Been a few years since the last time I've been to The Arbutus Club. They've been around since 1964…read more They have plenty of facilities; racquet courts, ice rink, gym, day spa, children's centre, pool and studio rooms (arts & craft/fitness/music/karate/pilates). A couple of tidbits: - 5 squash courts and 12 tennis courts. Squash courts (walls) are not lively - $13.00 guest fee entry - $80K initiation fee plus monthly fees (~$350/month) although new memberships are suspended - Spacious men's locker room. Was told there's an adults only hot tub/sauna area

Love their Thursday night sushi…read more The sushi we had were: Avocado Dynamite Roll with Tobiko - this was fantastic Smoked Salmon with Chopped Scallop Roll - also truly amazing Tuna Tataki - this was our appetizer and I love the garnish and the sauce the chef used. It was so delicious! Aside from that, it was also Italian theme last night so we had this beautifully cooked linguini paired with mushrooms. Finished off with some sugar pie (the crust and flavour of this is divine) and the black forest chocolate mousse, was light and not too sweet. I really like the texture. We had a bottle of Pinot Grigio to accompany our dinner. The dining experience was amazing and I truly enjoy my dinner.

This review is for the gym only. I pay $25/month for use of the gym/fitness area, showers and…read morelocker room. The gym has almost everything you will need to get your workout on. The cardio room is packed with treds, bikes, seated belt rower, elliptical machine and I think a stair climber. The weight room could use a few more key benches and one or two more machines. I mainly go around 7:30am-8am. There tends to be the same group of people everyday getting in a game of squash, badminton or fitness before work. It's never been packed and I've not had to wait for any machine or weights yet. I plan on speaking with them about putting in some new benches/machines, I'll have to write a follow up review to that conversation and outcome. I signed up for a year and don't see why I wouldn't sign up for another.

Club fees aren't so bad, about $800 a year and you have access to a gym. There's a steam room in…read morethe change rooms. They also have a doubles squash court which is cool. I haven't played doubles yet but I will try one day! It's well located next to Queen Elizabeth park, they have a parking lot and also a bar/restaurant upstairs for food after a an intense badminton or squash match with TVs to catch the hockey games playing that night. All in all, I've been pleased when I go there. I'm not a member, i go with a coworker that is a guest and play there when my squash league plays the home team. Friendly members and competitive squash team!

My wife and I stayed here for 5 days in room 8 under a reciprocal membership agreement with our…read morePortland Club. We enjoyed the beautiful bar, the bright atrium for breakfast, and the main dining area for dinner. The entire staff is very friendly and service oriented providing a great experience for guests. The rooms are nice and comfortable, clean, and well appointed. The food and drink are top notch as well. Well done!!

Hard to beat an Easter lunch at the Vancouver club with family. An excellent starter with salads…read moregalore, and fresh shrimp and lobster. The Manz included asparagus, eggs, Benedict, omelettes, lamb, gravy, and horseradish. Desserts included fruit, cupcakes, and a chocolate fountain. All delicious. I was surprised by how creamy and cheesy the macaroni was.

I've been a member of SugarRay's for 2 years. This gym attracts men and woman of all ages and all…read moreethnic origins. Like every single gym out there, it has a social factor so members chat with each other and you will see Bob socializing when he isn't in the ring coaching someone or running drills with a small group. I have NEVER witnessed any inappropriate behaviour towards female members. Bob has shown me nothing but respect. He also has a witty sense of humor which adds to the energy of the gym. As far as the size of the gym goes well it's not kept a secret prior to you making the decision to join. Every gym has their own set of rules and it's your responsibility to ask tons of questions before handing over your cash. You have to be self-motivated and disciplined if you want to benefit from the SugarRay's experience. For those of you who want towel service, keep on walking . . this ain't no spa!

I have attended most fitness clubs in lower mainland, and paid hundreds of dollars on personal…read moretraining. The mentorship, I have received from Bob and his trainers from Suggarrays boxing both in Vancouver and New West has been like non other. For a low bi weekly fee, I was able to have unlimited one on one personal training sessions with experienced coaches, who have trained in the sport of boxing for many years. Their world class environment, made me feel like I belonged, and I was able to learn key boxing fundamentals inside a real boxing ring. Having 24 hour access was so convenient, I was able to train on my own time, and would recommend this gym to anyone who is looking for a place to train, and to learn new skills both beginner and intermediate. I would highly recommend this gym to all my family and friends!

