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Things to do, places to go to keep a healthy lifestyle

 1. Cardio Core Boot Camp

Central Park
Burnaby, BC V5H 1A3
(604) 240-9891

Category: Trainers

5.0 star rating
  9/28/2010 First to Review

I've been going to this location of Cardio Core now for the last two month and I am loving it and working harder than I have in a year.  Seriously.  Kim Kirstiuk is the main instructor and owner of this franchise and she is an excellent trainer.  She…More »

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 2. Inner Space Yoga

289 Abbott St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K7
(604) 689-1331

Category: Yoga

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 4/25/2012

I cannot express how much I love this yoga studio.  I started with a 1 month social shopper deal and this January I took the plunge and bough a 1-year membership! Talk about commitment!

I really like the instructors at Inner space.  Rebecca's classes…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    11/2/2011

    This was my first time doing yoga ever and I was really nervous about coming here for my first… Read more »

 3. Central Park

3883 Imperial St
Burnaby, BC V5S 3R2
(604) 294-7450

Category: Parks

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

5.0 star rating
  8/27/2010

I've been coming through this park over the last month for my bootcamp classes and it's a huge, diverse, and interesting park.  There are so many nature trails--some of which contain exercise stations.  There is a soccer stadium there where the…More »

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 4. Chilliwack River Rafting

49704 Chilliwack Lake Road,
Fraser Valley E, BC V4Z 1A7
(800) 410-7238
5.0 star rating
  7/6/2009 First to Review

We went rafting with these guys this past weekend and everything was great. Especially the staff. They had a great sense of humour but were definitely serious when safety is in question.  We had such a blast down the Canyon rafting tour and it was…More »

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 5. Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

3663 Park Rd
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3
(604) 990-3755

Categories: Hiking, Parks

Neighbourhood: Lynn Valley

5.0 star rating
  7/7/2009 ROTD 5/22/2010

If I meet any tourist who is planning on going to Capilano Suspension Bridge (CSB) , I just get this immediate urge to persuade them to come to Lynn Valley Suspension (LVS) instead and save their $30 or whatever it cost these days to cross the…More »

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 6. Mt Seymour

1700 Mount Seymour Rd
North Vancouver, BC V7G 1L3
(604) 986-2261

Category: Active Life

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/11/2010

I finally went snowshoeing and it was a lot of fun.  Our guide, Kristen, was very knowledgeable about the woods and explaining the history of it.  The area is quite beautiful.  They do group rates if you have 10 or more people, or you can do a drop…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/7/2009

    So maybe not the greatest, or most exciting mountain, but Mt. Seymour is great for snowtubing and… Read more »

 7. Englischer Garten

Englischer Garten 2
80538 München
Germany

5.0 star rating
  9/20/2010

These gardens remind of Stanley Park in Vancouver, except a German version of them.  They have similar elements:

-Both parks are in or near the city center
-Both parks have some asian element to it
-Both parks have some sort of body of water.  
-Both…More »

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 8. The Vancouver Sun Run

200 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6C 3N3
(604) 689-9441

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2010

This having been my first 10K ever, and I did it without training, I felt such a sense of accomplishment at the end! The route is very scenic and it's actually great to run along side so many people and know you're not the last (unless of course, you…More »

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 9. Whistler Blackcomb

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

Categories: Parks, Ski Resorts

5.0 star rating
  2/18/2010

Great view, amazing mountains.  I love the Peak to Peak! It's a shame it's not sunny and clear more often. But then I guess it wouldn't have as much snow for the winter sports.

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 10. Killarney Lake

Bowen Island, BC

Categories: Hiking, Lakes

4.0 star rating
  7/7/2009 First to Review

This lake is gorgeous and peaceful!  Cute little ducks swim on by. It's a nice hike easy through some meadows from near the Bowen Island Ferry Terminal, probably about 45 minutes or so.  If you bring a picnic lunch, this is the perfect place to stop…More »

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 11. CMYE Hiking Series

Pacific Spirit Park
Greater Vancouver A, BC V6N 2C4

Category: Hiking

4.0 star rating
  7/28/2010 First to Review

What a great way to go explore more of Vancouver's natural scene!  Thanks Crystal for organizing.  The up hill wasn't actually all that challenging.. it was more a problem of having low energy. But hiking is a good mood-lifter. And yay Yelp for…More »

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 12. Balboa Park

1549 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
USA
(619) 239-0512

Categories: Parks, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Balboa Park

