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 1. Quayside Petspa - CLOSED

865 Carnarvon St
New Westminster, BC V3M 1G2
(604) 526-3647

Category: Pet Stores

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/12/2010

Have I mentioned lately how much Puck loves this place.  Took him in today and Sandy, the owner, was there.  I think his squeal of delight was soooo high pitched that I hurt an ear drum.  Sandy is amazing, kind and a great lady to talk to.  Not only…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/26/2010 First to Review

    Puck, my dog has 3 girlfriends and one of them is Sandy the owner of his doggy day care.  I have to… Read more »

 2. Metropolis Eyecare Centre

4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4M1
(604) 433-3555

Category: Optometrists

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 7/25/2010

So a previous review ranted a bit about the cost to see the optometrist.  Lets just say I am eating my words, well just a little. They are still expensive ($90 for an eye exam) but they not include the dilation of your eyes in that cost if you need…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/4/2010 First to Review

    I can't say anything wrong about this optometrist other than it's always bloody expensive to see any… Read more »

 3. Canadian Blood Services

888 Dunmuir St
Vancouver, BC V6C 3K4
(888) 236-6283

Category: Health and Medical

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  6/7/2010 First to Review

Today was my first foray into the blood donation realm.  Ok, not totally true, I have tried to donate twice at the New Westminster Clinic but have been unsuccessful due to illness or medication, so I was very happy to get the go ahead today.

The blood…More »

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 4. Marble Slab Creamery

1184 Denman St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9
(604) 682-4998

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Desserts

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  6/7/2010

At my office we order cakes for every body's birthday and recently we ordered an ice cream cake from here. I have never tried Marble Slab's ice cream so I was looking forward to getting a little taste, just enough to whet my palate.

Ordering was a…More »

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 5. Loonie Plus Stores

78 10th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 3X3
(604) 528-9927

Category: Shopping

5.0 star rating
  5/24/2010 First to Review

I have been looking for a dining room table for months! I knew what I wanted but wasn't seeing it anywhere. So last week my bf and I went into the local Loonie Plus store to see some of the furniture they have to offer (obviously more the Plus side…More »

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 6. REVS Bowling & Entertainment Company

5502 Lougheed Hwy
Burnaby, BC V5B 2Z8
(604) 299-9381
5.0 star rating
  6/3/2010

What a night!  My body is still sore from the bowling adventures of my friends and I! When my girls night changed to a double date the plans on seeing a movie changed to a night of bowling!  How fun that choice was.  Imagine if you can 1 manly man…More »

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 7. Hayashi Sushi

1065 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3M 6H7
(604) 527-1194

Category: Sushi Bars

5.0 star rating
  5/23/2010 First to Review

I just couldn't wait until my 100th review to give kudos to this place.  I have been a fan since I moved into the area back in Aug 09.  I have eaten in and had take away.  I have never had a bad experience with either.  A nice twist to the typical…More »

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 8. New Westminster Quay Boardwalk

The Quay
New Westminster, BC

5.0 star rating
  5/8/2010 First to Review

I LOVE living just off the Boardwalk.  It is so relaxing and refreshing to walk here with my dog.  I start at one end and walk to the Doggie Park on the other and once Puck has had his fill of the Doggie Park, we walk home.  The view of Fraser River…More »

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 9. Sunrise Garden Centre

28563 Fraser Hwy
Abbotsford, BC V4X 1L1
(604) 856-6899
5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/22/2010

So I was back here today!  I just love, love, love this place.  I am working on a vegetable/fruit/herb balcony garden and they had so many of the things that I wanted.  There are a couple of things that they don't have for mint plants (i.e. chocolate…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/10/2010 First to Review

    I found this gem last year when I decided to try and turn my black thumb green.  I went there again… Read more »

