What to do on the weekend?

Are y’all excited for this weekend? It’s supposed to be pretty warm but not as sunny as the past few days. If you’re still looking for some ideas on what you can do, you’re in luck because I have some awesome suggestions for you!

Firstly, you can follow along for INTERNeX’s trip to Sasquatch Mountain! We’re super excited to spend the weekend in a cabin on the mountain and we actually have a private hot tub as well! 😄 We’re gonna play a bunch of super fun games and hang out! At Sasquatch there’s a bunch of awesome hiking trails that we’ll also be checking out. But not only do we have our own cabin, we also have our own car!! This means that we can also check out some things in the area – like Harrison Hot Springs! There’s actually a tulip festival there at the moment that we’re gonna go to! There’s an entire field full of tulips, which is probably THE spot for awesome pictures! We’re super excited for this trip and I cannot wait to tell you about it next Monday!! 😊

If you’re staying in Vancouver, I suggest going for a hike or walk and enjoying the sunshine! My favourite spots are Stanley Park and Lighthouse Park if you want a more relaxing walk and those are also awesome spots for sunsets!! If you’re looking for a bit more of a challenge, I suggest hiking one of the local mountains! You can check out Grouse Mountain, Burnaby Mountain or Cypress Mountain. They all have some pretty high-impact trails and the views are incredible and 100% worth it! There’s also Deep Cove and Mount Seymour. which little harder to access, but Deep Cove is for sure manageable via public transit!

Another great thing to do in Vancouver when the sun’s out is grabbing a drink and a snack – maybe at Tim Hortons for the real Canadian experience lol – and sitting outside. One of my favourite spots is Robson Square or Gastown. There’s actually a bunch of cafés in Gastown that are definitely worth checking out. You could also go to a beach and get ready for summer. There’s Sunset Beach, English Bay and Second Beach, which is great if you’re already in Stanley Park. They actually have drumming circles on second beach, so if you’re interested definitely check that put!

Whatever you decide to do, I hope you have lots of fun and are able to enjoy the nice weather. I can’t wait to hear about your awesome weekends next Pub Night!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

How was the weekend?

This past weekend INTERNeX showed support to the UBC teams at the Canada West Hockey finals! 😄

Since both the women’s and the men’s UBC hockey team qualified for the Canada West finals, we decided to go watch some of the games. It was actually 3 separate games per team and we went to the men’s game on Saturday! It was a lot of fun because we explored the campus a bit before the game, while the weather was still nice. After that we headed over to the arena to watch the teams play. Watching UBC games is actually one of the best budget-friendly activities to do here in Vancouver, because tickets are only $5-$15 and usually there’s two games included in one ticket (one women’s and one men’s game).
Since UBC unfortunately lost their first game against the Calgary Dinos the day before, there was definitely some tension during the game, but that just made it even more exciting! To be honest, the beginning was kinda slow but towards the second and third period the game got more exciting and it was sooo much fun to watch!! They ended up winning and we were looking forward to finding out how the last game the next day would go and if UBC would become Canada West Hockey Champions…. and sure enough, they did!! 🥳 Both the men’s and women’s team claimed CW championships on home ice!! I guess INTERNeX must be a lucky charm, eh? I mean our teams have never lost when we were there… just saying.. 👀

The rest of the weekend was pretty chill, since the weather was also rather rainy, so we couldn’t really do much outside. That’s why some of us just decided to go for a stroll through Gastown and hangout at a café, which is always super nice. Gastown has sooo many cute cafés with a beautiful view. I especially like being there in the evening because you can see all the beautiful street lights and the Steam Clock looks even cooler because the steam looks so cool coming out of the top with the fairy lights and lanterns in the background. Honestly, if you’re ever not sure what to do but you’re in downtown, just go to Gastown lol! There’s so many cute store where you can shop for souvenirs, jewelry or candy! 🤩

What did you do this weekend? Did you also check in with the UBC hockey teams? Or maybe you were able to avoid the rain in another way? Make sure to tell me about it next Pub Night!!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

How was the weekend?

This weekend was full of ups and downs for INTERNeX lol! So let me tell you all about it! 😄

Firstly, we went to Vancouver’s street food festival “Street Food City 12” in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Unfortunately, it was very rainy and there wasn’t much going on. We tried a few foods, which were pretty good, but then we quickly headed to a café in Gastown to escape from the rain. We went to Monaco Café, which is located right on the street corner leading into Gastown, so the location was beautiful!! Overall, the Street Food Festival was a little disappointing, especially compared to other food festivals/events like Richmond Night Market or Granville Island Public Market, because there weren’t very many options and generally not much else going on besides the food trucks. But the café was lovely and we can recommend their cheesecake! 😉

After that, some of us went to Earnest Ice Cream to try some of their popular ice cream sandwiches! They have 3 different locations and they actually have an awesome buy-one-get one-free-deal going on at the moment!! It’s only until the end of January though, so if you wanna try some, be sure to do within the next few days to save some money! They have a bunch of different flavours to choose from and they actually change daily, so I suggest checking out their website beforehand to see which ones they have in stock. We tried ‘double chocolate brownie” and “vegan peanut butter” and they were both soooo good!! I think it’s best to share though because even a single sandwich is quite hefty! Also you can try more flavours when sharing, 😉

On Sunday there was unfortunately even more rain… but some of us decided to go bowling, which was pretty fun and actually not that expensive! It was definitely different than what we’re used to though, because in Germany there’s either 9 or 10 pins but here there’s 10-pin or 5-pin lanes. It took a little bit to get used to this new system but we figured it out in the end and we definitely wanna go again! 😄

What did you do this weekend? Did you go somewhere outside of Vancouver to escape the rain? Or did you do some indoor activities? Make sure to tell me all about it next Pub Night!!

