[heisenberg]

I don't know if a thread like this has been made yet but after living in Vancouver for most of my life I can't think of anything to do with friends anymore. Anyone have a secret get away they'd like to share ? Activities or interesting restaurants would be great! I won't hesitate sharing also when I try new things.
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[stewie]

Bored in Vancouver (http://Www.boredinvancouver.com)


There's usually some kind of event going on every week...art shows...festivals...random stuff etc
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[4444]

vancouver is a boring city.

you make of it what you will, but unless you're rich, it's hard to consistently go out every weekend, that is, unless you like living paycheck to paycheck or have someone funding your living cost (parents).

[saveth]

In the summer I go fishing and in the winter I go snowboarding.
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[m3thods]

vancouver is a boring city.

you make of it what you will, but unless you're rich, it's hard to consistently go out every weekend, that is, unless you like living paycheck to paycheck or have someone funding your living cost (parents).

Different strokes for sure.

Personally my free time is split between hikes, ice/roller hockey leagues, golf, and photography outings. Vancouver offers plenty for my needs. I wouldn't ever think Vancouver is boring considering what's within driving limits.

[Eatman]

You and your buddy could always find an RV and cook meth in

this model

http://www.rvhotlinecanada.com/4280/Picture%20143.jpg

[Iceman-19]

Nothing, move somewhere else.

[GS8]

vancouver is a boring city.

you make of it what you will, but unless you're rich, it's hard to consistently go out every weekend, that is, unless you like living paycheck to paycheck or have someone funding your living cost (parents).

Watching The Price is Right today and there was a contestant playing for a trip to Vancouver. 6 nights @ Pan Pacific.

There were no activities / events as part of this package. Just the hotel stay and flights, possibly limo pickup.

The price of the trip was $6848 :heckno:

[Iceman-19]

Hahahaha. Sucks to be them!

[spades]

join LYFE event and have Musical High Tea with VALENTINA

[fliptuner]

The price of the trip was $6848 :heckno:

dat tax :lawl:

[RRxtar]

vancouver is a boring city.

you make of it what you will, but unless you're rich, it's hard to consistently go out every weekend, that is, unless you like living paycheck to paycheck or have someone funding your living cost (parents).
I hear and see this a lot. People always say the city they are from is boring. My question is always "What would you do if you lived in a different city?"

Generally what they mean to say is "I only do a few things and have limited interests and Im bored of doing the same things over and over" Most people who cant find anything to do only go for dinner or boozing and have a small social circle.


Expand your horizons.

[MG1]

RS Mini Meets, LOL.

Seriously, there are tonnes of things to do. So many clubs (sports, crafts, etc.) Multicultural events. Volunteer work. Vancouver area is a nature lover's paradise. Wildlife here is pretty darn good. Hiking, cycling, sailing, skiing, canoeing, hunting, etc. Stroll through the many neighbourhoods of the city. Yaletown, Gastown, Little Italy, Kerrisdale, Londsdale Quay, Sapperton, New West, Chinatown, etc. I would never get bored. It takes money and lots of time off (If only I didn't have to work to pay off the mortgage). On top of this, we are surrounded by many smaller communities that have a lot to offer.

[bloodmack]

smoke weed.

[haymura]

OP probably feels like there's not much to do because of the weather as well. I've been sitting in my computer for about 3 hours trying to come up with things to do or places to go and i honestly came up with none (at least without spending money) but it was only because of weather permitting. Im sure come summer time you'll have a different perspective as there are more things to do, more places to go, and lots of events happening.

Mind you, i felt like this back then and this is why i also decided to move to a different country for about a year. but even then i felt bored after a couple of months. so IMO its not so much the location but more of a personal preference.

[tiger_handheld]

Thanks OP for posting such thread.

Copy list when adding please..

Summer:
- english bay
- robson / granville
- UBC / spanish banks
- Seawall - biking/running/e-scooter
- Ice-cream/gelato runs
- Grouse Grind / Deep Cove / Chief
- Horseshoebay (sp?) - boating / picnic
- Bowen Island - picnic
- Dear Lake Park - boating
- Splash Down / Cultus


Anytime
- Watermania / Zone Bowling
- Go Karting
- Q1 / Espot
- Movies


Winter
- Grouse/ Cypress / Seymour - snowboarding / snow showing

[Iceman-19]

Thanks OP for posting such thread.

Copy list when adding please..

