Helped set-up and attend a private event at The Metro with full bar but no food service…read more My experience was great - there were some bumpy moments during set-up but the on-site management was top notch in communication and working with me to get to successful resolution which was greatly appreciated. Our attendees noted that the bar and security staff were friendly and professional which made the event move smoothly. The space itself is really great with plenty of room and an amazing amount of washroom space which is so useful when running large events. It is a really old building with a lot of stairs so very challenging for anyone with mobility issues. Definitely can recommend and look forward to working with them again.

the place was fine. the lay out ok. the service was terrible. the staff would come around with…read moretrays and only serve the same people. come with the try of food and would always serve one side of the booths, by the tray was being served the other side of the booth food would be all taken. aswell the staff was not very friendly or warm at all. also no elevator, which was very difficult for our elderly guests. okay place, bad cold staff.

I have heard nothing but great things about this location for weddings so I was very happy that it…read morewas available for my upcoming wedding. Donalda was so easy to deal with and very helpful in the booking process. The location price is a little on the high side but for everything that you can do here it's worth the cost or at least that is what I am thinking at the moment. It's wheelchair accessible and you can have your wedding outside, reception inside and pictures taken in the park area surrounding the location. I am looking forward to seeing what we can do to revamp the place for the wedding. UPDATE: This place was beautiful for my wedding. We were able to have the wedding outside and the greenery just added to the ambience. I would definitely recommend this to any bride. The place is pricey but worth it.

Bought tickets to see a specific comedian and got Bate and switched with no real explanation no…read moreoption for refund as they told us after we ordered our mandatory 2 items minimum per person. The food was disappointing probably frozen Costco stuff. The venue was like a dinghy attic and comedians were basically the joke, 1/3 was ok. Over all walked out of there feeling ripped right off. Never again

I'm so lucky to have this fantastic vintage venue within walking distance of my home. A few years…read moreago, the most recent owners took on the gigantic project of restoring this 1920s era vaudeville/movie house to its former glory, while also adding modern sound and lighting and reconfiguring the seating into a dinner theatre style. The pictures don't lie - there are big red velvet drapes, chandeliers and exotic Moorish/Morroccan touches like columns and murals. Just a damn cool theatre to see a show in, and I've now been to a few, from burlesque shows to my comedy idols like Bruce McCulloch. Upstairs in the smaller, and less lavishly appointed room, is Lafflines, which is a great spot to see up and coming comedians while having a few glasses of sorrow-drowning liquids and a basket of chicken strips. Both upstairs and downstairs have the same basic menu, so if you can deal with Sleemans and nachos, you're laughing. The wine list is OK, and for girl-drink drunks, they've got some sweet throwback martinis. The servers are really nice, but there never seem to be enough of them, so be decisive when they come around, because they might not get back around to you for a while! I've noticed that for some of the shows in the theatre, they'll have maybe two or three working the entire venue. Upstairs, one or two depending on the night (I tend to go on Thursdays for amateur night, so it's not usually very full). For all the fanciness of the decor, it's not at all posh, just a laid-back place to go see a live show. If you don't like fun, well, stay home.

I have had the pleasure of attending a few celebratory occasions at La Perla. This banquet hall is…read moreunique in decor & location. It seats up to 300 for banquets, with fantastic views of the Fraser river - it is located at the New Westminster Quay - River Market Mall. The dance floor is spacious & is just in front of the 'balcony' which transcends a feeling of dancing in the streets of Italy! The food is catered by Orlando's Catering & I just absolutely love the Risotto they make. It's so delicious! On my last occasion there I had a beef shank that was so soft & seemed to melt in my mouth! I've been very fortunate as well to have been there when the functions I attended had additional dessert provided by Tre Galli Gelato Cafe(located in the mall). Their gelato is mind blowing - try their salted caramel & lemon flavours! One must see this hall to understand it, as its really too beautiful for words. Being able to look out at the Fraser River day or night is pretty spectacular while attending any function here!

My favourite venue in all metro Vancouver. Highly recommended …read more Very professional service, high quality food and what a waterfront view.

Came by for an event last night and really enjoyed it. The…read morebuilding has a nice airy feel to it and plenty of spaces to find your own. The staff were pleasant and I noticed some board games behind the front desk for visitors to use. I've only been in here a few times but would absolutely return for a future event or with a friend to hang out with a game on a cold evening! Note: parking is challenging/pricy in this area - would recommend transit instead. Right across the street from the Quay which has my favourite fruit/veg shop - would recommend a visit!!

This is a very nice building. Its is newly built. There is a Lego version of New Westminster in…read moreside. Free admission. This place is built for the same purpose as the conventional center downtown Vancouver. There are lots of meeting room. Of course, it is not as big as the one in Vancouver. But it serves its purpose. The gallery is free but closes at 5 pm. So you have to come early. But the plus side is they are open on weekends.

Great place for kids. Plenty of interactive activities for them to learn and explore the workings…read moreof the Fraser River. There are two levels and you can get around by elevator and stairs. There is a place to park the strollers. It is a nice place to spend a couple of hours here with the children. For adults, it is very informative to know more about the Fraser River.

What a great way to celebrate the Fraser River. This discovery centre is full of little activities…read morefor kids of all ages. Entry is by donation and there are two floors to peruse. All stations are based on some part of the river whether it's the wildlife, rock bed or water, it's all covered. You can host birthday parties here which I'd consider for my toddler. Lovely way to spend an hour with the family. My 2.5 year old enjoyed digging in the sand and testing the pH of the water the most. Lovely centre!

Today I joined a meetup group of maybe 14 people for their Wednesday morning 10.6km walk around the…read morelake. A fantastic easy leveled trail that is more tree covered than lake bordered. Quite enjoyable. I've been advised that cyclists aren't allowed on the trail however dogs on leashes and horses are. (We didn't see any horses today although there was at least one pile of horse manure and a few horseshoe prints on some of the trails). Some notices posted on bears being in the area though. I will definitely be back. Today we walked the 10.6km in 1 hour 41 minutes.