One of the more quaint City Hall buildings. Not sure how long they've been there, but I'm guessing…read moreit's not too long, as I was given a different (incorrect) address several times on Google. Parking is available on Knowle Street. The inside actually has a small museum section, where one can learn about the history of the City. Being a municipal building, I'm sure the washrooms are nice too, but didn't use them. The receptionist was friendly (both on the phone and in person), and in both cases directed me to the correct counter. The other staff were friendly and quick too. I was in and out in minutes.

If you ever need a washroom jam in the area, this is it as not many hotels here…read more But kidding aside, I also dropped in to ask the bylaws dept on the left side, and lady fortunately said my Vancouver commercial plates are good to park in the commercial lanes. I don't take chances lol when it comes to $50 tickets which to me, is steak money. A much smaller city hall for obvious reasons; when you walk in, love the glass doors, you can only turn left or right, as per pic. But it really is nice, with the First Nations theme going on the reception area. Clean washrooms on the right; a bit high school like, with that type of tiling.

Public Works Operations Richmond Office in 5599 Lynas Lane V7C5B2. Open House today 10 am - 3 pm…read more It was quite an annual event for the community. It's cater for the public with free entry and no charge parking, good for families to participate.....

What a crock. I know that there will be others who will eventually post here and agree or disagree…read more What I'm writing is not so much a vent, but a constructive criti....nope, it's a vent. Parking meters in Richmond and their metermaids. How is it that when I park a car, enter restaurant to get change for the meter and then come out and find a ticket on my windseild? Another incident and another and another. Not all by me of course, but boy are they ruthless. Seems like they weren't able to gouge the taxpayers enough that they need to take more money for having to redo No 3 road numerous times for nothing and then decide on the transit Canada line. Putting up the giant oval ice rink that is now losing money and so they have to charge for parking in their archaic designed parking lot. yeah, so it's a vent. Sorry, but I sure wish they would come up with a cellular payment option like they have in Vancouver. Yay to Vancouver for that! Boo to Richmond for not. Too bad there is no refund here. Can I do a recall on the government?

I recently had some friends move to the boardwalk area of New West, so of course I had to visit…read morethem right away and walk this boardwalk area with them. And I was so impressed! This boardwalk really reminded me of the seawall in Vancouver in the False Creek area near my place, but it differs in that it runs alongside the Fraser River which is a working river, with working barges and ferries and the like (and tour boats and paddle boats, too). It has a real air of authenticity in this regard. And I like that. This boardwalk of course is not as long as the Van seawall which stretches for miles along the perimeter of the city and wends its way around Stanley Park at the northern tip of the city. But this little boardwalk makes up for it in other ways: there are benches and flowers and quirky statues/public art (supposedly the largest tin soldier in the world is here! I plan on reviewing that artwork next), and restaurants along the walk with outdoor patios, and a huge public Riverwalk market (check for hours), and a large, swanky-looking (i.e. expensive) hotel on the water (the Inn at the Quay). There are also community spaces, a local history museum and, when I visited, a food truck festival a block away, across the train tracks. And it was hopping! Lots of strung lights crisscrossing the area, lots of people sitting and standing at or alongside bistro tables and chairs, laughing and chatting, eating and drinking, some just enjoying the hot summer night, socializing with their friends and neighbors. I gotta say, this boardwalk really fostered a sense of community here. I also so lots of dog walkers, and joggers, and walkers. This area is really used by locals in every way its designers intended. I walked here with my friends late at night and I felt totally safe. It is well-lit, and there was a good police presence, what with the food truck festival going on. This boardwalk is wooden (unlike the concrete-paved seawall) and that lends itself to its retro, old-fashioned feel. (Another poster likened it to the boardwalk in Atlantic City in New Jersey. I've been there many times, and that analogy is apt). This is a terrific area and I plan on visiting it often.

Wandering around New Westminster on a beautiful afternoon, how could we miss a walk along this…read moreperfect boardwalk. The boardwalk overlooks the Fraser River and with the tall buildings of New Westminster to the opposite side. The boardwalk (not all of it actual boards) extends from near the Patullo Bridge to Waterfront Esplanade Park. Not at all crowded with people though plenty of stuff to look at with captions along the way that provide some local history and geology. Several benches along the way, too! Is biking allowed? It seems to be pedestrian only. [Review 20895 overall - 71 in British Columbia - 1879 of 2023.]

What a view fr 22nd floor…read more Think just oprned bc all thesr new flower bouquets along window. Spacious huge office.just moved fr georgia hornby. Lots of info brochure re travel and culture.

