VanillaSkyGirl 6 #1 August 20, 2005 I am considering going to Vancouver, BC in mid-Sept. for a few days. (Yes, it's a very short trip.) I am just now going to do some research for this possible upcoming trip. I was hoping that someone could help to guide me in the right direction. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions as to what to do while there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #2 August 20, 2005 QuoteI am considering going to Vancouver, BC in mid-Sept. for a few days. (Yes, it's a very short trip.) I am just now going to do some research for this possible upcoming trip. I was hoping that someone could help to guide me in the right direction. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions as to what to do while there? Best idea is to hop a short flight and come to CALGARY! In less than an hour you can be here and its much nicer here than in Vancouver with all their dope smoking old hippy types!"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #3 August 20, 2005 Depends on your tastes. There are tons of wonderful places to visit in the area. I suggest Granville Island above everything else. It's a bit of a tourist trap (sort of like the SF or Seattle waterfront), but it's really neat and laid-back. As for skydiving, Pitt Meadows is an excellent DZ. Abbotsford is a nice place too, but it's a little further out. Chilliwack is a delightful Cessna DZ out in the Frasier Valley (it's soooo picturesque there!) but it's a longer drive East on Canadian Highway 1. The spousal unit and I have been up there a few times, and we'd be glad to turn you on to some worthwhile stuff. PM for details if you're interested. Make sure you've got a passport or birth certificate when you go. A driver's license doesn't do it anymore. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #4 August 20, 2005 HI VSG Check up on the city called victoria on Vancouver Island just a short ferry ride from Vancouver. By sept it should be off season and you might be able to get a deal on a 4 star hotel. The island is also the home of Buchart gardens. Vancouver also has a nice international district (not sure about after dark) parks etc. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motoboy 0 #5 August 20, 2005 While you are up there say hi to my mum for me. White Rock is a nice little place to visit, south of Vancouver. Or if you have the time go to Whistler. That place is always beautiful._________________________________________ There's no "I" in team. Yeah, but there's an "I" in Intercourse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skiskyrock 0 #6 August 20, 2005 I was just up there. Other people hit the main points (Victoria, Butchart Gardens, Granville Island). If you take the ferry to Victoria as a passenger it is cheap and scenic. If you take a car along, it's just scenic. I'd also recommend seeing Gastown and the Sun Yat Sen Chinese garden. Just outside the city is Indian Arm, a fjord that runs back into the mountains. You can rent sea kayaks there, and it is a beautiful paddle. There are all sorts of tiny islands you can haul out ... bring a lunch. There is also a huge adult toy shop called something like Womyns Work... didn't get to see that one, but the guidebook mentions it. Remember to keep all of your receipts... Canada will refund the taxes on some purchases. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jose 0 #7 August 20, 2005 Hey Sky, So, ya wanna come visit the home of the Canucks, eh? My group of friends/jumpers, mostly from Pacific Skydivers in Pitt Meadows, can offer you a guided tour of the best parts of Vancouver. Not only do many of us actually live in the city, but have many connections on where to go, what to do, and the best eating establishments to visit. Wanna BASE? Hell, I can even hook you up with that.....right downtown! By the way, you picked a great time of year to visit the Pac. NW. The weather and climate is amazing here during Sept....... usually. Let me know what your plans are and I will make some arrangements for a large group crawl of downtown Van, and some jumpin in Pitt. Heck, if you visit during the 17th/18th, you can take part in our 4 way scrambles that we have going on. Pig roast and all. Its a good time. Let me know. B. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #8 August 20, 2005 If you like the beach, I personally liked White Rock! And as Ian said, Calgary is nice and there is a new dz there in innisville ;) (hi guys see ya soon with my pimped ride Miss ya all) Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #9 August 20, 2005 Quoteand come to CALGARY Where the "I'm gonna be sick" icon..... Sorry, but Calgary is not a fun, pretty city IMO. Its only redeeming value is its proximity to the mountains I really love Vancouver Rosa. Its a fun city. Depending what you want to do, there is lots. Is work paying for the hotel? Look into the Opus... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #10 August 20, 2005 Quote I really love Vancouver Rosa. Its a fun city. Must be an old hippy...."