Lumière is an annual art event that's been going on since 2016, although this is the first year I…read morehad heard of it. It consists of several interactive light up art installations, as well as various performances, and it's all absolutely free! This year Lumière runs from November 1 to 3, from 5pm to 10pm at four different locations -- šxnq Xwtl'e7én Square behind the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Jim Deva Plaza on Davie Street, Morton Park at English Bay, and Lot 19 on Hornby Street (near the Salvador Dali Space Venus sculpture). There is also a free shuttle to take people between the locations which depart approximately every 15 minutes. I went with Nancy H. last night, and had a great (and inexpensive!) time. We took advantage of the free shuttle, which were trolleys from the Vancouver Trolley Company, and it took us just under two hours to make the rounds. We started off at the art gallery, where we saw the following installations: -Steely T: a large light-up, flame spewing turtle that people could enter or climb up top -Daisy: a large solar powered tricycle (unfortunately we didn't see it in action) -Alternity: a branching sculpture that lit up in different patterns when people interacted with it (it was one of my favourite pieces, probably because it reminded me of an organic molecule) -Sandscapes: sand, which people could sculpt, with different colored lights shining on to it in different patterns, evoking images of alien lands -Segmentium: a large orb with a diameter of 7 feet and 24 segments that lit up -Orchidelirium: giant orchids In additions to the above art pieces, at šxnq Xwtl'e7én Square, there was also a small exhibit, Neon at the Post, about neon signs in Vancouver. I immediately recognize the large, neon R from the Ridge movie theater. The next stop was at Jim Deva Plaza where we saw: -Tetra Velo: a large pyramid that people could walk through -Chromatic Shadows: a screen on which people's shadows were projected -Visitor: a blob-shaped structure that lit up in different colors and patterns, depending on how people interacted and controlled it -Woven: large, inflatable, illuminated arches that people could pass through on to their way to the beer garden (which also provided free water) Our third stop was English Bay. When we arrived, there was a fire show happening, although it was difficult to see, with the large crowd. The exhibits were: -Brood: an interesting metal spider, whose body served as a heat lamp -Stanley: a Great Blue Heron made up of 10,320 lights -Davie: a 24 foot tall grizzly bear -Luna: an orca made of over 6000 lights -Eugenia: a tree with lights that change color (my favourite exhibit at Lumière). It's not an exhibit of just any tree, but the oak tree that was atop of the Eugenia Place condo on Beach Avenue, that was installed in 1987 and died in 2017. *Note: Stanley, Luna, and Eugenia will remain on display until February 2020. The fourth, and last stop, was at Lot 19. There, we saw: -Telefunkin' Shadow Stage: another exhibit that involves displaying people's silhouettes on a screen -The Beating Heart: a nine-foot-high fiberglass human heart sculpture that was originally displayed at Burning Man. It beats to the rhythm of a person who places their hand on a sensor. (Note: the sensor is clearly not designed for people who don't have large man hands!) -Key to My Heart: two giant antique keys and a lock that also has a sensor to detect people's heartbeat. -Lux Memoriae: cool, geometric lanterns -Chrysafly: a large butterfly, although it was still being assembled when we were there. It was a fun night, and if you have a chance to check it out today or tomorrow, go! Lumière will be on my calendar next year. [Yelp collections: Public Art; Cheap Thrills; Being a tourist in my own city]

Lumière is an annual event of various art installations held in early November each year. Last…read morenight (Nov. 1) was opening night, and I went with Jasmine (a fellow Yelpie!), and we had a terrific time. It seems this event gets bigger and better with each passing year, and because there's been more advance promoting and advertising for this "light festival", and because the weather last night was stellar (clear and warm, considering it's November), there were fairly large crowds in attendance. And you definitely cannot beat the price. It's free! This year Lumière was held in four separate locations: two in the West End (Morton Square, at Davie and Denman, and Jim Deva Plaza, at Davie and Bute), and two downtown (the Van Art Gallery square on Georgia, and Lot 19 at the northern end of Hornby at Coal Harbor). There were free shuttles driving us attendees to each of the various sites. The buses left every 10-15 minutes, and the "tour guides" on the bus briefly described the highlighted works at the next location. There were 5-10 light-art installations at each site, and most were interactive in some way. Some, you could climb on. Some projected your image on screens in various ways. Some detected your pulse when you placed your hand on sensors and they flashed lights in various configurations. All were very photogenic and led most attendees to take selfies, and pictures of their kids or partners or dogs among the illuminated, colored backdrops. (Note: this is a very family-friendly event). As my kids would comment: this was an Instagram-friendly photoshoot-friendly kind of event. Some locales had performers who worked with lights and/or fire in some way. The fire performers at Davie and Denman had such a large audience circling them, it was hard for me to see the action (but I was glad that there was such a great turn-out for the event, so I happily checked out the other illuminated works at this site). There were neon-lit walkers on stilts at Jim Deva Plaza, too. At the Butte and Davie site, there was a makeshift tent set up for folks 19+, with a beer garden inside, bistro tables and chairs and a dj playing disco music, with disco lights and a floor for dancing! Cool! Seriously, it's hard to believe that this type of expansive exhibition, encompassing four separate sites in the city, is totally free of charge. I really recommend checking it out.

