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Vancouver?

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This summer, my friend & I were planning a roadtrip or travelling outside of the province for a week or so. We had decided on Cali Or Florida at first but came to the conclusion that Vancouver would be better for now and we'd save the tropics for the upcoming winter. My question is: what places should we visit there? which is one of the nicest, but not too pricey hotels? any kind of information? also what's the legal age over there?

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Legal age is 19. It would be cheaper to stay out of the downtown core in Burnaby or New Westminster near a skytrain staion to that you could easily commute into the downtown core for a night out or a day excursion. Parking in the downtown core runs about $13 for a full day and night. Good tourist spots are the Aquarium in Stanley Park (but the park has recenlty been damaged by a winter storm). Grouse Mountain is awsome especially on a clear day (in the summer there are hiking trails and other activities), Capilano Suspension Bridge is cool but expensive (Lynn Canyon Suspension bridge is cool as well and free). You have to go to Whistler (I recommend taking a Morning ATV ride to the top of the peak you get to see bears and deer as well as taking a breath taking ride!!!). It you can take a trip to Vancouver Island hop on the ferry and hit up the Royal BC Museum, Minature World, the Butterfly Garens, the Craigdourough Castle, and Buchart Gardens!! Take a walk in Chinatown in the Downtown core and enjoy the sights and sounds. You should definatly walk the sea wall from Canada Place all the way around Stanley Park. Shopping is great on Robson Street and if you are into Celeberty Sightings go to the lounge in the Sutton, or just walk the streets of Vancouver and I guarente that you will see something being filmed. Gastown is also a unique place to walk and you have to have a meal at the Old Spagetti Factory as well as Steamworks (It's a Brewery try the sampler platter to try the different beers that they have on tap), both in Gastown. There is so much to do just depends what you are into. Hope that helps!!!

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any who has been or lives there, whats some cool stuff to do?

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stoked is right. there are tons of stuff to do here. Any season equals loads of cools stuff, from skiing to swimming to hiking to sports to whatever you like !

Vancouver Canuks and Montreal Canadians question : Will they both be able to emerge from the semifinals?

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I think Vancouver has what it takes this year to finally defeat Chicago (a team that put us out of the running last year). I think Vancouver has a strong lineup this time around. Montreal can defiantly defeat Pittsburgh in game seven. Halak has been great, along with Cammerelli and Laperiere scoring goals every game.

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I think the answer is yes, but not easily. Vancouver Canucks: They are certainly capable of winning the series after being behind 3-1 at one point. The Canuck are known to be the "comeback kids" and comebacks aren't rare for them. Despite the unfortunate loss of leading defender Sami Salo's injury, Canucks have several players who can step up and play extra minutes for him. Kevin Bieksa, who scored 2 goals in game 5, Edler and Erhoff are all great players. As long as Alberts and O'brien can stay OUT of the penalty box, the defensemen are good to go. For the forwards, Sedins and Burrows need to step it up a notch. Raymond, Kesler, and Samuelsson are all no doubt great players, who played a good hard game last night. I think Grabner's speed will also be very beneficial to the Canucks. Montreal: I think any team who can beat Washington Capitals is a team that is definitely capable and deserving of moving on. Everyone expected them to choke, and they moved past the Caps, and brought the defending champs, Penguins to Game 7. Not an easy task. Jaroslav Halak has been exceptional, making wonderful saves. He is probably the key reason why Habs are still in right now. But they of course, have great players too Penguins and Blackhawks are two young teams with great skilled players, like Crosby, Malkin, Kane, and Teows. Beating them wil not be an easy job, but i believe it is possible...and i hope it does happen. Afterall, we are Canadian =) GO CANUCKS GO!!

What does Vancouver mean to you? and where is your favorite spot in Vancouver?

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I am doing a series of post cards, that will have quotes from people about where and what they love about Vancouver B.C. The image on the postcard will be really different and graphically interesting. This is my senior project and i want something cool to put in my portfolio.

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Vancouver is my fairy tale hide away. Some day I hope to hit the lottery so I can retire in Victoria.

How is the Vancouver job front doing since the recession?

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I have been planning to live and work there for a good while now before the recent global recession began to been planning I hoped to live work there for a year possibly longer, so now I am wondering whats happening over there on the job front since this dark recession, I am in the UK and the jobs have been hit very hard Over here just like America, How is it for Vancouver and the rest of Canada? I was over in Vancouver last December- January 2008 and the jobs there were plentiful, how so now?

