February 22, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Vancouver, Art Galleries & Artists
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If you're ever in Vancouver with your kids on the third Sunday of any month, you just have to go to Super Sundays at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
On Super Sundays the Vancouver Art Gallery transform the gallery space into a huge interactive, hands-on arts and crafts display. Families, kids in particular, are invited to paint, mould clay, dance, draw, sculpt; pretty much any activity that's art related is available. Each activity is led by one of the gallery staff, and every Super Sunday is themed around the current exhibit. Last time my family went, the exhibit was Emily Carr, and all the activities centered around her life and her work.
All the supplies are provided and very child gets to take home their creations, although the gallery does ask for donations to cover costs. It's a great way to let your kids burn off some energy, and who knows, you might be nurturing the world's next great artist.
February 20, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Vancouver, Dining
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Chambar may be more popular, but there is another Belgium-themed restaurant in Vancouver - Stella's on Commercial Drive. As much as I love going to Chambar (and I DO love going there) sometimes I crave the less formal atmosphere of Stella's.
Don't get me wrong, Stella's is every bit as good a dining experience as Chambar - the food's great and so are the beers - but the mood is just bit lighter.
Last time I was at Stella's was in the evening. I'd never been here in the evening before; it's a huge, happening
singles scene! I likely dampened the mood carrying my 14-month old
son through the crowd, but I have to start teaching him how to cruise a
room some day, so I might as well start early.
February 19, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Vancouver, Dining
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This is my absolute favourite lunch deli. A bright, spacious room with a relaxed atmosphere, cool jazz, and oh... did I mention the delicious bagels.
Best bagels in Vancouver, hands down! Some people get all twisted up
over Montreal style vs. New York style bagels (these are NY style),
but I just go for the ones that taste the best.
Thick, chewy and full
of doughy flavour, take one bite and you'll be a convert. The menu is rounded out with homemade soups, sandwiches and other bakery items.
Good food, generous portions and reasonable prices, what more could you want in a deli? Mmmmm... I'm getting hungry all over again.