April 5th, 2010 by Rob received 3 Comments »
Hello loyal reader. I am very sorry I haven’t posted anything in over a week. I forgot to mention I was going on a little vacation and wouldn’t be posting. Anyhow, I am back home now and the Real Vancouver action will be right back in the swing of things.
This photos is low on quality, but I love any photo with me and my son 
This is downtown at Robson Square while the Olympics where going on. Everyone was watching some bobsledding action. Although Robson Square is no where near as lively as it was during the Olympics, it is still a great place to hang out and enjoy a seat on any given day downtown in Vancouver.
Tags: crowed of people, Robson Square
Posted in Downtown, night | 3 Comments »
March 23rd, 2010 by Rob received No Comments »
Want to see a passenger jet up close? Head out to BCIT Richmond by YVR and you can get a really close look at this jet pictured. This is where they teach jet mechanics and that type of thing. There is plenty of parking and right where you will be parked large jets fly right over you! It’s very cool. A bit loud, but definitely cool.
Tags: West Jet
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March 20th, 2010 by Rob received 4 Comments »
Like a good light house? Like a good walk in the woods? A good skyline perhaps? Then you need to check out Light House Park in West Vancouver. Great nature, seclusion, and amazing views by the ocean.
Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
March 18th, 2010 by Rob received 2 Comments »
I love this kind of thing on buildings. Gargoyles are definitely my favourite though. Unfortunately most of Vancouver’s nice old buildings have all been torn down. This wicked lady is on the corner of a building at Georgia and Hornby. The building in the back ground is the Hotel Vancouver.
If you really look for this type of thing and would like to see more go to Cambie & W. Pender for some topless ladys on the side of the old Vancouver Sun Building. Then if your feeling brave you can find more old buildings on East Hastings. I personally do not recommend going to East Hastings. It is riddled with junkies, crime and general mayhem.
Tags: Fairmont, Gargoyles, Hotel, Statue, Vancouver
Posted in Buildings, Downtown | 2 Comments »
March 17th, 2010 by Rob received No Comments »
Take a little walk down on the north end of Hornby street past Georgia and you will be delighted to find some good restaurants and a good mix of shops. At the end there is a nice little open common area you can sit and enjoy a coffee (or whatever) and enjoy a wonderful place to people watch. Canada place is just across the street from there, so a nice little walk around there will complete a nice bit of your day.
Tags: Hornby, street
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March 16th, 2010 by Rob received No Comments »
A great place to go see when in Vancouver is The Bloedel Conservatory at Queen Elizabeth Park. It is a nice little walk around a fully enclosed bird sanctuary with tropical birds, plants, rainforest and fish. The whole thing is on the small side so if you go don’t expect to be spending a lot of of time there. Unless you don’t mind doing a few laps to take pictures or something of that nature.
If your not intersted in birds, the park it self is worth the trip. There is also a great restaurant to have lunch or dinner at with amazing skyline views of the city.
Tags: birds, Park, Parrots
Posted in Westside & Kits | No Comments »
March 15th, 2010 by Rob received No Comments »
If you need something to do and your growing a little tired of your regular spots. Try not “going” to a spot and just take a walk around downtown. Vancouver is always changing and things continually being updated. So what was once familiar is all of a sudden new. Taking an afternoon to walk streets that you normally don’t go down can be really fun and an interesting way to spend part of your day. I am sure you will come across some new shops or restaurants you will enjoy.
Tags: Date, Georgia street
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March 12th, 2010 by Rob received No Comments »
People like to party on a Friday. If you are one of these people then you definitely need take a wonder down Granville Street downtown. The strip has many clubs to choose from and great late night food.
Pictured here is Ginger 62 at Granville & Davie. A nice club with a good crowed. If you like to do a little social drinking before hand there are a couple good pubs right across the street.
Tags: Dancing, DJ, Night club
Posted in Downtown, Night Clubs, night | No Comments »
March 11th, 2010 by Rob received No Comments »
Floating houses are great! The best thing about these particular homes are they are in right in the middle of the city. You can find them on the edge of Granville Island behind The Emily Carr Art School. So if this type of thing interests you they are easy to locate and you can incorporate a nice day on Granville Island into the mix.
Tags: Floating House, Granville Island
Posted in Westside & Kits | No Comments »
March 10th, 2010 by Rob received No Comments »
If you like to do a little ice skating in the city you need to check out Robson Squares totally revamped ice skating rink. The rink was renovated and reopened for the 2010 Olympics. The rink is now better than ever, with better lighting, railings and something that hasn’t been there for years, ICE!
Tags: Art Gallery, Ice rink, skating
Posted in Buildings, Downtown | No Comments »
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