Comments on: Backpack Vancouver, British Columbia

By: 10 Must Try Beers from Canada | I Backpack Canada

10 Must Try Beers from Canada | I Backpack Canada — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 19:50:17 +0000

[...] Vancouver, BC & Edmonton, AB – 5.0% – I am obligated to include this beer on the list, as this is Saskatchewans most popular selling beer, and being a native of SK, if I didn’t include it, travelling throughout my own province would become unsafe for me. Despite my obligation, the beer rightfully deserves its place in the list. Old Style Pilsner has been brewed since 1926, and has a strange cult following throughout Canada. I’ve heard of people traveling with cases of Pil and trading it along the way for more beer than they began with. Another “Entry-Level” beer for Western Canadian Youths. Known across the country as “Pil”, “Saskatchewan Champagne”, “Sner”, “Vitimin P” and “Pilly Pop”. Old Style Pilsner is famous for crossing the lines of age, wealth, and taste. The beer appeared in the cult movie Fubar, and has appeared several times on CTV’s Corner Gas. As soon as you cross the border to Saskatchewan be prepared for the Green & Yellow cans and bottles to be found in almost every drinkers hands. A great tasting beer, perfect for a hot summer day on one of Saskatchewans 100, 000 lakes. [...]

By: Corbin

Corbin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:32:12 +0000

@Deidra – That would be great! I'll be looking forward to it. Thanks

By: Deidra

Deidra — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:44:09 +0000

Corbin, we loved to guest post for you in the future! =)

By: Corbin

Corbin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:11:19 +0000

@Dave & Deb – Thanks guys, glad you liked the post. I just read through your post on Unique Canadian Phrases, very awesome. Had a good laugh. Hope you're doin good.

By: Dave and Deb

Dave and Deb — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:44:37 +0000

Great ideas, we lived in Vancouver for 3 years. It is beautiful for the outdoor lover. I loved taking the Gondola up Grouse Mountain to go for a hike. Don't forget the Capilano Suspension Bridge. And Like Deidra said, the seawall is a must. We used to rollerblade along it in the 90's and then chill out on the beach.

By: Lifecruiser Travel Blog

Lifecruiser Travel Blog — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:34:54 +0000

Nice city! Canada sem to have a lot to offer, not only Vancouver. It's a pity I've never been there. Especially considering the fact that I have cousins in Toronto!!!!

By: Corbin

Corbin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:35:56 +0000

@Deidra – I figured you'd have some good input for this post. As soon as I was finished it I thought to myself. "Eff, Deidra & Scott coulda probably given me some good advice/info, shoulda contacted them" – Once you guys are well into your trip and perhaps feeling a bit homesick and feel the need to write about home, contact me for a Guest Post. I Would love a Locals View on the best of the best in Vancouver. Thanks for the input.

I should have probably mentioned the 436 stairs. Honestly I barely remember walking them. I think I was too excited to see some naked people that they were only a minor obstacle in checking it out. Go nudity! lol

By: Deidra

Deidra — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:38:29 +0000

I'd would also recommend renting a bike to go along the sea wall. Great way to see lots of Vancouver scenic sights. The total sea wall is about 22 km but you can bike any portion of it and get off whenever you like. It goes from Coal Harbor, around Stanley Park, through English Bay, all around False Creek, through Vainer Park and then ends at Kitislano Beach.

Oh and Wreck Beach is a nude beach.. but it's clothing optional. So don't let the nudists scare you away from checking it out. But note there is 436 stairs to take down to access it…. and of course… 436 stairs to climb back up to leave!