Since beginning MLS play in 2011, the Vancouver Whitecaps have been a mediocre team at best. The…read moreteam's best season was in 2015 when they won the Voyageurs Cup, awarded to the winners of the Canadian Championship. That year, they finished in second place in the MLS Western Conference, third place overall, and advanced to the Conference Semifinals where they lost to the eventual MLS Cup champions and their longtime rivals, the Portland Timbers. The Whitecaps play in BC Place (opened 1983; renovated 2009, 2011), located in the heart of Vancouver, just on the north side of False Creek, downtown. With an official seating capacity of 22,120, Whitecap games are well-attended with an average annual attendance of 21,143 over the last five years (95.6% average capacity). Despite lackluster results on the pitch, Vancouver fans come out to support and it's not surprising given how popular MLS has become, particularly with in-person attendance, over the years. FYI, BC Place was the main stadium for the 2010 Winter Olympics. A couple of prolific former Whitecaps include Brazilian forward Camilo Sanvezzo (a.k.a. "Camilo"), Chilean midfielder Pedro Morales, and Danish goalkeeper David Ousted. To date, Camilo and Morales have been Vancouver's top two goalscorers at 43 and 29 goals, respectively. Morales is actually tied for second with fellow midfielder and teammate for two seasons (2015-16), Uruguayan Cristian Techera. Ousted, who played for Vancouver from 2013-17, is tied for the third-most appearances with the team. He holds the team records for most wins, clean sheets, and saves, all coming in the fruitful 2014-15 era. Uniquely, in 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Canadian quarantine rules, the Whitecaps played their remaining home games at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. Providence Park is home to the aforementioned Timbers, one of the Whitecaps' biggest rivals. It was nice of the Timbers to host the Whitecaps during this global crisis.

Was assaulted at a Caps game for wearing a national team jersey and had my property destroyed one…read moreof the fan experience members said I was to blame, the club was rude and condescending to me in their dealings knowing I have an intellectual disability and were incredibly disrespectfu! a disgraceful organizatio!

Friday June 24 - Planned and attended a private event Harbour Room (100 guests)…read more Pros - Some of the most amazing views of the Vancouver waterfront!!! - Outdoor patio seats 30, they have patio umbrellas if needed - Well known venue, you'll likely come here for a wedding or special event - Professional staff such as an events coordinator, catering and bartending no complaints - We ordered 6 hors d'oeuvres that were passed throughout the event, our guests loved the items! They are made on-site as far as I know. - Full bar with domestic and import beers, spirits including scotches and 6 beers on tap. Cons - A little bit stuffy in some way with metal plaques on the walls from old events, this place really has 125 years of history - A private member's club, so you won't be able to just walk into the venue to enjoy the view - There is one pulldown screen on stage and the projector was decent but could be a bit better - Audio was also not as loud as it needed to be and it was already on max - They had wired mics, no wireless Damage -A few thousand dollars. Protip - No free parking that I know of, only hourly and daily rates.

We just recently booked the Harbour Room and Trophy Lounge in the Rowing Club for our wedding, and…read morewe couldn't be happier. The staff were all incredible to work with, so easy going and approachable while organized and thorough. Our coordinator, Nicole, was full of great suggestions and responded to every one of our last-minute, frantic emails with grace and helpfulness. The bar manager, JJ, gave us everything we needed during setup the day of, and provided all logistical support with our dj, florist, and guests with a smile. Bar staff were full of laughs, good humour, and friendly. The venue is wildly charming, the main hall has a wrap around licensed deck that looks over Coal Harbour providing stunning views day and night. Our guests from the prairie provinces were in awe all night. Emelle's catering, exclusive caterer, provided food and service for the wedding and we couldn't have been happier. Food was 5 star, and service was friendly, efficient, and unobtrusive. Venue and alcohol service costs are very affordable, especially in comparison to other local venues. Can't wait to have another event there!

I go to workout on my own and use the sauna. Both are fine for my needs. I go as often as possible…read moreduring non-peak hours and it's rare for me to not be able to access the equipment I need, but on weekends and right after work it can get crowded. I love the fact that this is a ladies-only facility. I tried Gold's Gym and felt very out of place there. This is a warm and non-threatening environment and the front desk ladies are always awesome and helpful. The only thing of note is that the music/microphone volume in the classes is unnecessarily loud but the last couple of times I've been there it seemed quieter, so maybe they've recently addressed this. Overall, great little facility in a convenient location. I hope it's there for some time to come.

