Re: Calling all Canadians
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10/27/06 12:26 PM
10/27/06 12:26 PM
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Posts: 1,828 Ontario, Canada
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In Vancouver: Stanley Park, the Aquarium (the mister convinced me that I should try scuba diving there), as ida said Robson St for shopping and there is a great, moderately priced ($100cdn for 2 with a bottle of decent wine) restaurant, Joe Forte's on Thurlow just off Robson.
On the Island, depending on the time of year, the Botanical Gardens in Victoria are magnificent. The west coast at Tofino is spectacular but it will take the better part of a day to get there from Vancouver.
As far as I know, White Rock is a mostly retirement community...a great place to live but not much to do or see as a visitor. Because it is in the delta area, there are no mountain views to speak of either.
My son lives in North Vancouver and we have visited there several times. We love it! If you have specific questions, let me know. If I don't know the answers, I will ask my son.
Newfoundlanders are the only people in heaven who want to go home.
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Re: Calling all Canadians
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10/27/06 01:22 PM
10/27/06 01:22 PM
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Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 32 Abbotsford, British Columbia
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Hi, I live just outside of Vancouver, most of the good places have been mentioned already, you may want to go uo Grouse Mountain for the view,any questions let me know I will be more than happy to help, hope you enjoy your time here,Cheers
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Re: Calling all Canadians
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10/28/06 03:39 PM
10/28/06 03:39 PM
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Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 16 Vancouver, Canada
frannie
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Hi LaurieMar I don't post a lot, but do lurk....I live in Vancouver, so hope I can add some useful information for you. White Rock is a small community, just over the border (in the Delta area as previously mentioned). While there are a lot of retirees living there, it is popular in the summer months for its beaches and funky shops and restaurants that line the main drag that runs parallel to the beach boardwalk. That being said, during December, there isn't much "excitement" in this area for tourists. Ditto to what the others have posted regarding Vancouver - Robson Street for shopping, Stanley Park, Grouse Mountain. Depending on the weather, you may enjoy walking a section of the seawall (or the whole way = 10 kilometers)that goes around Stanley Park and English Bay. There is fabulous dining from quick to leisurely and in all kinds of price ranges, and ethnicities. Another tip...while we receive minimal snow, we do see more than our fair share of rain. You may consider bringing a "brolly" - and if not - they are sold EVERYWHERE! If you like wine, British Columbia has 40+ wineries and supply to restaurants/bars and liquor stores. Might be a good opportunity to try some! The majority of the wineries are located in the Okanagan area (about 4 hours east of Vancouver), however, there are a few wineries on Vancouver Island that you might want to consider visiting. Hope this is helpful!
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