F19810 Posted May 18, 2009 #1451 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Are there any good dim sum places in Vancouver? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted May 18, 2009 #1452 Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) [quote name='F19810']Are there any good dim sum places in Vancouver? Thanks[/quote] I would guess there are about 1/2 million Chinese (and that might be a little low) in Metro Vancouver, the answer is YES. There are Chinese language TV Stations, radio stations, and two Chinese daily newspapers in the city. A quick google search for Dim Sum Vancouver will yield you hundreds of places, but the one that seems to get the best reviews is Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant 3888 Main Street Edited May 18, 2009 by scottbee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ell52 Posted May 18, 2009 #1453 Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='gdizzle']My first post. yeehaa. Driving from Seattle to Vancouver, for a trip on the NCL Sun in June 21. Sails to Alaska, then back to Vancouver. I am planning on spending 2 nights in Vancouver when we return, 6/28. But not sure of what I can see during that time. I have 2 kids 7,9. We have a car. Any ideas?? Also of a place to stay that might be near nice things. I am frantically searching for a hotel stay that allows me to leave my car, but seems there are very few choices. Anyone heard of the Listel?? Thoughts?? Any help is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks for any help and ideas. gDizzle p.s. this is first cruise. !!!!!![/QUOTE] The Listel is a lovely, small boutique hotel on Robson St - centrally located to lots of shops and restaurants. It is an older hotel that's been well-renovated to a very modern, abstract art style of decor. I've stayed there and liked the location on Robson as well as the friendly and helpful front desk staff. Their Cruise and Park package looks pretty good (considering that most downtown hotels charge $25+/day for parking). You might also want to look at the Best Western Downtown and their [b][URL="http://www.bestwesterndowntown.com/packages.htm"]Park 'n Sail package[/URL][/b]. They give you up to 8 days of free parking, complimentary breakfast and will transfer you to and from the cruise terminal. Another consideration might be to look at hotels in Richmond (the city just south of Vancouver where the airport is located). The rates are generally less expensive and a number of them have packages that include free parking. Do a Google search using: "Richmond BC free parking cruise packages". I've never stayed at any of the hotels, so can't vouch for them, but maybe others can. As for some activities with a 7 and 9 year-old: Stanley Park, the Aquarium (a must see), Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain, Science World. HTH. PS. Have a great first cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted May 18, 2009 #1454 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Gdizzle - here are three places that your kids should enjoy 1. Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park: [url]http://www.vanaqua.org/home/[/url] 2. Telus World of Science:[url]http://www.vanaqua.org/home/[/url] 3. Kids Market at Granville Island - [url]http://www.granvilleisland.com/en/island_info[/url] All three have parking but it is expensive. They may also enjoy the Capilano Suspension Bridge:[url]http://www.capbridge.com/index.html[/url] and/or a gondola ride up Grouse Mountain where they can see the two Grizzly Bears - Coola and Grinder - there are also three wolves there as well + a lumberjack and birds of prey exhibit:[url]http://www.grousemountain.com/summer/[/url] As for a place to eat - the Old Spaghetti Factory in Gastown is always a fun place for kids of all ages - ask to be seated in the old street car that used to run on the Streets of Vancouver when I was a kid. [url]www.oldspaghettifactory.ca[/url] Also if in Gastown check out the Steam Clock about a block from the restaurant: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_clock[/url] Hope this helps Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ell52 Posted May 19, 2009 #1455 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='F19810']Are there any good dim sum places in Vancouver? Thanks[/QUOTE] Best dim sum places in Vancouver: [URL="http://www.sunsuiwah.com/e-about-1.html"]Sun Sui Wah[/URL] [URL="http://www.kirinrestaurants.com/index.php5?page=city_square_map"]Kirin - at City Square Mall [/URL]and [URL="http://www.kirinrestaurants.com/index.php5?page=downtown_map"]Kirin - Downtown[/URL] There are many more good dim sum places, but they are in Richmond (a 30 minute drive south of the city). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podie Posted May 19, 2009 #1456 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Any recommendations for Korean food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted May 19, 2009 #1457 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='Urban trekker']Canada Place is surrounded by a promenade so you can get up close and very personal for seeing ships berthed there - there isn't really any place to get photos of the ships at Ballantyne pier as it is in the industrial part of the port. Here's a link to my blog where I posted some pictures of the Carnival Splendor - keep in mind it was on the east side of Canada Place - if a ship is berthed on the west side you will get great pictures from the new convention center walkway. [URL]http://yvrcruiser.blogspot.com/2009/05/carnival-splendor-in-vancouver-at.html[/URL] For sailaway - Prospect Point in Stanley Park is an excellent place or you could walk onto the Lions Gate Bridge on the east side and see the ship coming towards you as it makes it way out of the harbour heading for the open seas. Hope this helps Cheers Dennis[/quote] Thanks for the info. May kill two birds with one stone and go to Stanley Park. What's the best way to get to Stanley Park? I'm staying at the Downtown Best Western. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 19, 2009 #1458 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [SIZE=4]I would suggest transit, it will take you about 20 mins and will require a transfer. It is also walkable if you enjoy walking. Here is a link for your convenience.