This is an interesting building on the corner. Its quite dark inside. But inside has that old feel…read moreto it. That heritage building feel. This is a three story building. Not sure when it was built. So I came here to do a presentation. You have to check in before they let you into the building. Great for meetings. If you want catering, they can get that setup for you. On the main floor or second floor, I think there is a restaurant or a setup like a restaurant. I have noticed a lot of older people or seniors like to come here. Or maybe they are a member of the club. Interesting building. Great venue.

We saw a mouse running through the dining room & when we alerted staff they responded "oh yeah well…read moreit's 100 year old building so really nothing we can do" excuse me?!?! I was taken aback coming from a so called private members only club. It's almost laughable to have guests adhere to a dress code when you have rodents running around. Would highly recommend booking elsewhere

The Toast Collective is a space for a lot of people with different aims to get together, hang out,…read morehost events, and sometimes party. I've been to super chill jazz nights that turned in to topless dance parties, and art showings that brought the city's finest together over wine. This is the coolest spot to make some friends and book that event you always wanted to see happen. Their street view is an unassuming storefront, and through the door an open performance space, then couches, a bar, and a bathroom. The entire space is tiny, there's capacity for about 70 people in total and it gets pretty crowded pretty quickly. The art and displays rotate as their showcases change. Social programs are hosted by motivated individuals year round. They are very do it yourself and very politically correct, so if you're a snobby lazy jerk you might not want to socialize too long. But honestly, you'll probably fit right in with them, and the hip neighborhood they've been a part of for years. Contact them through their website with any ideas, and check the online calender for more dates.

I was given a friendly reminder to review this place through the talk thread. I came here two years…read moreago on a Saturday night after some friends ditched me to hang out with some cool people. I came here with my friend Kent and some of his buddies. I loved their Jazz hipster nights in a confined space. Truthfully this place was hipster before hipster was hipster. I heard Kent talk about for years about the toast collective, therefore, was really happy that I got to do this with him a few years ago.

The other post on here is just plain wrong for lots of reasons. Probably the number one reason is…read morethat this isn't the swim that Jessica Yaniv was talking about - she was organizing a one-time swim in ln Langley, and this was a monthly swim in Surrey. The other reviewer seems to be from Seattle, so maybe they are not familiar with the difference between Langley and Surrey? Also, and this is very much an aside, Jessica Yaniv's swim doesn't seem to be that bad? Admittedly I've only read the one article (link below), but it looks like she was trying to organize a body positivity swim that was top-optional, which is already the case in public pools. She seems to just have wanted the focus on the swim to be for body positivity so that trans people could feel safe and wanted. I've been to a few of the skinnydipper swims and it was super tame. Just a bunch of folks hanging out at the pool without clothes on, and everyone was polite and friendly. Only a few kids would show up and they were absolutely with their parents. It wasn't a big deal. In fact, the whole point seemed to be that it wasn't a big deal. Most of the folks there were long-time naturists. Also, for what it's worth, I never saw Jessica Yaniv there. https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/genital-waxing-complainants-topless-ok-youth-lgbtq2s-swim-proposal-delayed-by-township-of-langley-3104138

From the owner: The Skinnydipper Recreation Club organises events for nudists in the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley…read moreand Sunshine Coast areas of British Columbia. Activities include nude and clothing optional swim nights at local pools, nude bowling and nude cruises (in the summertime).

I am so grateful for you and the Anacortes Center for Happiness! You offer amazing classes that…read morego way beyond what is offered in the local gyms--just what I need to be fulfilled living in Anacortes. I don't have to travel to Bellingham or Seattle!

From the owner: Anything that makes you happy! Music, dance, Nia, Zumba, Art classes, speakers, magic shows,…read morechocolate, poetry, potlucks. If it makes you happy, let's make it happen!

My husband is a member of the camels club. We enjoy meeting friends there; it's less crowded than a…read morerestaurant or bar, and the beer is much cheaper. They have two pool tables, a shuffle board, and 2 kitchens.

