Vancouver, B.C.
Now that we are based on the West Coast, we have found it easier to
make our way north to Canada. In particular, we are much closer to the
charming city of Vancouver, BC.
We are all familiar with Vancouver from the countless movies and
television series in which Vancouver stands in for New York, Los
Angeles and a host of others. In person, it is a pleasing walking city,
with streets of stores, neat shops, museums and great restaurants.
Chinese food on Thanksgiving is a time honored tradition in some
circles. Some people like Turkey while others cannot do without minced
squab served in lettuce leaves. This year, we decided to forgo the
turkey and hied north of the border to the City of Glass. That's what
Douglas Coupland calls Vancouver, his hometown, in his book
by that name. It's gives a good picture of the city from the view
of a native.
Where to Eat
- Kirin - not Japanese, good Chinese food
downtown
- Pink Pearl - student grade Chinese,
popular, mediocre
- Sun Sui Wah - two great restaurants
- Tojo's - one man's vision of great,
personal Japanese food
- Victoria - a downtown surprise with
great dumplings
Where to Shop
- Bruce Mau - be sure to
check out this Toronto based designer's store; it's an unusual mix of
stuff, but design is the common element
- Glasstown Market - take a ferry across the harbor and check this
out - lots of arts and crafts and a great food section
Things to See
- Museum of Anthropology - the
focus is on the First Nation of BC, but there is lots more, and you can
go through the drawers of their amazing research collection
