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Other things, that are not food, that are great.

 1. Drexoll Games

2860 W 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC V6K 1R2
(604) 733-6511

Categories: Toy Stores, Hobby Shops

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  10/3/2010

I used to come here a lot. Don't anymore, distance being the main culprit now.

Drexoll's stocks tonnes of great games, especially of the strategy ilk. And especially of the German ilk. Few people know it, but Germans make some damn good board games.

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 2. Vancouver Giants

100 N Renfrew St
Vancouver, BC V5K 3N7
(604) 444-2687

Category: Amateur Sports Teams

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

5.0 star rating
  9/11/2010

I try to see six to ten games per year. Such a great value for very good quality hockey. It is great to have that true fan atmosphere, families and kids at a hockey game. You don't see that sort of thing at NHL games any longer, the price too…More »

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 3. Stawamus Chief Park

Highway 99
Squamish, BC V0N

5.0 star rating
  9/15/2010

The hike, although all uphill, is one of the easier hill hikes I've done. Not too strenuous at all.

At the end, you're rewarded by gorgeous views (given that it isn't a cloudy day.)

There are three "peaks" to choose from. The first peak is the busiest.…More »

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 4. Buntzen Lake

Park Access Road
Anmore, BC V3H 0A3

Category: Lakes

5.0 star rating
  10/6/2010

This is a great place to walk the dog, go on a date, or just have a brisk walk around the lake. Nothing to strenuous, so conversation can be held.

At the north shore of the lake there is a picnic area and a beach, great for a little stop for some…More »

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 5. Mountain Equipment Co-op

130 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P3
(604) 872-7858

Category: Sporting Goods

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  8/20/2010

This where I do the majority of my shopping, from casual wear to hiking and climbing gear to footwear.

I've been a member since the mid 80s (5 digit membership number, yo, on the original paper membership card) at the Calgary location.

Good prices and…More »

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 6. Arbour Estates Dental Health

18 Arbour Lake Way NW
Calgary, AB T2J 0X4
(403) 239-3028
5.0 star rating
  8/20/2010 First to Review

Dr. Cary Pang is some sort of magician. I went for some dental work last summer, on family advice, simply because they told me that this guy is so very good at what he does.

Cary inserted three needles in my gums, and I didn't feel a single one of…More »

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