This was the perfect spot to reconnect as a couple as well as a mental reset…read more The walk through the gardens calms your soul while igniting your inner child. Don't miss your chance to walk through a Hedge Maze either.

Extremely outdated review, but we came here during our visit to Vancouver a few years ago, and this…read moreplace was stunning. My phone has been "reminding" me of my memories, so I figured I'd review a few places I owed reviews for lol. Lots of trees and blooming flowers in the spring time. Great place for exploring and checking out some beautiful scenery while in the area. It's not a huge place, and can be done within a couple of hours, but definitely worth a visit

Believe it or not, I found this place by looking around our hotel on Google Maps. It turned out to…read morebe a bit more fun than I had expected, but TBH I did not have high expectations. We had some time to kill during our trip, so I booked a time for my group to come in. It is a pretty small spot, but it is well thought out "gallery" to take fun or silly photos with your group (or date). It's like different backdrops for you to take your own photos. Plan to spend at least 30-45 minutes, so that you are not in a rush. You'll want to try different poses and angles for each space/scene/exhibit. My fave was probably the anti-gravity room, the optical illusion space (the one where each side makes a person look super big/tall and the other side shrinks the person, like Alice in Wonderland). Don't miss the mirrored room towards the back. Reservations are a must, at least currently, they don't take walk ins.

Fantastic place! If you like taking photos while doinh silly poses and being part of 3d art, this…read moreis right up your alley. You will probably end up spending a good 45 minutes to an hour in the gallery. Definitely good for datenight or even a girls' night. Remember to take a lot of photos and get your posing/acting skills on!

Science World always keeps it refreshing with new exhibitions. And it's nice they keep the most…read morepopular things, like the music sounds fun and the vacuum pipes where rubber balls shoot out! I highly recommend Science World for a day of fun. And if go a few times a year, it's worth for the yearly membership, with that one gets discounts at the merchandise shop about 15% off!

Science World has the gift of bringing out your inner child. The silver globe-like dome is one of…read moreVancouver's main landmarks. inside, I got to experience lots of hands-on exhibits. You can explore at your own pace but the place is typically packed and full of lots and lots of energy. The live science shows and demonstrations tend to get busy but are intriguing to watch. I love to walking along the seawall from False Creek and walking back just in time to see the dome light up at night. It truly never gets old.

I went to university in Vancouver years ago and then lived in the area for 12 years and now that we…read morelive elsewhere this is the first time I've been to this garden. What a gem just on the edge of Chinatown! It's beautiful and quite well maintained. The pond looks like it needs to circulate a bit more but other than that it was a sight to behold.

It pretty cool here. A bit run down & a few sketchy characters hiding about…read more I bet it once was do pretty in here! Very interesting spot!

"Illuminate Yaletown" is an annual event that is usually held for one night in early March,…read morecommencing at exactly sundown on the night in question. It recently celebrated its tenth year (so I'm surprised there's no Yelp write-up on it yet!). It's a pretty cool event and, best of all, it's FREE! This year IY was held on March 8th, so my kid and I decided to go. It helped that the weather was clear and rain-free (!). The event was held on Hamilton Street, between Drake and Davie, and the road on this block was closed off to traffic. And boy, it was hopping! Lots of families and couples were there, checking out all the exhibits and installations. In a nutshell, IY features light artists and designers, and interactive tech displays and light projections. There are guys walking about on stilts who are encased in colorful light-changing "armor". There are colorful light-changing sculptures. There's a walk-in dome where , inside, - you guessed it, - there are colorful light changes projected on the interior. There are plenty of cool photo ops, including a tropical themed, vibrant colored light-infused backdrop, and in the square on Hamilton across the street, there are hanging colorful light-infused swing-seats in the shape of donuts - perfect for sitting in and getting a funky photo! (This is the square immediately behind the Yaletown Roundhouse Skytrain station). And above the square is a canopy of strung blue and white lights (so pretty). All in all, the area is festive and bustling with people enjoying themselves and taking lots of pictures. Because it's a fairly small area, one could see it all within 20 minutes or so (perfect for families with small children, FYI). And very cool how they give out free 3-D-esque glasses, which really enhanced the viewing of some of the light displays, turning them into visual prismatic images. I love prisms and kaleidoscopes, and it was cool to see some of these light sculptures morph into moving patterned rainbows when wearing these glasses. Weather-permitting, we plan on going again next year.

From the owner: Heritage meets modern describes the historic district of Yaletown in Vancouver, BC. Yaletown…read moreprovides the serenity of an oceanfront seawall, along with the largest selection of trendy patios and award-winning boutiques. As a great escape within the big city, Yaletown offers an opportunity to explore acclaimed restaurants and eclectic shops set along heritage brick walkways with free area WiFi. Named after the town of Yale, which moved its settlement as the Canadian Pacific Railway established its works yards along the Northern edge of False Creek in 1886, Yaletown is managed by the Yaletown Business Improvement Association. Family days out, romantic evenings or drinks on a patio; start planning your Yaletown experience today with our Visitors and Events listings. Yaletown: Where Next Begins

Amazing same day service was in and out in an hour and a half. And the product was perfect. Great…read morelaser engraving.

I've had my studio at Makerlabs for 4.5 years and it's a great little community and a great place…read moreto work. There's an energy there that's very motivating to work on your own projects. The members and staff are very helpful when you have questions and there's a wide selection of tools to use that most people wouldn't have the space or funds to access on their own otherwise. You do need to take a class before using each type of tool / equipment to ensure you're using everything properly and safely, which is totally reasonable. The classes are reasonably priced as well. If you're looking to learn new things and have a creative environment to work in, I'd definitely recommend checking them out.

