There was no line at this station. Usually I check in at the Blaine border and there's a huge line…read more There was only one car in front of me. 5/5 would recommend.

I'm sure it's not very often but there's literally only 1 car ahead of me at this crossing!…read more So thankful the wait is not crazy long like at Peace Arch-Blaine crossing. The officer was super friendly and polite. He knew it was my first time crossing here and that I usually crossed at Blaine. He said now I know the secret about this crossing when I said I was surprised there was only 1 car before me. This is a great place to cross if you're just heading into Bellingham as the road at the crossing is Guide Meridian, the same road which will take you into the heart of Bellingham.

Friendly and effective service, nice and friendly, small little place but it gets the job done!read more

New dedicated location for all retail services by Canada Post. Good parking and easy access in the…read more207th strip mall. Staff working hard under the current CoVid pandemic. Full credit to all these dedicated postal workers.

The horror stories that I heard and read online about hours for waiting in line around the blocks…read moremust have been a thing of the past during the pandemic. Granted my visit today was an in-person submission of a simplified adult renewal application. There was no line at the entrance to the office. I advised the 2 security guards the purpose of my visit. I was given a slip to complete my credit card information for the application fee. One of them then led me to a very short line for 1 window with only 2 people ahead of me. I had my form fully completed (but not signed yet), my photos and my current passport. When it was my turn, the clerk reviewed my form, had me signed the application form and another form with my picture pasted on, and told me my passport will be mailed in 2 weeks time so I should get it by registered in 2-5 business days from the day it is mailed. I asked about the pick up option. She told me it would not be any faster and there would be an extra charge of $20 so I opted for the mailing option. Including waiting for the 2 people ahead of me to be processed, I was in an out in 30 minutes.

3 hours wait time for simple passport renewal so far and counting ... supervisor makes zero effort…read moreto improve process ... Intead convinces people to leave and not come back ... incompetence.ca

Really cute park near a school. A lot of space for families and they have a really big jungle gym…read more It's pretty quiet and relaxing. Love the trees and environment here.

This is the main (largest) branch of Burnaby Public Library, located next to Metropolis…read more Parking is plentiful in the underground lot. Not sure if it ever gets completely full, but I have never seen it happen. One thing to keep in mind that the gates close around 2000, which leads to the risk of getting one's car trapped overnight. There are also some metered spots on the surface. The place is fairly modern, but is a bit worn down from years of use. There are plenty of computer stations, and a nice atrium area with nice high windows. Lots of books inside too.

Look like the Burnaby Public Libarary was renovated sometime between Covid and now. It looks very…read morespacious and open. The inside was bright. On the weekend the library is super busy. The inside is super clean. The bathrooms are much more modern style and there is a cleaner cleaning it frequently.

While I went into my appointment expecting a -50 star experience, it actually went smoothly and…read moreefficiently! The SS website wasn't the easiest or most intuitive to navigate but I was surprised to find next day appointments available at this location. (Other offices in a fifty mile radius weren't showing available appointments until early February.) Upon arrival at opening time, there were about 10+ people waiting outside and a staffer was letting people with appointments inside and strongly encouraging everyone else to call for an appointment. Without one, she advised the wait could be hours long and there was no guarantee they'd even be seen that day. Even though I was hours early for my appointment, I figured I'd just sit and knit but, surprisingly, my number was called almost immediately. The employee who assisted me was professional, efficient, and invested in doing a good job. I left feeling informed, relieved, and confident that my issue had been handled. The office itself is clean and parking was reasonable. Every employee I encountered, including security, was pleasant. I hope that I won't have a need to visit a social security office again for a long time but it's nice knowing that this office is staffed with solid people.

Was NOT expecting this but had a truly great experience here. First of all, I arrived early! I was…read morethe second to go in so no waiting. I found out one document I had was expired (check your documents!). That was ok though, I can bring the new doc later or mail it in. Also found out my drivers license was going to be expiring (very thoroughly examined docs!) The kind woman who helped me was VERY patient and dug in to find out why I had an issue. It was not my fault - yay! I was with her for maybe 40 minutes but worth it to get this problem resolved. I also want to mention the security guard here was AMAZING!! He has a wonderful personality and helped to lighten up the seriousness of the fact we were all waiting and was also very kind.

The wait was less than 30 minutes. The patrol officer on Saturday afternoon was respectful, nice…read moreand precise with his questions. It was a pleasant experience which I hope it can repeated when we travel again. Thanks!

Returning to the USA during Spring Break vacation with the family. Morning commute on a weekday…read more Pull in, line up and cross over border took about 15 minutes. Were asked the standard questions by the Agent and we kept it moving. Cool and smooth experience

Just north of the Sunset Beach concession stand, and just south of the big Anukchuk sculpture south…read moreof English Bay beach, on the east side of the grassy area adjacent to Beach Avenue, lies an undulating steel wall that seems to melt into the grassy knoll behind it. It is very subtle and rather understated and muted in its affect. It totally blends into its surroundings - so much so that many people I've talked to about this steel wall have mentioned they've passed it often and never even realized it's there. This metal ribbon-like wall is 60 feet in length and is actually comprised of multiple steel panels, each of which is laser-etched with the names of BC residents who have died from AIDS. There are 800 names in all at this time. Because the laser-etched names create a void in the metal plates, people are able to place notes and flowers in the name-holes. I think this is a lovely way for people to pay their respects to those they've lost. This memorial is similar to the Vietnam Memorial by Pei in Washington, DC (albeit on a much smaller scale): it is simple and stark in it's aesthetic, and melds into the landscape in a way that seems totally natural. It allows the surroundings to take center stage. It doesn't call attention to itself. It's a muted, respectful memorial. Artist Bruce Wilson dedicated this landmark "to the memory of those lost to HIV/AIDS, to the caregivers who eased their passing, and to those who live with the presence of their absence." Very thoughtful, comforting words.

The facilities are ok on the outside but on the inside a bit old. Especially the pool/gym…read more/washrooms. I'm not particularly keen on pools and kids peeing there. People need to be more considerate of others.There's some of us who just want to relax and be left alone. It gets overcrowded, they close on weekends and holidays which is not very cool. And it's a bit expensive, the gym is not so big, the machines are ok.

I'm not entirely sure how new the West Vancouver Community Centre is, but I know for a fact it's a…read moremost beautiful. Everything from the décor, to the yoga studios, to the rooms for rent and even the washrooms. Our family attended a children's party that some friend's of ours held in the Cyprus room and we were impressed. The staff were friendly and engaged the kids as well as the adults, the toys were in excellent shape and the whole area was clean. By area I am referring to the play area, kitchen and the washrooms. There's even a playground right outside the room if you want your kids to get some fresh air. If you're thinking of hosting your child's birthday party, I highly recommend this community centre.