Vancouver/South - Revision history

Shaund: /* Buy */ add in Dunbar (part of Van South now)

2012-05-18T04:31:16Z

‎Buy: add in Dunbar (part of Van South now)

Shaund: move listing to S Main guide

2012-04-20T04:53:28Z

move listing to S Main guide

Shaund: /* Understand */ define borders more precisely

2012-04-15T22:46:55Z

‎Understand: define borders more precisely

Shaund: Vancouver/UBC-South moved to Vancouver/South: new Vancouver district structure

2012-04-15T22:28:49Z

Vancouver/UBC-South moved to Vancouver/South: new Vancouver district structure

Shaund: /* Sleep */ move listings in from E Van per new district scheme, alpha

2012-04-15T22:11:14Z

‎Sleep: move listings in from E Van per new district scheme, alpha

Shaund: /* Drink */

2012-04-15T22:06:21Z

‎Drink

Shaund: /* Eat */

2012-04-15T22:05:46Z

‎Eat

Shaund: /* Buy */ add Punjabi Market

2012-04-15T22:03:27Z

‎Buy: add Punjabi Market

Shaund: /* Do */ picture no longer applicable to this district

2012-04-15T05:17:09Z

‎Do: picture no longer applicable to this district

Shaund: rmv info relating to UBC (moved to its own district)

2012-04-15T05:15:30Z

rmv info relating to UBC (moved to its own district)

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	Vancouver South is served mostly by community centres and one major shopping mall.		Vancouver South is served mostly by community centres and one major shopping mall.
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		+	* '''Dunbar''' is a local shopping area along Dunbar Street south of 16th Avenue.
		+	** <buy name="Cheapskates - 1" alt="" address="3644 West 16th Ave" directions="at Alma Street, 1 block west of Dunbar" phone="+1-604-222-1125" email="" fax="" url="" hours="Mon–Fri 11AM - 6PM; Sat 10AM – 6PM; Sun & Hol 11AM – 5PM" price="">A consignment store for sporting goods, with reasonably good equipment at cheap and falling prices. Each item has a tag with a price schedule that drops 10% each week. If an item hasn't been snapped up, you could get it for a very low price. The "1" branch carries baseball bats, helmets, and shoes from Mar 1–May 1; junior baseball gloves, inline skates, and scooters from Mar 1st–Aug 1st; and adult baseball gloves, hockey gear, ice skates, soccer gear, tricycles, and lifting weights all year.</buy>

	* '''Kerrisdale''' — A busy neighbourhood commercial district. Located on West 41st Avenue between Larch and Maple Street, there are multiple coffee shops and restaurants that serve great food. It has a small town feel, but busy city traffic.		* '''Kerrisdale''' — A busy neighbourhood commercial district. Located on West 41st Avenue between Larch and Maple Street, there are multiple coffee shops and restaurants that serve great food. It has a small town feel, but busy city traffic.

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 '''Vancouver South''' covers the southern portion of [[Vancouver]]. It is mostly residential and has some of city's older and more prestigious neighbourhoods. The area is best known for its gardens and parks, such as VanDusen Gardens.
 == Understand ==
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 ==See==
 * <see name="VanDusen Botanical Garden" alt="" address="5251 Oak St." directions="37th &amp; Oak on the NW corner" phone="+1 604-878-9274" url="http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/Parks/parks/vandusen/website/" hours="Open 10AM to around sunset (varies from 4PM-9PM depending on time of year)" price="Adults $6.25-$8.50 (winter/summer), Seniors and Youth less" lat="" long="" fax="+1 604-263-1777">VanDusen Botanical Garden has a very large collection of plants in the outdoor gardens. Especially interesting are the Canadian ecosystems, with samples of prairie and deep woods fauna. On the last weekend in April, the garden has a giant plant sale with many species from all over the world (they don't always have a Canadian official there to grant export, however). Plant seeds are available in the gift shop.</see>
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 *'''Fraser River Park''' (8705 Angus Drive and West 75th Avenue) [http://vancouver.ca/parkfinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.ParkDetails&park_id=92]  This is a local secret that has spectacular views of the airport.  One can watch the planes come and go across the river.  This park is popular for dog lovers, as its secluded location is perfect for letting dogs roam free.  The park is large enough to have a big field for picnics and games, while the riverfront area has its own beach, depending on the tides.  At the edge of the park is an industrial park and a golf course.
 ==Buy==
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 * <eat name="Samurai Sushi House" alt="" address="5888 Cambie Street (at 43rd Ave)" directions="Just east of Oakridge Centre" phone="+1 604 325-8597" email="" fax="" url="" hours="until 9PM" price="$10"> Well known for having huge portions for small prices. It also has fresher sushi than some more expensive places. During meal times, it can be very difficult to get a seat. In the summer, it can be nice to get take out and walk down to Columbia Park (1 block east, ~5min). Be sure to try their toro (fatty tuna), and salmon sushi/sashimi. Stay away from their tuna sushi/sashimi because it tends to be too frozen. There is another location at 1108 Davie in the [[Vancouver/West End#Eat|West End]].</eat>
 ==Drink==