My wife and I stayed here for 5 days in room 8 under a reciprocal membership agreement with our…read morePortland Club. We enjoyed the beautiful bar, the bright atrium for breakfast, and the main dining area for dinner. The entire staff is very friendly and service oriented providing a great experience for guests. The rooms are nice and comfortable, clean, and well appointed. The food and drink are top notch as well. Well done!!

Hard to beat an Easter lunch at the Vancouver club with family. An excellent starter with salads…read moregalore, and fresh shrimp and lobster. The Manz included asparagus, eggs, Benedict, omelettes, lamb, gravy, and horseradish. Desserts included fruit, cupcakes, and a chocolate fountain. All delicious. I was surprised by how creamy and cheesy the macaroni was.

How it works:…read more -Reserve a spot online. -Get directions to stranger's apartments/houses -Buy your own bottle of wine (or two bottles of wine) -Go with other strangers to the homes of strangers and eat a first course -Go with other strangers to the homes of strangers and eat a second course -Finish at a central area with other strangers who have all been eating first and second courses at the homes of other strangers -Vote on the best "hobby" chef at whose home you ate your first or second course at Being into food and meeting new people, this was definitely a concept and experience I can gush over! It's different than potluck - it's home cooked, restaurant presented meals, all prepared by hobby chefs. Plus you get to look at the insides of other people's apartments :) When I tried this experience a few weeks ago, I started at an apartment downtown with some Asian inspired dishes (3 appetizers to be exact) and then walked (which is what you do) to the next apartment in Yaletown where I experienced an amazing west coast themed dinner complete with some very tasty pilaf and chicken! We then all gathered at an art gallery where we were given chocolates, dessert wines and bubbles to finish off the night and the winners were announced based on their food presentation, hospitality and of course, the food! I would totally do this again - but they seem to sell out really fast! (If you do go, make sure you wear pretty socks - you'll likely need to take your shoes off at the door - it is a dinner party after all!)

How would you (and a friend) like to go to a stranger's home (hobby chefs) with another pair of…read morestrangers and have a home-cooked meal prepared for you, right in front of your eyes, while you get to know everyone and chat about your love for food and adventure and everything in between? Then you do it all over again, with another pair of strangers, at another strangers' home, having another delicious meal and wonderful conversation. Everyone (at least 24 people, because each series consists 4 pairs of hobby chefs serving 2 pairs of strangers at a time) meet at a central location after, where the hobby chefs are rated by the diners and a winner is announced. The healthy competition definitely motivate the chefs to come up with unique and delicious recipes as well as beautiful presentation. If you have a chance to try this I would recommend 100%. The hobby chefs I chose were all fantastic hosts and made my belly sooo happy and satisfied. It was such a unique dining experience that you can't compare to anything else. Tickets sell out fast so watch their website often or join their mailing list. Even better, if you and a friend enlist as hobby chefs you will get passes to go to the next event of your choice.

- OMG it's like haven for cat lovers! -…read more It's like 1 min walk from Island Hoppin' Brewery, and that's the reason why I went there. I don't drink much, so I'd rather go to a shelter to see animals XD! The front lady was nice and she didn't push us to adopt anything. There was an obese cat that's been separated from the other cats because he's on a special diet. He was friendly. I then went in two other rooms, each with about 7 cats. The cats there were really friendly, but some are shy. I spent like 20 minutes there patting the cats.. lol. The cats there have a nice outside patio area where they can walk around as well. The adoption fee is also lower than most places if I remember correctly. My friend donated some $$ to thank them for taking good care of the cats. I probably won't come back to this island again since there's not much to do, but if I go there again I'd stop by this place and pat the cats once more~

From the owner: The mission of Orcas Animal Protection Society is to promote the humane care of animals by…read moreoperating an animal shelter, educating the public about responsible pet care, facilitating the adoption of unwanted dogs and cats into loving homes, and providing spay/neuter services to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats.