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Sonya "Here to promote Wal-Mart" R.'s Profile

Non-profits, parks, cool organizations

This is a collection of services, places to visit, and org's you may not know about altogether. I am not really rating these places, I just want you to know about them. You won't find any food here - at least, none that's ready to eat yet!

1. Pedal Bike Depot

1-2910 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1E9
(604) 708-4992

Category: Bikes

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3/7/2010

This type of spot is exactly the reason I love Yelp, who knows where I would've gone and how much money I'd waste without it. I got sent here after coming to Our Community Bikes, since this place had the wheel that I needed - they work together. This…More »

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2. The World in a Garden

57th Ave & W Blvd
Vancouver, BC
(604) 257-5151

Categories: Parks, Community Service/Non-Profit

Neighbourhood: Kerrisdale

8/16/2010 First to Review

This garden is a multicultural agriculture project. The special thing about it is it is run by the JFSA, the Jewish Family Services Agency. All food grown here is organic and all the crops go to the Food Bank. Harvests happen in the early morning and…More »

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3. Cambrian Hall Welsh Society

215 17th Avenue E
Vancouver, BC V5V 1A6
(604) 876-2815

Category: Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

7/21/2010 First to Review

I recently learned about a little secret operation called Opera Pro Cantanti (well, it's not secret, but why didn't I know about it earlier??) This hall is where the performances take place. The program is run by amateur actors and singers. The shows…More »

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4. Beaver Lake

Stanley Park
Vancouver, BC V6G 1Z4

Categories: Parks, Lakes

Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour

1/5/2010 ROTD 4/23/2010 First to Review

This is a gorgeous lake I never knew existed. It's located close to the parking lots by the Aquarium. You see mallard and peking ducks, and beavers are supposedly living here, I've seen gnawed-on tree trunks! Dogs welcome on leash and foggy days are…More »

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5. Townline Tailors

541 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2C2
(604) 684-6105

Category: Sewing & Alterations

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2/8/2009 First to Review

This tailor shop is kind of hidden as you walk down Howe street, but it is a very good place! Me being on the short side, I decided to get a pair of my favourite pants professionally tailored. I went here to get a pair of jeans and sweatpants hemmed,…More »

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6. Stanley Park

1166 Stanley Park Dr
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
(604) 873-7000

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour

6/18/2009

like the whispering wind you sent to me
like the hopeless time you gave to me
I watched your dreams all slip away
I watched your dreams all slip away
there's a hopeless place inside my heart
when I look inside I see where we are
like the whispering wind in…More »

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