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So, my wife and I (and our 0 year old) are going to British Columbia for our 5th anniversary in September. Thought I would see if anyone has any "must see/do" type activites/restaurants they would like to share? Thanks!
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Two restaurants we really like in Vancouver -
- Blue Water in Yaletown (try the "Weekend in May" cocktail) - Kettle of Fish at Pacific and Burrard Fun to wander around on Grenville Island and the Aquarium in Stanley Park is endlessly fascinating. |
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Vancouver rally, Sept 3-6
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=135477646493433 Start of the Cannonball Sep. 9th Dinner on Grouse Mountain, if the weather is clear http://www.grousemountain.com/Winter/dining/the-observatory/ Granville Island |
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1. Stanley Park
2. Victoria Take the BC super ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, and have the buffet. Fantastic view and great food. While there, see Buchert Gardens and the old Government House gardens. |
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abobotek wrote: 1. Stanley Park 2. Victoria Take the BC super ferry from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, and have the buffet. Fantastic view and great food. While there, see Buchert Gardens and the old Government House gardens. If not venturing on to Vancouver Island, Stanley Park is a treat. Unparalleled views of downtown and the North Shore. There is also historic Gas Town in downtown Vancouver... I haven't been down there is a lot of years but it's pretty funky with the world famous Steam Clock, cobblestone streets and stores with lots of Canadiana for sale. You might want to head up to Whistler and poke around one of North America's premier ski resort towns. The Sunshine Coast is beautiful as well. A couple of short, small ferry rides brings you into an veritable cornucopia of artists etc. You might even catch a glimpse of Joni Mitchell. Beach Drive in White Rock is always entertaining. Have lunch on a patio and watch all the people having lunch on a patio so they can be seen having lunch on a patio ... Good food a views do abound though. Ice cream, souvenirs etc. Pretty 'touristy' but cool. I try and ride by once a week or so just to steal looks away from the V-Twin/Chopper crowd. Everyone loves a Vespa! Dave |
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There is a buffet, but it is only on the Vancouver/Victoria run on the 2 "Spirit" class vessels.
Its called the Pacific Buffet. I've only had breakfast but it is quite good so I imagine the other meals would be about the same. Cheers, Dan |
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Hoop71 wrote: There is a buffet, but it is only on the Vancouver/Victoria run on the 2 "Spirit" class vessels. Its called the Pacific Buffet. I've only had breakfast but it is quite good so I imagine the other meals would be about the same. Cheers, Dan Dave |
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Take a 1.5 hour drive up to Whistler on the Sea to Sky highway, beautiful views of Howe Sound and snow-capped mountains. You can take the gondola to the top all year round. Take the Peak 2 Peak gondola from Whistler to Blackcomb Mtn.
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Vancouver is a great city. I went there for the first time in May to run the Marathon. There were 2 places that I would suggest.
The 5th Century Ming Chinese Garden was very cool, but you have to take the tour to understand. http://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com/ I'm a breakfast lover and this was probably the best breakfast I've had in years. http://www.medinacafe.com/ |
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September weather is still quite nice. Normal highs of about 70-75 and lows in the 50's.
The only snow will be at the top of the higher coast mountains. Cheers, Dan |
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