Yeah this place has gone more expensive like 2 dollar one play for some machines but it's really…read moreconvience arcade compare to other locations,other than that it's a great place and I would come again

maxi tune 5dx has a surprisingly good community still active, I often come a lot and I am quite…read moresatisfied with the people who go

When I reserve the seats online, I hate they charge the "fee"…read more I think this Cineplex theater has more lively atmosphere and youth gathered.

a few months ago, my girlfriend asked if i wanted to join her and some friends to watch bts in a…read moretheatre. i said yes immediately, i'm in my "say yes to everything" era. i'm no army. more of a hangers on, i barely know all their names, mostly there for the popcorn and to experience it all. we went to cineplex cinemas metropolis on a crowded saturday, 12:30 pm meetup for a 1:00 pm showing. the escalator up was out of order, so we had to hike up the stairs, already slightly winded before even getting inside. the theatre itself is standard. no automatic recliners, heated seats or vip seating, just basic rock back seats that do the job but not much more. dynamic pricing brought it to $23, which feels a bit steep. i got a large popcorn, which is tradition. so apparently, the event was a live stream from goyang. the theatre was packed, every seat filled. when the lights dimmed, the room didn't go quiet so much as tense up in anticipation. and then it started. the screen filled, but the room filled faster. people brought their army bomb light sticks (not included in the price of the ticket). when bts appeared, people were screaming, and they started to sing, and dance in their seats, waving their arms and glow sticks. the energy hit before you even fully processed what was happening on screen. at some point, it stops feeling like you're just watching a concert. the theatre becomes part of it. it's loud, a bit chaotic, and pretty stuffy at times (people were even coughing between songs). this isn't a fancy cinema experience, no vip, no comfort upgrades, no footrests, but the crowd completely transforms it. not the most comfortable theatre, but honestly one of the most unexpectedly fun and memorable experiences i've had there.

Excellent location, right in the heart of the metro district. Many shopping and restaurant options…read morewith walking distance. The hotel is a little dated but very clean. Employees are very friendly and helpful. They are very knowledgeable about the area and provide great recommendations. The breakfast is standard HIE fare with a few additions like congee and a very nice selection of fresh fruit and relish tray. The outdoor pool is very nice! There is a Starbucks on one side and a Tim Horton's on the other. Plenty of caffeine nearby for those of us who need to remain caffeinated. Shopping is connected by a skywalk, super convenient.

We have stayed here a couple of times now and the location is great, easy access to the mall,…read moredining and skytrain. They offer free parking and a decent breakfast, which is super appreciated. The staff is stellar and we have only encountered very accommodating and friendly people so far. The drawback for this location is the noise factor, it's facing the train and even rooms in the back have constant train noise. They do provide complimentary earplugs, which is a great idea and more Hotels should really do. We are definitely going to book again if we plan on coming up, it's a good value for the amenities and area.

A great place to go on weekends, free admission, spacious and interesting architecture with lots of…read morehistory. Great for young families. Everything was well kept, clean and manicured. The staff there were friendly and actively made conversation and offered demonstrations for visitors. Would even better if there were more parking and food options. Only have a handful of parking at the centre, so you may have to look for residential street parking. Only one cafe there with a very simple menu of hotdogs, coffee and pastries.

