What to do in Vancouver BC?

pennywize · 07-20-2007, 12:30 AM

So I'm kinda on a crazy weekend road trip, right now I'm in Oak Harbor Washington. Just got here today after a non stop trip from Northern California. Tomorrow I'm headed up to Vancouver, BC Canada. I've never been there and I have no plans as of yet. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of things to do or places to see, my friends and I will probably be stayin there for 2 nights, any good areas for pubs and beer? I'm not a hardcore partyer, some calmer places would be cool. What should I do while I'm there?! Anyway I'm crazy tired right now, been up for almost 40 hours so if this post doesn't make sense thats why...

Thanks!!
Brian

Stock02 · 07-20-2007, 12:36 AM

I've heard some of the Strip clubs there are the bomb.

eric-the-red · 07-20-2007, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Stock02

I've heard some of the Strip clubs there are the bomb.

Used to be, a lot of them are closed down now

The No. 5 still has a good show
http://www.straight.com/article/no-5...owroom-pub-0?#

If you're looking for action then Granville St downtown is probably the place to go, lots of pubs & clubs there. You also get to watch some good fights after closing time

I don't spend a lot of time in the city anymore so I'm not sure where the good places are. I'll link this thread to the BC one, maybe some of the younger guys can chime in.

***Corey*** · 07-20-2007, 08:27 AM

I use to go to the Town Pump bar in Gas Town many many years ago back in the late 70s and early 80s.

Not sure if it is still there or not, but they had a piano around the bar and all the peanuts you could stuff your face with, and good food.

The X wife and I even stopped by there on our honeymoon.

4Runner 4Play · 07-20-2007, 08:34 AM

Really depends on just what you looking to get into to. Kitsalano Beach has some awesome beach soccer going down. Or Wreck Beach (nudie one at that). If you like hot women in lil bikinis... (Iam sure you do

)At kits beach this weekend there is the Molson Open. Beach Volley ball tourny. Post up what you think youd like to do And Iam sure more people will chime in!
Cheers, Lee

Jay351 · 07-20-2007, 11:25 AM

Vancouver gets VERY interesting after say 2am.. all the freaks come out hahah!

d0ubledown · 07-20-2007, 11:38 AM

definitely check out some of the pubs/bars along granville, and gastown (waterstreet). lots to be had there from hoochie bar star clubs (mostly on granville & robson), to relaxed pub style drinks (mostly in gastown area), and everything in between.

vancouver is world famous for their:

sushi- pretty much anywhere in downtown...esp the smaller hole in the wall shops.

strippers- (brandies, #5 orange, the cecil)
awesome marijuana - (stop by the coffee shops! and surrounding shops on hastings street)

oh...and lets not forget the great outdoors. stanley park in down town, and the north shore mountains in the backyard for all sorts of fun stuff!

...enjoy your visit here!

X2and4X · 07-20-2007, 01:44 PM

Cool I use to live in Oak Harbor and work on the south end of the island in Freeland. You could kill so much time just looking around the sound. Say hi to both customs on I-5 we have had long chats before.

HuskyRunner · 07-20-2007, 03:14 PM

If you've got time, check out Playland. It's pretty cool. Lots of rides, and games, and mini doughnuts. Mmm...mini doghnuts. It's at Hastings an Renfrew. Also, Cieli's (unsure of spelling) is an awesome Irish pub/bar on Smithe at Granville, right near lots of other bars.

pennywize · 07-20-2007, 05:54 PM

well, i was looking online and i found a place called Steamworks Brewing. I love beers. I love breweries. sounds cool, i'll see how it is. anyway thats it for now, i'll let ya know how it is.

eric-the-red · 07-20-2007, 06:00 PM

They have good beer at Steamworks

mmmm

Grounded · 07-20-2007, 07:30 PM

Excellent choice. If you go to the one on Water St. (in Gastown), you can walk around afterwards. Stay on Water St. though, the area is a little rough just outside of Gastown to the south.

Drive west on Water Street (the mountains are north if you need to get your bearings) until it becomes West Cordova St. Stay on West Cordova St. until you reach Howe St. Make a right turn onto Howe, and you will end up at the Pan Pacific Hotel right in the heart of the business district. This hotel, cruise ship terminal and the Vancouver Convention Centre are all in one. It's nice to walk around the outside perimeter. Go right up to the top and you will have a view of the Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver, and you can see Stanley Park nearby. If you like large parks, Stanley Park is a must see.

Granville Island is also a great place to visit if you like Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA.

YotaJunky · 07-20-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Grounded

Excellent choice. If you go to the one on Water St. (in Gastown), you can walk around afterwards. Stay on Water St. though, it's not too safe if you wander off and end up on Hastings St....

