Visiting Vancouver

crownme · 01-26-2008, 03:40 PM

Hey, I'm planning to take a trip to Vancouver sometime to visit my cousins. Since most of you live in Vancouver, hopefully you can help me out! What's the best time of the year to go to Vancouver? Best sales? Most festivals/events? Where is the best place to shop? What are the best, must-eat-at restaurants? Is there anything I *must* do when I'm in Vancouver? How do most people in Vancouver dress - is it similar to Toronto? (Probably a dumb question)

juicybrat · 01-26-2008, 04:20 PM

whoa lotta questions there hehe. it's all good.

- i think ppl in Toronto and Vancouver dress pretty similar

- best place to shop. go to Downtown Robson and Metro for sure.

Downtown: the Aldo Outlet, Holt Renfew, Coach, Urban Outfitters..basically downtown has more brandname stuff

Metrotown: lotta good deals...on cheaper clothes...Urban Behaviour, Sirens, etc.

- best time of year to come to Vancouver - i prefer summer =) but any season is good. jus it'll be rainy and snowing now (jan/feb)

- festivals/events : Nightmarket, Celebration of lights - fireworks, Aritzia Warehouse Sale, PNE/Playland, Stanley Park

NightMarket taht starts in mid May in richmond. tons of really good food and lil things to buy. stationary...jus the atmosphere is fun =)

Summer celebration of lights - need i say more? 4 separate days of different countries competing in Fireworks displays. such a fun thing to do. u can view them on almost every beach around downtown area. even on mountains too. it happens during the last days of July and the beginning days of August.

Aritzia Warehouse sale that happens just before school starts. so late August to early September.

Playland and PNE - just like Toronto's Wonderland but it probably isn't as well known or big as Wonderland.

Stanley Park - its beautiful and friggen massive! go to tha Aquarium, bike around the seawall =)

- best restaurants: it really depends what you like and price.

Hell's Kitchen on West 4th is good! it's not the one on the TV shows but it's famous for their pizza and they have pasta there too.

Joey's/Joey Tomatos - i like their half rib and half chicken entree

Cannery or Joe Fortes - for their seafood platters! =)

Japadog - there's that hot dog stand on Smithe and Burrad that makes hotdogs japanese style with teriyaki sauce, seaweed, bean sprouts...they have normal hotdogs too

Sutton Hotel - try their $25 chocolate buffet. there's cakes, crepes and other stuff too.

Anton's pasta - on East Hastings in Burnaby. a huge ass plate of pasta for $17. lots of selection. line up early. there's no reservations.

i hope this answers your question

*pinkpeachz · 01-26-2008, 04:21 PM

Nightmarket, Celebration of lights, fireworks is a must!!

-stuff · 01-26-2008, 04:47 PM

i heard Nightmarket isn't going to be at Richmond any more. i heard it's going to be in new west or something..

edit: when are you going to come here ? if it's some time in feb. hope you can come to the Mallvibes Get Together !

crownme · 01-26-2008, 05:06 PM

Thanks for replying, girls! =) Is the night market similar to the night markets in Asia? The ones with the food booths, clothing booths, jewellery booths, etc.? Sounds so exciting! Too big it might be moving...?

I don't think I'll be going during February... probably the summer or next winter since the temperature's supposed to be higher than here in Toronto. I think.

*pinkpeachz · 01-26-2008, 05:11 PM

^ hey crownme, the nite makrets r quite similar to the ones in asia but DEFINETLY not as good. but yes they do have food booths, clothing..jewellery etc. ~ it's fun fun fun =)

summer is the perfect time for the nite market =] if u come in winter u can go to whistler =)

juicybrat · 01-26-2008, 05:34 PM

damn $12 is such a good deal. $25 is kinda pricey for dessert imo. i rather spend it on a meal for $25. but it's something different i guess

xxk1nky · 01-26-2008, 07:40 PM

best place to shop? depends on your style really.
- robson st: tons of good trendy stores including aritzia, below the belt, plen+y, guess, etc.
- metrotown: great one-stop place for shopping
- main st: if you're into vintage or consignment
- gastown: trendy and unique local designers
- granville st: budding shopping area including urban outfiters, spank, adidas, puma, etc.
- south granville: cattiva, chic apparel, TNA, and other trendy stores
- oakridge mall: higher end shopping mall that includes J2/jessica, lacoste, coach, etc.
- coquitlam centre: H&M, 'nuff said

best time of year?
- right now... but it's kinda cold and sad-looking outside
- SUMMER! lots more things to do and great sales too

things to do?
- PNE/playland: like the CNE and canada's wonderland (but on a much smaller scale)
- richmond nightmarket: chinese market that sells clothes, jewelry, scarves, but the best part really is the food
- theatre under the stars (TUTS): enjoy 2 plays in stanley park's malkin bowl
- HSBC celebration of lights: fireworks at english bay
- science world
- capilano suspension bridge
- vancouver aquarium
- vancouver planetarium
- stanley park/english bay
- kits/jericho beach
- the stanley/queen elizabeth theatre for plays

best places to eat?
- anton's
- opa! (not opa! souvlaki)
- guu
- cupcakes
- true confections
- marble slab
- the afghan horseman
- hell's kitchen
- red door
- fish on rice

bombshell · 01-26-2008, 09:25 PM

the best time i would have to say is the summer.
fairtime (pne), fireworks, night market, etc...

