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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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What's up guys...

I know we have a bunch of Vancouver members here but I figure I'd post this in the "North West" region since there isn't much activity in the "West Canada" threads. I'm sure many of you NW guys visit Vancouver from Washington.

Will be in downtown Vancouver on vacation with some friends at the end of the month and I'm stoked! I've been wanting to revisit Canada since my teenage years.

Any restaurants, low-key grub spots, bars, and nightclubs you guys can suggest?

Group stats:
- mid to late 20's
- single guys and girls

time: roughly 3-4 days.
Almost forgot: It will be a thurs, friday, sat, sun, mon deal.

Thanks in advance!

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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 09:08 AM
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I used to go up all the time and meet friends in the "little Amsterdam" area of BC. Basically some cafes where they let you role em and smoke em. Other then that I don't have much for you its been too long since I have been up there.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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The last two times that I've been to VCBC, I've learned a couple of things:

1) If you're a dude and want to get in to a club, you either have to have twice as many hot women with you as there are guys, or you have to bribe the door guy.
2) USD is about equal to CAD now, and drinks are still ridiculously expensive, so plan accordingly.
3) Tonic, Republic, and Caprice were all decent night clubs.
4) VCBCPD rolls hard. Do not fu[k around.
5) Doolin's is a pretty solid Irish pub.
6) Brandi's - [Google - Brandi's Vancouver]

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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by sdbarker
The last two times that I've been to VCBC, I've learned a couple of things:

1) If you're a dude and want to get in to a club, you either have to have twice as many hot women with you as there are guys, or you have to bribe the door guy.
2) USD is about equal to CAD now, and drinks are still ridiculously expensive, so plan accordingly.
3) Tonic, Republic, and Caprice were all decent night clubs.
4) VCBCPD rolls hard. Do not fu[k around.
5) Doolin's is a pretty solid Irish pub.
6) Brandi's -
1.) Done.
2.) Drink at hotel. got it!
3.) One word names I can remember...noted!
4.) Be a good yankee....no eye contact with PD.
5.) Stout pints at Doolin..check.
6.)
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Heya Zeph! Maybe if a couple other members want to roll up we can meet you for a drink, I love BC, lots of eye candy from all over the world there!
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Heya Zeph! Maybe if a couple other members want to roll up we can meet you for a drink, I love BC, lots of eye candy from all over the world there!
Yeah...that's what I heard!

Shoot me a text if ya'll head up that weekend. PM sent.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Oh damn sounds like fun
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
1.) Done.
2.) Drink at hotel. got it!
3.) One word names I can remember...noted!
4.) Be a good yankee....no eye contact with PD.
5.) Stout pints at Doolin..check.
6.)
Precisely.

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Heya Zeph! Maybe if a couple other members want to roll up we can meet you for a drink, I love BC, lots of eye candy from all over the world there!
Stupid expired passport.
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sdbarker
Stupid expired passport.

I know where to go to get your passport in less than 2 days

No extra fee

Hey lets head up and go watch comedy and hit the clubs? stay over night of course... I'm thinking Westin! Or Four Seasons?
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wasuber
I know where to go to get your passport in less than 2 days

No extra fee

Hey lets head up and go watch comedy and hit the clubs? stay over night of course... I'm thinking Westin! Or Four Seasons?
id be down if i had any money left, unfortunately seymore4 has it all now XD
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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I can help

I have a few questions:

Where are you guys staying..like area?
What kind of music do you like?
What kind of food do you like?
Are the guys and girls coming couples or singles?
Are you looking to do bottle service or just wait in line( i know its not Vegas)





Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
What's up guys...

I know we have a bunch of Vancouver members here but I figure I'd post this in the "North West" region since there isn't much activity in the "West Canada" threads. I'm sure many of you NW guys visit Vancouver from Washington.

Will be in downtown Vancouver on vacation with some friends at the end of the month and I'm stoked! I've been wanting to revisit Canada since my teenage years.

Any restaurants, low-key grub spots, bars, and nightclubs you guys can suggest?

Group stats:
- mid to late 20's
- single guys and girls

time: roughly 3-4 days.
Almost forgot: It will be a thurs, friday, sat, sun, mon deal.

Thanks in advance!
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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just go hit up Granville street on the weekend, the whole street is blocked off to traffic and plenty of clubs on the strip, lots of people out and about so you can mingle away with the opposite sex, but beware of Ed Hardy wearing douches though, this town is filled with them.... unfortunately

also watch out for power tripping cops and bouncers they will fck yo shlt up if you even look at them the wrong way
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MannySRT8
I can help

I have a few questions:

Where are you guys staying..like area? Marriott and Holiday INN on Granville St. north.
What kind of music do you like? Anything from Top 40, electronica, hip hop, rock alternative, hell I'll even freak out if I see your treasured Nickelback.
What kind of food do you like? We like everything, from super ethnic to your local hot-dog stand. We're probably going to hit up China town on Sunday.
Are the guys and girls coming couples or singles?Most are newly single. No couples...equal ratio.
Are you looking to do bottle service or just wait in line( i know its not Vegas) We don't mind waiting in line, but time is more valuable on vacation and we're familiar with bottle service so we're open to it.
Thanks Manny!


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just go hit up Granville street on the weekend, the whole street is blocked off to traffic and plenty of clubs on the strip, lots of people out and about so you can mingle away with the opposite sex, but beware of Ed Hardy wearing douches though, this town is filled with them.... unfortunately

also watch out for power tripping cops and bouncers they will fck yo shlt up if you even look at them the wrong way
Damn, you guys are really scaring me with the whole cops/ bouncers deal.
Can they be any worst than SDPD or LAPD??? We got it pretty bad down here but not enough to warn tourist. Are there lots of fights and stuff in downtown Vancouver or are the cops just itchin because it's peaceful?

Any common laws off the top of your head that you find completely different from the states that we should worry about? We have some friends that smoke (cigarettes)...will they be hassled in most venues?
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
Thanks Manny!




Damn, you guys are really scaring me with the whole cops/ bouncers deal.
Can they be any worst than SDPD or LAPD??? We got it pretty bad down here but not enough to warn tourist. Are there lots of fights and stuff in downtown Vancouver or are the cops just itchin because it's peaceful?

Any common laws off the top of your head that you find completely different from the states that we should worry about? We have some friends that smoke (cigarettes)...will they be hassled in most venues?
Everything I saw was disturbance related. It had nothing to do with a "power trip".

Smoking laws, basically like Seattle and LA, just go outside and away-ish from doors, and they'll be fine.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by wasuber
I know where to go to get your passport in less than 2 days

No extra fee

Hey lets head up and go watch comedy and hit the clubs? stay over night of course... I'm thinking Westin! Or Four Seasons?
I like the Marriot is pretty dope there actually.
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Hookers still legal up there? haha
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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LOL at these responses...Ill respond in detail when i get home from work..hahahah you guys are to funny
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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Hookers still legal up there? haha
You're only in trouble if you get caught.
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Sdbarker,

Whats the dresscode like at those spots you mentioned above?

Is it trendy and casual? or more like...you gotta come in with dress shoes or gtfo?
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
Sdbarker,

Whats the dresscode like at those spots you mentioned above?

Is it trendy and casual? or more like...you gotta come in with dress shoes or gtfo?
Make sure you're wearing dress shoes, a button up shirt is best but a decent T-shirt will suffice, and either nice jeans or slacks.

Basically, if you think they might turn you away, they will.

Also of note, cover is ridiculous, $20-$40 most places.
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