I've been a member at fiingo since the very beginning and it's basically my second home. It's been…read morea while since I've found a place outside of school where I could get hands-on experience learning newer technology and equipment. The facility is filled with top tier tools and equipments. (Also great members!!) Andrew, Melissa, and Tony never run out of patience when answering my endless questions. Thank you for creating this wonderful space

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.

I was made aware of the Dimensions Gallery thanks to an advertisement on my Facebook feed, and the…read morefiance finally surprised me with tickets. Reservations are needed; my guess is that they want to space out the visitors, so we aren't tripping over each other or accidentally ending up in each other's photos. Based on square footage, the gallery is smaller than I had expected, but it does have some neat exhibits. There are floor markers to serve as suggestions on where the photographer can stand, and the staff gave us a brief intro and even offered to step in as a photographer if we needed it. We were told to budget for an hour at the gallery, but I felt that was at the top end of the time allotment. Honestly, it could have gone much faster depending on how much time you want to play around with the camera angles and how many different pictures you wish to take. My advice: if you are tickled by different angles producing camera magic, make a reservation and really take your time playing around with each exhibit and exploring different angles and the results they produce.

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.

What an amazing and unique arts and crafts to do alone, a small group, or in our case, a group of 8…read moregirls! All of us had a great time from the moment we walked in. The ambiance is super cute, with colorful, warm vibes. The music always soothing, and you even get hot tea and Turkish delights in bites. 1) booking has never been easier. We selected the pick you piece on site. So go earlier so you can browse and really find the piece and size you want. 2) go early, so you can start planning what kind of mosaic you plan to design in your platter. 3) be mindful of the time. You get 3 hrs, but the hours go really fast when you're having fun, and you're also new to this. Set some time aside, more than 1 hr, so do the filler beading at the end. My friends and I really pushed the boundaries of time limit and was rushing to finish our beading filler. Still super fun, but super intense thinking we wouldn't finish on time. Definitely would go back and do this again. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The establishment was clean and chic. Please note that this isn't wheel chair friendly and that you will have to go down a bunch of stairs to reach the studio. Price was right! For unlimited glass and beads. And for just the whole experience. Really recommend it! Parking was easy to find outside. Paid meter, bust its only 2 hrs max? So had to go up again to refill.. send a friend up with your receipts so one person can refill all the cars. Or carpool!

Hands down, the best art workshop around!…read more At the Mosaic Art Studio you can make your own traditional Turkish lamp using hand cut mosaic glass and beads. I've never been to a more satisfying art workshop. You start with a specific project in mind (think Candle Holders, or different shapes of lamps... Table, Aladdin, Swan, and Moon lamps). They are all the same difficulty and range in prices from $79-139. In their studio, you spend 3 hours making your lamp, and what may seem like a lot of time, those precious hours will fly by. Their studio, which is just across from Columbia station, is gorgeous! It's decorated with rugs and lamps and intricate Turkish pieces all set to get inspiration from. Each workshop table has an assortment of colorful beads and hand-cut glass pieces. You also get a handy sheet that has examples of designs that you can use for your creation. It's fun getting to design your own lamp. You have the creative freedom to choose the color, shapes and styles, or you can even wing it. Whatever you choose, it will come out perfectly following their instruction on what to do. Once you're finished making your glass bowl insert, the studio takes two weeks to seal it to preserve your design. You'll receive an email when it's ready to collect. And at home, you can marvel in awe of what you created. I've also booked the team here for an in-office team-building group workshop, and they were fantastic. They set up everything similar to their studio and even played the traditional Turkish music. The instruction was clear and they had plenty of their friends to help on a one-on-one basis if anyone needed help or advice. The team here make it a really seamless process and I couldn't recommend them enough! Come to their beautiful studio or book them for an event, either way, it's a fun time creating your own Turkish mosaic lamp!

Jennifer has excellent taste and represents a well curated group of artists. The prices are…read moreapproachable for the caliber of work, and the gallery is incredibly professional when it comes to renderings and shipping. I am not accustomed to buying from galleries and this experience was so good, I came back multiple times. Highly recommend!

Jennifer Kostuik Gallery is wihtout a doubt my favourite space to curate art in Vancouver…read more With a beautiful roster of talented artists from across the globe, there is always something for me and my clients to fall in love with. From large scale paintings and fine art photography to exquisite sculptures, the diversity of her gallery offerings are such a breath of fresh air. The customer service is just as exceptional as the artwork and it's always such a joy to walk in with a cappuccino to explore what's new. Whether you're a serious art collector or just diping you toes in the art world, I highly recomend a vist to Jennifers gallery. It's a rare gem in city otherwise full of cliche art. As an interior designer, there is no better way to breath life into a space than with fabulous artwork. Nothing will kill a space faster than mass produced HomeSense style prints.

It's amazing how much is out there, so much to learn…read more And that's what you get from talking to passionate owners instead of mall employees lol. Rob is the owner of this family business. Inquired for our family portrait, so for the nice, gold leafed corners, plus a conservation glass, about $250. This is how you keep colour photos from fading in the sun: leave a gap between the glass & photo. Amex good.

This is a little neighbourhood shop with a big heart. The owner plays jazz and is very friendly and…read morehappy to chat about the artists he carries. There are local, unique, one-of-a-kind pottery, art and photos. The main artery of the business is framing so it's probably a good thing to take a few things to frame. The owner also sells home accents such as little bowls, candle holders and odd things. It's not very high-end but looks expensive, but it's not. More earthy and local farmers' market feel than trendy, high-fashion looking accessories.

We live close by to this Cultural Center. They are connected to a senior home. Parking is available…read moreon the street and underground. In the summer time they have the local Japanese Farmer Market happening. They offer Japanese classes along with other classes for kids. They sometimes offer workshops or classes for adults here as well. There is a little grocery store connected beside it. Inside the Cultural Center there are lot of art works and sometimes, they offer performance (inside near the back where they have a little stage).

Filmed a movie here called "Send The Rain". Mike and staff took great care of us. Very impressive…read morefacilities. Would come back here because there's so much it offers. Cool historical building!

I want to love this store (who wouldn't love a giant cow as an armoire?) but the price tags keep…read moregetting between us. Eclectic with an aftertaste of kitsch is how I'd describe a walk through Folkart Interiors. Much of the furniture and carvings are pine and painted in slightly ridiculous colors. The merchandise is less polished than the country/farmhouse furniture stores on South Granville, but still a little too clean to be folksy.

Love this store ! So many things to look at, great variety, fair prices. I bought a Mountie for…read moremy nephew and a vintage barn light for me. Dave is a friendly & helpful guy !