Guilt & Co is a popular live music bar in Vancouver's Gastown neighborhood, known for its nightly…read moreperformances by a variety of local and touring musicians, from jazz and blues to funk and rock. It features a dark, cozy, and intimate atmosphere, with food and drinks available, and a cover charge per set, though it used to be pay-what-you-can. The venue is praised for its consistent quality of live music. Great vibe! Plenty of seating. Quaint and cozy.

Based on my experience going at 8:40pm on Friday night…read more We went there for the live music performance. It was near the end of the first set when we showed up and there was no line up at all and were seated immediately. It was already packed by the time we were there. When we were headed out at 10:30, there was a very long line up.

I love this place!! It is such a fun activity for a rainy day in Vancouver and you can go with a…read morebig group. This was my second time going here :) The staff are always so fun and friendly, they really add to the experience. They also make sure to make you feel comfortable before starting and are more than happy to guide you through everything no matter how many questions you have. They have VR escape rooms as well as VR games, both are super fun but I'm personally a fan on their escape rooms because it is so different that your usual escape rooms that you see. The first time I went there we tried their Chernobyl escape room, it was a 3/5 star difficulty but we managed to escape 2mins before the hour!! It was so much fun, their VR technology is very impressive. When I went this time, I tried their Sanctum escape room which was very eery for me (I'm also easily scared so this might not be the experience for everyone). There were no jump scares in this one but it was based on a cult so it gave me the heebie jeebies! This was also a 3 star difficulty level but this time we managed to escape 15mins before :) since we had 15mins remaining, the staff let us play VR dodge ball to kill some time which I truly appreciated!! They are honestly soo nice! Their waiting room also has some arcade games that you can play to pass time. I can't wait to back a third time and try some of their other escape rooms!

Attended Evolve VR for a Yelp Elite Event a few weeks back and returned to sample their other VR…read moregames. They have lots of VR gaming options and as just my son and I, we narrowed it down to Arizona Sunshine and Propagation, both zombie apocalypse games. We opted for Arizona Sunshine. A little bit of a learning curve on the reloading but we both sorted it out. Checking vehicles for extra ammo is a must to be successful to get to the next level. And love that they can track your game progress so when you return, you can start off where you ended the last session. It was so much fun and the staff were so helpful. It was a positive VR gaming experience and happy to recommend Evolve VR.

Definitely the best LAN cafe I've ever been too. Clean, well managed and reasonable rates…read moreconsidering location and the quality of the rigs. Hamid, was very accommodating and we'll definitely be back again! $7.99 for the first hour and $5.99 for every additional hour.

From the owner: An exclusive place fits right for elites (Professional…read moreGamers)

The Rio Theatre, located on Broadway at Commercial Drive (which is extremely transit convenient),…read moreis a fixture of the Commercial Drive neighbourhood. I don't know the entire history of the theatre, but apparently it was built in 1938. The Rio is known for screening cult classic movies and live shows, and in 2012, it fought the outdated BC Liquor board so that movie theatres could serve alcohol -- a big win! In the past, I have gone to a handful of shows (mostly movies showing at the Vancouver International Film Festival), but I didn't go often for two reasons: many of the movies I was interested in started way too late for me (such as at 9:30pm or 11pm), and years ago, I had a really negative experience. I don't recall when the incident happened -- perhaps it was after they had acquired a liquor licence -- but you had to be 19+ to go (that's the legal drinking age here), and while I was much older than 19, apparently I looked young, so I used to get so much shit for my appearance. Shortly before the event, my ID had expired and I was waiting for a new one to come in the mail. In the meantime, I was using my passport as ID. The person at the door was extremely rude and aggressive and made a big deal of specifically asking ME for ID -- from his tone, I think he didn't expect me to be of age. I pulled out my wallet from my purse to grab my ID, then remembered that I didn't have it as it was being renewed, so put it back into my purse and reached for my passport. As I was reaching for my passport, the rude and aggressive employee sneered, "Oh, you forgot your ID, I see, huh?" Yes, even thought this was nearly 15 years ago, I still remember this incident, and it always upset me. The guy was so fucking rude. Also, they used to insist on stamping your hand, and I hate having the inside of my wrist stamped because the ink rubs off on the side of my shirt, so prefer to have the top of my hand stamped. This guy was also rude about this. Anyway, due to events not working with my schedule and my encounter with the rude employee, I had little interest in going to the Rio unless it was for the film festival. However, recently, there have been several events I have been interested in: a screening of The Shawshank Redemption with a Q&A with Gil Bellows in July; a screening of The Room presented by Greg Sestero in August; a screening of Clue in October; a screening of the original Carrie presented by Mike Flanagan in October; and a film festival movie in October. And each time I had a great experience -- no more rude and aggressive employees! The most recent event I went to was John Waters live on December 3. My husband is a huge John Waters fan, so I bought tickets for his show. However, I had only bought the regular tickets, and my husband then told me he would have liked the VIP tickets (better seats, a signed poster, a post-show Q&A). On the Rio website, they clearly state that all sales are final and that tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. So what did I do? Emailed them asking if I could exchange the regular tickets for the more expensive VIP tickets, despite their policy. Their answer was an enthusiastic "absolutely!" and it was easy to exchange the tickets. Amazing customer service! I am a fan of the Rio and I look forward to seeing more shows and events! [Yelp collections: Theaters]

One of my favourite classic theatres for classics and oddball films! They do shows too but I mostly…read morehere for the movies! Theatre is old but very maintained. Definitely a visit if you are looking for a good classic movie to watch!