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1. Festival Du Bois
* Très Magnifique! *
This community festival was one of the best I've been to in the Vancouver area - by far. It had really great music, a strong community feel, some classic Quebec treats, and a true variety of offerings.
The highlights:
- Nicolas…More »
2. International Autonomous Robot Racing Competition
* Geekalicious *
We now divert you from the regularly scheduled program of hole in the wall dining spots to a geeky event that was a lot of fun.
Finding the location was amusing. Only a competition like this would give these instructions to tell…More »
3. Besa
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
(778) 782-5278
Categories:
Colleges & Universities,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Little known story *
This exhibit at the Teck Gallery tells a story you don't hear about often enough - the story of Muslims who saved Jews during World War II.
It features photos by Norman H. Gershman who spent around 5 years visiting,…More »
4. David Rotsztain Cheese Workshop
Greater Vancouver A, BC
(604) 822-5092
Categories:
Cooking Schools,
Do-It-Yourself Food,
Cheese Shops
Neighbourhood: UBC
* Curds and whey *
This hands-on cheesemaking workshop was a blast.
David Rotsztain is a full-time farmer and cheesemaker from Mayne Island. He offers cheesemaking workshops every few months, and they fill up as soon as he announces them.
As part…More »
5. Burrard Station Akebonos
* 2012 *
Caught them on a slightly cloudy day this year, but still the feeling of walking under the cherry blossom "tunnel" is a wonderful one:
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Hooray for cherry blossom season!More »
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4/15/2011
* Until next year *
Took me a while to post the photos from this year's blooming at the Burrard… Read more »
6. Jim Ratsoy's Garage
* Read on for amazing things stored away in a non-descript looking private residence's backyard garage. I'm still in awe! *
If you ever get the chance to visit Jim Ratsoy's private garage at his residence I encourage you to jump at the opportunity.…More »
7. Forstbauer Family Natural Food Farm
* Top u-pick! *
We've been on a U-pick kick this summer, trying to explore the various organic options available.
This farm is now at the top of our list for U-pick!
Here's why:
- Really feels like a family farm. A couple and their little girls were…More »
8. OWL - Orphaned Wildlife- Rehabilitation Society
* What a great way to get out of downtown and avoid the Olympic madness! *
Ok, I finally figured out a positive for the Olympics (they are far and few between!). It encouraged us to get out of town and explore some of the surrounding areas that have…More »
9. The Home Grow-in Grocer - CLOSED
* Like a farmer's market in a permanent location *
This place is a true gem. You would never expect to find a business in this location - in the middle of a purely residential neighbourhood. But apparently they are grandfathered in from a LONG LONG…More »
10. Emma Lea Farms
* Going back to the basics for Review 400 and FTR 250 *
Forget places that prepare food for you. Forget the shops that sell things other people picked. Today we went back to the basics with a wonderful day of U-pick berry picking.
This is a good…More »
11. Driediger Farms
* U-pick joy *
This review is inspired by the U-pick thread that just recently started (http://www.yelp.ca/top...) which reminded me of this wonderful place that I haven't visited since last summer.
We spent a good 3 hours picking the juiciest…More »
12. Davie Day Street Festival
* True community festival with a political sense of humour *
The annual Davie Day festival isn't a huge bash, but more of a neighbourhood event. It truly has the feel of a local community block party which has grown up a little and now has a few…More »
13. Kleider Studios
Kleider Studios joined forces with Ogilvie Film to produce a wonderful documentary about Vancouver's downtown east side (the poorest postal code in Canada). The narrator follows a Morgan Spurlock 30 Days type of format and tries living as a homeless…More »
14. Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration
What I really enjoyed at tonight's show was seeing how so many people from different cultural backgrounds were all enjoying Bhangra together. What a mosaic of languages and cultures in the audience!
It was a magical evening with them calling people…More »
15. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
(604) 669-9283
Category:
Professional Sports Teams
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
* Fun UYE event *
Thank you Annie W. (and your source) for creating this fun UYE. While the section we were seated in was a bit quieter than some others, it was still fun. I guess the area was quiet because there were a lot of first time soccer…More »
16. Talking Stick Festival
Vancouver, BC V5T 1E2
(604) 683-0497
Category:
Festivals
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Strathcona
* High variability, with one amazing performer *
Last night was the "Ab-original cabaret" which was part of the 10th Annual Talking Stick Festival - a festival which highlights aboriginal artists.
It was supposed to be hosted by Elaine Miles (remember…More »
17. 900 West Lounge & Wine Bar
* Classic squared *
In the heart of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's lobby area this lounge is a timeless classic. Many come here for the afternoon high tea, but it is nice for a pre-dinner drink as well. Comfy lounge chairs, high ceilings, good…More »
18. Diwali Downtown
Vancouver, BC V6Z
(604) 719-3544
Categories:
Indian,
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
* Diwali Mubarak *
This annual festival is really well run, and as in previous years had a nice set of performances.
The two entertainment highlights from my time at the festival today were the Dhol Nation Academy drumming group, and the UBC Girlz…More »
19. Vancouver Pride Parade
* Fun but starting to slip *
The pride parade was fun yet again, as it is every year.