 10. Pacific Breeze Winery

320 Stewardson Way
New Westminster, BC V3M 6C3
(604) 522-2228

Category: Wineries

5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010 First to Review

I am a wine fanatic and wasn't this a great find in New Westminster.  Who would have thought that great wine would come from a garage!!!  It's within walking distance for me but for anyone driving it's just off Stewardson Way and 3rd ave (i think…More »

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 11. Orpheum

884 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
(604) 665-3050

Categories: Music Venues, Performing Arts

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

This is probably the best place to see a live concert.  it's small and intimate but the sound is the best in the entire city.  No surprise there as it was sound renovated for the VSO.  The venue itself is also the most beautiful venue.  It's old and…More »

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 12. Asuka Sushi

712 12th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 4J6
(604) 525-4959

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

5.0 star rating
  5/8/2010 ROTD 5/25/2010 First to Review

I miss living by this little gem!  It opened a couple of years ago and I was a regular until I recently moved.  Jonathan, the owner, is a perfect host and the food is fantastic!  I have never had a bad experience!  I usually get the Sashimi box…More »

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 13. Salvatore's La Spaghetteria

232 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L
(604) 525-2611

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

I have never had a bad dinner here! NEVER!  The fresh bread, the amazing food (fresh pasta) and wonderful wait staff complete this establishment.  

If you love Italian food this is the place to be.  It's not fancy or anything but you will never feel…More »

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 14. GardenWorks

4746 Marine Dr
Burnaby, BC V5J 3G6
(604) 434-4111
5.0 star rating
  5/4/2010

Can I just say that Gardenworks has taken my black thumb to green.  This past fall I bought a little Fat Albert that I will be keeping on my balcony until Christmas, at which time I will have my own life Christmas tree with out the cost and dying…More »

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 15. Foxfire Tattoos & Piercings

712 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C5
(604) 525-8580

Categories: Tattoo, Piercing

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/15/2010

OMG got my tattoo last night and Shannon is AMAZING!  That girl has talent and then some.  I will go back to her in a heartbeat!  Not only is the artistic talent amazing, she is so friendly and easy to talk to as well.  

As a side note, Danielle (sp)…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    5/5/2010

    I like tattoos and since the passing of my step mom this past weekend I have seriously been thinking… Read more »

 16. Divino's Quayside Wine Cellar

960 Quayside Dr
New Westminster, BC V3M 6G2
(604) 522-4245

Category: Wineries

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/3/2010

Well I figure I better add some more for you Yelpers!  As my previous review mentioned, this is my place of worship.  This store and the gentlemen that run it make it an experience.  The wines they carry are from around the world so this in not a VQA…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/26/2010 First to Review

    Welcome to my place of worship!

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 17. Wellbrook Winery

4626 88 Street
Delta, BC V4K 3N3
(604) 946-1868

Category: Food

5.0 star rating
  4/28/2010

If you are looking for your regular grape wine, this is not the place for you.  If you are interested in trying a Blackberry Port, Blueberry Red or Apple Cran White, then check out this little gem.  

The first time I stumbled onto this place I was…More »

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 18. Petsmart

5771 Marine Way
Burnaby, BC V5J 0A6
(604) 435-7742

Category: Pet Stores

5.0 star rating
  4/25/2010

This PetSmart store is fantastic and puts a couple of the others to shame.  Sherry, Alannah and Ariel are fantastic and it would be a shame if they ever left.  My dog loves it there and all three are his "girl friends".  

