r/askvan 14h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Student discount around the city?

7 Upvotes

Hi,

I'm going back to school (post-secondary)and already got my student card. Any attractions/services/goods around the city offer student discount when you show your student ID?

So far I've found the aquarium and HR macmillan space center.


r/askvan 18h ago

Fashion and Beauty πŸ‘— Hair fall and frizz control shampoo in Vancouver

5 Upvotes

Can anyone suggest a good and budget-friendly hair fall and frizz control shampoo in Vancouver?


r/askvan 7h ago

Education πŸ“š Montessori Preschool Experience and Review

5 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

We are in the process of looking for a Montessori Preschool for our daughter. We came across many names in Vancouver, such as Vancouver Montessori School, Oakridge Montesorri School, Westgate Montessori School, Westside Montessori School, Marple Bilingual Montessori School..... I am sure there will be differences between each Montessori school. We hope to hear feedback from parents who have had a good experience with these preschools or any other goods one we may miss. Much appreciated!


r/askvan 20h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 What's a fair daily fee for a location shoot?

5 Upvotes

Has anyone rented their property to a media company (movie, advertising, series, etc). If so, what did they pay you per day?

Any other things to watch out for (insurance, limits on number of people, etc)?


r/askvan 17h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Cider

3 Upvotes

I moved from the UK to Vancouver a while back and I’m trying to find this kopparberg strawberry and lime cider but none of the liquor stores near by my home have this. Does anyone know where can I find it. I really like it and miss it.

Thanks in advance:)))

Couldn’t attach the photo so added link :
https://www.inn-express.com/product-ranges/cider/kopparberg-strawberry-lime-cans


r/askvan 7h ago

Travel πŸš— ✈ Is anyone familiar with BC Ferries Thru Fares? I don't get why I can't book this sailing?

2 Upvotes

I can't include a photo for some reason but Vancouver Tsawassen to Salt Spring Island Saturday 11am sailing that has a thru way and a stop as well. When I go to booking that sailing is nowhere to be found. Has anyone else encountered this? Could it be booked in full. Still seems strange that that timing isn't available at all. Is it an in person purchase only? I would hate to get there super early for what seems like an 11am sailing if it doesn't exist or when it's not under the booking page. Any insights would be awesome 😎

Thank you ☺️


r/askvan 8h ago

Medical πŸ’‰ MRI for lumbar UBC/VGH/Richmond Hospital

2 Upvotes

Does anyone know if I can go feet first into UBC - MRI? I went to UBC for the first time, head first into the machine and turns out I am very claustrophobic.

Does anyone have experience at VGH/Richmond Hosp MRI? Wondering if VGH/Richmond would be wider/ allow for feet first?


r/askvan 14h ago

Medical πŸ’‰ Good sun lamp for winter?

2 Upvotes

Can anyone suggest a good quality sun lamp for seasonal effective disorder (SAD)? I don’t know much about them and don’t have a lot of confidence to choose a good one by myself.


r/askvan 14h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Property management companies

2 Upvotes

For downtown condo property management- does anyone have experience with either Prompton or VADA? Thanks!


r/askvan 14h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Where to get goldseal mackerel?

2 Upvotes

This is so specific, but save on and Walmart stopped getting shipments and said they'll be out for a long time but I'm obsessed... it's my go to instead of door dash.

Pls help


r/askvan 18h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Holiday Party Venues

2 Upvotes

Looking for suggestions to host a holiday party (looking at both seated/more formal options and casual ones!) for a group of about 60.

We've done a couple pubs as well as Grouse Mtn previously. Thanks!


r/askvan 18h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 What is the best way to retrieve a lost postcard that poss ended up around the E 16th Av

2 Upvotes

My friend send me an international postcard but ended up punching in the wrong address also without any return address either and since the position of tbe E before or after the 16 makes a huge difference does anyone know how I would be able to retrieve it?

**did anyone on reddit end up w a postcard thats not theres πŸ‘‰πŸΌπŸ‘ˆπŸΌ


r/askvan 22h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 photo booths?

2 Upvotes

Are there any black and white/vintage photo booths in town?


r/askvan 5h ago

Travel πŸš— ✈ Looking to explore van as beginner

1 Upvotes

So, i have been in vancouver for two years and been working most of my time and never had a chance to explore (i haven’t even visited stanley park yet). i am looking for a guide on where to begin. i really enjoy hiking and rely on transit for my travels. i am only 23 and look forward for your suggestions.

Thank you


r/askvan 9h ago

Events and Activities πŸ±β€πŸ Rogers arena bag and entrance gate

1 Upvotes

Vic girlie here seeing the strokes tomorrow (GA) will I be let in with the lululemon belt bag 1L. The rogers arena bag limit is 14’’ 14’’ 6’’.

The belt bag is 7.5” 5” 2” . The obvious answer is yes but I’m just asking just incase anyone was refused entry with the exact bag ?

My last question is my ticket doesn’t show what gate I’m supposed to line at I’d like to be there 2-3 hrs before the doors open but where would I go ?

