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1. Hub International Tos
Dealing with insurance can be a hassle: life, condo, medical, dental, travel, auto... you name it, I've got it! So when I discovered Hub a few years ago, I thought I had hit the jackpot for my car. These insurance agents will come to you! Whereever…More »
2. Canada Line
Vancouver, BC V6C 1T2
(604) 484-6700
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Downtown
So one week after it's inaugural opening, I had the privilege of riding all the way to YVR. Quiet, clean, and spacious, it's hard to believe it hasn't always been part of the Vancouver transit!
I actually thought it would be more expensive to get to…More »
3. Lions Gate Bridge
Growing up in Vancouver, I have had some incredible memories with the Lions Gate Bridge:
-Standing under the bridge on school field trips and learning about the bridge history
-Whipping over it on the way to countless trips to Whistler or heading to…More »
4. U-Haul
This is the weirdest store/Uhaul ever.
For the location and Uhaul-ness of it, this is a 4 star. The service may be slow, the language barriers may cause a phone riff, but the guy means well (I think). And its close by! Out back there's a few choice…More »
5. 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 »
6. Regency Volkswagen
All the way out to Coquitlam, I drive every few months. I wake up early, make the journey/ It's all for "Gwen." My Golf VW gets all of her work done here for many reasons but in honour of Gwen's upcoming 5th birthday, here are my top five:
-They don't…More »
7. The Elysian Room
Vancouver, BC V6J 1P2
(604) 734-1778
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
If there's one thing I've learned, it's that there's no way I can drive any distance without a coffee or a tea riding shotgun. So faced with a long ride today, I mapped my route ensuring there'd be enough time to for a to go americano from Elysian.
I…More »
8. Yellow Cab Company
Vancouver, BC V5L 3K9
(604) 681-1111
Category:
Taxis
Neighbourhoods: Strathcona, Grandview-Woodlands
Choices are slim, and a MacLure's once hit my car (with me in it) and then, when we were supposed to pull over to exchange information, they took off. Needless to say, I don't like MacLures at all! #12, I'm talking to you!
Sometimes their phone staff…More »
9. Crown Black Car
I might be from out of town, but I've taken my fair share of stinky, rude, cash preferred cabs in Seattle, Vancouver and all over North America, and this easily trumps every other experience I've had! How could you not feel VIP rolling up in a town…More »
10. Clarkdale Volkswagen
"Jetta" Patio, Lounge and Cafe? I had no idea this was up the stairs! It's heaven sent when you've got a 3 hour servicing ahead of you. Unfortunately, I never did find the password for the Wi-Fi and it did appear that this was also the lunch room for…More »
11. Shell Canada Products
Vancouver, BC V6K 4L3
(604) 738-7949
Category:
Gas & Service Stations
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
There's nothing like the smell of gasoline mingling with Chruch's Chicken on a hot summer's evening. Huh? This is my go-to station when I'm in Vancouver West because it has the holiest of pumps ever - my much needed Diesel. That's right - I've got…More »
12. A Safe Ride
The easiest way to get both car and drunken fools home in one piece. Once we finally found "A Safe Ride" (thank you the Shore 104) all we had to do was make a call. Two awesome people arrived to pick us up, one drove our car, and the other drove…More »
13. Aerocar Service
From the time I called late at night to reserve my early morning car, I knew I would become a fan. The woman who took my reservation was talkative, kind and sympathetic to my early bird time. My car was waiting in the right spot (not like most taxis)…More »
14. Mr Lube
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y7
(604) 736-6353
Categories:
Auto Repair,
Oil Change Stations
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
It's hard to trust mechanics and auto repair personel. What with the number of times I've been taken for a "ride," I believe it's generally warranted. So when I arrived to the professional and friendly staff, well, I could barely believe it.
It's…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
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Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!
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Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love striking up conversations in airplanes and airports.
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