there are many good restaurants here, but it really depends on what you like to eat: stephos (greek food that is really cheap), antons (pasta), griffins (dessert buffet)

there are different places to shop too: metrotown (more hs and 20's people shop there), downtown, etc...

site seeing: must go to whistler, gastown, BEACHES and MOUNTAINS

sw33tsmil3s · 01-26-2008, 09:36 PM

COME DURING SUMMER!
-best deal on clothes (go to queensborough/downtown robson)
-beaches/nightmarket(0.0 i heard they might not have it this year?!), playland, fireworks as they stated^
-weather is less stuffy than toronto
-food places: antons (italien), samurai (sushi), gelato ice cream
-where to visit: granville island (take the mini ferris (its aroudn $7?), travel up the harbour tower to see city lights, go bike riding @ stanley park, aquarium to see belugas, berry picking

pandalover · 01-26-2008, 09:40 PM

Be sure to check out this site for a list of different things to do and visit.

Also, remember to check out the travel tips section too because it tells you what you should wear during the different seasons.

I hope you have fun in Vancouver! Be sure to let us know how it went for you! :)

pattypus · 04-28-2008, 07:13 PM

one festival that happens is the Folk Festival(music festival with arts and crafts). This year, it will be happening July 18, 19, and 20, although in past years I thought it was longer. It's down by Jericho Beach. (I'd be glad to give you precise directions to Jericho if you want them!)

01-26-2008, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
crownme Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA POSTS: 579 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Visiting Vancouver Hey, I'm planning to take a trip to Vancouver sometime to visit my cousins. Since most of you live in Vancouver, hopefully you can help me out! What's the best time of the year to go to Vancouver? Best sales? Most festivals/events? Where is the best place to shop? What are the best, must-eat-at restaurants? Is there anything I must do when I'm in Vancouver? How do most people in Vancouver dress - is it similar to Toronto? (Probably a dumb question)

01-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
juicybrat Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 2,796 Thanks: 27 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 11	Re: Visiting Vancouver whoa lotta questions there hehe. it's all good. - i think ppl in Toronto and Vancouver dress pretty similar - best place to shop. go to Downtown Robson and Metro for sure. Downtown: the Aldo Outlet, Holt Renfew, Coach, Urban Outfitters..basically downtown has more brandname stuff Metrotown: lotta good deals...on cheaper clothes...Urban Behaviour, Sirens, etc. - best time of year to come to Vancouver - i prefer summer =) but any season is good. jus it'll be rainy and snowing now (jan/feb) - festivals/events : Nightmarket, Celebration of lights - fireworks, Aritzia Warehouse Sale, PNE/Playland, Stanley Park NightMarket taht starts in mid May in richmond. tons of really good food and lil things to buy. stationary...jus the atmosphere is fun =) Summer celebration of lights - need i say more? 4 separate days of different countries competing in Fireworks displays. such a fun thing to do. u can view them on almost every beach around downtown area. even on mountains too. it happens during the last days of July and the beginning days of August. Aritzia Warehouse sale that happens just before school starts. so late August to early September. Playland and PNE - just like Toronto's Wonderland but it probably isn't as well known or big as Wonderland. Stanley Park - its beautiful and friggen massive! go to tha Aquarium, bike around the seawall =) - best restaurants: it really depends what you like and price. Hell's Kitchen on West 4th is good! it's not the one on the TV shows but it's famous for their pizza and they have pasta there too. Joey's/Joey Tomatos - i like their half rib and half chicken entree Cannery or Joe Fortes - for their seafood platters! =) Japadog - there's that hot dog stand on Smithe and Burrad that makes hotdogs japanese style with teriyaki sauce, seaweed, bean sprouts...they have normal hotdogs too Sutton Hotel - try their $25 chocolate buffet. there's cakes, crepes and other stuff too. Anton's pasta - on East Hastings in Burnaby. a huge ass plate of pasta for $17. lots of selection. line up early. there's no reservations. i hope this answers your question

01-26-2008, 04:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
pinkpeachz Mallvibes Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burnaby POSTS: 2,108 Thanks: 51 Thanked 43 Times in 37 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0*	Re: Visiting Vancouver Nightmarket, Celebration of lights, fireworks is a must!! __________________ laughter is the best medicine

01-26-2008, 04:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
-stuff Mallvibes Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 1,128 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 3	Re: Visiting Vancouver i heard Nightmarket isn't going to be at Richmond any more. i heard it's going to be in new west or something.. edit: when are you going to come here ? if it's some time in feb. hope you can come to the Mallvibes Get Together !