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 == Understand ==
-For the purposes of this guide, the district includes everything south of W 16th Ave between Pacific Spirit Park and Cambie St, everything south of 37th Ave between Cambie St and Kerr St and everything south of 25th Ave from Kerr St to Burnaby. This includes the neighbourhoods of Kerrisdale, Oakridge, Marpole and portions of Dunbar, Arbutus Ridge, Shaughnessy and South Cambie.  To the north is [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]] and [[Vancouver/South Granville|South Granville]]; to the east is [[Burnaby]]; and to the south is [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]].
+For the purposes of this guide, the district includes everything south of W 16th Ave between Pacific Spirit Park and Heather St and everything south of King Edward/25th Ave from Prince Edward St to Burnaby. 37th Ave forms the northern boundary between Heather St and Prince Edward St. This includes the neighbourhoods of Kerrisdale, Oakridge, Marpole, Killarney and portions of Dunbar, Arbutus Ridge, Shaughnessy, Collingwood and South Cambie.  To the north is [[Vancouver/Kitsilano|Kitsilano]] and [[Vancouver/South Granville|South Granville]]; to the east is [[Burnaby]]; and to the south is [[Richmond (British Columbia)|Richmond]].
 ==Get in==

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 ==Sleep==
-There are not many hotels in this area, just a few older ones along Marine Drive. A better bet is to look for one of the B&B's located in the various neighbourhoods.
+Hotels are a mixed bag in this area, generally being older and cheaper. Most hotels are along Kingsway, with one or two on Marine Drive. A better bet is to look for one of the B&B's located in the various residential neighbourhoods.
 * <sleep name="A Vancouver Traveller Bed and Breakfast" alt="" address="2159 W 21st Avenue" directions="" phone="+1 604 435-3826" email="travelvancouver@yahoo.ca" fax="" url="http://www.vancouvertravellerbb.com" checkin="" checkout="10AM" price="$80-$145">Three rooms in a renovated old home in residential area. North Suite has a minimum stay of three nights, other rooms require two nights minimum June-Sept.</sleep>
-* <sleep name="Pacific Spirit Guest House" alt="" address="4080 W 35th Ave" directions="" phone="+1 604-261-6837" tollfree="+1 866 768-6837" email="info@vanbb.com" url="http://www.vanbb.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="$100-$130" lat="" long="">Two room B&B close to Pacific Spirit Park. Reviewers rave about the hospitality of the hosts and comfort of the rooms. </sleep>
+* <sleep name="Arbutus Vista Vancouver B&B" alt="Arbutus Villa" address="2172 W 22nd Avenue" directions="" phone="+1 604 603-7289" email="" url="http://www.vancouverbnb.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="$164-$245 with min 3 night stay May 1-Oct 15 and over Christmas/New Years" lat="" long="">Basement suite B&B with private entrance, internet and kitchen. Reviewers like its quiet location, comfort and friendly owners; lower rates in off-season.</sleep>
 * <sleep name="Granville House B&B" alt="" address="5050 Granville Street" directions="" phone="+1 604 307-2300" tollfree="+1 866 739-9002" email="stay@granvillebb.com" url="http://www.granvillebb.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="$170-$200 (June-Sept + Christmas period), $100-$150 at other times" lat="" long="">B&B in a newer Tudor revival style house. Each room has a king size bed and internet connection.</sleep>
-* <sleep name="Arbutus Vista Vancouver B&B" alt="Arbutus Villa" address="2172 W 22nd Avenue" directions="" phone="+1 604 603-7289" email="" url="http://www.vancouverbnb.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="$164-$245 with min 3 night stay May 1-Oct 15 and over Christmas/New Years" lat="" long="">Basement suite B&B with private entrance, internet and kitchen. Reviewers like its quiet location, comfort and friendly owners; lower rates in off-season.</sleep>
+* <sleep name="London Guard Motor Inn" alt="" address="2227 Kingsway" directions="between Gladstone and Nanaimo Streets" phone="+1 604 430-4646 or toll-free +1 888 997-7773" fax="+1 604 736-7912" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long=""></sleep>
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 ==Drink==
 There are no nightclubs and only a few neighbourhood pubs.
 ==Sleep==

