[Allen]

[Allen]

THE NEW VANCOUVER CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTRE:

[coffee]

Thanks Allen, Vancouver is beautifull city. I would visit it but it's out of my reach. I'm sooo sad.

[Allen]

coffee, on Feb 16 2009, 08:38 AM, said:

Thanks Allen, Vancouver is beautifull city. I would visit it but it's out of my reach. I'm sooo sad.

Don't worry...you can always ask me to put up more pics of Vancouver!

[Allen]

HERE'S A PIC OF SHANGRI-LA HOTEL AND THE REST OF THE SKYLINE:
SHANGRI-LA HOTEL/RESIDENCES IS THE TALLEST BUILDING IN VANCOUVER (approx.200m)

[coffee]

Allen, on Feb 17 2009, 01:41 AM, said:

Don't worry...you can always ask me to put up more pics of Vancouver!

O.K. I'm asking

[elbub33]

Wow...amazing pics of Vancouver Allen...can you take one of the wholefood store?

[caz74]

Great topic Allen,

I love the photos, please post more,,,,if you can.

I hope I can get to Vancouver one day, maybe next year.
Hopefully I will be coming over to the U.S this time in 2010, if the flights are reasonable from the U.S maybe I
can visit.

What are the best places to shop in Vancouver...

[Allen]

elbub33, on Feb 17 2009, 01:58 PM, said:

Wow...amazing pics of Vancouver Allen...can you take one of the wholefood store?

I'll try my best.

caz74, on Feb 17 2009, 05:48 PM, said:

Great topic Allen,

I love the photos, please post more,,,,if you can.

I hope I can get to Vancouver one day, maybe next year.
Hopefully I will be coming over to the U.S this time in 2010, if the flights are reasonable from the U.S maybe I
can visit.

What are the best places to shop in Vancouver...

I hope that flights are too expensive from Australia! Well, the Robson Square District
would be the best place to shop around, including all brand name fashion.

If you really want to see the most expensive fashion around here, try Holt Renfrew (a department store)
in Pacific Centre. A Gucci handbag can cost you thousands of dollars!!

If you just want to have fun at malls..try Metrotown in Burnaby. It is the largest shopping mall
in BC and second largest in Canada I believe.

Got any more questions, just ask!

Best wishes,
Allen

[Allen]

Some from Vancouver on a perfect sunny Feb day:

From Coal Harbour:


Mmmm blue skies finally!


Glass candy:

[Allen]

CONTINUED...


Yup, that's Shangri-la:


How soon is now indeed:


Some Vancouver gems in this photo:

[Allen]

Continued...


Busy hot dog vendor on Robson (well, not at the moment but he was!):


Granville looking rather tree-less these days:


Homer St in Yaletown:

[Allen]

Vancouver got some snow yesterday...I guess winter wasn't over for us just yet.

or or

[jillmj]

Those pictures are great. Thanks Allen. Looks like a beautiful place. Do you have suggestions for sights to see / things to do in Vancouver for a long weekend visit.

Do you have any recommendations for good restaurants?

How's the weather now, is it starting to warm up yet?

[silverfriends0730]

OMG now I must totally go!

[Allen]

jillmj, on Mar 5 2009, 01:10 PM, said:

Those pictures are great. Thanks Allen. Looks like a beautiful place. Do you have suggestions for sights to see / things to do in Vancouver for a long weekend visit.

Do you have any recommendations for good restaurants?

How's the weather now, is it starting to warm up yet?

Some top sights: (A quick list for you )

*Stanley Park- One of the largest urban parks of the world with stops at the Totem Poles and Prospect Point.

*English Bay- One of the smallest and most densely populated areas in Canada with special meaning for the city.

*Queen Elizabeth Park- located on the highest point of Vancouver is the home of spectacular innovation gardening. Houses the famous sunken gardens.

*Robson Street-Is the longest open shopping mall of Vancouver.

*Stadiums- BC place and GM place special stadiums for the Winter Olympic Games of 2010.
(BC Place is the home to BC Lions while GM Place is the home to Vancouver Canucks)

*Chinatown- Home of the first immigrants of Vancouver. Houses the largest Chinese community after San Francisco.

*Gastown- the birthplace of Vancouver. Discover the traditional English architecture in Vancouver.

*Canada Place- located on the busiest Canadian harbors. Its architecture simulates a cruise ship.

*Granville Island-One of the most successful urban developments in North America, with it's unique Public Market, Art galleries, Restaurants and different ethnic attractions for all ages.

* Vancouver's tallest building- Shangri-la Hotel/Private Residences- completed in Jan 2009!!

*Olympic-related venues? If you are interested in seeing these before the Olympic hopefuls, tell me.

* Whistler- if you plan to go that far, tell me, or send a PM

[Allen]

silverfriends0730, on Mar 5 2009, 01:53 PM, said:

OMG now I must totally go!

Come on over, we are almost ready to WOW the world!

[jillmj]

Wow, thanks Allen. That's quite a list. Sounds like such a cool place. We will be busy!

Do you know of any good seafood restaurants? I can imagine there are plenty.

Also, what is the best way to get to UBC Thunderbird Arena? Bus, or cab, or ? I'm sure we will be staying downtown.

Thanks for all your help!

[xdea]

already I love this city

but if I come to October you make me from tourist guide..

bye bye
Dea

[Allen]

jillmj, on Mar 10 2009, 12:36 PM, said:

Wow, thanks Allen. That's quite a list. Sounds like such a cool place. We will be busy!

Do you know of any good seafood restaurants? I can imagine there are plenty.

Also, what is the best way to get to UBC Thunderbird Arena? Bus, or cab, or ? I'm sure we will be staying downtown.

Thanks for all your help!

For restaurant suggestions, I do not know what level you want. There are many different kinds and, in
my opinion, the best way to find one is to pick up the local guide at the information centre. There is one
across Canada Place, one in the arrivals area of the airport and one on Robson Sq. I believe it's called
the "City Guide" where you can find all sorts of attractions, dinning choices, clubs, parks..etc.

Are you attending some event there? The best way, if you have a group of people, is to go by car. Of course,
car rentals are expensive so you might want to take the bus. Just ask at the tourist info. centre and they
will be happy to help you. Remember to follow the timetable because buses here are on time.

Again, if you have any questions, just throw them out.

Take care and enjoy your trip.
Allen