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1. Steveston Historical Society
This is the sweetest mini museum & post office ! I'm not a terrific history buff, (understatement) but I really enjoy historic articles and machines. This is a working post office combined with a museum and soon to be tourist office. Cool!
It's free…More »
2. Britannia Heritage Shipyard
Richmond, BC V7E 6P3
(604) 718-8050
Neighbourhood: Steveston
Just outside of the wonderful town of Steveston we began our lovely walk along the boardwalk at the shipyard, an official historic site with informative plaques, a cannery and boat builder, and small museum houses.
Inside the little houses all the…More »
3. Rocanini Coffee Roasters
Richmond, BC V7E 3A7
(604) 284-5126
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Steveston
*5 check-ins here* -yeah why isn't my wireless working?
What an outstanding cafe in Steveston!
With a large, bright corner location and high quality, locally roasted product, this cafe is a gold mine in Steveston Village. Espressos and pour overs are…More »
4. Centennial Beach - Boundary Bay Regional Park
Time for a mini vacation, a picnic on the beach, a perfect breeze and a walk along the boardwalk in the marsh. Time to pick blackberries right off the bush. Time to breath the salty air, and listen to the sound under your feet as you walk while…More »
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8/14/2010
WoW You want to take a local vacation? I felt like I was on Florida's north coast here but this park… Read more »
5. South Dyke Trail & Dogs Off-Leash Park
*5 check-in's here :-) last updated August 2010
Best dog park!
Following the arm of the Fraser River, this lovely trail is used by runners, dog walkers, and cyclists alike. The trail leads from this point all the way into Steveston. The trail is mostly…More »
6. Centennial Seawalk
What a fabulous day in Vancouver! We took another peaceful walk along the Sea Wall on the north shore, aka. Centennial.
Beginning at the foot of 15th Avenue in West Vancouver, you find a pebble beach with dramatic views of the Bridge, Stanley Pk. and…More »
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1/23/2010 First to Review
Wonderful views of Vancouver from the north shore.
You can walk for about 2+ k. along the… Read more »
7. Milsean Shoppe
WoW! I'm glad I asked Inga where to get a good cup of coffee around these parts. This IS the place.
Excellent coffee and the shop is really packed with merchandise. Kitchen gadgets, cook books, and gifts.
(Ok. maybe a bit too packed- it's a tiny bit on…More »
8. Ambleside Park
At the end of 15th past Bellvue there's a perfect little park and the west side of Ambleside beach.
Benches overlooking the beach with a view of the Lion's Gate bridge to the East.
I sat on the flood wall watching the Salmon fishing boats scatter and…More »
9. The Beach House At Dundarave Pier
We brought our California friend to this Beautiful location, looking out at the Centennial Sea Wall, the Dundarave pier and southeast back toward the Lion's Gate Bridge. You could easily spend an hour just staring at the view of the water and…More »
10. Lighthouse Park
With trails hugging the coast and meandering into the rainforest, following a creek up past large mossy trees and then jutting out on multiple outcroppings for views of the water, this beautiful park is really worth the time to visit.
These are easy…More »
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2/15/2010
This is a place where you can take a short, easy hike with big beautiful views as payoff.
Many of us… Read more »
11. Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge
North Vancouver, BC V7J 3G3
(604) 990-3755
This bridge has a lot of charm and history. If you go during the week or on the off hours it's not even crowded and the views from the bridge are so lovely. I like to combine the bridge experience with a little walk through Lynn Canyon Park. **Dogs…More »
12. Panorama Park
Here's another local secret. This park is only a short drive away, at the edge of Deep Cove.
Take a short walk through the park to the water's edge and gaze past the pier to the mountain. You can see Grey Rock jutting out up there and as sure as you…More »
13. Township 7 Vineyards & Winery
What a lovely setting.
Like a mini trip to Napa or the Okanagan.
We enjoyed our visit to this small, almost casual tasting room with a large selection of wines, and my favourite being the Sauvignon Blanc.
An intimate tasting room on a beautiful…More »
14. Deer Lake Park
I can't imagine this place all full of people for the Blues and Roots festival in August.
