Jericho Beach Park

Rated this place:

3941 Point Grey Road, Vancouver, BC, V6R1B5

Outdoor concert venue: Again...lots of green grass, on the beach, with a view of the ocean, North Shore mountains and downtown...aaahhh!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Outdoor concert venue

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Rated this place:

Jericho Beach, Vancouver, BC

Festival: Location, location, location...can you get any better?! Picture Jericho Beach with a beautiful view of the ocean, the North Shore Mountains and downtown...stunning. Okay, and the music is great too. 7 stages, with a variety of new talent and well-established musicians.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• festival

Lynn Canyon

Rated this place:

3663 Park Road in Lynn Valley, North Vancouver

Suspension bridge: It is free, not crowded and in the midst of nature rather than displays

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Suspension Bridge

The Reef

Rated this place:

1018 Commerical Drive, Vancouver, BC, V5L3W9

Caribbean restaurant, Yam fries: It has a great atmosphere and a delicious selection of food and drinks. You must eat the Johnny Cakes and try the Island Thyme Chicken.

They're big, hot and come with an amazing sauce.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• yam fries

Nunuboo Photography

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Vancouver, BC

Maternity photography: Lisa is fun, creative and brings out the best in her clients!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• maternity photography

Dollar Giant

Rated this place:

6464 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC, V5W 3A4

Dollar store: It has a HUGE selection of everything you can imagine, from food to storage to tools to scrapbooking supplies...you name it, they have it for cheap!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• dollar store

Solly's Bagelry

Rated this place:

189 East 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5V 2M3

Bagel shop, Cinnamon bun: The bagels are so soft and chewy, and loaded with your choice of a variety of flavoured cream cheeses!

They are huge, fresh and delicious...mmm, want to sink my teeth into one right now!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• cinnamon bun

The Cambie

Rated this place:

300 Cambie Street, Vancouver, V6B 2N3

Dive bar: Where else can you get super cheap beer, have a street person do a sketch of you on-site, and sit down at a table with people from all over the world!

Sweet Revenge

Rated this place:

4160 Main Street, Vancouver, BC, V5V3P7

Dessert: It is indulgent, both the desserts and the atmosphere...although the chairs could be more comfortable

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• dessert

Kidsbooks

Rated this place:

3083 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K2G9

Children's bookstore: The selection is amazing for kids of all ages, from books and learning toys to games and puppets...and the staff is highly knowledgeable.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Children's Bookstore

Bloom Essentials

Rated this place:

3-1854 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6J 1V5

Pedicure: They can take any feet and make them feel soft and smooth. I especially like the Picasso Pedicure, where you have a huge range of nail art they paint on your toes, from flowers to zebra stripes!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Pedicure

Absolute Spa at the Century

Rated this place:

1015 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z1Y5

Spa ambience: You really feel like you're getting away. From the pre-service lounge where they have hot washclothes, soothing cucumbers for your face, drinks and snacks to the post-service light brunch included, it is luxurious.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• spa ambience

Granville Island Tea Company

Rated this place:

1689 Johnston Street, in the Market, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3R9

Chai tea: It is strong, rich and can be made with caffeine or without.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• chai tea

John Fluevog

Rated this place:

837 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1K7

Funky shoe store: Their one of a kind shoes are fun, funky and add personality to every outfit!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• funky shoe store

Semperviva

Rated this place:

Granville Island, Vancouver, BC

Prenatal yoga: The teacher, Teresa, is amazing! It relaxes, stretches, strengthen and educates...especially as Teresa used to be a doula as well. You meet great people and exercise at the same time!

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• prenatal yoga

Sushiyama

Rated this place:

371 Broadway East, Vancouver, BC, V5T1W5

Sushi on the east side: Of great quality, fresh fish and inventive dishes

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Sushi on the East Side

Book Warehouse

Rated this place:

632 West Broadway , Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1G1

Bookstore: It has great prices and excellent selection.

• favourite thing(s) at this place:
• bookstore