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Laurie "SIP" R.'s Profile

Red, White & You! C eh? N eh? D eh?

The lower mainland of BC is where is my people come from. Unfortunately, I don't get home enough. But when I do here's where you'll find me when in C eh? N eh? D eh?

1. Vancouver Aquarium

845 Avison Way
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Canada
(604) 659-3474

Category: Aquariums

Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour

8/7/2008

I appreciate a good Aquarium. I find them fascinating. Forget Space exploration (fuel is too much anyway), there's a whole new world waiting to be discovered under the sea. On the Aquarium meter this one ranks high. It's like a good museum, you…More »

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2. Spokes Bicycle Rentals

1798 Georgia Street W
Vancouver, BC V6G 2V7
Canada
(604) 688-5141

Categories: Bikes, Bike Rentals

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

8/6/2008 First to Review

Sure you can drive around Stanley Park and I recommend you do.
However, this is the best way to truly experience the park - by bicycle after fueling up with a latte.

Conveniently located at the entrance to Stanley Park, Spokes Bicycle Rentals has been…More »

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3. Kitsilano Pool

2305 Cornwall Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 734-0011

Category: Swimming Pools

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

8/7/2008 First to Review

This is Canada's longest pool. It's outdoor and literally on the water at Kitsilano Beach near Stanley Park. This is no ordinary pool and I insist you check it out. I do like to tell people what to do, therefore I Yelp.

Kitsilano Pool a pool which…More »

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4. Coast Hotels & Resorts

1090 W. Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V7
Canada
(604) 682-7982

Neighbourhood: Downtown

8/23/2008

Location Location Location!

Heres a fairly solid 3 star hotel which is perfect if you plan on spending more time exploring Vancouver than hanging out in the hotel room. The Coast Hotel is not bad, its just not a ohh la la luxury hotel. But decent,…More »

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5. Godiva Chocolatier

1165 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1B5
Canada
(604) 688-7552

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: West End

8/22/2008 First to Review

Oompa Loompa doom-pa-dee-do

Remember Augustus Gloop from Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Sure, you do. augustus was the spoiled rotten, gluttonous kid who fell into the milk chocolate river in the factory, despite warnings of danger.
Well,…More »

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6. Robson Street

Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2B5
Canada

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Downtown

8/6/2008 First to Review

Robson's Street is Vancouver's answer to Rodeo Drive.
Gucci, Armani, Virgin Records, Bebe and then homegrown favorites like Lush, Roots, and Aritzia.
For some bling - check out Blue Ruby, Saatchies & Saatchies and Plenty.
And then there's the Food!…More »

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7. Capilano Suspension Bridge

3735 Capilano Rd
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
Canada
(604) 985-7474

Categories: Hiking, Landmarks & Historical Buildings

8/6/2008

Fear is not a factor for you if you aren't even a little scared crossing this suspension bridge. I'm usually not such a fraidy cat when it comes to heights. However, it made me a tad nervous, as for a fleeting moment I thought it would snap and I'd…More »

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8. Roots Canada

1001 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A9
Canada
(604) 683-4305

Category: Fashion

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

8/6/2008

When in Canada its best to fit in and wear plenty of Roots apparel.
It comfy, causal and shows you appreciate quality.
As you may know, Roots Canada has been outfitting Olympic athletes for years in Canada and the USA until some designer, Ralph Lauren…More »

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9. Starbucks Coffee Company

498 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2B5
Canada
(604) 642-5300

Category: Food

Neighbourhood: Downtown

8/6/2008 First to Review

I know. It seams like I've missed the mark a little bit by reviewing Starbucks in Vancouver (?). However, Canadians are crazy about SBUX. Back in 1991, when Starbucks opened on Robson Street, it was swamped with business and even the highly skilled…More »

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10. Romano's Macaroni Grill - CLOSED

1523 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6G 3A2
Canada
(604) 689-4334

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: West End

8/6/2008 First to Review

It's almost worth eating here just to see the digs. Romano's Macaroni Grill is housed in a stone mansion built in 1900 by sugar baron B. T. Rogers. It's a fun and casual chain restaurant with an Italian-influenced menu. These are not highly…More »

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11. Moby Dick Restaurant

15479 Marine Dr
White Rock, BC V4B 1C9
Canada
(604) 536-2424

Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips

8/7/2008 First to Review

When in Canada its polite to embrace tradition.
Well having fish 'n chips by the water is tradition. But here's the kicker - with vinegar! That's right, Canadians put salt and white vinegar on their french fries. I remember having withdraws when…More »

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12. Shoppers Drug Mart

1125 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2
Canada
(604) 669-2424

Category: Drugstores

Neighbourhood: West End

8/7/2008 First to Review

This is my kinda place.
I know you're saying - a drug store??? What a happened to haute couture on Robson???
You gotta go so, you're in the know.
You could do Christmas shopping here. Just about everything from computers to toothpaste.
The make up…More »

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13. Whistler Blackcomb

4545 Blackcomb Way
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Canada
(800) 766-0449

Categories: Parks, Ski Resorts

8/6/2008

This is where I learned to ski and not to make myself sound old (cuz I'm not) but I remember when Blackcomb opened. I have memories of going to the Skiers Chapel located at the base of the mountain, prior to hitting the slopes. This is how we…More »

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Recently updated lists from Laurie R.

WA WI (16) Where to to be a washington wino	Decks I adore (14) Dining el fresco is my fave. My friends pretty much know if the weather permits, which I'll try to convince them of, I choose where I want to go by whether or not we can be seated outside. Decks, Patios, docks, bistro tables streetside, or a picnic in the park all work for me. Here's where you'll find me... Here's some of my favorites: Luna - South Hill Lindamans's - South Hill Clinkerdaggers - downtown Anthony's - downtown CI Shenanigians - downtown Twigs - South Hill Bin 98 - North BeachHouse - Cda Cedars Floating Restaurant - Cda Arrow Point - Cda I'll work hard at review these shortly. The job thing is getting in the way again.
Be a Part of Art! (3) Imagine life without Art. No don't, that's just too sad. In case you were wondering, prints of Art are our and suppporting original Artists is so very in.	Coffee Buzz (15) Favorite indy coffee houses. Fourbucks, Charbucks though I still occasionally will stop in, due to you being a WA. company and conveniently scattered all over town. New indy coffee shops with personality and YES better coffee getting my attention and more and more of my business. Here's where I suggest you go to get your fix in and around the 509. .
Pouring DOMA (6) DOMA gets my vote for best local coffee roaster. Its availbale ar fine restaurants ans speciality Markets. For the freshest beans visit the roaster.	Very CDA - a guide to Coeur d'Alene (11) A quick trip from Spokane, Coeur d'Alene is a small resort town in North Idaho nestled on THE lake. A great place to stay and play. For Spokanites its a quick and easy vacation.
Cheap Thrills (10) I'll continue to add to this list of what to do and where to go when you're on a spending freeze whether in Spokane, Seattle or Vancouver, BC.	Haute Couture Shopped Locally (8) Locally owned, designer clothing boutiques are popping up like spring flowers in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. Check out the fresh sheet as I name drop a few, making it easy to shop local.
Snow Big Deal! (4) I love to wake up at a beautiful ski resort, have a little bit of something something in my coffee and hit the slopes. Here's a list of some of the region's best.