The variety and quality of…More »

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 19. Swirl Wine Store

1185 Mainland Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2
(604) 408-9463

Category: Beer, Wine & Spirits

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

For VQA wines this is the best place to go.  I defintely go out of my way to come here to get my nice BC wines.  The staff are always helpful and knowledgeable on comparable wine.  I only say this because it's next to impossible to find my favorite…More »

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 20. Cap's Bicycle Shop

436 Columbia Street E
New Westminster, BC V3L 3W9
(604) 524-3363

Category: Bikes

5.0 star rating
  5/4/2010

I didn't buy my bike here but I have bought all my accessories at this location.  They almost always have what I want for my bike and are very helpful.  I plan on pickign up some more girlie cruiser bike accessories this year.  Maybe they will even…More »

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 21. Sephora

4820 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1
(604) 678-2360

Category: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

5.0 star rating
  4/25/2010

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Sephora (should have a share in the company by now) but have not been a fan of the service at the Pacific Centre location so I was so very surprised and happy when I stumbled into the Metrotown location.  I went into pick up an eye…More »

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 22. Up Town Nails

110 - 555 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 5H1
(604) 759-1088

Category: Nail Salons

5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010 First to Review

I adore this place.  The Vietnamese people that run this place are the most adorable people I have EVER met.  I have had regular manis & pedis here as well as gel nail maintence, when I had them.  I had been to a few nail places in New West and…More »

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 23. Sephora

2929 Barnet Hwy
Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5
(778) 284-2350
5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

This was the Sephora store that started it all!  They were sooooo good to me, helpful and knowledgable.  I have never had a bad experience at this location.  They are the reason I should have shares in the company!

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 24. Cockney Kings Fish & Chips

66 10th St
New Westminster, BC V3M 1A6
(604) 522-6099

Category: Fish & Chips

5.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

Love this place!  If you want to best Fish & Chips, this is the place to get them.  They have recently moved across the parking lot into a nicer building with a patio and I can't wait for the sun to come out so I can enjoy it!

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 25. Saje Nature's Remedies & Aromatherapy

123 Carrie Cates Ct
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K7
(604) 988-9688

Categories: Massage, Cosmetics & Beauty Supply

Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale

5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

Since I can suffer from anxiety on occassion I decided to check out natural ways to feel relaxed instead of going the medication route.  Boy have I been shown the way!  I have mists for refreshing and sleep.  I have roll ons for headaches (Peppermint…More »

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 26. Dollarama

610 6th Ave
New Westminster, BC V3M 2B2
(604) 522-2368

Category: Outlet Stores

5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010

My other dirty little secret.  I had a blast in here for stocking stuffers.  Nothing like a spiderman toothbrush and toothpast for a 44 year old man.  I like that it has a vast array of items for the picking.  I came out with a shopping cart full and…More »

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 27. Cadeaux Gifts & Home Embellishments

467 Columbia Street E
New Westminster, BC V3L 3X6
(604) 521-5269
5.0 star rating
  5/5/2010

Today was my first foray into this little shop of fun!  I could browse all day andd can't wait to have more time to do so.  This is not the place to run into and have someone waiting in the car for you (like I did today lol).  

The shop is ecclectic.…More »

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 28. Bath & Body Works

6551 No 3 Rd
Richmond, BC V6Y 2B6
(604) 295-8052
5.0 star rating
  4/25/2010

I love this place for the handsoap.  Yes the deal isn't the same as you will find in the states but I think the difference is minimal.  If one really feels the need to save the whooping $5 difference (in US funds of course) then drive to Bellingham…More »

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 29. Waves Coffee House

715 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3M 1B2
(604) 540-9283

Category: Coffee & Tea

5.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

This is my saturday or sunday morning coffee shop!  I take little dog and go for walk to Waves.  It has great coffee and nice seating outside.  Wish it had a bit more seating inside for the rainy days, but don't we all!