[/SIZE] [SIZE=4][/SIZE] [URL="http://tripplanning.translink.bc.ca/hiwire"][SIZE=4]http://tripplanning.translink.bc.ca/hiwire[/SIZE][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted May 19, 2009 #1459 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks Putterdude. Are you having a great time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 19, 2009 #1460 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='wrp96']Thanks Putterdude. Are you having a great time?[/quote] [SIZE=4]I am back, it was just a little 3 Pacific Coastal...got home this morning.[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrp96 Posted May 19, 2009 #1461 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='Putterdude'][SIZE=4]I am back, it was just a little 3 Pacific Coastal...got home this morning.[/SIZE][/quote] Just saw your post about it on the Princess board. Sad about the airlift, but glad Princess handled it so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_woodman Posted May 19, 2009 #1462 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Do hotels in Vancouver receive the major american television networks ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX? There are various sporting events (college football, NFL, NASCAR,etc.) I would like to see while I am in town before a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted May 19, 2009 #1463 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='the_woodman']Do hotels in Vancouver receive the major american television networks ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX? There are various sporting events (college football, NFL, NASCAR,etc.) I would like to see while I am in town before a cruise.[/quote] Yes, they carry all the major US networks. This is the typical cable channel lineup in metro Vancouver 2 TV Listings 3 CBC Vancouver (CBUT) 4 Shaw TV 5 The Knowledge Network 6 E! Victoria (CHEK) 7 CBC French Vancouver (CBUFT) 8 OMNI - BC (CHNM) 9 CTV BC (CIVT) 10 Joytv 10 - CHNU Vancouver 11 Global Vancouver (CHAN) 12 A-Channel Victoria/Vancouver 13 CITY TV Vancouver - CKVU 14 KSTW - UPN Tacoma 15 CBS Seattle (KIRO) 16 NBC Seattle (KING) 17 TSC - The Shopping Channel 18 The Weather Network 19 W Network West 20 CMT - Country Music Television 21 ABC Seattle (KOMO) 22 Sportsnet - Pacific 23 KVOS - Independent Bellingham 24 MuchMusic 25 YTV 26 CBC Newsworld / Voiceprint 27 PBS Seattle (KCTS) 28 FOX Seattle (KCPQ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted May 19, 2009 #1464 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Yes you will get all the regular network stations on cable in Vancouver - they will be the Seattle affiliates BUT you won't get ESPN or FSN directly - however many of there programs are picked up by our sport channels like TSN, TSN2, Sportsnet Pacific and the Score so you should get most of what you want - some of the major bars also have satellite feeds that do pick up the cable sports channels from the US. Shaw cable is the major supplier of cable services here in Vancouver - here's a link to their Vancouver channel line-up to give you an idea of what to expect: [url]http://www.shaw.ca/en-ca/ProductsServices/Television/ChannelsInMyArea/[/url] Hope this helps Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban trekker Posted May 19, 2009 #1465 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Gosh - Scott you beat me to it this morning Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_woodman Posted May 19, 2009 #1466 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks guys. That is just what I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillbillyInBC Posted May 19, 2009 #1467 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='Podie']Any recommendations for Korean food?[/QUOTE] I haven't tried it yet, but Red Chicken on Bute Street just south of Robson gets pretty good reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmax Posted May 20, 2009 #1468 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Is there an outlet to purchase beer near Canada Place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottbee Posted May 20, 2009 #1469 Share Posted May 20, 2009 [quote name='macmax']Is there an outlet to purchase beer near Canada Place?[/quote] there's a BC Government Liquor store on W.Cordova, between Seymour and Richards (about 2 blocks) at the bottom of the Harbour Centre facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iam9a Posted May 20, 2009 #1470 Share Posted May 20, 2009 We will be in Vancouver for the day prior to our cruise. We would like to go to Granville Island. We have a rental car but would prefer not to drive over, but take the ferry. Are there parking lots next to the ferry docks that we can park in for a few hours? Thanks in advance for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podie Posted May 21, 2009 #1471 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thank you for the Korean recommendation! We love Korean food and luckily there's plenty in Florida. Now, for other meals - considering Cardero's and Joe Fortes. Husband and I want seafood and daughter doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 21, 2009 #1472 Share Posted May 21, 2009 [SIZE=4]Joe Fortes in my mind is more of a steak and chop house with some seafood. It has been a touchstone restaurant in Vancouver for some 25 years and come very highly recommended. Carderos is one of my faves, it bills itself as a marine pub, has lots of item on it menu that are not seafood and has great views out over the Coal Harbour yacht basin. In my mind you can go wrong with either one.:)[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukbballfan Posted May 21, 2009 #1473 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Are there any segway tours or rentals in Vancouver? I can't seem to find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 21, 2009 #1474 Share Posted May 21, 2009 [SIZE=4]I am not familiar with any. I belive that there was a company a few years ago but has since folded. Ut may have some other ideas though.[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USDirectYVR Posted May 21, 2009 #1475 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Hey everybody! I am also a Vancouverite (though technically I live in the burb's) and I am part of the US Direct program at YVR. In addition to all my incredibly helpful copatriots, I would gladly answer any questions about Vancouver or the USDirect program that anyone of you may have. Hope you all enjoy your stay in Vancouver! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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