Toodles!

-Talea :))

What to Do in Vancouver on a rainy day

Why is our beautiful Vancouver also called Raincouver?
Of course it is because there are many rainy days during the rainy season (most rainy between October to March). However, that doesn’t mean there’s not much to do on these days. I’ve compiled some inspirations of fun things to do in Vancouver on a rainy day.

First start with a trip to Gastown on a rainy day. Isn’t it cosy choosing one of the cute little cafes to have a great chat with friends while drinking hot chocolate and watching the rain running down the windows. As I mentioned in one of the previous blogposts; I can highly recommend trying the nutella latte 😉 In the evening it’s also a nice place to drink and eat your way through the many restaurants and bars. Maybe it would be cool to go bowling, play pool, or sing your favourite songs at a karaoke bar afterwards?
Yaletown about 20 minutes walk south of Gastown also has a lot of nice cafes and restaurants and even a billiards room.

Shopping. What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking of a great indoor activity? For me it’s definitely shopping 😉 Besides the many stores on Robson street the malls such as Pacific centre or Hudson Mall are also worth a visit. If you want to head to Vancouver’s shopping HQ you may want to think about taking a Skytrain to Metropolis at Metrotown (it’s in Burnaby about 20 mins from downtown). Maybe you can spot a great offer and brighten your rainy day 😉

A rainy day is definitely a day for all our museum and culture lovers. Learn about human ancestors at the Museum of Anthropology or have a look at interesting work from famous painters at Vancouver Art Gallery. Of course there are many more places to explore like the Vancouver Maritime Museum or the Police Museum.
Also our sports enthusiasts will find their proper place with a visit at BC Sports Hall of Fame.
I’m curious about your experiences after you’ve visited one of these places.

Skiing. In the first moment this might sound a bit weird because nobody wants to be on a ski slope in the rain, i guess. But maybe it’s a good way to escape the rain. While going on top of the mountain you will also go above the clouds which means no rain anymore; there’s still the possibility having a snowy day but I think that’s ideal for skiing.

Watch hockey. Since the hockey season as well as the rainy season starts in October this is definitely a good coincidence to go watch a hockey match on a rainy day. For more tips about how hockey works and further information for the upcoming season you have to be patient.
As a hint i can say; have a look at the blogposts next week.

If you still want to stay outdoors you can just buy a cute umbrella and rubber boots and go for a walk. It certainly won’t be as crowded as usual.

Have great Weekend 🙂

– Tatjana

INTERNeX International Exchange
2005-689 Abbott St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 0J2
Web: http://www.internexcanada.com
Email: pr@internexcanada.com

What to Do in Vancouver?

Welcome back again – our “What to Do on the weekend” series continues with the “What to Do in Vancouver” edition – as always things are a little bit different 🙂
To give you a first impression of what to expect in beautiful Canada I have compiled a collection of the “must do’s” in and around Vancouver.
For now we’ll have a closer look at the typical and highly recommended tourist attractions in Downtown Vancouver.

Gastown: a historic and beautiful place to enjoy your day and eat nice food. My recommendation is Peckinpah as they have nice burgers, and this location is a really cool place in the middle of Gastown. If you like to have a coffee with friends in one of the many cute cafés try the Nutella latte, it’s so delicious. Also really famous is the Old Spaghetti Factory – you can try one (or even two 😉 ) of the famous pastas.
Additionally, there are a lot of pubs where under normal circumstances the INTERNeX pubnights take place. Every pub has their own specials such as a bingo night where you can win prices like alcohol for free 🙂 You also have lots of possibilities for window shopping and of course to buy souvenirs for friends and family.
Have a look at the steam clock, a famous landmark. Every hour this clock plays a sound and shoots steam. It’s also a nice place for taking typical tourist pictures.

Vancouver Lookout: This attraction is just a few minutes walk away from Gastown. It’s an observation tower where you have an amazing view over Vancouver, the ocean and the mountains in North Vancouver. I highly recommend going on top of the tower by night to see all the lights of the city.

Next to the tower make a stop at famous Canada Place. A huge building resembling a ship. Sometimes there’s an open air cinema taking place. It is an awesome and of course romantic experience watching a movie outdoors in front of the skyline and the mountains.

Fly over Canada: Do you want to save some money but don’t give up the experience seeing Vancouver (or even other hilarious places on earth) from above? Then this might be a perfect attraction for you. Its an 4D cinema located in the Canada Place. There are huge signs in front of it, I’m sure you’ll find it easily.

Shopping: Additionally, Vancouver downtown has plenty of great places for a shopping trip to offer. Most of the shops are located on Robson street. My personal tip is to visit the shopping mall Pacific Centre, where you might find great special offers and sale articles in a city that, to be honest, is very expensive.

Science World: You may have already spotted the huge globe shown in so many pictures of Vancouver. This is Science World, a science museum with interactive permanent and changing attractions located at the east end of False Creek. It presents plenty of cool science-learning opportunities especially for families, however, people of all ages are welcome.

Vancouver Art Gallery: Since this city has so much to offer and is really open-minded to everyone of course there is something for our art lovers as well. The Vancouver Art Gallery is the largest public art museum in Western Canada presents the work of artists from all over the world.

Watching Hockey at Rogers Arena:
Go Canucks Go! For all the sports freaks 🙂 as you may know Canada is really popular for professional ice hockey. If you get the chance to see a Vancouver Canucks game at Rogers Arena (a huge stadium right in the downtown area), make sure you use it. The feeling of being in the middle of enthusiastic Canadians – especially during the national anthem- is completely overwhelming and so much fun.

Have a nice day 🙂

Cheers,

– Tatjana

INTERNeX International Exchange
2005-689 Abbott St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 0J2
Web: http://www.internexcanada.com
Email: pr@internexcanada.com