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 30. Douglas Lovely & Associates

609 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3C1
(604) 524-4981

Category: Dentists

5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010 First to Review

4.5 stars

I hated dentists and hygenists until I came here.  Before he left, I had Dr. Murphy, who is a lot of laughs and now i have Dr. Bass who is just as good.  I actually enjoy going there.  In regard to hygenists, Heather is fantabulous!  I love…More »

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 31. Aquabus

230 - 1333 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 689-5858

Categories: Boating, Public Transportation

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  4/20/2010

I love this little boat!  I have lived in Vancouver all my life and although it is a little pricey, the view is amazing!  The boat masters are always friendly and if its raining and you need to get from Yaletown to Granville Island, it's much better…More »

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 32. Blair N Peter

245 Columbia St E
New Westminster, BC V3L 3W4
(604) 522-7737

Category: Doctors

5.0 star rating
  5/4/2010 First to Review

After 3 trips to the ER at RCH I was finally diagnosed with an issue that can be easily solved through minor surgery.  In comes Dr. Blair.  I saw him 4 times and he was fantastic each time.  The first time was a consult and he explained the situation…More »

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 33. Whittard of Chelsea

95 Buchanan Street
Glasgow G1 3HF
UK
+44 141 221 3504

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: City Centre, Merchant City, Buchanan Street

5.0 star rating
  5/14/2010

Wow!  That's all I can say!  On a trip to Glasgow I found this shop and have been in love ever since.  If I remember correctly this was the first shop I went to in Glasgow!  First stop, TEA!!!  Now I realize I can' t fly back and forth any time I…More »

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 34. Grand Central Consignment

46 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L
(604) 524-4095
5.0 star rating
  4/26/2010 First to Review

WOW!  This place was fantastic!  I have been off ill and gained a few pounds and didn`t want to look sloppy so I decided to check this place out after looking up plus sized clothing stores in the Vancouver area.  I was super stoked when I walked in…More »

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 35. Fritz European Fry House

718 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B6
(604) 684-0811

Category: Fast Food

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  5/18/2010

Ahhhhh how I LOVE your poutine!  I crave you all the time but alas have to relinquish that lust for awhile.  

The secret to a less salty, gooey goodness is ask for the fries without salt as there will be enough in the gravy train.

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 36. Hi, Dozo Sushi

702 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3M
(604) 519-0099

Category: Japanese

5.0 star rating
  6/22/2010

Since this Sushi restaurant is uptown I completely forgot about it until I asked my pops where he wanted to go for Father's Day lunch.  I must say I am always glad to get out for lunch with my pops and what better place than Hi Dozo.  

We ordered Ebi…More »

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 37. Coach

264 Fashion Way
Burlington, WA 98233
USA
(360) 707-2967

Category: Leather Goods

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2010 First to Review

AHHHHHH!  I am in LOVE with this place!  Handbags are one of my vices and this store has it all.  Not only do they have THE BEST prices on Coach bags, they add on by having 20% off on top of the 50% off on top of the marked down price of the outlet…More »

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 38. Swimco Metropolis at Metrotown

4700 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H
(604) 439-9183

Category: Swimwear

Neighbourhood: Metrotown

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2010 First to Review

Who likes shopping for swimwear?  Lets see a show of hands.  Yep, that's what I thought!  No one has put their hand up because swimwear shopping is what one may consider torture.  

Last week I needed to waste some time after having my eyes dilated at…More »

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 39. FotoFun Foto Source - CLOSED

595 6th St
New Westminster, BC V3L 3B5
(604) 525-6388
5.0 star rating
  8/21/2010 First to Review

Welcome to my favourite photo store.  It doesn't hurt that a great friend of mine works here (who is not the owner by the way) but I also get great service and attention whenever I come here for my photo needs.

Just recently I purchased a second…More »

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 40. Canadian Blood Services

76 Jamieson Ct
New Westminster, BC V3L 5P9

5.0 star rating
  8/21/2010 First to Review

I am a blood donor and a proud of it.  It took me three tries to be given the go ahead to be able to donate blood but I persevered and here I am.  

Anyway, I usually donate at the Dunsmuir location as it is close to my work and is a static facility,…More »

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New Westminster, BC

Yelping Since

April 2010

Things I Love

laughing until I pee myself, sushi, make-up, shoes, handbags, Coach, nail polish, dogs, cats, Tea, Wine, coffee, Guinness, Black & Tan, Dark Ales, Hoegaarden

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