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There are still jobs available but it's definately slowing down and becoming much more competitive. There are still much work in the service industry but it's generally minimum wage to start ($8/hr). BC has one of the lowest minimum wages in Canada especially when you compare it to the cost of living.There is a lot of contract/casual work for higher pay available but of course, that isn't stable nor long term. Keep in mind when finding work, that the 'living' wage in Metro Vancouver is $16.74/hr (over double our minimum wage) (From the Vancouver Province). So getting a job may be easy, but being able to afford rent, food, utilities, transportation, etc may not come so easily. This is why many people I know end up having to take 2 or more jobs to make ends meet.

How crowded will Vancouver be during the Paralympics this March?

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My wife and I were thinking of traveling to Vancouver this March. We had forgotten that the Olympics would be there in February and the Paralympics in March. There don't seem to be as many events in the Winter version of the Paralympics. Does anybody know if huge crowds are still expected in Vancouver throughout March?

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Book early go to hellobc for free info prices are going up come later save some money

Vancouver kids entertainment: Can anybody tell me a Vancouver kids entertainment program?

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Lately my kids are inters ted balloon twisting, I want to known where in Vancouver could I find a good balloon twisting service for my kids. Sure my family is in Vancouver. Thanks in advance.

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There is/was some kind of circus school or program, maybe at St Georges School in the summer. They have lots of odd summer camps, anyway. There's also, or was, a big summer program down by the planetarium with book readings by Munsch, activities etc. etc.

How to get to Vancouver Island from Vancouver and what to do there?

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How can I reach Vancouver Island from Vancouver? I'm without car. Which are the attractions and the adventurous things to do on Vancouver Island? Cheap things, I mean!

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BC Ferries

Are nightclubs in Vancouver busy during the week?

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I am traveling to Vancouver, BC in a few weeks, and will be there during the week, but not weekends, unfortunately, due to scheduling constraints. Are nightclubs in this city still busy during the weeknights? Staying on Granville, any recommendations for night clubs?

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It depends on the night club you go to. Some night clubs have special nights during the weekdays. Celebrities is PACKED on Tuesdays, because it's strait night and 3 dollar high balls. Republic Night club is open tuesday-sunday, and normally has a large crowed on thursdays Thursday nights at the standard, although not a great club becomes fairly packed as well if you are here after June 26th, you should check out the club Venue... It's will just be opening so will be packed for sure. Here is a list of all the Vancouver clubs!http://www.clubzone.com/c1/Vancouver/Nightclubs.html

What is the best University in Vancouver for psychology?

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Hi I am from the United States and I am planning to go to college in a few years. I have wanted to live in beautiful Vancouver or some time now, and I thought going to University there would be brilliant. I would love to here about different colleges in Vancouver, what you think personally is the best university to go to. Oh and some insights or extra information wuold be great! Thank You:)

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I hear that the University of British Columbia has a great program, as well as location. I am visiting in August and plan to study the same thing.

Is Vancouver safe to walk around and most importantly is West Vancouver BC safe to live and retire my parents?

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Im planning to live in West Vancouver. From what i have seen online is that its one of the best places to live, but it also has a lot of crime. By that I heard that there are a lot of house break ins,murders, and that there is some sort of gang war. Also is it safe to walk or drive from west van to gastown. If West Van is safe, where would you reccomend is the safest, and if not then where is the safest city. Thanks!

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I've walked from West Vancouver to Gastown, and it's a loooong walk, but completely safe. You always hear rumours about weird people in Stanley Park, but I wouldn't worry about it. On the other hand, I think there are so many break-ins in West Vancouver just because it's known for being so rich. The richest people in the GVRD live in West Van, so that's where the robbers go. If you're looking for a safe place, I live in Burnaby and it's very safe here. I don't even know the last time there was a murder or break-in or anything like that anywhere nearby. Now it's not nearly as ritzy as West Vancouver, but it's safe, and it's beautiful too. And there are some houses near Deer Lake that rival those in West Van. But they're kinda tucked away and it's not known for being a rich area, so you don't get the crime that you might elsewhere. If there's anything else I can do to help, just send me a message, I'd be glad to help.

How early should I arrive at the Vancouver International Airport before departure time?

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How early should I arrive at the Vancouver International Airport before departure time? I'm just asking cause I'm flying from a small town in Washington state to Vancouver BC sometime next year and I'm really excited about going there, also how friendly are the airport security employees?

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I would say possibly 2-2 and a half hours before the departure time.

How to find a cheap room in Vancouver for two months?

