tours,
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
Romance.
All thanks to driver Jack's harmonica.
Imagine.
It's a clear, crisp, dark evening. You're one half of a pair of lovers. The water is calm, with a hint of salt in the air. You're the only boat gliding through the water. To your left, the glass…More »
19. Howe Sound Inn & Brewing Co
Did I really accept the challenge of their beer sampler? At $17.99 it seemed like a deal, and it was. Only problem, I'm a lightweight -- actually, I might go by the nickname "half pint" in some circles. But I just couldn't refuse the tray of brews,…More »
20. Siwash Rock
Usually I wait for a big milestone review to write about a landmark, but my next milestone is a ways away, and, well, I can't contain myself. I'm a girl in love.... with a rock!
That's right! When someone asks me where I'd have my last meal on earth I…More »
21. Galileo Coffee Company
Kids, I think they struck gold here... literally and figuratively, as this awesome little coffee shop is right next to BC's museum of mining. The parking lot did not rest as the line of people just get kept trucking through. Looks like both locals…More »
22. Granville Island Public Market
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 666-6477
Categories:
Grocery,
Fruits & Veggies
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
It's what I love most about weekends.
Embarking on the aquabus, sneaking away to Granville Island, indulging in a coffee/tea and a pastry, strolling through the market, browsing through the stalls, smelling the flowers... perhaps buying a ripe…More »
23. The Magnolia Hotel & Spa
Hearts, butterflies... in my mind there are fireworks in the sky over Victoria when I opened the door to my suite. In my room there were welcome Rogers Chocolates, a bottle of water and an apple all waiting. The bed comfy, cozy. The shower AND tub,…More »
24. Mussel Beach
You can't get further away than Mussel Beach - which makes for a perfect "powering down" time without the loss of cell reception of course.
Mussel Beach is a trek - 20 minutes down a gravel road once you head south towards Ucuelet, which means only…More »
25. Pier 21 National Historic Site
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7
(902) 425-7770
Categories:
Community Service/Non-Profit,
Museums
Steeped in history, Pier 21 offers tourists like me a look into the history of our country's immigration. Although I would have liked to see more pieces and older generations of real stories, I liked what they did have. My favourite part was probably…More »
26. St Francis-In-the-Wood Anglican Church
I hummed, I hawed. Is it sacrilegious to write about a church? Is it a sin to write about a friend's special ceremony? But I couldn't contain myself! Other engaged couples need to know that this place exists! I've had the good fortune to attend two…More »
27. Stawamus Chief Park
Blustery, gusty and windy, baton-down-the-hatches style!
With quads a burning, I sit here safe and sound at home after what was an epic climb to summit the Chief's first peak. Just kidding, it's not as hard as the Grind, in my humble opinion, however,…More »
28. Spanish Banks
Sure, I love a hot summer day at the beach--screaming kids, thumping tunes, frisbees, footballs, barbecues, stacks upon stacks of people (who doesn't?)...
But the best time to go is a day like today--overcast, a bit of wind, and a full moon (on the…More »
29. Darrell's Restaurant
Peanut butter burger.
Those are the 3 words I've been uttering multiple times daily since experiencing my first on my last Haligonian trip. I can read your mind... you're wondering if I'm crazy... how could peanut butter work so well with a BLT,…More »
30. 416 Snack Bar
Toronto, ON M5T
(416) 364-9320
Categories:
Tapas/Small Plates,
Bars
Neighbourhoods: Alexandra Park, Queen Street West, West Queen West, Trinity Bellwoods
It's a yelper's dream. A small space with a local phone call booth, local beers, a number of high top tables, and the potential to smoosh up against friends you haven't made yet.
I wouldn't say that the price tag fits the bite sized portion ($4 for a…More »
31. Peggy's Cove
I had no idea just how magical Peggy's Cove would be until Ben B took me on a windy road drive to the smooth coastal rocks. According to Ben, and judging by the pictures posted here, we DID strike a lucky break with a brilliantly bright day, complete…More »
32. The Fairmont Palliser
If only I could always find a deal so that I could stay with you. You're so my style when you're not $250 a night.
Even on the second floor, it still felt like luxury. The bathrobes, the full length mirror discreetly tucked into the closet and the…More »
33. Pedrosa's Asparagus Farm
An ode to asparagus farming on my 750th review:
How does asparagus grow?
Does it grow in formation, row by row?
Or helter skelter? Perhaps in shelter?
Covered by leafy greens? Or open and seen?
Does it reach it arms to the sky in the wet or in the dry?
…More »
34. Avenue Open Kitchen
Toronto, ON M5V 1V2
(416) 504-7131
Categories:
Diners,
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
It's 7am and my glasses are a foggy frenzy when my nose first catches a whiff of the griddle. It's 7:05 and I've made my way to the back table, and ordered sausage and eggs "over." Not over easy, just over, as my ball-capped wearing, grampy aged…More »
35. The Costume Shoppe
Kid. Candy shop. Kid. Candy Shop. Kid. Candy shop. Wow, wow, wow.
The staff is the friendliest I've had the pleasure of meeting. And why shouldn't they be? They work in a store that specializes in fantasy. Get ready to see wigs of every shape and…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, home decor, DIY, loose teas, sushi, craft beer, bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
Find Me InHunters, somewhere snowy, getting my Americano on
My HometownVancouver, BC
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm off exploring a city near, or far away.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadFive Quarters of the Orange, Joanne Harris
My First ConcertNKOTB, age 8
My Favourite MovieDan in the Real Life, Juno, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing
My Last Meal On EarthMarrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love striking up conversations in airplanes and airports.
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Current CrushMore like obsession: browsing real estate!