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This is my Vancouver. ‘Ask Me! Happy to Help’
During the Games I will be busy working on my documentary, With Glowing Hearts. Even though it’s busy times ahead I am looking forward to tons o fun. With so much happening I have turned a wall in my house into a calender just so I won’t miss anything!
I feel playing host to the world comes with some responsibility. When I travel I get excited about having unique local experiences. It’s so great when you’re introduced to some gems. Thinking about that lately I have come up with a few of my Vancouver favorites that I feel make this town special. Wanting to share with as many folks as possible, I felt it important to post some links. Enjoy.
FOOD:
Breakfast: really only one. Medina
Lunch: Nuba, Social, Brioche, and Rangoli.
Dinner: Vij’s -amazing! A secret little hideaway Les Faux Bourgeois.
DRINK: Vancouver and British Columbia in general have a number of great beers. Here are a couple of my favorites. Storm Brewing’s Scottish Ale. Nelson Brewing’s Faceplant Winter Ale and my old stand by Russell’s Cream Ale (fyi Russells Lemon Ale simply delicious in the summer)
MUSIC: There is a ton. Here’s a couple I know that are performing in Feb. Rich Hope and the Hard Rock Miners Singalong at the Railway Club.
The Great Lake Swimmers– always take the chance to see them!
FUN:
The mountains and the ocean provide plenty of adventure. From the famous Grouse Grind, world class mountain biking to our three local ski hills. Not to mention the Sea Wall. Then there’s Whis as we say here in the lower mainland & not to be missed 4:20, a great time of day.
During the Olympics a few hidden gems: W2 and Robert Lepage, Canada’s preeminent artist.
UNIQUELY CANADIAN:
Poutine–that’s fries gravy and cheese curds!
Road Hockey- on Twitter its #roadhockeydsundays if you wanna join in.
The CBC -especially Q in podcast format and Radio 3 Sessions.
The NFB-truly the best iphone App out there!
UNIQUELY VANCOUVER: Coffee–This town has quite the reputation for its coffee and it won’t disappoint. Elysian Coffee, Cafe Medina, JJ Bean, Wicked Cafe and 49th Parrell.
The AquaBus.
Wreck Beach the best place in Canada to see the sunset.
Flickr was hatched in Vancouver as well as the popular Twitter platform Hootsuite. Knowing that here are a few really cool local Blogs to check out. Miss604, Hockey & High Heels, The Indie Files, AHAMedia and The True North Media House.
CHOCOLATE! Mink, Thomas Hass and Chocolate Arts.