There were hardly any people there when we arrived for an early evening paddle, the sun was low and brilliantly reflecting off the calm water. The light breeze…More »
15. Buntzen Lake
It was a fabulous sunny day with perfect temperature when we happened upon this park. It was during the week and off season, so there weren't many people.
I don't know if I would recommend going during peak times as it probably gets over used.
The…More »
16. Cypress Provincial Park - Hollyburn Ridge
It was a Winter wonderland up on Cypress this afternoon!
Snowshoeing up on the FREE side, less maintained / less touristy trail is an experience I would recommend to any hiker or nature lover.
It was snowing when we arrived, then as we climbed up it…More »
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11/2/2010 First to Review
http://www.env.gov.bc....
Seriously five star hiking. This is of course subjective.
Personally, I… Read more »
17. George C. Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary
This place is for the birds !
Seriously. And birds you will see.
Thousands of Snow Geese migrate to the area. See pix.
An astounding scene to behold for sure. Worth the drive and don't forget your camera and some binoculars! -and perhaps some lunch :-)More »
18. Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant
The place just improves over time.
Don't be fooled by the casual appearance. It just looks like an average bar on the waterfront but what makes the Canoe stand out is; The food and service are impressive!
Even on such a chilly and rainy evening, we…More »
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4/22/2009
This is a cute bar and restaurant right on the water. The outdoor patio has a long heat lamp above… Read more »
19. The Black Bean Cafe & Roasting Co
I have Bean-dar!
I homed in on this corner cafe as we were driving in for lunch. I was impressed that this is not just a great spot to grab a java, but it's also a local Roastery! -With a porch none-the-less and I think you know what kind of view a…More »
20. O'reilly's Organic Farm Bed and Breakfast
Three words:
Heaven on earth.
Dave and Allison are the warmest, most welcoming people we know of. They are hard workers with an understanding of the delicate balance between work and play. Their home like a hug and a massage, and you feel it as soon…More »
21. Best Western Fernie Mountain Lodge
This is truly one of the best accommodations Best Western has to offer in Canada.
It feels like a resort. As long as you have a window, you have great views of mountains.
Very comfy beds, lots of amenities.
Fernie is fabulous. What a great town.
I'm…More »
22. Molly's Reach
Molly's Reach was indeed featured on "a TV show"
The Beachcombers! It was on every week for almost twenty years-- how could you miss it?
It's kind of a Canadian icon, and so, of course this bar is famous.
http://en.wikipedia.or...
Our friend had some…More »
23. Spirit of Place Gallery
I only had a few minutes, so I just poked my head in to scan the place but Wendy was so warm and welcoming that I could not stop at the door. We talked about the artist, his photography and national parks. She was so lovely to talk with I could have…More »
24. Skookumchuck Narrows Trail
This is a beautiful and easy 8k hike through the woods and along the water to the narrows.
Tide pools reveal an abundance of sea life including an astounding PURPLE starfish!
There's plenty of room to picnic on the rocks and watch the tide rush past.
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25. Coldwater Hotel, Bar and Lounge
If you're ever in the mood for some long-@ss, crazy drive going east and north from Vancouver, with a wild hair up your butt, and you love winding mountain roads through valleys with hardly anything in them but Sage brush and abandoned shacks and…More »
26. BC Ferries
For me, half the fun of the trip is the ferry ride. I pretend I'm on a cruise ship for a couple of hours. The refreshing wind and the light on the water, the happy vibe of people on holiday all make it such fun.
The ferry has what you need for a…More »
27. Cypress Mountain
See also Cypress Provincial Park or Hollyburn Ridge for snowshoeing and skiing. http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
Fan-furken-tastic. This may be a nice place to ski but it's even better to hike. There are different names for all the trails but each one is a…More »
28. Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
Seattle, WA 98121
USA
(206) 441-9729
Categories:
Jazz & Blues,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Belltown
Once again, Jazz Alley comes through with another great show. Habib Koitè charmed and entertained us along with his band Bamada. Just off a 4 day stint in the San Francisco Bay area at Yoshi's, Habib is still loving life and it shows in his music.…More »
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11/25/2009
My bucket list has always included Taj Mahal. I visited the architectural one many years ago, and… Read more »
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