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Gave up apartment to move to Vancouver, Vancouver apartment not available as the owner is having to evict the current tenant which is going to take two months. My budget is $1200/month. Any suggestions? I can go simple and budget.

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http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/c-real-estate-short-term-rentals-Furnished-one-bedroom-apartment-availabe-W0QQAdIdZ339879062 There are many more like this on Kijiji.ca ... Just look under Short Term Rentals

What will happen to Vancouver Island if a huge earthquake hit?

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I have been reading about a huge earthquake that is going to hit vancouver island all the way to california and it kinda has me freaked out. I have also read that the earthquake is suppose to sink vancouver island? Does anyone know how big it is suppose to be? Will vancouver island sink? What type of destruction would it cause? How could me and my family keep safe? Any answers to make me feel better would help, thanks.

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I used to live in Bremerton, on Puget Sound. I fished off the south side of Bainbridge Island, which has cliffs that are about 50 or so feet high. I read that those cliffs were created by an earthquake. It just shoved the whole end of the island fifty feet straight up. I thought about what would happen to anything on that land if it happened again, or suddenly dropped 50 feet. I have since moved.

How long does it take to ship from Vancouver to California?

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I bought some clothes from Vancouver Canada and I want to know how long will it take to ship it Stockton California. I tracked it earlier today and it was last accepted at the Vancouver post office. How long will it take to ship from there to Stockton CA? Do you think I'll receive it by Friday?

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What type of shipping did you choose first off? We have shipping that is super slow and we have shipping where your item can arrive within a day or 2, so knowing the type of shipping is a huge thing.

What is there to do in Alaska and Vancouver?

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I'm going on a seven day cruise to Alaska in August. The ship leaves out of Vancouver, so I will be in Vancouver for two days. I will be on land in Alaska for about 3 or 4 days. Can anyone give me suggestions on places to go and things to do?

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I don't know where your stop will be in Alaska, but I would think that the cruise director of the ship can point you to the best places to visit in your port-of-call. As for Vancouver, I've attached their tourism website for you.

What is the best way to get from Vancouver, Canada to Whistler, Canada?

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I'm planning a budget ski trip to Whistler. I was wondering what the cheapest option to get from Vancouver to Whistler would be. Also any links with information on Vancouver, Whistler, and the best way to do both would be great.

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You can take Pacific Coach Lines bus service directly from downtown Vancouver or YVR airport.

What are the hikings in Vancouver area accessibles without car ?

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As an exchange student in Burnaby, I arrived in BC only three months ago and my knowledge of the region is limited. I want to do some hikings in the nature but i don't have a car. Do you have some suggestions for me ? I already did all the parks in Vancouver + Victoria and Whistler will come soon. Thanks.

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Lynn Valley has Lynn Canyon Park and Lynn Headwaters park. Lighthouse Park in West Vancouver, while not wilderness and not large, is very nice. Check out the Baden Powell Trail. Parts of it are accessible close to transit. Bowen Island offers some nice hiking/walking which you can access about 200 yards away from the Bowen ferry dock and the trails which are further away are easy to get at if you hitchhike which is perfectly safe and commonly done on Bowen. There's a bus service but it's infrequent with limited routes.

Why is my package in Vancouver customs when the destination is in Ontario?

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So far all my packages (from Japan) shipped to Ontario via Canada Post have gone through the customs and postal facility in Ontario, but two of the recent packages is currently sitting at customs in Vancouver, BC, and one is at the Richmond postal facility. Is this normal? Or is the package on its way being mis-delivered? Hope it's just a stop, albeit unusual, and the packages are on its way to Ontario. Anyone experienced this before?

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Yes it is just a stop. Many packages from the pacific, go through Vancouver first. Good Luck!

How long does it take to ship from Vancouver to Ontario?

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I had a package that was delivered from China to Vancouver last Wednesday and my tracking number said it's waiting for be checked by customs.. Does anyone know when I should be receiving my package or how long it takes to ship from Vancouver to Ontario? Thanks for any help!

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Depends on the shiping company. from fedex and UPS having next day shipments to other stuff expect at lease one week in normal post

What is the future of Vancouver when it comes to climate change?

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I like to know because I want to visit Vancouver and I want to see the beautiful things that Vancouver has to offer. But what's the future of Vancouver? What about when it comes to climate change?

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I think the climate and beauty of Vancouver is safe as long as the don't host any more Stanley Cup finals. Sheesh!

How is the road from San Francisco to Vancouver in Christmas?