I particularly enjoy how the people of Vancouver interact during the event. At many other public events people are a bit more reserved. Not at the pride parade! …More »
20. Formosa Nursery
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 4A3
(604) 465-3359
Categories:
Do-It-Yourself Food,
Fruits & Veggies
* Private picking *
One of the summer highlights for me is berry picking. We decided to try a new spot today for strawberry picking. We wanted to try an organic farm instead of the heavily sprayed ones which are a bit larger and more commercial.
…More »
21. Subway
Vancouver, BC V6J 3G9
(604) 736-7827
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Fast Food
Neighbourhoods: Kitsilano, Fairview Slopes
* Nacirema nose to tail hole in the wall *
For my 1000th review I had to search long and hard to find just the right hole in the wall FTR to keep true to the focus of my reviewing. Lucky me, Yelp seems to have this Yawbus listed slightly incorrectly…More »
22. CODE Live 1 - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5T
Category:
Festivals
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Strathcona
* A nice variety of interactive Digital Art *
This free exhibit is a mixed bag. Some of the installations are "meh." But there are some very cool ones as well.
The two highlights for me were:
- Akousmaflore. This garden of hanging plants looks just…More »
23. Japantown Multicultural Neighbourhood Celebration
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 628-5672
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Local Flavour
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
Another Vancouver festival that highlights the true cultural diversity of the city I love. The main event was held in the Japanese Hall in the historical Japantown district. This type of event breathes life into a neighbourhood that has seen better…More »
24. Fiesta Mexico Independence
Vancouver, BC V6C
(604) 684-1859
Categories:
Mexican,
Performing Arts,
Local Flavour
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
* I love Vancouver *
This annual free event put on by the Mexican Consulate celebrates Mexican Independence as well as the contribution of Mexicans to Canada. It is one of the wonderful series of cultural events that make me love Vancovuer!
Several…More »
25. Earth Day Vancouver
(604) 689-0766
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
This was quite a large event to celebrate Earth Day. Although it was a bit odd. There was a First Nations component, which was separated from the rest of the event and felt like an entirely separate event. The rest of the event had a bunch of…More »
26. Gamelan Extravaganza
The Consulate of Indonesia puts on this Gamelan festival each year. It has grown and this year, and so they rented the Vancouver Playhouse for the event!
Apparently (little did I know!) Vancouver is the only city in Canada that has 3 different…More »
27. Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre
* A very appropriate exhibit for Vancouver approaching 2010 *
This small teaching museum located in the basement of the Jewish Community Centre just started a new exhibit called, "More than just games: Canada & the 1936 Olympics." It is worth a visit…More »
28. Vancouver Polar Bear Swim
* Another crazy one - to mark 1/1/11! *
Crazy again this year!
The 91st annual Vancouver Polar Bear Swim today was an amusing sight as always. These folks are NUTS!
It was hovering right around a "balmy" 0 degrees today as everyone was getting ready (…More »
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1/2/2009 First to Review
Crazy!
Founded in 1920, the Vancouver Polar Bear Club is one of the largest and oldest ones in North… Read more »
29. CelticFest Vancouver
What would St. Patrick's Day be without some Celtic music? They set up a music stage outside the Vancouver Art Gallery (Oy, I just can't bring myself to call it the VAG as many do).
Although it was raining, there was still a lively crowd enjoying the…More »
30. PNE 100th Anniversary Parade
* Overpromise, underdeliver *
Last night the PNE put on one of the larger parades I remember seeing in Vancouver. It was actually fairly well done, with a 100th birthday cake balloon; some medium sized balloons of a cowboy, some dogs, and an Elvis;…More »
31. TaiwanFest
* Volunteerism gone wild *
There were a few changes at this year's TaiwanFest:
- They changed locations to a more central downtown location spread across the Art Gallery plaza, and 2 blocks of Granville Street.
- They also got rid of the very high…More »
32. Vancouver Cupcake Challenge
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2W3
(604) 836-1614
Category:
Desserts
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
* Conflict *
Fortunately the idea was a good one - to have all of the local cupcake bakers face-off with a public competition.
Unfortunately based upon the crowds that showed up Vancouverites on a Sunday will do almost anything for free cupcakes.
…More »
33. Greek Day On Broadway
I've got to agree with Inga on this. I really wanted to love this festival today. But overall it was "meh." Some of the bands were ok and perhaps more interesting were the random people dancing in front of the bands from the audience. Some of…More »
34. Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
Vancouver, BC V6A 2T4
(604) 732-7035
Category:
Festivals
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Downtown Eastside
* Foreshadowing of the Olympics *
Ok, I love the various multicultural events we have in Vancouver. It is one of the highlights of living in Vancouver.
But this one was really just WAAAY too corporate. Watching the races was fun. Although I do…More »
35. World Naked Bike Ride
* They are at it again....Somehow I never know until I pass a few dozen naked people and wonder what is going on. *
I guess it is that time of year again for the naked protests in Vancouver. I remember last summer wandering by on the seawall and…More »
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