01-26-2008, 05:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
crownme Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA POSTS: 579 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 13 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Visiting Vancouver Thanks for replying, girls! =) Is the night market similar to the night markets in Asia? The ones with the food booths, clothing booths, jewellery booths, etc.? Sounds so exciting! Too big it might be moving...? I don't think I'll be going during February... probably the summer or next winter since the temperature's supposed to be higher than here in Toronto. I think.

01-26-2008, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
pinkpeachz Mallvibes Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burnaby POSTS: 2,108 Thanks: 51 Thanked 43 Times in 37 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0*	Re: Visiting Vancouver ^ hey crownme, the nite makrets r quite similar to the ones in asia but DEFINETLY not as good. but yes they do have food booths, clothing..jewellery etc. ~ it's fun fun fun =) summer is the perfect time for the nite market =] if u come in winter u can go to whistler =) __________________ laughter is the best medicine

01-26-2008, 05:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
juicybrat Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 2,796 Thanks: 27 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 11	Re: Visiting Vancouver damn $12 is such a good deal. $25 is kinda pricey for dessert imo. i rather spend it on a meal for $25. but it's something different i guess

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xxk1nky Mallvibes Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BURNABY POSTS: 1,275 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 26 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Visiting Vancouver best place to shop? depends on your style really. - robson st: tons of good trendy stores including aritzia, below the belt, plen+y, guess, etc. - metrotown: great one-stop place for shopping - main st: if you're into vintage or consignment - gastown: trendy and unique local designers - granville st: budding shopping area including urban outfiters, spank, adidas, puma, etc. - south granville: cattiva, chic apparel, TNA, and other trendy stores - oakridge mall: higher end shopping mall that includes J2/jessica, lacoste, coach, etc. - coquitlam centre: H&M, 'nuff said best time of year? - right now... but it's kinda cold and sad-looking outside - SUMMER! lots more things to do and great sales too things to do? - PNE/playland: like the CNE and canada's wonderland (but on a much smaller scale) - richmond nightmarket: chinese market that sells clothes, jewelry, scarves, but the best part really is the food - theatre under the stars (TUTS): enjoy 2 plays in stanley park's malkin bowl - HSBC celebration of lights: fireworks at english bay - science world - capilano suspension bridge - vancouver aquarium - vancouver planetarium - stanley park/english bay - kits/jericho beach - the stanley/queen elizabeth theatre for plays best places to eat? - anton's - opa! (not opa! souvlaki) - guu - cupcakes - true confections - marble slab - the afghan horseman - hell's kitchen - red door - fish on rice

01-26-2008, 09:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
bombshell Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: vancouver POSTS: 3,259 Thanks: 7 Thanked 53 Times in 49 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 2	Re: Visiting Vancouver the best time i would have to say is the summer. fairtime (pne), fireworks, night market, etc... there are many good restaurants here, but it really depends on what you like to eat: stephos (greek food that is really cheap), antons (pasta), griffins (dessert buffet) there are different places to shop too: metrotown (more hs and 20's people shop there), downtown, etc... site seeing: must go to whistler, gastown, BEACHES and MOUNTAINS

01-26-2008, 09:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
sw33tsmil3s Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 2,275 Thanks: 18 Thanked 82 Times in 60 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 3	Re: Visiting Vancouver COME DURING SUMMER! -best deal on clothes (go to queensborough/downtown robson) -beaches/nightmarket(0.0 i heard they might not have it this year?!), playland, fireworks as they stated^ -weather is less stuffy than toronto -food places: antons (italien), samurai (sushi), gelato ice cream -where to visit: granville island (take the mini ferris (its aroudn $7?), travel up the harbour tower to see city lights, go bike riding @ stanley park, aquarium to see belugas, berry picking __________________ SELLING: TNA WORKPANTS $20, GUESS JEANS $40, CHANEL PERFUMES, Dior Lotion and more!

01-26-2008, 09:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
pandalover Ultimate Deal Queen Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 604----* POSTS: 3,998 Thanks: 3 Thanked 240 Times in 164 Posts Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Visiting Vancouver Be sure to check out this site for a list of different things to do and visit. Also, remember to check out the travel tips section too because it tells you what you should wear during the different seasons. I hope you have fun in Vancouver! Be sure to let us know how it went for you! :)

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pattypus Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 769 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Buy/Sell Rating: 0	Re: Visiting Vancouver one festival that happens is the Folk Festival(music festival with arts and crafts). This year, it will be happening July 18, 19, and 20, although in past years I thought it was longer. It's down by Jericho Beach. (I'd be glad to give you precise directions to Jericho if you want them!)

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