Dear Vancouver,…read more Thank you for letting me see the natural beauty that every Vancouverite is so proud of and somehow the world really hasn't grasped how vast that is yet. You've shown me your best and it's quite a beauty. To only pop into Vancouver for less than 3 days is a bit of a travesty. There is much to see and if you do have a week, the surrounding areas hold much to do. Though I know it never snows in Vancouver, you literally can be in snow capped Mountains in under 90 minutes. Speaking of no snow... I was lucky on my visit to only have a morning of rain. I know my friends have experience the unending hours, days, and weeks of rain in Vancouver. So to those are worried about the rain... yes, it will come but in the summer months (July & August), you'll have more days of sun. To say that Vancouver is health conscious, it's like saying bears sh!t in the woods... and WOW, do they ever. Thank you Vancouver Mother Nature, now that I've seen it... I can cross that off my list (ew). Everyone is wearing Lululemon even the dogs are too... leashes count as wearing? There is yoga in the park en masse and every corner you turn, there is a cold press juicery, acai bowl, or salad shop. I applaud you for being so green and energetic but for the rest of us, Vancouver also has a great foodie scene to indulge in. The Granville Market is a must do (not on the weekends) with it's wealth of fresh food, lots of vendors, and great spots to search out. The coffee scene is alive and well with so many microroasters putting out some phenomenal coffee (Modus and Timbertrain). The butter route is also wonderful with Beaucoup (so amazing in every way), Nemesis Cafe, and Rain or Shine Ice Cream. For meals, I highly highly recommend both Fable restaurant and Fable Diner. They were superb in every way of service and flavour. I also think BLVD was incredible for brunches. What's a completely stuffed and full tourist to do to burn off those excellent calories? Vancouver is probably of the best cities that has hiking paths, incredible bike paths, and a wealth of activities to do within 10 minutes of the downtown core. If you're considering biking the Seawall, that would literally just be a minutes to start off that adventure. That is an absolute must. I've never had the joy of that experience any where else in the world. Between Lynn Canyon & Capilano, you can experience a pedestrian version of what it is to do a hike. If you're more ambitious, there are a lot of trails that will challenge ANYONE. On top of those, there are many walking paths along the coastline and Kitsilano is a great neighhourhood to walk around. Gastown is the perpetual favourite with its food and historical icons. And then you have the West end with a lot of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics (loved seeing this!) All this definitely amazed me but one thing I did notice and it marred the perfect image of Vancouver for me. The homeless and drug problem is quite serious. I was staying on the border of Chinatown and Gastown, and it was normal to find someone shooting up on a nearby bench or having used needles outside the place I was staying. And I was in the gentrified area. It's incredible sad to see this... depressing even. I know you shouldnt hide this problem but it seemed so pervasive that every native Vancouverite pretended the homeless and drug users didnt exist. Overall, I loved Vancouver and yes it has an uglier big underside but it should never detract from the overall incredible offering it gives you. Definitely a great city and one to enjoy!

Born and grew up here. Love Vancouver because of the weather. Most of my family members live here…read more Great place. Summer time, we have lots of beaches and in the winter we have the mountains aka snowboarding season. Life is slow and relaxing. Also note that Vancouver has better Chinese food out of Asia. Yes no kidding. Also we are so multicultural, you can find all sort of different cuisine here. Very multicultural!

Nice little landmark just to the W of Ambleside Park…read more Parking is rather tight, but is available on the side streets. The area is great for taking a stroll. The coast stretches for quite a bit in both directions. Looks like a great area for fishing and catching crabs as well. Saw lots of people doing this. This area honestly reminds me of the New Westminster boardwalk. There's a large beach area as well. There's also a historic ferry ticket office (the pier used to be the site of a ferry to Vancouver) with a plaque. Not sure if they give tours.

Came by to get some drawings…read more Parking is available in the lot out front. Depending on which department you are visiting, there are 2 different lots. The inside is not as big as you may think - the foyer feels a bit cramped. Staff were professional and courteous. As I was here to look at building plans, I had to use their solitary microfiche machine. Wow, this thing is a dog. You can hear grinding when turning the focus dial. It makes Vancouver City Hall look like something out of Star Trek. All I could think of while using this thing was "Office Space". As the plans I was looking for were of poor quality, they didn't even charge me to print the drawings. Very kind of them. There is a large pond and green area next to the building. If you have a few minutes, it would make for a nice stroll.

The NVDPL system does an OUTSTANDING job providing relevant literature and a safe & comfortable…read moreplace for the people of North Vancouver. What a tremendous resource of books, movies, music and games. The facility is warm and there are plenty of tables and seats to hang around and study. The staff is fantastic and very friendly. I deeply appreciate the online reservation system. We lookup the books we want and place them hold and on our next visit in they are waiting for us by the front door. Amazing! This family is grateful for our local library & all we have available to us.

Cute library in North Van located at Parkgate so really convenient - you can grab a bite and then…read moregrocery shop and then cozy up with a good book. Makes for a nice day off I must say. Lots of books and a great resource section for all you students out there. Also they have a quiet study section, yay, productivity! The library is usually pretty quiet, which is nice... and the staffs are super friendly, helpful and resourceful.