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	This area tends to have fewer restaurants than the rest of Vancouver.		This area tends to have fewer restaurants than the rest of Vancouver.
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		+	* <eat name="All India Sweets" alt="" address="6507 Main St" directions="corner of Main and 49th" phone="+1 604 327-0891" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="">Excellent vegetarian all you can eat Indian food buffet for $9.95.</eat>

	* <eat name="Samurai Sushi House" alt="" address="5888 Cambie Street (at 43rd Ave)" directions="Just east of Oakridge Centre" phone="+1 604 325-8597" email="" fax="" url="" hours="until 9PM" price="$10"> Well known for having huge portions for small prices. It also has fresher sushi than some more expensive places. During meal times, it can be very difficult to get a seat. In the summer, it can be nice to get take out and walk down to Columbia Park (1 block east, ~5min). Be sure to try their toro (fatty tuna), and salmon sushi/sashimi. Stay away from their tuna sushi/sashimi because it tends to be too frozen. There is another location at 1108 Davie in the [[Vancouver/West End#Eat\|West End]].</eat>		* <eat name="Samurai Sushi House" alt="" address="5888 Cambie Street (at 43rd Ave)" directions="Just east of Oakridge Centre" phone="+1 604 325-8597" email="" fax="" url="" hours="until 9PM" price="$10"> Well known for having huge portions for small prices. It also has fresher sushi than some more expensive places. During meal times, it can be very difficult to get a seat. In the summer, it can be nice to get take out and walk down to Columbia Park (1 block east, ~5min). Be sure to try their toro (fatty tuna), and salmon sushi/sashimi. Stay away from their tuna sushi/sashimi because it tends to be too frozen. There is another location at 1108 Davie in the [[Vancouver/West End#Eat\|West End]].</eat>

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 ==Buy==
-UBC and South Vancouver is served mostly by community centres and one major shopping mall.
+Vancouver South is served mostly by community centres and one major shopping mall.
-* '''Oakridge Mall'''&mdash; This medium sized mall is anchored by the Bay, Zellers, and Safeway. Shops range in sizes and are mainly on the chic side of fashion.
+* '''Kerrisdale''' &mdash; A busy neighbourhood commercial district.  Located on West 41st Avenue between Larch and Maple Street, there are multiple coffee shops and restaurants that serve great food.  It has a small town feel, but busy city traffic.
-* '''Kerrisdale'''&mdash; A busy neighbourhood commercial district.  Located on West 41st Avenue between Larch and Maple Street, there are multiple coffee shops and restaurants that serve great food.  It has a small town feel, but busy city traffic.
+* '''Marpole''' &mdash; This small commercial district is located on Graville Street between West 63rd and West 72nd Avenue.  Granville Street is a major road seeing lots of through traffic and very few people stop to enjoy this area.  There are a few shops of interest, including The Connection, a gaming and hobby store, and many good restaurants that serve authentic Asian foods.
-* '''Marpole'''&mdash; This small commercial district is located on Graville Street between West 63rd and West 72nd Avenue.  Granville Street is a major road seeing lots of through traffic and very few people stop to enjoy this area.  There are a few shops of interest, including The Connection, a gaming and hobby store, and many good restaurants that serve authentic Asian foods.
+* '''Oakridge Mall''' &mdash; This medium sized mall is anchored by the Bay, Zellers, and Safeway. Shops range in sizes and are mainly on the chic side of fashion.
 ==Eat==

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	==Do==		==Do==
−	~~[[Image:wreck beach sign.jpg\|thumb\|200px\|right\|Be warned - Wreck Beach isn't like those other beaches]]~~

	*'''Fraser River Park''' (8705 Angus Drive and West 75th Avenue) [http://vancouver.ca/parkfinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.ParkDetails&park_id=92] This is a local secret that has spectacular views of the airport. One can watch the planes come and go across the river. This park is popular for dog lovers, as its secluded location is perfect for letting dogs roam free. The park is large enough to have a big field for picnics and games, while the riverfront area has its own beach, depending on the tides. At the edge of the park is an industrial park and a golf course.		*'''Fraser River Park''' (8705 Angus Drive and West 75th Avenue) [http://vancouver.ca/parkfinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.ParkDetails&park_id=92] This is a local secret that has spectacular views of the airport. One can watch the planes come and go across the river. This park is popular for dog lovers, as its secluded location is perfect for letting dogs roam free. The park is large enough to have a big field for picnics and games, while the riverfront area has its own beach, depending on the tides. At the edge of the park is an industrial park and a golf course.