Burnaby Village Museum is like stepping into a time capsule. The heritage buildings and vintage…read morecarousel make it feel like you're in a storybook. You can walk through the old shops, schoolhouse, and watch the blacksmith at work in their workshop. During the holidays, there are lights, festive displays, and hot chocolate to sip on. Burnaby heritage museum is also educational and preserved with care. Perfect for families, history lovers, or anyone who loves to experience small-town charm

If you're truly interested in spending upwards of $2000 on a retro pinball machine, you're probably…read moretoo busy partying it up in your mansion to spend time on the internet looking through business directories for personal testimonies. But if you've made it this far, let me tell you about the magical and prehistoric collector's items available at John's Jukes. First and foremost are the Jukeboxes, old delightful automated DJ machines that take everything from loonies to nickels. One of the Jukeboxes is fashioned to look like the back of a hot pink convertible, perfect for making your living room look like Pop Tate's Soda Shop in Archie Comics. Most of the other ones can be summed up by referencing the opening montage for Happy Days. There is also a wide variety of pinball machines, with every co-opted franchise from Star Wars to Kiss, and a few video game consoles that have been manhandled by fastidious fingers for over 40 years. But it's a high price to pay for nostalgia, with items ranging from several hundred dollars to several thousand. If you do miss Frogger that much though, it's the right place to go, just make sure that you have a truck nearby so you don't have to maneuver the console through traffic.

I've never been in a jukebox store or a pinball machine store before, so I had to go in here when I…read moresaw it. Now, I am not a pinball game player, nor am I a jukebox expert, but I love the way they look in a large living room or a retro restaurant. And this place has some of the more unique items. From brightly decorated machines that play music the old-world ways (with coins) to pinball machines that cost a few thousand dollars, this travel time back to more beautiful days gone by is worth a visit.

My friends and I have been doing escape rooms for years, and Bamboozled Escape Games is easily one…read moreof our favorites. What sets them apart is their brilliant room design. There are absolutely zero red herrings meant to waste your time. Every puzzle is intentional, genuinely fun, and physically engaging, which makes the immersion so much better than your standard venue. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or a beginner, I highly recommend checking them out. We'll definitely keep coming back for every new room update!

I was kind of disappointed with this escape room. Our group was visiting from out of town and we…read morefound this spot off Morty and confirmed via Yelp reviews that it was a good spot! I thought it was pretty mid. The room we escaped from was very linear and their technology didn't work all that well. We had some technical difficulties with our equipment, which delayed our game unfortunately. Thankfully we were able to make it out but I'd say that it was a disappointing escape room overall. It felt more like an immersive game than an escape room. The technology was a nice twist, if it worked better.

Filmed a movie here called "Send The Rain". Mike and staff took great care of us. Very impressive…read morefacilities. Would come back here because there's so much it offers. Cool historical building!

We live close by to this Cultural Center. They are connected to a senior home. Parking is available…read moreon the street and underground. In the summer time they have the local Japanese Farmer Market happening. They offer Japanese classes along with other classes for kids. They sometimes offer workshops or classes for adults here as well. There is a little grocery store connected beside it. Inside the Cultural Center there are lot of art works and sometimes, they offer performance (inside near the back where they have a little stage).

Front desk service was excellent. Courteous and diligent to meet all our requests during our stay…read more New furnishings, well maintained rooms, very clean, comfortable beds. With a mini kitchen, the suite resembles a business extended stay. Great location ~ within close walking distance to a couple shopping malls, grocery store across the street, a couple nice Italian and ramen restaurants with a couple blocks. Chica San Chen bubble tea shop downstairs next to the lobby! Complimentary breakfast was the usual but relaxing mornings with plenty of comfortable seating with window views. The pool and sauna was clean and fun to unwind in the water for this winter stay.

We drove in from Seattle on a Friday in June 2025. After dealing with an idiotic border control…read moreagent who said my claiming Burnaby is part of the Vancouver greater area was synonymous to stating LA was part of San Francisco, we were ready for an easy check-in. And at the Element Vancouver, that is what we got. "Welcome you two to the Element Vancouver", no haggling over small details. We found our way to our room quickly, and soon appreciated the Element's proximity to Burnaby's many restaurants. You do realize that you are effectively in a major city, with ambulances carousing down Kingsway seemingly at all hours, and the elevators seemed to take forever to 'latch on' to their destination floors, but overall the experience was a positive one. Front desk staff friendly and able to provide with extra supplies. Free breakfast had plenty of fixings, and we had a friendly lady named Crystal give us some of the details of the building during one happy hour. The pool was nice, if a bit overrun by the hockey crowd on the Saturday we were there. Otherwise there were plenty of resources, and the washing and drying machines kept us from having to do laundry on our trip back to San Francisco. Well done, Element Vancouver!