I'm finding myself drawn more to traditional Christmas displays than the sterile commercial ones. At this time of year I'm missing the beautiful festive old Woodward's Christmas displays.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Vancouver Christmas - Metrotown Mall
Metrotown mall is located in Burnaby but is part of the Metro Vancouver district. This huge mall could put a little more effort into decorating for the Christmas Season. Although, the main glass covered wing has beautiful hanging decorations, the rest of the mall is somewhat parse.
I'm finding myself drawn more to traditional Christmas displays than the sterile commercial ones. At this time of year I'm missing the beautiful festive old Woodward's Christmas displays.
I'm finding myself drawn more to traditional Christmas displays than the sterile commercial ones. At this time of year I'm missing the beautiful festive old Woodward's Christmas displays.
Vancouver Christmas - International Village
The International Village was once also known as Tinseltown. Since Cineplex Odeon took over the cinemas the Tinseltown logo has been dropped.
Personally I miss the beautiful neon Tinseltown signage. The boring Cineplex Odeon sign now dominates the outside.
The main floor lobby has a nice colourful Christmas display. Be wary of the security guards...they will make sure you only take pictures of the display and NOT the rest of the mall.
Personally I miss the beautiful neon Tinseltown signage. The boring Cineplex Odeon sign now dominates the outside.
The main floor lobby has a nice colourful Christmas display. Be wary of the security guards...they will make sure you only take pictures of the display and NOT the rest of the mall.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Libby's Cafe is a Great Secret in Vancouver
Just yesterday my wife and I went to Libby's Cafe for brunch. Yet again we weren't disappointed. The coffee, panini and soup were excellent. I personally enjoy the eclectic feel of the cafe.
Libby's has expanded to another location just across the street in the new Trout Lake Community Centre. This location is similar in style to a regular coffee shop but with the same great food.
Libby's gets a solid 8.5 out of 10.
Libby's has expanded to another location just across the street in the new Trout Lake Community Centre. This location is similar in style to a regular coffee shop but with the same great food.
Libby's gets a solid 8.5 out of 10.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Vancouver Remembered
I long for the Vancouver I remember.
It is becoming more and more rare to find someone from the baby boomer generation, living in Vancouver, who was born in Vancouver.
I'm from the baby boomer generation. I was born in Vancouver and have lived in Vancouver all my life. I remember a very different Vancouver than the one that exists today. Back in my time there was no Wall Centre and no Shangri-La building. Vancouver's skyline was much simpler back then with less skyscrapers obscuring the view of our beautiful mountains.
Back then ...
- Most street parking was free and no permits needed for residential parking.
- Apartments didn't come in the horrible 300 square foot box as today.
- House values were less over inflated.
- Roads were less congested with little or no "road rage".
- Stanley Park had no parking meters.
- Woodward's Department store was a main everyday shopping destination and Eatons was for higher end products.
- Youth showed respect to Police and Bus Drivers.
The list could go on and on. Maybe in a future post I'll add to it. I know I'm "waxing historical" when I yearn for the old Vancouver. Every living entity will change over time. I guess I just don't like all the changes to Vancouver.
What are your thoughts?
It is becoming more and more rare to find someone from the baby boomer generation, living in Vancouver, who was born in Vancouver.
I'm from the baby boomer generation. I was born in Vancouver and have lived in Vancouver all my life. I remember a very different Vancouver than the one that exists today. Back in my time there was no Wall Centre and no Shangri-La building. Vancouver's skyline was much simpler back then with less skyscrapers obscuring the view of our beautiful mountains.
Back then ...
- Most street parking was free and no permits needed for residential parking.
- Apartments didn't come in the horrible 300 square foot box as today.
- House values were less over inflated.
- Roads were less congested with little or no "road rage".
- Stanley Park had no parking meters.
- Woodward's Department store was a main everyday shopping destination and Eatons was for higher end products.
- Youth showed respect to Police and Bus Drivers.
The list could go on and on. Maybe in a future post I'll add to it. I know I'm "waxing historical" when I yearn for the old Vancouver. Every living entity will change over time. I guess I just don't like all the changes to Vancouver.
What are your thoughts?
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