City: Vancouver
Top Things to do in Vancouver
What to do and see in Vancouver, Canada: The Best Lessons & Workshops
Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
Restaurants in Vancouver
1. Harbour Dance Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By DJazz275 - Burnaby, Canada
My daughter teaches a Hip Hop Intro class and I get to be cool when I come do a drop in class at Harbour Dance! I'm not very good but she's a great teacher and I have a lot of fun pretending to be a dancer. Harbour Dance is a lovely studio for beginners to advanced dancers, they have great teachers and a variety of classes to appeal to the dancer in all of us.
2. In My Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
NOW ONLINE: Intimate cooking classes where passionate and knowledgeable home cooks invite you into their home to share their recipes and culture. Each experience will offer the opportunity to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures. Through this experience, we hope to create meaningful, cross cultural engagement and increase access to traditional cooking knowledge. Private culinary experiences available.
3. Purdys Chocolatier
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By PookyCake - Victoria, Canada
Purdy’s has been Canada’s innovative chocolatier since 1907. Proudly born in BC, this family-run establishment has been wowing generations with their high quality chocolate creations – everything from classic hedgehogs, marshmallow bars, Himalayan pink salt, to more modern selections like vegan chocolate and lemon blackberry chocolate pieces – for the last 112 years. I doubt there’s very many in BC who’ve yet to taste the high quality flavours and creations of this national treasure. For me, Purdy’s has become much more of a “special occasions” stop rather than an everyday thing but, when growing up, the family always made it a point to stop by this delectable sweet shop. Growing up, Purdy’s chocolates were always a treat – especially because there were none nearby. Whenever the family and I would travel across the Province, making our way to the Fraser Valley, you can bet that Purdy’s was a “must visit” location. Specifically, a lot of my memories hedge around the Cottonwood Mall unit in Chilliwack. Many a fun time was spent wandering through this now modest mall, but Purdy’s always beckoned and called. Here is where we bought plenty of milk chocolate hedgehogs, bars, peanut butter treats and various of dark chocolates. My younger brother would always go for the ice cream. When you think about it, it really is quite remarkable how Purdy’s – once a very small operation – has woven its way into the cultural fabric of the Province and, more recently, the country. For example, there are 36 locations in BC alone. Indeed, they’re a good example of a specialty store that punches well above its weight. Need proof? Well, there are a number of rural-area grocery stores in BC that get special shipments of Purdy’s during notable occasions like Christmas with the sole intent of selling the chocolates at inflated prices . . . and people definitely do buy them up. Furthermore, many a school and other local fundraisers use Purdy’s as a draw. Buy from them – as I have in the past – and get various chocolate treats at slightly discounted prices. Who can say no to that, especially when we’re talking about delicious peanut butter fingers and hedgehogs?! In any event, there are 2 Purdy’s locations listed on TripAdvisor – this one at 700 W Georgia Street (Pacific Centre Mall) and a non-existent location on Chester Street. The Pacific Centre Mall location is a fine and fair representative of all Purdy’s kiosks because the units all basically have the same layout. Here you will find all of the Purdy’s classics (peanut butter fingers, hedgehogs, classic chocolate bars, Himalayan pink salts, sweet Georgia Browns, chocolate lolly’s, chocolate bark), specialty chocolates (truffles, fruit-based selections, toffee bars, matcha), seasonal offerings, gift boxes and ice cream treats. As I said above, I now tend to treat Purdy’s more like a special occasions stop because, well, I don’t eat a lot of chocolate anymore and, besides, the prices for this “100% sustainable chocolate” is getting up there. Thus, I usually just buy it for those who really enjoy it. In this regard, the Purdy’s in Pacific Centre is as good as any other – the staff have always been very helpful and point out ways in which you can save money (and maybe even buy a bit more chocolate!). It’s thumbs up, especially if you’re a chocolate lover! So, yes, Purdy’s is rife with memories for me, as I’m sure it is for many of us who visit these shops. The chocolate is of high quality; the staff are always very friendly regardless of the often heavy crowds; and they bring smiles to our faces. If you’ve yet to try Purdy’s, do yourself a favour and check them out. Highly recommended!
4. Salsa/Tango Lessons with Nina Perez
We offer Tango and Salsa Group and Private Lessons. A great addition to your Vancouver Trip as there are places to go Salsa/Tango dancing every single night of the week. No experience required. We teach in English or Spanish. Our studio also offers events every single night, all welcome. Nina Perez' methodology of teaching is very easy to follow and she always makes it very fun!
5. Terminal City Glass Co-op
Terminal City Glass Co-op was founded in February 2012 as Canada’s first and only non-profit, co-operative glass arts facility. We offer private lessons in Glassblowing, Beadmaking, Flameworking, and Sandblasting. Our skilled instructors work one-on-one or in small groups to help you learn at your own pace.
6. HiDe Ceramic Works
90 mins casual courses for those who want to experience pottery without the pressure. No experience necessary! Have fun making pottery on the wheel. After the class, we will have 4 procedures(trimming, bisquing, glazing, firing) and it takes 2 months. After 2 months, you can pick up or have mailed to you. (shipping fee is extra).
7. Canvas Method
We offer painting and drawing classes and workshops, open to all levels! We teach classes in: Landscape, figurative, portrait, and fundamentals (beginner class). With one-on-one instruction, you can learn at your own pace.
8. Dragon Zone Paddling Club
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