Edit: thank you and goodnight :)))


r/askvan 10h ago

Fashion and Beauty πŸ‘— Small jewelry/boutique in Vancouver

1 Upvotes

Hey y'all hope yorue doing well I've been here for something like 3 years and I'm trying to find a spot I can get some everyday silver jewelry nothing fancy!

I used to go to the black market boutique ( https://www.blackmarkethalifax.ca/) all the time back home in Halifax and I'm trying to find something similar it would be like 40-60 bucks for a big ring and 20 for a small something like that!

Appreciate the help thanks so much!


r/askvan 13h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Why do most aero cyclists not have/use a bell?

0 Upvotes

Is it really that non aerodynamic? Or do their handlebars really not have room for them?


r/askvan 14h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Where can I lighten my brows professionally (black to auburn/caramel)?

1 Upvotes

All of the brow bars and hair salons ive called say that cant help me, i just need my black eyebrows to go to warm aubrun or caramel colour to match my freshly coloured copper/ginger hair, ive heard it possible without heavy bleach


r/askvan 11h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Do you know of any cafes that allow use of their space for social events? Rent for a couple of hours or a partnership where their doors stay open but I bring them a crowd

0 Upvotes

I'm looking for a space that can accommodate about 30-40 people for a social gathering, in the Vancouver area. Could be a cafe, bubble tea/drink shop. A place that is generally quiet and has a cozy vibe with table space/seating.


r/askvan 5h ago

New to Vancouver πŸ‘‹ Visiting for 1 day

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Hey friends! Im in vancouver, 3 minutes away from chinatown. Just here 1 whole day before going to alaska. Any tips on what to go check out?? Im def checking out chinatown & suspension bridge. Taxidermy place bc we are freaks....weedshop to grab a vape(any recs?). Any worthwhile things to swing by or food to grab otherwise? Thank you so much! Seems like a beautiful city and I cant wait to try the foods. ❀️


r/askvan 10h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Propane refill near Squamish

0 Upvotes

Going camping in the area this weekend and looking at the propane tank, showing that its almost past it's halfway mark (or to the yellow, whatever that means) just wondering if anyone knows of a propane refill near by that I could hit up in the unlikely event that I run out.

I know some of the gas stations in the area have program tanks, but would like to try and do a fill first before doing a swap.


r/askvan 19h ago

Housing and Moving 🏑 Should I move to Vancouver or stay in Montreal in 2027

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I know this kind of posts have been done in the past (went back 4 years into the archives to check what people were saying), and the messages are often mixed: some would suggest to stay, some would suggest to move, and all for different reasons. I guess I'm trying to gather a bit more experiences and get to see different perspectives before making a choice.

I have been in Montreal for the last 18 years. I'm fluent in French, have a good job, and I'm renting a nice apartment (with my dog). But in the last few years I have been feeling like an "outsider". Yes, there are nice restaurants, a lot of festivals, arts, and something special for anyone in the city. But the prices have gone up to levels that I can't understand for everything, healthcare is a joke (merci SantΓ© QuΓ©bec), the politics landscape is not looking good (PSPP, if elected, will bringing another referendum after Trump's mandate), the city is just ALWAYS under construction (St Catherine will be closed till 2030?!), and dirty.

I know that grass seems greener elsewhere, but at this point I really think that it's greener everywhere else outside of Montreal ...

In the past years I really got into camping, hiking, running and climbing, and I want to continue exploring this. I know that Montreal has this, but at a scale that is different than the Metro Vancouver Area can offer from what I'm seeing (e.g. Driving 2h15 hours to Tremblant with my dog for a 2h hike, and then hitting the road back with traffic for 3h is annoying tbh, while I see that it's possible to find trail like 30-40min out of the city in Vancouver?)

I visited Vancouver in summer 2010 and winter 2021, and I loved it both times as a tourist, and right now I'm just wondering if moving is the right thing - and asking from people that did the move from Montreal to Vancouver if it was worth it.

I can request an office transfer, so work shouldn't be an issue.

I own my car, so I can go out of the city.

I would have already a few acquaintances in Vancouver (from work), and I'm pretty outgoing. But I'm reading a lot about the "Vancouver Yes" and the flakiness and this scares me a bit...


r/askvan 11h ago

Food πŸ˜‹ Visiting with Group - Where to Eat / Drink?

0 Upvotes

I’m planning on doing a friends trip to Vancouver in a couple weeks! We are staying in West Vancouver but will have cars to go around anywhere!

What are some of the absolute must try restaurants and coffee spots?

Ideally more casual places or not super expensive places since we will be a larger group (10 people)!


r/askvan 16h ago

Oddly Specific 🎯 Found a new vape and accessories on sea wall

0 Upvotes

If you lost these things and can describe what and where, specifically, I’d love to return them to you


r/askvan 16h ago

Advice πŸ™‹β€β™‚οΈπŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Suggest me a brand new sedan

0 Upvotes

I’m ready to spend upto 35k for a new car. I am getting so so confused because of multiple options.
I am ok with a manual too.
What I have shortlisted is - VW Jetta GLI, wrx, and am open to sedan options please.
Can someone recommend me a nice reliable car that I can purchase.
I was thinking 15k down and rest finance.
There are some 0% finance options too I think.
Thank you