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.

love this place great staff…read more fun place to go for a cocktail atmosphere is perfect not too loud definitely will be returning

From the owner: Crossroads Lounge prides itself on friendly service and a comfortable and inviting atmosphere to…read moresocialize in. We have open mic on Thursdays and live entertainment every Friday night for your enjoyment, we also have a piano at the lounge available for those interested in playing. Happy Hour is daily from 4-6pm and we feature great beer, wine and highball specials for $4.25 taxes in. We also show all sports on our big screen tv's and are available for rentals for party's, meetings or events for up to 50 people!

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.

Staff were nice. Vibe was chill. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy! Espresso…read moremartinis were tasty.

Went here late night to get desserts. We got 4 different kinds. Everything was good. I was excited…read morefor the sticky toffee pudding. Out of all of them, this one was just ok. It just lacked sweetness you would find in a toffee pudding. Service was great otherwise and good atmosphere. Vibe was casual. Plenty of parking and central to other restaurants/ attractions in the area.

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.

If I'm not mistaken, the library was built in the 50's (1957? - or sooner, not sure)…read more May we start thinking about maybe a newer one maybe a little renovation. I like older buildings, I believe there is something charming(?)/ beautiful about them. However, this is too much for me. Sometimes I feel thigh in some section, and the strong orange tiles in the washrooms (both on top and lower floor) are TOO AGGRESSIVE for me I prefer something more cool (white-gray-light brown kind of color) - same for elevator. Plus the meeting room on the second floor lacks air - it is often exhaled / not fresh as windows are completely closed and there is no A/C. It does not need to be bigger, just updated. Thank you

With internet on the rise , libraries seem so ancient. But theres something special about reading a…read morebook in a library setting. White Rock library is a great space to expand your knowledge and escape into different realms. LOL. The staff is really warm and welcoming. They have a useful online resource center which gives you acess to books from home.

Horrible experience with unfriendly and unhelpful staff. Im an older man wanting some help with…read moreprinting something they pointed to a poster with directions once I started to have issues with thier email they just said oh well can't do it.

This is the most convenient location for me to come to, but I do find the novel selection tends to…read morebe rather limited at this location. They have been excellent with implementing Covid protocols, very important at such a public establishment. While most of the staff working here are rather kind, there are a few staff members who seem to never be in a good mood and almost refuse to help you if have questions or need further help ordering in items, which can be a little off-putting.