Last two times I came here it was for a New Year's Eve party. This time we came for dinner at the…read moreAcres restaurant. I wasn't very hungry so I just ordered a miso soup and the Avocado Temaki which came with two Avocado cones. It was a simple dish but nicely done. The family seemed happy with their food for the most part. Arctic Char looked very appealing. There was one dessert that didn't quite make the grade. I didn't try it myself but I heard multiple family members saying that the texture of the dessert was kinda weird and not very enjoyable. A dish got broken and the staff were very quick to clean up the mess and apologize for the incident. They also removed the dessert in question from the bill. Staff here are friendly, efficient and very polite. Two thumbs up for the customer service. Service: Great Parking: Upper parking lot if you're a member; lower parking lot if you're a guest.

Only commenting on the food and drinks. They have the best…read moresalads, it's the fluffiest lettuce/greens I've ever had in Vancouver. Their breakfast cookie is 11/10, amongst a few other pastries that were memorable. Pasta and chicken dishes was very good also, I really like how it's simple but seasoned. Majority of staff was polite and others just minded their own business.

NVTC layout needs to be duplicated. Over the years, playing…read moreat many different tennis courts (indoor and out), the layout of the floor plan is just excellent. Viewing area is comfortable esp pre/post matches, the halls/washroom is in the center with courts surrounding. Parking area wraps around the center. The lighting is the least blinding when looking up when tossing ball for service and while smashing. Truly a gem in the lower mainland.

Perfect spot for some tennis in the winter. Or any rainy day. Court surface is excellent with…read moreheaters on low setting, hanging right above the baselines. Changing room is reasonably clean; front desk staff efficient and friendly. Paid $38 for 1.5 hours on a weeknight, which isn't exactly cheap, but it's the next best thing to a private club.

This is a weird little park in the middle of a residential area…read more.. Tennis court, street hockey goals, and basketball hoop all rolled into one. I didn't see any other open lawn or anything else park-y. Another weird thing: the sign here (and on City of West Vancouver's site) call this Altamont Park, but Google Maps shows Altamont Parks North and South a bit southwest of here.

Nice place! Set back off the road. I suggest having dinner on the patio. Very nice views especially…read moreas the sun sets. The menu had a few vegetarian options and the Green Goddess Buddha Bowl was tasty! They had a nice little selection of beer on tap (I didn't look at the wine list). The washrooms were nice and clean. There appear to be lots of activities as demonstrated by posts on the bulletin boards. If I lived in the area I would inquire about joining!

We are lucky enough to have friends who are members invite us to brunch here. The view of the water…read moreand mountains was beautiful, and the food was surprisingly good! THE WAIT: There was no wait on a Saturday at 12pm. They were somewhat busy. Note if you have kids/babies, you can only eat at the area further from the windows, and there is no table service (except when they bring out your food). NOTE: For the nursing moms out there, this is a great Family Room on the lowest level! It has a view of the water and has a door that opens out onto their deck. There is a sink, fridge, water, restrooms, showers, a Pack n Play, toys, and a comfy sofa. THE FOOD: BENNIES * Eggs Diablo ($13.50) - 4.5 stars The potatoes were great, soft with a crisped edge. The sausage was spicy, just enough without being painful! Only complaints are this was pretty oily, which really drenched the spinach, and the yolks weren't runny (though soft). * Eggs Pacifica ($14.50) - 4 stars Tried a few bites, also great! Potatoes were much more crisp than in the Eggs Diablo.

Upon showing up at the Westwood Racquet Club for the first time, I was just excited to get on the…read morecourt and play some tennis. I noticed that none of the courts were being used, and thought my timing was perfect. I asked a few questions, and found the staff completely unhelpful and unwilling to accept my business. I was handed a brochure with the prices and other information and basically felt obligated to leave. I found out that one of the ladies that was talking to us was actually one of the owners! I love tennis as a sport, and having just moved to Nanaimo I will probably give this place a second chance, HOWEVER, given that the courts were empty and I was ready to spend money to play a game, you would expect a LOT more help. Westwood Tennis Club, if you are even remotely interested in business you should consider humbling yourselves and helping out potential customers.

Last month I went to Cypress Falls Park for the first time with my hiking group. Cypress Falls…read morePark is described as an easy hike, but we were all surprised at some of the steep inclines. To be honest, I didn't particularly enjoy myself the first time due to the unexpected inclines -- while I am able to hike inclines, some members of my group were expecting an easier hike (as that was how it had been described in guide books and online) and found it too challenging. Also, the trails weren't well marked, so we ended up going on the wrong trail. We didn't get lost, but we did not end up where we were expecting, and as a result of the steep inclines and veering off course, we didn't see much of Cypress Falls Park. It wasn't a bad hike, but it wasn't one of my favourites. Because of the disappointing experience, I planned another hike at Cypress Falls Park a couple of days ago. Now that I was aware of the conditions, I was able to warn members of my hiking group that it was not super easy hike, and I brought my recently purchased hiking poles, which were very helpful. I had a much better experience the second time, and I had the opportunity to explore many more of the trails, so I felt like I actually got to see Cypress Falls Park. Cypress Falls Park is isn't big, and the guide books accurately describe it as a 1.5 hour hike. Including walking at a fairly slow pace, stopping for a break, and stopping to take photos and discuss the differences between lichens and moss, it took us 2 hours, and we purposely took our time to lengthen the hike. There's nothing wrong with short hikes, but the transit trip there is not worth it. There is one bus, the #253, that stops minutes from the trail head, but it only runs once an hour, and due to the winding route, what would be a 10 minute drive is over 30 minutes by bus (and this is why people hate transit!). And this doesn't even include the long transit trip to connect to the #253 at Park Royal Mall. Is Cypress Falls Park nice? Sure, but it's not long enough or challenging enough for me to transit 1.5+ hours each way. And the first time I went, we had to wait 45 minutes for the bus back, but the second time we thankfully had a driver who could drive us all back to Park Royal. In summary, beautiful hike, but very short and not challenging enough, and while technically transit accessible, it's a pain in the ass to get to by bus. I recommend Cypress Park Falls for people wanting a short, easier hike (but who can do a few short, steep inclines -- people with mobility issues would find it challenging), and who drive or can get a ride. Other things things to note: the only washroom is a disgusting port-o-potty in the parking lot. (Although not as disgusting as the port-o-potties at Lighthouse Park.) [Yelp collections: Hiking]

