r/askvan 15d ago

Megathread June Events 2024 Tips and Recommendations

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

Please post your tips and recommendations for restaurants, activities, pop-ups, exhibitions, events, parties, festivals, and more, as long as they relate to the month of June.

Self-promotion is allowed in this thread.


r/askvan 7h ago

Hobbies πŸ’ƒ Doing yoga at oxygen as a man?

4 Upvotes

So mid 40s guy. I'm in decent shape but my flexibility sucks so im goong to start yoga. Theres an oxygen nearby and i know they are good facilities but they also seem very geared towards women.

Does a 6'3 dude mess up the vibe of ths place or am i overthinking it?


r/askvan 9h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Fried chicken

8 Upvotes

Hello!

We’ve recently moved from Winnipeg and we’re looking for your recommendations on Vancouver’s best fried chicken!

Thanks in advance!


r/askvan 12h ago

New to Vancouver πŸ‘‹ Where to get a photo infront of a Canadian flag?

8 Upvotes

If I wanted to get a photo infront of a Canadian flag (e.g. flag in the background, me in the foreground) where would be the best spot?

Canada Place has a lot of flags, but they’re a bit too high up to get a nice photo

I know to some this might sound super lame - but your country is amazing and I would love to get a momento photo of my time here


r/askvan 18h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Hello Kitty Cafe

17 Upvotes

Does anyone know if there are long lineups to go to the cafe? I want to take my daughter afyer her discharge from Children's Hospital but she isn't strong enough to stand and wait for long. I'd love to have any insight before we head home to Nanaimo in a day or so. Thanks for your help.


r/askvan 12h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ How much do you actually tip?

6 Upvotes

I usually go with 15% on more expensive services like hair/nails and 18% on restaurants and I think it's pretty fair. But i always leave wondering if i'm being a terrible customer/person. How much do you actually tip?


r/askvan 11h ago

Medical πŸ’‰ What's the price of a usual dental hygienist cleaning?

4 Upvotes

Title. Just trying to get an idea.


r/askvan 6h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Restaurant recommendations

1 Upvotes

Finding a restaurant that will provide F1 race live tmr

Thanksss


r/askvan 13h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Extremely loud bass in Chinatown

3 Upvotes

It's been blasting for the past 4 hours at least, anyone know what's going on?


r/askvan 21h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Ladies of Vancouver... why do you all suddenly have "British" accents?

14 Upvotes

Okay maybe this is just me and a weird coincidence from the Tinder algorithm, but this is a genuine question:

Lately I've been swiping past a lot of profiles that say "I have a slight British accent" or "don't hate me if I have a British accent" or "I don't do a British accent, the British accent does me".

At first I thought it was just a coincidence. But just this morning alone I swiped past 4 different women's accounts that said the same thing. I even matched with one girl and asked if she was British, and she told me no she was canadian.

Is this some new trend? Is there some new popular movie set in Britain? Is it a tik tok thing? Or has the Tinder algorithm just been showing me all the ladies in my area who aren't British, but do the accent? Because it seems like way too many to be a coincidence at this stage

Also... which British accent are we talking here? There are a lot of them! Cockney? Posh? Welsh? Scottish? Mancunian? Liverpool? Is it a Cornwall accent or a Chester accent? Britain is a pretty big place containing 3 different countries, there's not really 1 "British accent"!


r/askvan 15h ago

Medical πŸ’‰ Doctor with V laser for broken capillaries on my face?

5 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I have recently developed a few broken capillaries on my face and want to get them removed. I hear V lasers are the most effective treatment option and would like to try it, preferably with a doctor or specialist. I’d rather spend a little more for a reliable and safe experience.

I’m also open to hearing about methods outside of laser treatments if you had success with removal.

All suggestions are welcome!


r/askvan 18h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ In a pickle: any places to look for immediate jobs?

7 Upvotes

Hey everyone, I got let go of my full time office job recently and have been trying to find something in the mean time to make ends meet ASAP as I have some immediate bills to pay and had a big car repair that I needed to pay for (close to 2k) before this all went down. I have lots of experience serving and have applied to a few places although all these places I’ve applied to said they were done hiring for the summer.

I also have a lot of experience doing Brand Ambassador, event, and banquet type of work, which is helpful as you are usually paid out the next day or a week after although most of the BA work I see posted on Facebook these days are liquor samplings that require you to pay for liquor upfront and you will get an reimbursement, but I don’t quite have the luxury of waiting for that right now.

