Top 10 Things to do in Strathcona, Canada

Built in 1906, the Firehall building functioned as Vancouver's No. 1 Firehall and the first motorized Firehall until 1975 when the Firemen moved out and the arts moved in. After a variety of tenants the Firehall Theatre Society was formed in 1982 and currently operates as one of the busiest venues in Vancouver.

Photowalks are the best way to see our beautiful city, learn and practice the basics of photography, and get out of the automatic setting on your camera! In two hours, we cover exposure, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, composition and basic portraiture. You are guaranteed to have a ton of FUN! Lead by a professional photographer, you are given tools, and an opportunity to explore a scenic area (Stanley Park, Canada Place, Chinatown, Gastown, Strathcona and Granville Island) with your camera, and given small learning objectives. Now offering private photography classes for groups of any size!

We excel at providing private, customized tours and excursions for you, your family or small group. Corporate introductions, airport transfers and ski transfers to your ski resort are just some of the services we provide. We will provide you with a customized itinerary for your trip in Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, or even further afield to Seattle or The Rocky Mountain National Parks. We want your time with us to be memorable, so we will help suggest to you activities, accommodations and dining options for your stay. 1 day, or multi-day trips with your personal guide are our specialities. We can provide services in English, Dutch, German, & French Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian and Russian are available upon request

Vancouver’s old houses and the stories of the people who built and lived in them are my passion. My History Walks through Vancouver’s four oldest heritage neighbourhoods: the East End/Strathcona, West End, Mount Pleasant, and Grandview, are a culmination of over two decades working as a house genealogist. During that time I produced in-depth histories of over 800 Vancouver houses. People call me the House Whisperer. My blog, “When An Old House Whispers” is followed by people in over 70 countries world wide. If you like walking through and photographing historic neighbourhoods, if you ever wanted to time travel, if you are curious to uncover the mysteries hidden behind the doors of old houses, if you have an ear for old-timers’ stories, my History Walks are for you! Each tour lasts 2.5 to 3 hours. Check my website for the content, cost, departure times and locations of my scheduled tours. E-mail me if you would like more info or to book a private tour in English, Italian or Japanese.

Star Limousine has been serving Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Whistler, Seattle and Victoria since 1980. We have the largest, newest and most diverse fleet of luxury vehicles in the Vancouver area. Our mission is to provide our clients with the highest quality limousine service, the most professional chauffeurs, and the newest vehicles available.

The resident tea master guides customers to the perfect Chinese tea, whether it's green, oolong, black, herbal, white, or one of the rare varieties. Most are sourced directly from China.

Rocky Mountaineer offers luxury train journeys connecting Vancouver, British Columbia, to the mountain towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies. Our world-renowned, luxury train travels by daylight across three rail routes. Experience a journey in spacious, glass-dome train coaches, and enjoy cuisine, attentive service, a social atmosphere and some of the best scenery Western Canada has to offer.

In the spring of 2013, three long-time friends with a passion for great beer dove head first into crafting their own quality-driven recipes - while having too much fun throughout the process Postmark Brewing was born. With a work hard / play hard mentality Postmark Brewing boasts a lineup of sessionable craft beers that cater to the BC leisure + activity lifestyle.