Hastings street during the daytime is quite colorful. The vampires come out at night.

The weather report for the weekend doesn't look too good at the moment for any beach action. I would suggest taking in Gastown like Pat suggested and checking out the pubs along Granville Street. Robson Street is for tourists. Stanley Park is still being cleaned up after a few heavy windstorms and I've heard that only certain parts of the park are open to the public. It's still worth checking out. I personally like English Bay, Davies Street and Denman Street. There are a lot of little eateries along those streets and it's a nice walk. And again like Pat suggested, Granville Island is a favorite of mine.

Troy

slosurfer · 07-20-2007, 08:13 PM

Or you could take the ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island.

Grounded · 07-20-2007, 08:45 PM

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pennywize · 07-20-2007, 10:14 PM

just got back to my room, just across the cambie bridge from gastown. steamworks was way cool, hung out downstairs had some beers checked out some women. good beer. gastown was pretty cool, didnt walk around much but might go back tomorrow. beer is good.
so stanley park is worth checkin out? we're stayin tomorrow and tomorrow night here to... beer is good.

ummm...
did i mention beer is good?

thanks for the suggestions!
brian

86tuning · 07-20-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Stock02

I've heard some of the Strip clubs there are the bomb.

Bring a lot of $5 bills and dress nicely and go to Brandy's for a good time with some friends. No sneakers or sweatpants... don't dress like a bum, they won't let you in.

If you're into outdoors stuff, there's lots of hiking trails.

Squamish (about 90 mins north of Vancouver downtown) is a world-class destination for rock-climbing and bouldering. Hike around the boulders at the base of the Stawamus Chief, and check out the scene.

Mountainbiking is popular as well, on the north shore, and at the Whistler bike park.

07-20-2007, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
pennywize Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humboldt County, CA Posts: 243	What to do in Vancouver BC? So I'm kinda on a crazy weekend road trip, right now I'm in Oak Harbor Washington. Just got here today after a non stop trip from Northern California. Tomorrow I'm headed up to Vancouver, BC Canada. I've never been there and I have no plans as of yet. Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations of things to do or places to see, my friends and I will probably be stayin there for 2 nights, any good areas for pubs and beer? I'm not a hardcore partyer, some calmer places would be cool. What should I do while I'm there?! Anyway I'm crazy tired right now, been up for almost 40 hours so if this post doesn't make sense thats why... Thanks!! Brian __________________ as seen in the 2008 YotaTech Calendar - 1979 long bed 4x4 - Current Project -yukon 4.88's - lockright front - arb rear - onboard air - tg 4.7's - tg high steer - alternator and ps pump from an '86 - w56 swap - weber 32\36 - cam - electric fan - hella h4 conversion headlights 55\100 - thorley header - magnaflow - marlin twin stick -34x10.50 ltb's - working factory a\c - more stuff i cant remember...

07-20-2007, 12:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stock02 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PA Posts: 94	I've heard some of the Strip clubs there are the bomb. __________________ 02 Tacoma Xcb 4x4 (mine), runnin 32"s 2.5" Daystar spacers, 1.5" Downey HD shackles, AOR sliders, 20# CO2 setup, SkidRow Tcase skid 04 Highlander AWD (hers)

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 24,145	I use to go to the Town Pump bar in Gas Town many many years ago back in the late 70s and early 80s. Not sure if it is still there or not, but they had a piano around the bar and all the peanuts you could stuff your face with, and good food. The X wife and I even stopped by there on our honeymoon. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

07-20-2007, 08:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
4Runner 4Play Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Cloverdale, B.C., Canada Posts: 181	Really depends on just what you looking to get into to. Kitsalano Beach has some awesome beach soccer going down. Or Wreck Beach (nudie one at that). If you like hot women in lil bikinis... (Iam sure you do )At kits beach this weekend there is the Molson Open. Beach Volley ball tourny. Post up what you think youd like to do And Iam sure more people will chime in! Cheers, Lee __________________ '93 4Runner, 31'' BFG Muds, K-N Drop-In, Custom 2.25'' Exhaust, Flowmaster 40 series, Deckplate Mod, No Sway-bars Mod, OME Steering Stabilizer, Ome M72F Frt Shocks, SDORI 2" B.J. Spacers, OME 901 H.D. Coils, OME N98 Rr Shocks Backroads Mapbook =$25.00 BFG Mudders =$450.00 1 Big bag of sunshine =$180.00 Staying on the trail for 5 days with your closest buddies all driving Toyota's =Priceless