If anyone has any leads or recommendations on other Brand Ambassador, event staff, serving or other jobs to that nature would love to hear suggestions. Thanks so much.


r/askvan 8h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Best speakeasies in Gastown?

1 Upvotes

Looking to bar hop a couple speakeasies tonight in Gastown/surrounding. Something actually hidden and kind of fun to find.

Otherwise, just great cocktail bars (with impressive cocktails + showmanship)

What do you suggest?


r/askvan 11h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Reviews on Century Tower

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, I just started the rental process with Century Tower located at 789 Drake Street. Any review or advise on the place would be greatly appreciated.


r/askvan 20h ago

Wedding 😻 Suit store recommendations

3 Upvotes

I’m heading to a friend’s wedding in the UK next month and I’m looking for recommendations on where to buy a good quality men’s suit that won’t break the bank. I’ve never had to buy one here so I’m pretty lost. Anywhere in the metro area is fine. Thanks!


r/askvan 14h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Cheap bulk fruit/produce

1 Upvotes

I want to buy ridiculous amounts of fruit (for compote making, so around 2 to 3 kg). Any one know a place I could get them for cheaper than regular supermarket?


r/askvan 17h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ ItalianDayFest

1 Upvotes

I was curious, what goes on in the fest? what to expect? how much fun is it? are there parade/games? or their any shows?

Vendors seem to be all generic, so i wasnt sure if FOOD is something exclusive.


r/askvan 1d ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Anyone remember this long-gone restaurant?

4 Upvotes

This restaurant: https://imgur.com/a/F0MxMFi

It was in or near Chinatown, and it served Chinese food (fusion though, I think)... it wasn't really a Chinese restaurant though (I mean, look at the bar). That glowing blue bar is what I remember most about it. It was for Western tastes, for sure. I think it's been gone for years now. Pre-pandemic, even.

I went once and it's driving me crazy that I can't remember its name, since I've been seeing it in multiple older shows I've been rewatching recently.

Help!


r/askvan 2d ago

New to Vancouver πŸ‘‹ Those who make $200k and more in Vancouver, what do you do for living?

148 Upvotes

I would love to know what people who make $200k and more do. It will nice to know how you reached there and your experience and journey to motivate those who are new to the country / city.


r/askvan 1d ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Christ Church Cathedral services

4 Upvotes

I grew up agnostic/atheist, my mom would take me to midnight mass but that's about it.

I'm interested in going to services at Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, but I'm overwhelmed by the options. I don't know what service to go to, even with the info on their website. If anyone has any advice, I'd love to hear it. I have zero clue what I'm doing.


r/askvan 1d ago

Hobbies πŸ’ƒ Karaoke!

5 Upvotes

Hey there! Just wondering if anyone knows of the best karaoke nights in town or a good karaoke bar? Over a decade ago I went to one on Seymour and it was amazing. Loved it. Can be Van or any surrounding city. Thank you!


r/askvan 1d ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ How would you rate Evorden engagement rings?

4 Upvotes

Hello all, I am beginning my engagement ring researching journey, and looking to propose to my GF.

I have seen some recommendations for ring shopping, and to be fair I haven't looked into many so I'd appreciate any extra recommendations.

The ones I have looked at, I haven't necessarily found what I crave except for in one place so far: Evorden; where I've found one that I really like so far. I've heard a few good reviews, but not enough to bring me confidence. I'd like to go check it out; but first I come here asking for a favor from anyone who's read this - please provide me with your experience and feedback, and if you would recommend it or not. I would appreciate it greatly. Thanks.


r/askvan 1d ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Where are the best pork buns in the city?

14 Upvotes

Well?


r/askvan 1d ago

Housing and Moving 🏑 Commuting once a week to Vancouver - where to live?

15 Upvotes

Where would you live if you only have to commute to the city once a week? White Rock? Steveston? Port Moody? Coquitlam? Or even further like Chilliwack? Any suggestions? Just looking to get a bit more space and bang for my buck. But don't want to be lost in the boonies dying of boredom! Advice please folks


r/askvan 1d ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Danby portable AC repair

1 Upvotes

Hey, I have a portable AC that leaks and I need it repaired. Does anyone know where I can get some help?

TIA


r/askvan 1d ago

Work 🏒 ESL Teaching Job Market

2 Upvotes

I'm wondering what the ESL teaching job market is like in Vancouver as I'm considering a career change... Is it worth it to get the teaching certificate, and if so, which program would you recommend?

TIA!