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Stoned and Paranoid in Vancouver: A Lesson From the Streets

Stoned and Paranoid in Vancouver: A Lesson From the Streets

October 18, 2018
by Ryan Backhouse
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I arrived in Canada to begin what was to become my fourth snow season, but my first long-term solo overseas trip. I had no job…

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Cycling the Americas I: Vancouver to Penticton

Cycling the Americas I: Vancouver to Penticton

October 8, 2014
by Quinten Dol
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I’m sitting on a concrete barrier, surrounded by pine trees and scoffing down porridge. My gaze flits from the stream below to the odd bit…

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Vancouver: Samesun Backpackers Lodge

Vancouver: Samesun Backpackers Lodge

June 20, 2014
by The Hobos
Vancouver Do

Get There: 1018 Granville St – just a short walk from Granville Station, or check ’em out online. Cost: Starting at $28 per night in…

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Vancouver: Bear and Whale Watching Tour

Vancouver: Bear and Whale Watching Tour

May 21, 2014
by The Hobos
Vancouver Do

Bear and Whale Watching with The Whale Centre Tofino Get There: Right on the main street at 411 Cambell Street Tofino, or check out their…

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Vancouver: Go Skydiving

Vancouver: Go Skydiving

May 21, 2014
by The Hobos
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Get There: They’re an hour bus ride out of Vancouver: get in contact and they can pick you up from the bus stop through skydivethecity.com…

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Vancouver: Gastown

Vancouver: Gastown

February 27, 2014
by Grace Burns
Vancouver Do

Gastown is the oldest part of the city, and was where the factories were and workers lived back in the days of old. It has…

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Vancouver: Stanley Park

Vancouver: Stanley Park

February 27, 2014
by Grace Burns
Vancouver Do

This large slice of nature in the middle of the built-up city is home to trees too big to even hug. The dense forest trails…

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Vancouver: Tacofino

Vancouver: Tacofino

February 27, 2014
by Grace Burns
Vancouver Do

Get there: 2327 E Hastings Street, Vancouver. Cost: $9CAD for four deliciously mouth-watering flavours. Here you will find the best soft shell tacos you will…

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Vancouver: Granville Island

Vancouver: Granville Island

February 27, 2014
by Grace Burns
Vancouver Do

Get There: 1661 Duranleau St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3 On the harbour, under a bridge with pillars covered in moss, lies a trendy little industrial…

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Vancouver: HI Vancouver Central

Vancouver: HI Vancouver Central

February 27, 2014
by Grace Burns
Vancouver Do

Get There: 1025 Granville St, Vancouver, BC. Taxi, bus or train the half hour drive from the airport into the center of the city. The…

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