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #11 August 22, 2005 I need to go to Vancouver or very close to Vancouver because I am meeting my guy there. Remi ~ This is personal travel for me, so I will probably not be staying anywhere too pricey. I will be looking into hot springs, bed and breakfasts, etc. Jose ~ I stopped jumping back in March or February...something like that. As a matter of fact, I stopped jumping regularly back at the end of May 2004. I would have a heck of a lot more jumps by now, otherwise. I had close to 200 jumps in my first year and few months of skydiving. I am currently taking a loooong jump break for personal reasons, so I will not be going to any DZs to jump. Btw, thank you for the friendly invites to the DZ 4-way scrambles. That would have been a lot of fun! (Roasted pig? Yum!) I am most likely going to Vancouver the 2nd week in Sept. It will be only weekdays, not for the weekend. I might be able to meet up with others. I am going to know more (and make a final decision about whether or not to go) by next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites murrays 0 #12 August 22, 2005 Rosa, Here's my suggestions ... I lived there for 4 years in the early 90's... If you have a nice clear day and evening while you're there take the cable car to the top of Grouse Mountain for a spectacular view of Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Washington State. There is a restaurant up there and I forget what else but I think it is something you would really enjoy. Being up there for the sunset is very cool. I don't know if they still have it but the nine o'clock gun in Stanley park was one of my favourites...they shoot off a cannon at nine pm, large crowds gather. to enjoy the blast and concussion. Bike the sea wall around Stanley Park...lots of bikes for rent close to the park. The UBC Museum of Anthropology has an absolutely stunning collection of West Coast Indian totem poles and art. It completely blew me away. Granville Island...already mentioned...is a great place to people watch and eat. Chinatown....Vancouver has a large Asian population and has lots of terrific Asian restaurants. If you have the time, a sea kayaking daytrip in the Gulf Islands would be very nice. Gulf Island Sea Kayaking on Galiano Island is who introduced me to this wonderful sport. The owner's name is Ben Miltner, a great guy who is a very knowledgeable naturalist and who has been doing this for many, many years. If you call ahead and time things right I'm sure you'd be able to do a day trip...ferry to Galiano, paddle, ferry back to Vancouver. Hope you have a great time!-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterblaster72 0 #13 August 22, 2005 - sushi at Tojo's. I'm a sushi junkie and I can honestly say this is some of the best sushi I ever had: Tojo's - Stanley Park - run, bike, hike, hang out at the beach... - Rent a car and drive north to Wheeler -- great drive, and if you're there get an aerial tour for $60. - cappuccino & gelato on commercial street (Italian section) - eat dragonfruit in Chinatown (it's banned in US) - go salmon fishing - I took pix of my trip there last year. Check 'em out if you like: My Vancouver Pix Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites smiles 0 #14 August 23, 2005 gotta luv my city! If your not into city life, take a ferry (Howe Sound/Bowen Island/Sunshine Coast/Vancouver Island) of course beauty Stanely Park is right in our city, you cannot leave without walking atleast some of the seawall..... http://www.vancouverscenes.com/ SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
murrays 0 #12 August 22, 2005 Rosa, Here's my suggestions ... I lived there for 4 years in the early 90's... If you have a nice clear day and evening while you're there take the cable car to the top of Grouse Mountain for a spectacular view of Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Washington State. There is a restaurant up there and I forget what else but I think it is something you would really enjoy. Being up there for the sunset is very cool. I don't know if they still have it but the nine o'clock gun in Stanley park was one of my favourites...they shoot off a cannon at nine pm, large crowds gather. to enjoy the blast and concussion. Bike the sea wall around Stanley Park...lots of bikes for rent close to the park. The UBC Museum of Anthropology has an absolutely stunning collection of West Coast Indian totem poles and art. It completely blew me away. Granville Island...already mentioned...is a great place to people watch and eat. Chinatown....Vancouver has a large Asian population and has lots of terrific Asian restaurants. If you have the time, a sea kayaking daytrip in the Gulf Islands would be very nice. Gulf Island Sea Kayaking on Galiano Island is who introduced me to this wonderful sport. The owner's name is Ben Miltner, a great guy who is a very knowledgeable naturalist and who has been doing this for many, many years. If you call ahead and time things right I'm sure you'd be able to do a day trip...ferry to Galiano, paddle, ferry back to Vancouver. Hope you have a great time!-- Murray "No tyranny is so irksome as petty tyranny: the officious demands of policemen, government clerks, and electromechanical gadgets." - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #13 August 22, 2005 - sushi at Tojo's. I'm a sushi junkie and I can honestly say this is some of the best sushi I ever had: Tojo's - Stanley Park - run, bike, hike, hang out at the beach... - Rent a car and drive north to Wheeler -- great drive, and if you're there get an aerial tour for $60. - cappuccino & gelato on commercial street (Italian section) - eat dragonfruit in Chinatown (it's banned in US) - go salmon fishing - I took pix of my trip there last year. Check 'em out if you like: My Vancouver Pix Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #14 August 23, 2005 gotta luv my city! If your not into city life, take a ferry (Howe Sound/Bowen Island/Sunshine Coast/Vancouver Island) of course beauty Stanely Park is right in our city, you cannot leave without walking atleast some of the seawall..... http://www.vancouverscenes.com/ SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
