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Royal Oak Station
The closest Skytrain station!
My favorite place to go for a run, walk or workout (there are workout stations all around the park), geocache, play tennis, swim (outdoor pool) or just socialize. Right at Patterson Skytrain.
114 recommandé par les habitants
Central Park
3883 Imperial StreetMy favorite place to go for a run, walk or workout (there are workout stations all around the park), geocache, play tennis, swim (outdoor pool) or just socialize. Right at Patterson Skytrain.
Skate park, baseball diamond, tennis courts, indoor pool, yoga, raquetball and more.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Bonsor Recreation Complex
6550 Bonsor AveSkate park, baseball diamond, tennis courts, indoor pool, yoga, raquetball and more.
Closest grocery store to my house; only open until 8pm most days of the week.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Buy-Low Foods
7641 Royal Oak AveClosest grocery store to my house; only open until 8pm most days of the week.
24/7 convenience store, for when you've forgotten something in the middle of the night! Also, the closest Canada Post location for mailing things, getting stamps, etc.
8 recommandé par les habitants
7-Eleven
7275 Canada Way24/7 convenience store, for when you've forgotten something in the middle of the night! Also, the closest Canada Post location for mailing things, getting stamps, etc.
Biggest shopping mall in BC (and I'd say Canada, but that's open for debate). Easy to get lost in! Clothes, Asian supermarket, Tim Horton's, Starbucks, food court, DAVIDs Tea, and a movie theatre.
306 recommandé par les habitants
Metrotown
Biggest shopping mall in BC (and I'd say Canada, but that's open for debate). Easy to get lost in! Clothes, Asian supermarket, Tim Horton's, Starbucks, food court, DAVIDs Tea, and a movie theatre.
At the high school and school for the deaf, has a private theatre for shows and concerts. Also a large green space to throw a frisbee, play soccer, or just hang out.
Michael J Fox Theatre
5455 Rumble StAt the high school and school for the deaf, has a private theatre for shows and concerts. Also a large green space to throw a frisbee, play soccer, or just hang out.
McPherson Outdoor Pool
5485 Rumble StClosest outdoor pool to my house, and a large green space to relax in.
Latin Fitness Ztudio
4858 Imperial StDrop-in zumba!
Wholesale Club
5335 KingswayBulk food store, with no need for a membership.
Closest bank to my house; there are also lots in Metrotown.
76 recommandé par les habitants
RBC Royal Bank
1715 Commercial DrClosest bank to my house; there are also lots in Metrotown.
The Greyhound Station (bus) sits at Main Street Skytrain - a direct line to the Skytrain stop by my house.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Greyhound-Vancouver Station
1150 Station StThe Greyhound Station (bus) sits at Main Street Skytrain - a direct line to the Skytrain stop by my house.
Where we have most of our biggest concerts and events. Right at Stadium Skytrain, a direct line from my house.
418 recommandé par les habitants
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdWhere we have most of our biggest concerts and events. Right at Stadium Skytrain, a direct line from my house.
One of our major universities; about a 60 minute bus ride or a 20 minute drive
79 recommandé par les habitants
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Dr WOne of our major universities; about a 60 minute bus ride or a 20 minute drive
Our other big university; 75 minute bus ride or a 40 minute drive
185 recommandé par les habitants
University of British Columbia
Our other big university; 75 minute bus ride or a 40 minute drive
A must-see if you're not afraid of heights! There's a free shuttle from downtown. About a 20 minute Skytrain ride and 20± minute free shuttle
1150 recommandé par les habitants
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdA must-see if you're not afraid of heights! There's a free shuttle from downtown. About a 20 minute Skytrain ride and 20± minute free shuttle
Another must-see while in Vancouver; a 75 minute bus ride or 25 minute drive
177 recommandé par les habitants
Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre
3663 Park RdAnother must-see while in Vancouver; a 75 minute bus ride or 25 minute drive
Not far from my house; 50 minutes via Skytrain, almost door-to-door, or an approximate 20 minute, $50 taxi.
123 recommandé par les habitants
Vancouver International Airport
3211 Grant McConachie WayNot far from my house; 50 minutes via Skytrain, almost door-to-door, or an approximate 20 minute, $50 taxi.
One of two ferry terminals to Vancouver Island and the smaller islands; about 35 minutes drive with no traffic, or about 75 minutes by train/bus.
47 recommandé par les habitants
Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal station
One of two ferry terminals to Vancouver Island and the smaller islands; about 35 minutes drive with no traffic, or about 75 minutes by train/bus.
One of two ferry terminals going to Vancouver Island; 35 minute drive with no traffic, or about 100 minutes by train/bus.
57 recommandé par les habitants
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal station
One of two ferry terminals going to Vancouver Island; 35 minute drive with no traffic, or about 100 minutes by train/bus.
About a two hour drive; there are buses that go up that way depending on the time of year, just ask if you need details.
409 recommandé par les habitants
Whistler
About a two hour drive; there are buses that go up that way depending on the time of year, just ask if you need details.
Food Scene
Jules Cafe
5205 Rumble StreetMy favorite place to get a real Canadian breakfast; only open until 3pm.
Denny's
500 Austin AveLarge restaurant chain open 24/7.
As Canadian as it gets! Order the Pirate Pak (if they let you as an adult), or a basic burger with a chocolate milkshake and fries - the standard fare here, and truly delicious.
12 recommandé par les habitants
White Spot Metrotown
5550 KingswayAs Canadian as it gets! Order the Pirate Pak (if they let you as an adult), or a basic burger with a chocolate milkshake and fries - the standard fare here, and truly delicious.
My favorite coffee/tea place to go and sit on the patio and watch the world go by. Open until 10pm most nights.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Camellia Tea & Coffee
104-6888 Royal Oak AveMy favorite coffee/tea place to go and sit on the patio and watch the world go by. Open until 10pm most nights.
The closest Starbucks to my house (free WiFi!); there's also one across the street from Metrotown.
323 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrThe closest Starbucks to my house (free WiFi!); there's also one across the street from Metrotown.
Sushi Oyama
5152 KingswayMy favorite sushi place in the area.
Kiku Sushi Metrotown
4986 KingswayTied for favorite sushi place in the area.
Shopping
If you eat low-carb, gluten or grain -free, sugar-free, dairy-free or anything else along these lines - this is a must-visit.
The Low Carb Grocery Burnaby
8610 Glenlyon PkwyIf you eat low-carb, gluten or grain -free, sugar-free, dairy-free or anything else along these lines - this is a must-visit.
London Drugs
555 6th StClosest drugstore to my house.
Entertainment & Activities
If you've got kidlets, this is a must-visit.
837 recommandé par les habitants
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StIf you've got kidlets, this is a must-visit.