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).

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.

Friendly reception and service. Nice place to meet new friends and play shuffleboard or pool. Both…read morenonalcoholic an alcoholic drinks available. Nice atmosphere and nice people. Have to bring your own food. Only food available behind the bar are potato chips. Need to be signed in by a member on your first visit.

The New West Elks were brave enough to invite a whole gaggle of us into their clubhouse overlooking…read moreColumbia Street. They were a welcoming bunch of people, with a wider age range than you normally see in a pub (i.e., lots of grannies) and with a blue-collar feeling that has actually become a bit rare in these parts. The beer selection is not for the snobbish (Coors and Canadian aren't even ironic yet, and I confess that upon seeing/hearing my options, I had a moment of "What can I drink?!"), but the awesome selection of diversions include regular meat draws, live bands, karaoke, pool, and my personal new favourite, shuffleboard. A friendly regular showed us how to play, and answered all our stupid questions as we learned, and soon it was like I'd been finessing my slide on the Promenade Deck with Gavin McLeod all my life. The club seems very welcoming of visitors, if you can find the door around the back of the building (go up the path between a couple of wedding dress shops, and make a sharp turn into a scary little parking lot and you're in), and membership is quite shockingly cheap.

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

This is an old private club and is very proper. We had lunch there as guests even though we belong…read moreto a reciprocating club. The food was very good and the service impeccable. We learned that jeans are not allowed so I bought some pants for the occasion. It was worth it.

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.

I was in the area and this was one of the only bars in New Westminster that really stood out. We…read moredidn't have a reservation on a Friday night but thankfully got a seat right away. Tables were moving in and out pretty quickly. I was really happy to see a $10 appetizer section. Tried the mushroom caps and risotto balls and loved them both! They also have a great cocktail list. Was definitely not expecting for a live magician to be there! He walked around and performed tricks for each individual table, how fun!! The daily events they have and the speakeasy ambiance make this bar truly stand out as a gem. Prices are quite reasonable as well.

Checked this place out finally with some friends after hearing about it a lot. The website…read morerecommends reservation, so we had a reservation and was given a password to enter. The place is quirky and on theme. The servers were all dressed up according to the theme as well. They were courteous and offered us free Prosecco since the bartender was delayed to arrive due to traffic. The cocktails were really good - I had an old fashioned and a negroni. I would've liked more fancier cocktails for the price though. One thing about the place is that the tables are quite close to each other so it can get a bit louder as the night progresses. Maybe fewer tables with shorter time slots might be a good idea. We only tried the stuffed mushroom caps and it was delicious. The program of the night was a magic show. The magician was witty and had quite a few tricks up his sleeve. I would like to check out the psychic reading in future too!

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.

Really enjoyed visiting this library! As a guest at the Civic Hotel across the way, I wanted a…read morequick place to study for my licensing exam and decided to make the short walk over. The library itself, is quite beautiful inside with lots of natural light pouring into the unique architecture. Just had to walk around a while to enjoy the picturesque building. The library staff was friendly and very helpful in helping me with all of my questions. Lots of desk/table space and electrical outlets everywhere. Overall a great library to visit.

I live in downtown Vancouver and use this Library often because it often has books which I can't…read morefind in Vancouver. Love the interior design and spacious lay out. The main complaints I have are two. First I was stopped by an Indian Security and he asked if I had a mask. I was wearing a face covering and he said it was UNAPPROVED. Approved by whom? By what? I don't like this blue masks which are laced with carcinogenic ingredients and my own cloth material covering is clean and I don't want to breathe in anything that is harmful. He insisted I used the mask he gave me. Nothing but playing power trip. NOT IMPRESSED. I got an email notification about a video to pick up but when I showed up it was no where be found on the shelf under the initial of my last name. While I did get help from one of the counter staff and I told her perhaps someone just took the video and watched it inside the Library etc. This happens a lot in Vancouver Main Library as well. No, she offered to cancel my video and then put me back on ordering. But she did not place me on the next in the queue but back at the end of the waiting list. I waited weeks for this title now have to wait again. Poor management. Trust me IF I can find the same item in downtown I wouldn't bother to have to take 2 buses to Surrey!