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I'm planning on driving to Vancouver from San Francisco in Christmas with a few of my friends. I was wondering if it's good idea to drive there in Christmas since it rains a lot in Washington state and Vancouver during the winter. Is the road going to be safe with all the rain and/or snow?

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The rain isnt the problem. It's going through the mountain passes in Oregon when there is a blizzard or a lot of snow on the ground. You might need chains or snow tires. Do you mean Vancouver, BC or Washington? That trip is very long around 15 hours to BC with no snow or rain. Seattle and Vancouver BC can get snow. Last winter was mild and they expect more snow this year. You should check the weather cams in all three states plus Canada. I used to drive twice a year from SF to Portland and it took me 10 hours. To Seattle is another 3 hours and Vancouver 3 more. http://video.dot.ca.gov/ http://www.tripcheck.com/pages/camerasentry.asp

What are some good charities in Vancouver?

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I'm looking to donate some money, old toys, and stuffed animals to a good charity in vancouver. and please no charities that would sell the items for their own profit.

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The Salvation Army always takes donations and puts them to good use

Between Vancouver and Toronto what is the best city to live in canada?

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Between Vancouver and Toronto what is the best city to live in canada?

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I live in Vancouver, therefore I'd say Toronto. Although Vancouver has a milder climate and scenery which Toronto lacks, Toronto more than makes up for it in its cosmopolitan lifestyle. Vancouver is pretty and boring, Toronto is a big city with plenty to do! Plus in Toronto you are a lot more accessible to many more places.

Professional couple want to move to Vancouver area. What are good areas for living in?

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My wife and I are both professionals and are looking at relocating from Edmonton to the Vancouver area. Neither of us have jobs lined up yet, but I'd like to know what are the good/bad/ugly places in Van area to live. We are planning on having kids, want to spend less than $650K on a house and both love the outdoors. Thanks.

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www.realty.org you can barely get a home..with $650 suite rental of the basement is common. lots of restaurants, vegan , asian, and other ethnic like greek and italian.. it is a very diverse culture.. want more info..i can send you an email.. good luck..and i hear interest rates are dropping to less than 5%.

What are the best neighbourhoods for young families in Vancouver?

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Where should we run our child friendly business within Vancouver (sports for 0 - 6 year olds)? Looking for advice on great family/child friendly neighbourhoods where we can start up our children's sport franchise within Vancouver. We are looking for any helpful hints and stats regarding where there is a large concentration of young families who have a disposable income which can go towards their children's sporting and leisure activities. We have the pick of the crop and want to be sure we take an area that gives us the best chance to be a success. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

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Yahoo isn't the place to ask. Try googling a Vancouver property agent. It's their job to know stuff like that, and you'll need one anyway if you're going to relocate.

How to rent an apartment in Vancouver for 3 months?

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I'd like to go to Vancouver for a 3 month holiday but can't seem to find a place to stay. I can't afford to spend $100 a night on a serviced apartment but regular apartments require a minumum lease of 6 months. I have around 2000 canadian dollars (£1300) to spend a month. Any Ideas?

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suburbs cheaper some motels have monthly or weekly rates

What kind of legacy will the vancouver 2010 winter olympics leave behind?

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I have a school project where I need to make 4 question about the legacy of the vancouver olympics, and I am having a little trouble.. any help would be appreciated and just am looking for some questions about how the olympics affected north vancouver, vancouver, whistler, british columbia, and canada. thanks.

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i'll get you started. hosting the olympics is good for a city's economy because they bring a lot of publicity to that city. it brings investment, jobs and nontangibles like pride i'm not gonna answer this question TOO well becasue you have to figure it out for yourself

How much is shipping a box of cookies from Vancouver to Virginia?

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I'm planning to make a box of cookies and send them over to a friend in virgnia. I live in vancouver and since the cookies are going to be handmade, i would like the cookies to reach my friend ASAP. I'm just wondering what the rates are for shipping internationally (Vancouver -> Virginia) And about how long will it take? thanks!

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Do you really expect to get a better answer here than you would from the Post Office, UPS or FedEx? When you call them be sure to be able to tell them how much the package will weigh since that does make a difference, doesn't it?

What is the closest airport to Vancouver, Canada that is located in Washington state?

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I need to go to Vancouver, BC, Canada but the airline tickets are very expensive so i want to take a flight to Washington state and then drive from there to vancouver. what is the closest airport to vancouver but is located in washington, USA.

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Bellingham Airport.

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