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1. Canada's Northern House - CLOSED
Probably the best pavillion/house I've seen so far - there is no food/beer for sale here - but a true exhibit:
- tons of animal models on display - size up against a wolf, muskox or polar bear - see a real narwhal tusk!
- downstairs, there was a…More »
2. Royal Canadian Mint Pavilion - CLOSED
The Mint Pavilion is now located inside the main VPL branch (open until the end of the Paralympics). I went there on Tuesday morning at 9AM, doors opened at 10AM and was inside fondling some Olympic medals by 10:30AM. However, by the time I left,…More »
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2/18/2010 First to Review
One of the better pavilions in Vancouver during the Olympics - free to enter, running during the… Read more »
3. Four Host First Nations Aboriginal Pavilion - CLOSED
I would peg the Aboriginal Plaza, the Mint Pavilion and the Northern House as the 'must-see' cultural exhibits (that I've seen) for the 2010 Olympics events so far. Not that they are uber-impressive in their own right, but because it's more than…More »
4. Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2H7
(604) 662-4700
Categories:
Museums,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Downtown
When abbreviated as 'VAG' - I told by artsy folks that it's pronounced like 'vagabond' rather than 'vagin-' - ahh, nevermind.
There was no wait/lineup as the VAG is still free during the Paralympics. Glad I came - I've been living in Vancouver my…More »
5. GE Plaza at Robson Square
What it has: Ice skating rink, zip-lining (free but monstrous lineup), live entertainment, lineups for other free exhibits nearby (Vancouver Art Gallery/BC Pavilion) and the CTV broadcast tent.
Big open space in the hub of major retail centre of…More »
6. Ontario Pavilion - CLOSED
The Ontario Pavilion is located on the Concord Pacific Plaza (along with Quebec House and the Sask House), which is between BC Place and Science World. This looks to be the best house/pavilion in the area for entertainment (by far).
There is a '4D…More »
7. Sochi House - CLOSED
I waited in line for about an hour to get in - arriving at about 11:45AM (it opens from 12:00PM - 5:00PM) and the line moves quickly. Probably one of the stronger country houses during the Olympics.
They have a theatre area, a large boutique where…More »
8. The O Zone
The good:
- plenty of parking available in Richmond Center nearby (they never said it was encouraged, but seemed like everyone was doing it)
- No lineup whatsoever getting in (came in at 9PM on Saturday), walked straight in with no security check (...…More »
9. Place de la Francophonie - CLOSED
May be a fun place at night - but when I came here Thursday afternoon, it was DEAD. It was a shame because the outdoor stage is huge and the entire lot is setup with like a carnival/county fair. Plenty of food vendors and a sizable beer garden.…More »
10. CODE Live 3
Running from Feb 4 - 21 (6AM - 11PM) in the lower floor of the central branch of the Vancouver Public Library, this is the third part of the CODE events in Vancouver. Dropped in while doing the 'tourist in my city' walk around downtown - no lineup…More »
11. Saskatchewan Pavilion - CLOSED
Didn't get 'free beers' like Emily mentioned - then again, I just popped by randomly on a Wednesday noon and I don't have any VIP access.
Beers are $8 for a tiny-cup like you get at GM Place - I didn't grab any but I overheard someone complaining that…More »
12. Alberta House - CLOSED
Came here during the afternoon and it was a quick 5 minute lineup to get in - but it's understandable as there's nothing to do here really.
Unlike the other houses, the Alberta House gave up tons of free swag like pins, temporary tattoos and little…More »
13. Quebec House - CLOSED
Pretty disappointed - I was expecting the Quebec House to be one of the best houses. A tent with no roof (avoid if it's raining) - didn't see any displays for when shows will be on. There were no exhibits about Quebec.
I expected the indoor…More »
14. Atlantic Canada House
Thanks to the reviews on Yelp - I managed to dodge this bomb. However, I was wandering around Granville Island and decided to walk around here.
Give it an extra star as the volunteers were pretty helpful with our questions and explaining the multiple…More »
15. House of Switzerland - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S4
(604) 687-7351
Category:
Festivals
Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek
This place is listed as 'free' - but it's 'free' in the sense that you're welcome to stand inside the waiting area of a restaurant. They simply changed the signage of Bridges Restaurant and called it the House of Switzerland. I think I'll declare…More »
16. CODE Live 2
I was walking past Emily Carr and was surprised to see CODE Live 2 was still open (or at least some sections of it) as all the signage said it was open until the 21st only.
Excited, I walked into a dark theatre room - the volunteers posted out front…More »
17. Olympic Cauldron
The Olympic Cauldron sits just east of the new Olympic convention center and has the waterfront as a backdrop. It will remain as a permanent fixture after the Olympics (albeit, the flame will be snuffed out). The structure itself is quite…More »
18. BC Hydro Power Smart Village - CLOSED
Still open during the Paralympics and there is no lineup whatsoever - being a quasi-collector of free lanyards, I had to stop by and snag one of the green BC Hydro ones (after answering a quick quiz about ways to save energy).
The other reviews are…More »
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A Compendium of Fine Establishments Serving Libations (90)a.k.a. 'Johnson's Drinkhole List' - where livers and paychecks go to die... a drinking inspiration song for you all: http://www.youtube.com... |
East Van Life (37)Random drinkholes, coffee shops and businesses in East Vancouver. Basically anything east of Ontario Street that didn't fit in my list of East Van Eateries. |
"You're the best! Around!" (46)"Nothing's gonna ever keep you down!" Requisite listening while reading this: http://www.youtube.com... - a.k.a. "Johnson's Favourite Things"... there will be no giveaways. |
Yum Cha (13)Let's face it: "dim sum" is overplayed -- let's call it what real Cantonese people call it... and here's a rap song about "Yum Cha" (and you can learn your dishes too):http://www.youtube.com... |
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Un garçon de Vancouver à Montréal (22)Some highlights from my week-long bender in Montreal. |
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