Lots of woods, big rocks and things to see. Stay on the trail or do a little off trail exploring.read more

There be sharks in these here parts. If you're a Sunday player, lobbing balls over the fence -- or…read moreworse, into the court beside you -- it's probably best that you forget about attempting to play with the big boys and stick to the four free courts located just beside the Lost Lagoon. Unlike the 17 other courts in Stanley Park, that stretch is a safe place for beginners. Stanley Park Tennis Courts (the free ones, anyhow) are made up of the strangest and most peculiar characters in Vancouver. It's the best of Seinfeld all in one place. Amateur misfits who could have, in some parallel universe, been pro; but for reasons that are more than likely to do with their entirely strange demeanor, are relegated to playing in the Stanley Park courts. These people are intense. Playing 5, 6, 7 hours a day, even in the winter, there's no such thing as stopping in their world. It's drill after drill, doubles, singles, drill. That's how they roll. Entertaining, to be sure, but not a place you'd ever find me attempting my sad version of the game. Lucky for those of us who enjoy the game but can't really play, there's plenty of seating around the courts (just watch for the heron nesting season. Those birds be cray) for us and the old men who sit as long as the crazy people play; and once a year there's the Stanley Park Open, which is allegedly one of the biggest amateur tennis tournaments in North America. So for the people who can play, or have potential to play better than they have been, Stanley Park is a great place to hit. It's just like any club (and I'm not talking about the *actual* tennis club here), you have to earn your stripes to be accepted.

These tennis-courts in the heart of the West End are on the edge of Stanley Park and overlook the…read moreLost Lagoon. They're free and there is always someone around who will most likely partner up with you. There are at least seven outdoor courts to choose from. Parking isn't that easy, but there are 2 hour and pay spots around. The best part? The courts are right beside a pitch-and-putt and a lawn-bowling area.

One of the only remaining grass court tennis courts in Canada, this club is…read more small but has a rich history- it has 6-8 grass courts and one hard. It's near Duncan and folks are friendly out there; its the island, after all. But you

A place is deserving of 5 stars when it consistently meets or exceeds high standards in its…read moreproducts quality (food taste/presentation/freshness, etc) and customer service. I would also rate it 5 stars when I can recommend the place wholeheartedly, even after a first visit. For example, a restaurant that was able to deliver a love at first sight experience would be a very memorable meal where we were wow'ed by its choice of ingredients, food taste, or food presentation plus it provided excellent service. And in this case, I had been consistently impressed by Rackets & Runners' product selection and their customer service on many repeat visits PLUS I can vouch for their 5 stars rating even from my first initial visit. No sympathy stars were granted here, this is truly a place deserving of solid 5 stars for the shoppers seeking expert knowledge and patient service on rackets and runners. Good selection of tennis rackets, pickleball rackets and running shoes. I didn't look for badminton rackets here nor did I seek help on other racket sports like ping pong but they have excellent service, even over the phone, so feel free to call their store before dropping by if you have questions about what sporting goods or brands they carry. I was referred by friends to come here to rent tennis and pickleball rackets before committing to a high end racket purchase and their demo program was great! I appreciated the staff knowledge and paying a small fee to rent an expensive racket for playing on the court was helpful. Trying demo racquets made a huge difference for me in figuring out my playing style and racket preferences. Also, the staff advised me on subtle differences in various brands and were not pushy in making a sale. The staff here are helpful and patient so I enjoyed shopping here when I am looking for expert knowledge for a racket that will last me for years. In short, their expert product knowledge and genuine customer service plus helpful attitude truly sets them apart. Finally, they do carry discounts and clearance deals on rackets & runners so you could score a bargain but consider that as a bonus. Also, I would opt to buy sporting goods such as tennis balls, pickleball racket bags or ping pong rackets online or at chain sports store. Prob easy to find cheaper deals online on Amazon or sale prices on brands not carried at this store but no outlet stores or online retailers can offer such a good demo racket program like them. So I recommend this store for shoppers who would gain benefits from their demo program or for shoppers wanting to try out a racket to deem if it is the best fit. IMO, investing in a good racket is great value for improving your game in the long run. (Yup, let's end review with a play on words lol) Ps. They organize a run club for a membership fee, scan QR code in photo if interested.

This place has everything you need related to rackets and runners. The staff is friendly and super…read moreknowledgeable in their products. They are outstanding on giving everyone full customer service and can help you find what you are looking for. I came here to buy sunglasses as well as a pair of court shoes. The price is on the steeper side, but I can't complain since they are great shoes. This place also strings rackets. Bonus that there are ample free street parking.