5.0 star rating
  3/16/2010

I will be back here again next time I'm in San Diego.  I didn't get to experience this park to the fullest.  What I did see was amazing though! I love the architecture of the buildings and the interesting museums around.  And they have tamales…More »

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 13. Spanish Banks

4707 Marine Dr NW
Vancouver, BC V6T 1A1
(604) 224-7941

Category: Beaches

Neighbourhood: Point Grey

5.0 star rating
  10/28/2009

I can imagine this place is gorgeous on a hot summer day! But it's also amazingly beautiful on a sunny (but somewhat chilly) autumn morning! And a lot quieter! It's an awesome place to go with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate and take a walk with…More »

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 14. Cardio-Core Bootcamp

20210 113b Ave
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 0Y9
(604) 460-0722
4.0 star rating
  4/30/2009 First to Review

I only did one month with Cardio Core and I honestly wasn't expecting much out of it, since who are we kidding? One month can only get one so far.

However, by the end of 4 weeks I was feeling so much more fit, more healthy, and I had more endurance.…More »

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 15. Wreck Beach

University Blvd & NW Marine Dr
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2

Category: Beaches

Neighbourhood: UBC

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2010

I think this is one of vancouvers best beaches! So sandy, serene, and secluded during the off season, it's the perfect place to go relax and ponder. Sure there may be some nudists but it's a free community. Just get ready for the stairs back up.

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 16. Fit City For Women

4664 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, BC V5C 5T5
(604) 293-0001

Category: Gyms

3.0 star rating
  4/29/2009 First to Review

I like a gym that's only for women.  This is a decent gym. They have tv's in front of the cardio machines, weight machines that are sized for women, as well as a lot of free weights.  They also have several cardio classes, free wellness and fitness…More »

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 17. Sport Chek and Atmosphere

4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
(604) 454-9396

Category: Sporting Goods

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

4.0 star rating
  7/4/2010

Quicktip: FIFA stuff for 30% off! Got my england hoodie for $60!

Decent selection of different sports gear. And it's a great deal when they have some sort of sale.  The employees are on commission though, so they're on you like leeches, sometimes. Or…More »

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 18. UBC Student Recreation Centre

6000 Student Union Blvd
Greater Vancouver A, BC V6T 2E7
(604) 822-6000

Categories: Gyms, Sports Clubs

Neighbourhood: UBC

3.0 star rating
  9/2/2010 First to Review

Finally the elusive "UBC Athletics and Recreation" fee that we pay every year in our tuition is being reflected in services.  The prices for registering for intramurals have gone down (a student team for Day of the Longboat used to be $160, now it's…More »

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 19. Canadian Blood Services

4750 Oak St
Vancouver, BC V6H 2N9
(888) 236-6283

Category: Health and Medical

Neighbourhoods: Shaughnessy, South Cambie

5.0 star rating
  10/3/2010

Also a first time donor, and I was totally freaking out in that chair but trying not to show it (don't think I did the best job though, since they kept asking if I was okay).  I really don't like to see the needle and all that stuff in me so once…More »

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 20. Cypress Mountain

6000 Cypress Bowl Rd
West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N9
(604) 926-5612

Category: Active Life

3.0 star rating
  2/11/2012

This review is for the snow tubing and sledding area only. We came here on my sister's last weekend in Vancouver to have some fun with our little cousins and play in the snow.  I've been snowtubing at Mt. Seymour (see: http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and…More »

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"Footloose and Fancy-free!"

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Location

Greater Vancouver A, BC

Yelping Since

January 2009

Things I Love

dim sum, italian food, mexican food, italian espresso, loose leaf tea, bubble tea, food science, chocolate, wine, beer, baking, homemade desserts, farms, food-related travels, travelling off the beaten path, independently-run restaurants, growing my own food.

Find Me In

my well-stocked kitchen baking up some goodies

My Hometown

Umatilla, Oregon

When I'm Not Yelping...

I'm trying to earn a degree of some sort

The Last Great Book I Read

Secret Daughter

My First Concert

Nelly Furtado

My Last Meal On Earth

Mom's style/Gujarati style Okra fry with roti

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I stole my grandmother's nightie for myself because it was so comfy!

Most Recent Discovery

Pisco sours! (how to make them)

Current Crush

Orange.  Tomorrow it will be Grape. The day after, Cream Soda.