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The Great Vancouver Outdoors
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1. City of Vancouver
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4
(604) 873-7011
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
*On my two hundredth review*
Dedicated to 20 things that make me go weak in the knees about this beautiful place that I love calling home! (I know there are a tonne more, but these are off the top of my head!)
20. Being able to keep chickens in…More »
2. Burrard Bridge
Vancouver, BC V6E 4C2
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Burrard Bridge, you deserve an update because daily, you still take my breath away. Having the bridge in my backyard bridge, one would think that I'd be kind of "over it" already... but no, I'm not at all. It's a testament to its beauty.
Why I love…More »
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7/21/2009
Ah, the bridge...my backyard and it's newest addition of a proper bike lane!
Temporary or not, now… Read more »
3. Lions Gate Bridge
Growing up in Vancouver, I have had some incredible memories with the Lions Gate Bridge:
-Standing under the bridge on school field trips and learning about the bridge history
-Whipping over it on the way to countless trips to Whistler or heading to…More »
4. Ace Cycles
This is a story of Goldilocks (Or Brunette-locks) and the Three Bikes.
Some background -- I had been motoring around Vancouver on a 1994 Kona mountain bike - not one that was built for me--for the past 3 years. Uncomfortable handles, terrible gear…More »
5. Grouse Grind
What the F was I thinking? Me, new Community Manager, sitting on my little rump in front of the computer all day long, chomping up a storm of backyard goodies (my backyard being Vancouver), deciding to go for my FIRST ever time up the Grind...really,…More »
6. Spanish Banks
Sure, I love a hot summer day at the beach--screaming kids, thumping tunes, frisbees, footballs, barbecues, stacks upon stacks of people (who doesn't?)...
But the best time to go is a day like today--overcast, a bit of wind, and a full moon (on the…More »
7. UBC Farm Market
I must remember to wake up earlier! The eggs were sold out at 9:18 this morning!
My first time at the market this year and my-oh-my how happy the market makes me! It's early in the season so there is not as much selection, but I still managed to fill…More »
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3/19/2009
This is THE only reason I wake up earlier than 10 am on a Saturday morning in the summer. The… Read more »
8. Summer Night Market
I have been a number of times, and the Richmond/ Summer Night Market vibe definitely depends on your state of mind when you make the trek, grab some parking and start your strolling.
This time I was all about the giggles as I went with a couple of…More »
9. Emma Lea Farms
*Thanks for a great season Emma Lea!*
And thank you yelpers! This is exactly how I wanted to start my birthday day! Breathing in the clean air, picking and possibly a little singing too!
With the big, blueberries just dying to be picked, the flying…More »
10. Musqueam Golf Course
*sigh* Oh golf! What better way to spend a sunny, late afternoon or early evening than at the driving range, hitting balls without the consequence of them going into the trees or some water hazard?
I love it here - it's usually quiet, it's green and…More »
11. Wreck Beach
I don't know where to begin on this emotional roller coaster: being shocked that people break their bottles on the sand--being disgusted at the site of the old man who gave us the full backside view of his flabby butt as he bent down to pick up the…More »
12. Connaught Park
Some quotes to get you in the mood:
-"There's no crying in baseball!" -- Tom Hanks, A League of their Own
-"I play like Maze and I run like Haze!" Wesley Snipes, Major League
-"If You Build It He Will Come." Kevin Costner, Field of Dreams
With borrowed…More »
13. Burnaby Mountain Trail
On my way to visit family I had a wacky thought, why not go for a little hike/walk. And I could think of no better place than here! Perhaps it was the fact that I was literally driving directly towards the mountain!
I parked on the gravel area just…More »
14. Hollyburn Mountain
A sky full of sun, alpine blueberries galore and a solid path (minus the bushwacking "shortcuts") made a hike up Hollyburn Mountain the best way to say farewell to the summertime.
The final destination makes every little slip or muddy shoe worth it.…More »
15. Third Beach
This is my must-rest and/or chat stop as I put the pedal to the metal and ride my cruiser through Stanley Park. At sunset, it somehow manages to feel heavenly, no matter how many times I stare out over the water. I don't even mind the hustle and…More »
16. Cliff Gilker Park
Like Roberts Creek isn't un-urban enough, you can truly escape away from it all with a little jaunt through Cliff Gilker Park. Well marked trails, easy paths, a babbling creek, waterfalls, bridges and huge, red cedars make this a little sanctuary.…More »
17. Kitsilano Beach
In the early morning (okay, 9 am), mid afternoon and just before sunset, and while the swarms of tourists and teenagers are still hibernating, Kits Beach is alright. Well, part of Kits Beach. The last time I sat on the grassy area parallel to…More »
18. English Bay
What better way to spend an early evening than with take away from one of the many eateries along Denman, or a crisp winter morning bundled up with a coffee in hand?
Gaze east and watch false creek hard at work: the ferries, dragon boat practices,…More »
19. Mole Hill Community Housing Society
The Big, the Elusive, the Daunting, 5-0-0
On a recent sunny morning I sat pondering what my 500th review would be about: an awesome meal, a shopping experience, a funny tale of a doctor, a cute childhood memory... and then I realized, I was sitting in…More »
20. Siwash Rock
Usually I wait for a big milestone review to write about a landmark, but my next milestone is a ways away, and, well, I can't contain myself. I'm a girl in love.... with a rock!
That's right! When someone asks me where I'd have my last meal on earth I…More »
21. UYE - I'm On A Boat
The best Monday night I've spent in ages... on a boat, Deer Lake, and yelpers: left, right and centre (or should I say starboard and port-side?)
I'm on a boat, y'all, a boat with a bar! Kassim, Aaron and Kat - thanks for being "Chunk" with me (hey you…More »
22. Rice Lake
For those of us (ahem, me) who aren't down with using the Grind as a relaxing way to catch up with friends while taking a leisurely stroll (read scaling a mountain), Rice Lake might be the right alternative. Put on your flip flops, ditch the…More »
23. Deer Lake Park
--Part One--
Live Performances:
I wonder if they cleared this sloping hillside years ago thinking, you know, I think this will make the best outdoor ampitheatre. Intentional or purposeful, they've succeeded.
While I like being at concerts in the…More »
24. Mountain Equipment Co-op
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P3
(604) 872-7858
Category:
Sporting Goods
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Ever wondered where all of Vancouver's outdoor type boys be on a Saturday afternoon, when they're not on the top of a mountain? They're here. All of them. Consider that a present to all of my single lady friends ;p
The staff smile here. They want to…More »
25. Mt Seymour
Sunshine + snow = one of my favourite activities, snowshoeing. The provincial park side of the mountain is a free form of exercise, topped off with a stunning view.
Yes, you have to hike up and yes, on weekends parking is a big bitch, but it is truly…More »
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Yelping SinceOctober 2008
Things I Lovefriendly neighbours, home decor, DIY, loose teas, sushi, craft beer, bands in small clubs, independent bookstores, cooking, chocolate, reading, films, coffee, nerds, writing, eco-chic, environmental causes
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My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm off exploring a city near, or far away.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsMy tummy holds surprisingly more food than you would think!
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My First ConcertNKOTB, age 8
My Favourite MovieDan in the Real Life, Juno, Pretty Woman, Dirty Dancing
My Last Meal On EarthMarrow @ Daily Kitchen, Korean ribs @ Flying Tiger, stuffed tomatos @ my kitchen
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I love striking up conversations in airplanes and airports.
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