Summer:
- english bay (gay)
- robson / granville (gay)
- UBC / spanish banks (dont bring cars, mod cops will get you)
- Seawall - biking/running/e-scooter (GAY)
- Ice-cream/gelato runs (can do that anywhere)
- Grouse Grind / Deep Cove / Chief (gay, chief isnt in the lower mainland)
- Horseshoebay (sp?) - boating / picnic (gay)
- Bowen Island - picnic (gay)
- Dear Lake Park - boating (Deer*, gay)
- Splash Down / Cultus (not lower mainland)


Anytime
- Watermania / Zone Bowling (Revs ftw)
- Go Karting (fun)
- Q1 / Espot (What if you are white?)
- Movies (can do this anywhere)


Winter
- Grouse/ Cypress / Seymour - snowboarding (only awesome thing you posted)/ snow showing (GAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY)

:toot:

[rslater]

Scout Magazine should keep you busy enough.

[twitchyzero]

OP probably feels like there's not much to do because of the weather as well. I've been sitting in my computer for about 3 hours trying to come up with things to do or places to go and i honestly came up with none (at least without spending money) but it was only because of weather permitting. Im sure come summer time you'll have a different perspective as there are more things to do, more places to go, and lots of events happening.


agreed...i guess it's just a part of living in Canada where your outdoor activities are limited to spring/summer if you dont like being in the rain. Aside from hitting the slopes it does seem limited. I'd love to hear what others are doing this time of the year outdoors. Hopefully nothing that will break the bank like buying a truck and go offroading. Are there decent hunting opportunities in the Valley?

time to move to southern california...but away from the LA smog :okay:

[meowjinboo]

I wish we had a better music scene.

Young people here only like edm and only big names come through the city for the old timers.
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[Hondaracer]

vancouver is a boring city.

you make of it what you will, but unless you're rich, it's hard to consistently go out every weekend, that is, unless you like living paycheck to paycheck or have someone funding your living cost (parents).

Spent a week in Montreal/Quebec City two different occasions. Went out every night doing different things, same shit as Van

Spent a week in Scottsdale twice, better night life scene, less to do during the day -1

Spent a week in LA last year, outside of major attractions and spending enough $$$ to get anywhere do anything, less accessible than Van

So where is more interesting? Vegas? Europe?

Same shit everywhere people just tend to have shittier attitudes here and clubbing fuckin blows anyways

Beer/food scene is pretty good in Van and there's enough joints where clowns/idiots don't go to have fun and variation every weekend.
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[4444]

Spent a week in Montreal/Quebec City two different occasions. Went out every night doing different things, same shit as Van

Spent a week in Scottsdale twice, better night life scene, less to do during the day -1

Spent a week in LA last year, outside of major attractions and spending enough $$$ to get anywhere do anything, less accessible than Van

So where is more interesting? Vegas? Europe?

Same shit everywhere people just tend to have shittier attitudes here and clubbing fuckin blows anyways

Beer/food scene is pretty good in Van and there's enough joints where clowns/idiots don't go to have fun and variation every weekend.
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ironic that you say this, as I've spent time in scottsdale, had great times (though the dessert is a boring place...)

LA, so much more to do, so much more nightlife, amazing restuarants, places to drink, the fact that you can go out in shorts/tshirt or jeans/tshirt makes a lot of things much more easily done

Europe - that's the one (and asia) - much cheaper to go out and drink, much better social scene to meet people, not trying to pick up anyone (i'm happily with someone, couldn't be happier), arts, culture.

i live 100m from some of the most amazing art and culture in the world, every night i can go out to meet up with people, go to museums, concerts, etc.

i'll give it to you, if you like hiking, vancouver is great... i'm just not into hiking, same story with anything on snow, would rather be warm, preferably at hte beach.

vancouver has hte name 'no-fun-couver' for a reason

[Iceman-19]

ironic that you say this, as I've spent time in scottsdale, had great times (though the dessert is a boring place...) :whistle:

LA, so much more to do, so much more nightlife, amazing restuarants, places to drink, the fact that you can go out in shorts/tshirt or jeans/tshirt makes a lot of things much more easily done

Europe - that's the one (and asia) - much cheaper to go out and drink, much better social scene to meet people, not trying to pick up anyone (i'm happily with someone, couldn't be happier), arts, culture.

i live 100m from some of the most amazing art and culture in the world, every night i can go out to meet up with people, go to museums, concerts, etc.

i'll give it to you, if you like hiking, vancouver is great... i'm just not into hiking, same story with anything on snow, would rather be warm, preferably at hte beach.

vancouver has hte name 'no-fun-couver' for a reason

:hotbaby:

[RRxtar]

Most people who cant find anything to do only go for dinner or boozing and have a small social circle.