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07-20-2007, 11:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
d0ubledown Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: vansterdam BC. Posts: 1,436	definitely check out some of the pubs/bars along granville, and gastown (waterstreet). lots to be had there from hoochie bar star clubs (mostly on granville & robson), to relaxed pub style drinks (mostly in gastown area), and everything in between. vancouver is world famous for their: sushi- pretty much anywhere in downtown...esp the smaller hole in the wall shops. strippers- (brandies, #5 orange, the cecil) awesome marijuana - (stop by the coffee shops! and surrounding shops on hastings street) oh...and lets not forget the great outdoors. stanley park in down town, and the north shore mountains in the backyard for all sorts of fun stuff! ...enjoy your visit here! __________________ sonny ------- 1998 4Runner LTD. Fabtech CO fronts, OME/Pro Comp rears, SS rear links, Revtek diff drop, oem elocker, ARB RD90, 4.88's, 315/75/16 MT/R's on FZJ-80's, Trail Gear sliders, ARB Prado Bar, 1.5" 4Crawler BL, Tundra Brakes, wabfab disco's, IPF's...satoshi'd deckplated & ISR'd. SOLD!!! new ride: 1997 FZJ80. ome/arb/bfg/etc. when clinton lied..nobody died

07-20-2007, 01:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
X2and4X Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 557	Cool I use to live in Oak Harbor and work on the south end of the island in Freeland. You could kill so much time just looking around the sound. Say hi to both customs on I-5 we have had long chats before. __________________ CALL BEFORE YOU DIG. Make my job easier. Please. Bryan 99' 4runner SR5 4WD/81' Vanagon Westfalla ed. Last edited by X2and4X; 07-20-2007 at 01:49 PM.

07-20-2007, 05:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
pennywize Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humboldt County, CA Posts: 243	well, i was looking online and i found a place called Steamworks Brewing. I love beers. I love breweries. sounds cool, i'll see how it is. anyway thats it for now, i'll let ya know how it is. __________________ as seen in the 2008 YotaTech Calendar - 1979 long bed 4x4 - Current Project -yukon 4.88's - lockright front - arb rear - onboard air - tg 4.7's - tg high steer - alternator and ps pump from an '86 - w56 swap - weber 32\36 - cam - electric fan - hella h4 conversion headlights 55\100 - thorley header - magnaflow - marlin twin stick -34x10.50 ltb's - working factory a\c - more stuff i cant remember...

07-20-2007, 06:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
eric-the-red Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 2,257	They have good beer at Steamworks mmmm

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Grounded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 57	Excellent choice. If you go to the one on Water St. (in Gastown), you can walk around afterwards. Stay on Water St. though, the area is a little rough just outside of Gastown to the south. Drive west on Water Street (the mountains are north if you need to get your bearings) until it becomes West Cordova St. Stay on West Cordova St. until you reach Howe St. Make a right turn onto Howe, and you will end up at the Pan Pacific Hotel right in the heart of the business district. This hotel, cruise ship terminal and the Vancouver Convention Centre are all in one. It's nice to walk around the outside perimeter. Go right up to the top and you will have a view of the Burrard Inlet, North Vancouver, and you can see Stanley Park nearby. If you like large parks, Stanley Park is a must see. Granville Island is also a great place to visit if you like Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA. Last edited by Grounded; 07-20-2007 at 09:19 PM.

07-20-2007, 08:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
slosurfer Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Osos, CA (we can't agree on crap!) Posts: 1,957	Or you could take the ferry to Victoria on Vancouver Island. __________________ Chris 6th Annual Pismo 4runner Jamboree: Oct. 10-12, 2008 '93 4runner SR5 3.0 Auto 4WD '07 Tacoma Dcab 4x4 TRD offroad '89 F250 4x4 w/utility bed M416 1/4 ton military trailer "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan Semper Fi SLO 4wheelers

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07-20-2007, 10:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
pennywize Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Humboldt County, CA Posts: 243	just got back to my room, just across the cambie bridge from gastown. steamworks was way cool, hung out downstairs had some beers checked out some women. good beer. gastown was pretty cool, didnt walk around much but might go back tomorrow. beer is good. so stanley park is worth checkin out? we're stayin tomorrow and tomorrow night here to... beer is good. ummm... did i mention beer is good? thanks for the suggestions! brian __________________ as seen in the 2008 YotaTech Calendar - 1979 long bed 4x4 - Current Project -yukon 4.88's - lockright front - arb rear - onboard air - tg 4.7's - tg high steer - alternator and ps pump from an '86 - w56 swap - weber 32\36 - cam - electric fan - hella h4 conversion headlights 55\100 - thorley header - magnaflow - marlin twin stick -34x10.50 ltb's - working factory a\c - more stuff i cant remember...

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