2009 Halloween Events in Vancouver

The Horrific Home of Beatrice Stainsbury (October 31st, 2009 from 6:40pm – 9pm) 1940 Napier Street. There are only 8 time slots and seating is limited. Also featured on Miss604.

2009 Halloween Howler Club Crawl (October 30 & 31st, 2009) $25, four downtown clubs and party bus transportation. Remember, costumes are mandatory for this event. Tickets can be purchased from Clubzone.

Clubzone Costume Ball (October 31st, 2009 from 8pm to 2am) PNE Agrodome Vancouver BC , 2901 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC.   Costumes are mandatory and you must be 19 to enter. Includes 3,300 people, 9 DJ’s, 3 rooms and $3000 in cash prizes. Tickets can be purchased from Clubzone.

For the whole family:

Halloween at the Vancouver Aquarium (October 23 – 31st, 2009) with the “Haunted Lighthouse”. Make sure you dress up on October 31st and get a discount at the cool cafe and gift shop.

Halloween at the Vancouver Maritime Museum (October 31st, 2009 from 12pm to 4pm) Great event for kids! Admission: FREE for children under 10 dressed in costume (maximum of two free children when accompanied by a paid adult)

The Scary Halloween Train Event at Bear Creek (October 16 – 31st, 2009 from 6:30pm to 10pm) 13750 88th Avenue at King George Highway, Surrey, BC; Admission: Kids under 12 years old ($5) and adults ($7.50) Call 604-501-1232 for more information.

Fright Nights at the PNE (October 16 – 31st, 2009 from 6:00pm to late) Fright Nights take over ALL of Playland this year. Includes  several haunted houses, mazes and rides.

Haunted Village Burnaby (October 28 – 30th, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm) Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby, BC.  The ghoul circus has arrived! Admission: Adults $15, Children 2 to 12 years old $10

Halloween in the Forest (October 29 & 31st, 2009 from 10am – 2pm) Surrey Nature Centre. All ages, $5 per child, drop in.

Halloween Howl (October 31st, 2009 from 1:30pm to 3pm) South Surrey Indoor Pool. Annual event, $5 to register.

Eerie Nights of Fright (October 29 – 31st, 2009 from 6:30pm to 10pm) Fort Langely Historic Site of Canada. Tours leave every half an hour and reservations are highly recommended. Advance tickets available. Admission: Adults $13; Youth $7; Annual Pass & Friends of Fort Langley $11

Halloween Spooktacular (October 31st, 2009 from 1pm to 3pm) Trout Lake Community Centre. Childrem 3-10 years old, $5 per child.

Dunbar Haunted House (October 15 – 31st, 2009 from 1pm to 9pm / 12pm) Entrance free, but donations are accepted. Expect long lines and bring young children before 6:30pm. Read more from Vancity Buzz’s review.

Potter’s House of Horrors (October 16 – 31st, 2009 from 6pm to 10pm) 12530 72nd Ave, Surrey, BC. Admission: Regular $13; 12 and under $10.

Taste of Yaletown is on Now! (October 15-31st, 2009)

Get your chance to try some top notch restaurants at the Taste of Yaletown with affordable tasting menus! The best thing is, most restaurants allow online reservations.

Grouse Grind: Climb Grouse Mountain

The Grouse Grind is a popular giant Stairmaster for locals and travellers. It is known as Vancouver’s peak, because it is located in North Vancouver, which is very close to the city center and offers a beautiful view of the city. The first time I went up the mountain was with a two of my best friends who were visiting and we took the lift up. There are also small animal shows at the top of the mountain that are very entertaining. The Grind is open during the summer months from about May to October.

    

It is a moderate hike of stairs with some rocky and steep areas. It takes about 1 ½ to 2 hours to reach the top if you take small breaks to catch your breath. We saw a wide range of people from children to older adults doing the trail. If you are travelling on a budget, this is recommended because it is FREE to go up the mountain and only $10 to ride the lift down – compared to about $40 for one adult admission. It is not recommended you head down the mountain by foot. The view at the top is well worth the the trek up the mountain.

Location: 6400 Nancy Greene Way North Vancouver, BC (map)

Getting There: From Vancouver, take the Lions Gate Bridge towards North Vancouver where you will see signs to Grouse Mountain There is lots of free parking at the base of the mountain, but the paved lots are pay parking. The trail is beside parking lot D.

Price: FREE to go up, $5 to ride the lift down.

SkyTrain Stop: Waterfront Station, take the SeaBus Northbound to North Vancouver, Bus #236 goes directly to Grouse Mountain.

 More Info? Grouse Mountain, Grouse Grind

Les Faux Bourgeois French Bistro: Talk of the Town in East Vancouver

The reviews about this place do not lie. The food, the wine, the restaurant are all worth the last reservation available for an evening after work. I was tempted to try this place after reading about the lines before they open for dinner and the lack of reservations available all the time. I think I called twice: once for a weekday reservation and once for a weekend reservation, the first time they were fully booked and the second time they only had one early reservation left, so I took it.

 

We had a french cabernet wine and I was almost drunk before we started eating because the hot waiter kept refilling our glasses. He suggested the tarte flambee alascienne, which is a flat bread topped with sweet onions, pancetta, goat cheese, and a drizzle of sauce – it was very flavourful and a great start to the meal. For mains we had the duck confit and the apricot lamb cheeks. They were both amazing. We finished are meal with the creme brulee, which was a little late because the restaurant was extremely busy. It was still delicious aside from being a little over burnt. The best part is, this restaurant offers affordable french food – just thinking of our meal makes me want to go back for more.

Location: 663 15th Avenue East Vancouver BC (map)

Price: $10-$20; Mains $15-$20

More Info? http://www.lesfauxbourgeois.com