Expand your horizons.

LA, so much more to do, so much more nightlife, amazing restuarants, places to drink, the fact that you can go out in shorts/tshirt or jeans/tshirt makes a lot of things much more easily done

Europe - that's the one (and asia) - much cheaper to go out and drink, much better social scene to meet people, not trying to pick up anyone (i'm happily with someone, couldn't be happier), arts, culture.

Do I win?



You say Vancouver is too cold and you can't go outside in shorts and a Tshirt and you'd rather be at the beach. Pretty sure most of North America and Europe get substantially harder and longer winters than Vancouver.

Go get some fresh air

[meme405]

Vancouver is the same as anywhere else.

I agree with RRxtar people just get lulled into this going out for dinner/bar/club/drinking all the time and thats all they do. If these are the only activities you do, of course you are going to get bored. Besides a change in environment there is really nothing any other city offers that Vancouver does not have.

On top of that there is plenty that we do have that they do NOT. As cliche as it is good luck hitting the slopes and the beach anywhere in NA on the same day, like you can so regularly in Van.

Take up mountain biking or trail riding, go play some soccer or football with some buddies. Fucking shit just go throw a frisby for god sakes.

On any given day I can think of a 1000 things I want to do, unfortunately with work and other engagements I rarely have enough time.

[MG1]

I wish we had a better music scene.

Young people here only like edm and only big names come through the city for the old timers.
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I beg your pardon......... I love listening to Tegan and Sara. Wait, they is local, nvm.

I thought local bands when you said music scene. We do have a lot of talented musicians. And, me like electronic dance music......... get's my blood going - better than Geritol. I know what you mean, BTW, and agree.

[Hondaracer]

also music scene is pretty decent if your into good open mic/unkowns, plenty of piano bar type places and bars with good people, good food, good music

[MG1]

also music scene is pretty decent if your into good open mic/unkowns, plenty of piano bar type places and bars with good people, good food, good music

I really miss the Hot Jazz Club that used to be on Main Street. Others have popped up in its place. Just need to discover them. Also, the art scene in Vancouver is good, from what I hear (I'm not into art - I draw stick people).

Lots of live theatre around, too. The arts are alive and doing well in Vancouver.

[meowjinboo]

I have a lot of friends living in Brisbane and I'm shocked by how many local bands they have.

Maybe I'm just oblivious to it because I don't hang out with unemployed punk rocker type crowd. Is there a website that says what shows are coming to Vancouver?

I know boy and bear are coming and I can't wait.

What are our smaller local music venues?

What is the biltimore?

[MG1]

What is the biltimore?

You mean the Biltmore Cabaret on Kingsway at Grandview Hwy?

[GGnoRE]

Vancouver is all about nature. If you don't place much value in that, the city has not much to offer for you.

For anyone dissatisfied with Vancouver, I strongly recommend living in a city where you would rather prefer. It's the only way to realize the true beauty of Vancouver.

[xmisstrinh]

also music scene is pretty decent if your into good open mic/unkowns, plenty of piano bar type places and bars with good people, good food, good music

where are these piano bar-type places you speak of? :suspicious:

[Hondaracer]

That's why I didn't mention any names cause it's for you to find out and for me to not wait in line :p
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[bcrdukes]

For something different, check out Science World After Dark. The event happens once a month and it's typically on the last or second-last Friday of each month.

Tickets are typically $18 for early bird/online or $25 at the door. It's an adults only event, so you get to explore Science World without the kiddies running around and plus, they sell beer and wine! :)

The only drawback is that it can get pretty packed (so go early) and a some people are there to only get drunk. For the most part, however, it's a fun event if you haven't been to Science World in a while.

[JaeF]

Since were on this topic, I was wondering if anyone can suggest specific fun/romantic areas/places to go to.

My girlfriends birthday is at the end of this month and due to the fact that I skipped out on our half-a-year anniversary (because of midterms), I'd like to make it up to her.

I have read everyones comments previously, any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :toot:

[PeanutButter]

Since were on this topic, I was wondering if anyone can suggest specific fun/romantic areas/places to go to.

