Squeak 17 #1 December 27, 2008 We are off to Vancouver on Sunday. What is the "only there for 2 days" Must see in Vancouver?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilDevil 2 #2 December 27, 2008 Theres a huge aquarium ``````````````````````````````````` " Cant keep a good woman down " Angels have wings, but devils can fly ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #3 December 27, 2008 Although we've been to Vancouver a number of times, I can't think of any "must sees." Stanley Park is pretty, and wandering up and down Robson Street is fun. The Capilano suspension bridge is a fun little outing. Steamtown is funky, and the commercial district where the locals shop is kind of cool, sidewalk groceries and head shops and all. Vancouver is just cool in general, I think. Help me out, you Canucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dynamicedge 0 #4 December 27, 2008 Walking the sea wall all the way around Stanley Park is nice and relaxing. Check out Granville Island if you like shopping. Gastown is nice too - it's the oldest commercial district in Vancouver and displays some beautiful Victorian architecture (good place for a few drinks). The suspension bridge at Lynn Canyon is really cool. The Aquarium is also very cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 122 #5 December 27, 2008 Butchart gardens http://www.butchartgardens.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 i've never been there, always been in a hurry to get to Whistler, but others have said it is beautifulGive one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #6 December 27, 2008 Quote Butchart gardens Except they are over on Vancouver Island, so it's at least a ferry ride away. But yes, the gardens are beautiful, and I'm not really a big garden guy. If you do go to Butchart Gardens, and I've been there maybe 5-6 times, go late in the day, maybe 2-3 hours before sundown. You'll miss the heat, miss the crowds, and see the gardens at their best. Then enjoy a free evening concert on the lawn. After dark, re-tour the gardens at night, with all the lights on. It's a whole new experience. Some nights even include a fireworks display over the lake. Oh yeah, in Vancouver the Town, it's Gas Town, not Steam Town. I was thinking of the antique steam clock they have running there. Very Victorian. The suspension bridge was good and scary. Could they have made it any wobblier? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #7 December 27, 2008 fantastic chinese food. excellent anthropology museum at the university. great skiing at whistler. its a wonderful city. by the way, did you go to pikes street market in seattle yet? "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 173 #8 December 28, 2008 The Drake, The Cecil and the #5 Orange... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #9 December 28, 2008 OMG Rich... Only YOU would know those places by name! Too many hockey tourney's in Canada for an L.A. firefighter, methinks. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aphid 0 #10 December 28, 2008 Along with the previous suggestions... Maritime Museum featuring the St. Roch. Grouse Mountain Skyride for an unbelievable view of the city... especially now with all the snow. Dinner at the top of Harbour Centre. (pricey, but again... the VIEW!) Granville Island for the shopping, artisans, and micro-beweries. The Planetarium (provided they're doing Pink Floyd which is customary over the holidays) Vancouver Trolley Company: great little way to see the downtown sights. Science World (awesome for kids, but even adults can have a hoot there) Deeley Motorcycle Museum. The Canadian distributor for Harley and former factory racer built an awesome museum with over 250 bikes from the last 100 years, representing some 60 different brands. That should keep you busy for 2 days. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 173 #11 December 28, 2008 He asked!I also like to sit by the bay and watch the otters and beavers land and take off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 December 29, 2008 Under no circumstances should you walk down east Hastings St Vancouver with your wife. The place is wall to wall CRACKHEADS. Damn that place was dodgyNot a very healthy part of town at all You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #13 December 29, 2008 Where ever you go in Vancouver, just make sure when you park your car that you don't have anything showing. Not even a quarter or a piece of paper. Car windows in that town have been busted out for a hand full of change. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 December 31, 2008 Pretty place, and the Capilano Canyon is lovely Back to San Fran tomorrow You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #15 December 31, 2008 Quote the Vancouverites, are friggin wierdos EHBack to San Fran tomorrow As we say in America "Out of the frying pan, and into the fire." Are you doing New Year's Eve in San Fran? Have a great time. Party at our house if you get stuck in Seattle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #16 December 31, 2008 Quote Party at our house if you get stuck in Seattle. We would love to, but we fly to Chicago on Jan 1stYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