They make your life too didicult if you decide to stop your registration…read more Poorly designed website and mobile application. You can not even see your bill receipts. you have to send a request and wait for ever and they may get back to you or may not. To be able to see your bill you have to provide a membership number which is in an agreement which was once mailed to you. There is no other way to get that agreement. You cannot easily freeze your payment and you have to you HAVE TO go to a club physically to cancel your registration. They technically steal from your pocket and in this busy life where every thing is online you can hardly do any thing to stop them.

This is a real crossfit gym that you must visit!…read more I am a crossfit newbie and have absolutely no idea about the crossfit. Prior to sign up the crossfit, my friends worn me about how crossfit work out would break down my body(causing injuries), and this was true if you workout like "no brainer" or "inappropriate way" you would high risk for injury. However, the Crossfit 604 gym have totally changed my idea of the crossfit. During the class, two coaches constantly look for your forms and they approach you right away to correct your bad form to prevent potential injury and maximize the result. It's been for 3 months with Crossfit604 and my physical strength and mental capability for getting our of stress are already beyond my expectation. Of course, there are a lot of rules to follow. I am not sure how often it changes but I don't care of it, because most rules are made based on common senses. We are from all around the world and share the different cultures together. However, we mostly share the similar common senses to each other. Let's take it positively about the rules. Having strict rules means your right as a gym member will not be offended by other members. This is not like your a casual local gym. We pay more membership fee to receive a better service and bring the better result. I have met several amazing people already, and they were willing to help me if I came to then asked for help(one point tips or lesson, but do not ask them a lot. Their time is important too).

When you're coming from another country, it is a must to experience other boxes/gyms with different…read morecommunities & styles of programming. We dropped in on a Friday morning for an 8am WOD. Walked all over downtown just to find this location & it isn't hard to find. This box was recommended through a friend whose hotel was a couple blocks away. What a great way to start our vacation with a WOD! As crazy as we were, we settled to do a workout the day before the SeaWheeze Lululemon half marathon. The coaches were aware & wanted us to go "light" for the day. Check-in: - 5 Canadian dollar drop in fee! That is surprisingly the best price I've ever dropped in a box for. - They have iPads to check you in, sign up with your name & info, enter in your credit card info, & you're in! - Gentleman up front took care of us since we came in a little late trying to find this place. Informed us where the bathrooms, place to put our belongings, & equipment. WOD: - We're coming from the US so anywhere other than the US counts in KILOS! lol. Had to calculate our pounds real quick. - Easy dubs, lunges, squats, & snatch strength. - They use a flatscreen TV to type out their WODs! how cool! Box: - CF604 is fully equipped with a huge rig in the middle. - Bathrooms have showers in them. - Very well organized & clean box. - Community looks big & they have a CrossFit games/regionals history! - Coaches are very well adaptive, encouraging, kindly introduced themselves, & kept a look out for our safety since we were doing cardio the following day. - They take good care of their equipment. One of their rules: *Do not drop the barbell with ANY black colored plates on them. The only time they may be dropped is when the colored plates are on!* Purchased a CF604 shirt for $10! That is another plus for their good prices! They automatically charged me through the card I entered in from checking in & I was out the door satisfied with a shirt & a good sweat session. We also wanted to grab breakfast nearby & they gave us recommendations between Chambar & another location. We were told where to be careful not to walk near downtown & go through their more "safe" streets. Thank you, the food was a good recovery after that WOD!

Within our first session I was already amazed at the value. I had previously never thought about…read moreimproving my running form, but it has been transformative already. Pain and intensity I had assumed were just part of running, I am now learning I can leave behind with technique. One of the best investments of the year for me! Beyond the training sessions, the detailed notes, photo and video captured during session, and feedback show Karin's commitment and personal attention. Thank you so much!!

Karin is an incredibly talented teacher. She breaks down your current running stride and helps to…read moreimprove your overall fitness to prevent running injuries. I reached out the her pre- COVID and had some wonderful sessions with her 1:1. I highly recommend her for any level of fitness. She will make you feel like you can get back to your desired fitness level in a safe and gradual way. Support this wonderful trainer! Would absolutely recommend her to all age groups.