My girlfriends birthday is at the end of this month and due to the fact that I skipped out on our half-a-year anniversary (because of midterms), I'd like to make it up to her.

I have read everyones comments previously, any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :toot:

6 month anniversary? Sorry, but I need to laugh.. HAHAHA

Unless you're in High School.. If I recall, the rules are: 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 1 year, 2 year, etc. right?

[JaeF]

^ I am not sure of these so called "rules". We usually just pick somewhere that looks delicious on the 21 of every month, that is our custom. I don't find it to be humourous, every relationship has their own unique custom.

[MG1]

^^if she is smokin' hot, 6 months is good enough of a reason to celebrate, hee hee.

I was gonna suggest the Tea House in Stanley Park, but it may not be the right kind of place. I took smokin' hot girl there once and it was a go......... mind you, this was loooooong time ago (before getting married, of course). Might not be the same magical place it used to be.



EDIT: too slow to reply..........

taking out a girl is never a bad idea. I wish I had done that a lot more. A good night out with a good woman is totally OK. That Bruno Mars song, When I Was Your Man, says it best.

[MG1]

Holy fricken shit........ I just had my first bad case of seniors moment. That hot chick was my wife of 30+ years......... before we got married. No shit........... now I don't feel so bad, LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[z3german]

If you are in with the locals i hear Captain Happy Bubble is a good time

I am not in with the locals..... Where dis thing at?

[xmisstrinh]

That's why I didn't mention any names cause it's for you to find out and for me to not wait in line :p
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c'mon! drinks on me!!

[westopher]

I have a lot of friends living in Brisbane and I'm shocked by how many local bands they have.

Maybe I'm just oblivious to it because I don't hang out with unemployed punk rocker type crowd. Is there a website that says what shows are coming to Vancouver?

I know boy and bear are coming and I can't wait.

What are our smaller local music venues?

What is the biltimore?
I'm not sure if my sarcasm detector is broken, but you seriously say vancouver is lacking in the music scene and you don't know what the biltmore is? The problem isn't the vancouver music scene, its just that you haven't found it. Its not the city's fault you are uninformed.
As per the original post, last night I saw dave foley perform a live comedy show, sat at the wood of an awesome bar that had a great bartender shooting the shit til well past close with him and my wife, woke up early, went snowboarding, went bowling, then bbq'd burgers at my friends house with 20+ people. If you think the city is boring, you aren't trying hard enough.

[falcon]

Why do people always need to have something to "DO" to have fun? I prefer spending time with friends be it out for dinner, the beach, snowboard or just hanging out at different houses. BBQ's, hot tub partys etc... lol. Sure I like "going out" and doing things too.

[evlee]

Vancouver boring? not to me. from hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, day trips, car meets, trying new eateries, cycling, group riding with motorcycles, walking around downtown, camping, gun range, white water rafting, paddle boats, beaches, rented a cabin on indian arm for a week it was awesome. those are the things i do thru out the year.

[meme405]

Bill Burr coming to Vogue in a couple weeks. if you like comedy grab a couple friends and some tickets. Should be hilarious.

[PsycHo_DraGoN69]

Since were on this topic, I was wondering if anyone can suggest specific fun/romantic areas/places to go to.

My girlfriends birthday is at the end of this month and due to the fact that I skipped out on our half-a-year anniversary (because of midterms), I'd like to make it up to her.

I have read everyones comments previously, any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! :toot:

Seem's high tea is a popular place going on. Stanley Park, Van Dusen Gardens, Kerrisdale places, many high end hotels,

There's always the restaurant where you dine in the dark for a more unique experience. If you're looking for an all day thing, maybe take her over to Victoria Island for a nice day.

If you just want to please her, just take her out shopping on robson on day with all expenses paid via your credit card :heckno:

6 month anniversary? Sorry, but I need to laugh.. HAHAHA

Unless you're in High School.. If I recall, the rules are: 1 month, 3 month, 6 month, 1 year, 2 year, etc. right?

:( Don't know why you're ripping on the guy. Doesn't seem that big a deal to me...

I have quite a few people on facebook who celebrate months and not 1, 2, 3 but "Happy 58 months" and just stuff like that. To each their own, I say.

Personally, I don't do the whole month thing.

[Qmx323]

"Happy 123rd day together babeeeee xoxoxo muah muah muah <3333"

[JKam]

"Happy 123rd day together babeeeee xoxoxo muah muah muah <3333"

you mean 143rd day s2 <333333